Study Engineering in Dubai
350 programmes in engineering at 32 universities in Dubai are open to international students; 87% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,176 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,725 USD and 22,400 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Engineering programmes
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Engineering in Dubai by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 187 | 15,725 USD | 18,176 USD | 22,400 USD |
| Master's | 106 | 11,579 USD | 20,828 USD | 31,940 USD |
| PhD | 8 | 17,667 USD | 23,030 USD | 28,177 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within engineering
Universities for engineering in Dubai
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (65)
- Emirates Aviation University (32)
- Heriot-Watt University, Dubai (28)
- University of Birmingham Dubai (26)
- Higher Colleges of Technology (26)
- Middlesex University Dubai (22)
- British University in Dubai (12)
- University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Formerly: University of Europe) (12)
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (Bits Pilani) Dubai Campus (12)
- University of Wollongong in Dubai (11)
Study Engineering in Dubai: common questions
- How many engineering programmes are there in Dubai?
- 350 engineering programmes at 32 universities in Dubai are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a engineering degree in Dubai cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in engineering in Dubai is 18,176 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,725 USD and 22,400 USD per year.
- Can I study engineering in Dubai in English?
- Yes — 87% of the engineering programmes in Dubai in our catalogue are taught in English (304 of 350).
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