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2 Best PhD Pharmacy Universities in the United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah leads the 2 PhD Pharmacy universities in the United Arab Emirates at #328 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (#17 in United Arab Emirates). The universities on this list offer 3 matching courses between them.

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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Sharjah has the largest research record in this group, with 1,081,529 citations and an h-index of 319.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4–6 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). University of Sharjah offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy in the United Arab Emirates?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Pharmacy course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do PhD Pharmacy courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD Pharmacy courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Sharjah, with 2, ahead of Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (1).

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