2 Best PhD Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Of the 2 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences universities in the United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah ranks highest at #328 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (#17 in United Arab Emirates) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 6 matching courses between them.

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QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah

Public University · 4 courses in PhD Medicine & Health Sciences

AED 43,500 – AED 59,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1997Founded

17,000Students

4,000International

Admissions open

#328 QS World University Rankings 2026

#5 in United Arab Emirates

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2Top pick

#17 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Rak Medical & Health Sciences University

Public University · 2 courses in PhD Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

2,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#17 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact

49,264 citations · h-index 82

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Sharjah at #328 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sharjah is cited most (1,081,529 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Sharjah (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Sharjah, founded in 1997. University of Sharjah is the largest, with 17,000 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Pharmacy (3), Medicine & Health Sciences (2) and Nursing (1). The usual length is 4–6 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (33% of courses with a stated intake). University of Sharjah offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (#17 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in the United Arab Emirates?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Medicine & Health Sciences course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

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

Which university has the most PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Sharjah, with 4, ahead of Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (2).

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