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2 Best Built Environment Universities in the United Arab Emirates

American University of Sharjah leads the 2 Built Environment universities in the United Arab Emirates at #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Sharjah (QS World #328). Across the whole list there are 2 courses to choose from.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #272 (American University of Sharjah) to #328 (University of Sharjah); 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 1,076,195 citations and an h-index of 319.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Sharjah (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is American 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 Full-time typically: two years; part-time typically: three o. 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 Sharjah offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Sharjah is the least expensive at USD 14,000 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

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Built Environment?

American University of Sharjah (QS World #272) and University of Sharjah (QS World #328) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

Of those with published fees, University of Sharjah is the least expensive at about USD 14,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

1 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Built Environment course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run Full-time typically: two years; part-time typically: three o.

When do Built 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 Built Environment courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Sharjah, with 1, ahead of American University of Sharjah (1).

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