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4 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in the United Arab Emirates

American University of Sharjah leads the 4 Professional Accounting & Finance universities in the United Arab Emirates at #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Ajman University (QS World #440) and University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (#18 in United Arab Emirates). The universities on this list offer 9 matching courses between them.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
3Top pick
UW University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus logo
#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
#18 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
37,369 citations · h-index 85

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #272 (American University of Sharjah) to #440 (Ajman University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: American University of Sharjah is cited most (434,392 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 1 private (75% public). By location, Sharjah (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Ajman University, founded in 1988. American University of Sharjah is the largest, with 6,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 8 master's and 1 bachelor's. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Professional Accounting & Finance?

American University of Sharjah (QS World #272), Ajman University (QS World #440) and University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (#18 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Professional Accounting & Finance in the United Arab Emirates?

3 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus, with 4, ahead of Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (2).

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