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5 Best Agriculture & Environment Universities in the United Arab Emirates

American University of Sharjah tops our list of 5 Agriculture & Environment universities in the United Arab Emirates at #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Abu Dhabi University (QS World #501) and Zayed University (QS World #754) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #272 (American University of Sharjah) to #754 (Zayed 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

4 are public and 1 private (80% public). By location, Sharjah (1) and Dubai (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is American University of Sharjah, founded in 1997. Zayed University is the largest, with 10,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 2 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4–6 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Zayed University is the least expensive at USD 13,000 a year and American University of Sharjah the most at USD 22,000; the middle of the range is about USD 22,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Agriculture & Environment in the United Arab Emirates?

American University of Sharjah (QS World #272), Abu Dhabi University (QS World #501) and Zayed University (QS World #754) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Agriculture & Environment in the United Arab Emirates?

Of those with published fees, Zayed University is the least expensive at about USD 13,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Agriculture & Environment in the United Arab Emirates?

4 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Agriculture & Environment course take in the United Arab Emirates?

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

When do Agriculture & Environment 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 Agriculture & Environment courses in the United Arab Emirates?

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, with 1, ahead of British University in Dubai (1).

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