Study Economics in the Middle East
21 programmes in economics at 11 universities in the Middle East are open to international students; 90% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 30,191 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 21,737 USD and 60,000 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
21 programmes
Economics in the Middle East by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 12 | 21,737 USD | 30,191 USD | 60,000 USD |
| Master's | 6 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
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.
Universities for economics in the Middle East
- American University of Sharjah (5)
- King Abdulaziz University (4)
- New York University Abu Dhabi (2)
- New York University, Abu Dhabi (2)
- United Arab Emirates University (2)
- Al Qasimiya University (1)
- University of Sharjah (1)
- Amity University Dubai (1)
- De Montfort University Dubai (1)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (1)
Study Economics in the Middle East: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in the Middle East?
- 21 economics programmes at 11 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in the Middle East cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in the Middle East is 30,191 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,737 USD and 60,000 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in the Middle East in English?
- Yes — 90% of the economics programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (19 of 21).
Planning to study economics in the Middle East?
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