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3 Best Public Health Universities in the United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah leads the 3 Public Health universities in the United Arab Emirates at #328 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Abu Dhabi University (QS World #501) and Rak Medical & Health Sciences University (#17 in United Arab Emirates). The universities on this list offer 4 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #328 (University of Sharjah) to #501 (Abu Dhabi University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sharjah is cited most (1,081,529 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 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

By level: 3 master's and 1 bachelor's. The usual length is 18–24 months and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (33% of courses with a stated intake). Rak Medical & Health Sciences University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Public Health?

University of Sharjah (QS World #328), Abu Dhabi University (QS World #501) 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 Public Health in the United Arab Emirates?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 18–24 months, with 4 years the next most common.

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

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

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