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9 Best Public Engineering Universities in the United Arab Emirates

Of the 9 Public Engineering universities in the United Arab Emirates, New York University, Abu Dhabi ranks highest at #38 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and Ajman University (QS World #440). Across the whole list there are 47 courses to choose from.

9 universities · ranked best first

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2Top pick
UO University of Sharjah logo
QS World #328 #5 in United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah

Public University · 8 courses in Engineering

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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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4Ranked
AD Abu Dhabi University logo
QS World #501 #7 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi University

Public University · 10 courses in Engineering

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#501 QS World University Rankings 2025
#7 in United Arab Emirates
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5Ranked
MB Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) logo
#11 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

Public University · 3 courses in Engineering

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#11 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
130,125 citations · h-index 155
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7Ranked
BU British University in Dubai logo
#14 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

British University in Dubai

Public University · 7 courses in Engineering

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#14 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
65,569 citations · h-index 110
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8Ranked
UW University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus logo
#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus

Public University · 6 courses in Engineering

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—Founded
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#18 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
37,321 citations · h-index 85
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9Ranked
AU American University in Dubai logo
#23 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

American University in Dubai

Public University · 4 courses in Engineering

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#23 in United Arab Emirates · by research impact
20,133 citations · h-index 69
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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #38 (New York University, Abu Dhabi) to #501 (Abu Dhabi University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Sharjah has the largest research record in this group, with 1,078,210 citations and an h-index of 319.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 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

By level: 34 bachelor's, 8 master's and 4 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). Abu Dhabi University offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Engineering in the United Arab Emirates?

New York University, Abu Dhabi (QS World #38), University of Sharjah (QS World #328) and Ajman University (QS World #440) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Engineering in the United Arab Emirates?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Engineering course take in the United Arab Emirates?

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

When do Public Engineering 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 Public Engineering courses in the United Arab Emirates?

Abu Dhabi University, with 10, ahead of University of Sharjah (8).

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