Arts programs in United Arab Emirates

34 universities in United Arab Emirates offer 143 arts programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 17,578 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 16,419 USD and 20,077 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Arts in United Arab Emirates by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 42 16,419 USD 17,578 USD 20,077 USD
Master's 7 10,985 USD 30,956 USD 60,000 USD
PhD 66 26,954 USD 49,008 USD 49,008 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular arts programs in United Arab Emirates

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Arabic Language and Literature United Arab Emirates University Master's 60,000 USD
Ancient World Minor New York University Abu Dhabi — —
Photography American University of Sharjah — —
Bachelor in English Literature United Arab Emirates University Bachelor's 57,600 USD
Arab Music Studies New York University Abu Dhabi — —
Product Design American University of Sharjah — —
Art Practice Minor New York University Abu Dhabi — —
History American University of Sharjah — —
Bachelor in Visual Studies and Creative Industries United Arab Emirates University Bachelor's 24,000 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Tolerance and Coexistence Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (Formerly: Mohammed V University- Abu Dhabi) PhD —
Master of Philosophy in Management Emirates Aviation University Master's —
Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering Khalifa University of Science and Technology PhD 49,008 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Intelligent Systems Engineering Abu Dhabi University PhD —
Bachelor of Arts Honours Graphic Design Middlesex University Dubai Bachelor's 17,578 USD
Diploma of Graphic Design Sae University College — —
Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Built Environments British University in Dubai PhD 17,018 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Engineering Khalifa University of Science and Technology PhD 49,008 USD
Bachelor of Arts Honours Creative Writing and Journalism Middlesex University Dubai Bachelor's 17,578 USD
Diploma of Higher Education Graphic Design Middlesex University Dubai — —
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Vision Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence PhD —
Diploma of Audio Production Sae University College — —
Bachelor of Arts (Acting) University of the Arts Sharjah Bachelor's —
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Abu Dhabi University PhD —
Doctor of Philosophy in Law Al Ain University (Previously, Al Ain University of Science & Technology) PhD —

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Specializations within arts

Philosophy 75 Graphic Design 9 Music 8 Cinematic Arts 6 Humanities 6 General 5 Art and Design 5 Literature 5 Animation and Illustration 3 Theatre Studies 3

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