Top Universities in the United Arab Emirates
2026 University Ranking New
What are the top universities in the United Arab Emirates? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Emirati University Ranking, which lists 54 Emirati higher-education institutions meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in the United Arab Emirates.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
2026 Emirati University Ranking
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities are there in the United Arab Emirates?
There are 54 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Emirati higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
What is the top-ranked university in the United Arab Emirates?
University of Sharjah, located in Sharjah, is the #1 university in the United Arab Emirates in the 2026 uniRank Emirati University Ranking.
How is the uniRank Emirati University Ranking calculated?
The uniRank Emirati University Ranking is based on valid and unbiased web metrics collected from independent web intelligence sources. It does not use data submitted directly by universities or other higher-education institutions.
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