Study Biology in the Middle East
32 programmes in biology at 10 universities in the Middle East are open to international students; 88% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 45,095 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 23,851 USD and 66,431 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Microbiology | King Abdulaziz University | Saudi Arabia | Master's | — |
| Master's in Marine Biology | King Abdulaziz University | Saudi Arabia | Master's | — |
| Master in Genetics | King Abdulaziz University | Saudi Arabia | Master's | — |
| Master in M.Sc. in Reproductive Genetics | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | United Arab Emirates | Master's | — |
| Master in Zoology | King Abdulaziz University | Saudi Arabia | Master's | — |
| Master of Medical Microbiology | King Abdulaziz University | Saudi Arabia | Master's | — |
| PhD in Marine Biology | King Abdulaziz University | Saudi Arabia | PhD | — |
| Master in M.Sc. in Reproductive & Developmental Biology | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | United Arab Emirates | Master's | — |
Biology in the Middle East by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 11 | 23,851 USD | 45,095 USD | 66,431 USD |
| Master's | 14 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 4 | — | — | — |
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 biology
Biology 17 Genetics 6 Life Sciences 4 Biochemistry 2 Zoology 2 Biological Sciences 1
Universities for biology in the Middle East
- King Abdulaziz University (11)
- United Arab Emirates University (5)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (5)
- Khalifa University (3)
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology (2)
- American University of Sharjah (2)
- Abu Dhabi University (1)
- IsraelX (1)
- New York University Abu Dhabi (1)
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (Bits Pilani) Dubai Campus (1)
Study Biology in the Middle East: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in the Middle East?
- 32 biology programmes at 10 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in the Middle East cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in biology in the Middle East is 45,095 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 23,851 USD and 66,431 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in the Middle East in English?
- Yes — 88% of the biology programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (28 of 32).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 1 of the 32 programmes in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study biology in the Middle East?
An advisor who knows admissions in the Middle East can shortlist biology programmes for your budget and profile.