2 Best PhD Computer Science & IT Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Of the 2 PhD Computer Science & IT universities in the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) ranks highest on research impact (130,608 citations). It is followed by British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates). Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

Public University · 5 courses in PhD Computer Science & IT

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#11 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

130,608 citations · h-index 156

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#14 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

British University in Dubai

Public University · 1 course in PhD Computer Science & IT

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#14 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

65,640 citations · h-index 110

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is cited most (130,608 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Computer Science (2), Data Science (1), Machine Learning (1) and Human-Computer Interaction (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake). Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Computer Science & IT in the United Arab Emirates?

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) (#11 in United Arab Emirates) and British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Computer Science & IT in the United Arab Emirates?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Computer Science & IT course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Computer Science & IT courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Computer Science & IT courses in the United Arab Emirates?

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), with 5, ahead of British University in Dubai (1).

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