Study Computer Science in the Middle East

127 programmes in computer science at 40 universities in the Middle East are open to international students; 96% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,346 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,602 USD and 22,400 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Computer Science programmes

25–48 of 127 · page 2 of 6

Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master of Cyber Security Curtin University United Arab Emirates Master's 22,873 USD
Master of Science in Cyber Security British University in Dubai United Arab Emirates Master's 11,573 USD
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science British University in Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's —
Master of Applied Cybersecurity University of Wollongong in Dubai United Arab Emirates Master's —
Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security) Curtin University United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 16,583 USD
Bachelor of Computer Science Fujairah University (Formerly: University of Fujairah) United Arab Emirates Bachelor's —
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Cyber Security) with Honours Heriot-Watt University, Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 22,400 USD
Master of Science in Cyber Security University of Dubai United Arab Emirates Master's —
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates Master's —
Bachelor of Cybersecurity Higher Colleges of Technology United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 18,176 USD
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Cybersecurity Law Fujairah University (Formerly: University of Fujairah) United Arab Emirates Master's —
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Umm Al Quwain University (Formerly: Emirates Canadian University College) United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 11,012 USD
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Canadian University Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 19,732 USD
Master of Science in Applied Cyber Security Heriot-Watt University, Dubai United Arab Emirates Master's 29,267 USD
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity University of Wollongong in Dubai United Arab Emirates — —
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science American University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 30,191 USD
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Ajman University United Arab Emirates Bachelor's —
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Rochester Institute of Technology- Dubai United Arab Emirates Master's —
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science American University in the Emirates United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 12,417 USD
Bachelor of Information Technology Cyber Security and Forensics Murdoch University, Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 16,327 USD
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates Bachelor's —
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Financial Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 15,725 USD
Bachelor of Science in Management with Digital Technologies University of Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's —
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Data Science) with Honours Heriot-Watt University, Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 22,400 USD

Computer Science in the Middle East by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 64 15,602 USD 18,346 USD 22,400 USD
Master's 32 13,886 USD 28,826 USD 44,184 USD
PhD 9 — — —

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 computer science

Computer Science 50 Cyber Security 38 Theoretical Computer Science 11 Information Management 6 Information Technology 5 Computing and Data Analytics 4 Informatics 4 Computing 3 Software Development 2 Computing and IT 1

Universities for computer science in the Middle East

Study Computer Science in the Middle East: common questions

How many computer science programmes are there in the Middle East?
127 computer science programmes at 40 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a computer science degree in the Middle East cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in computer science in the Middle East is 18,346 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,602 USD and 22,400 USD per year.
Can I study computer science in the Middle East in English?
Yes — 96% of the computer science programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (122 of 127).
Are any of these computer science programmes available online?
2 of the 127 programmes in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.

Planning to study computer science in the Middle East?

An advisor who knows admissions in the Middle East can shortlist computer science programmes for your budget and profile.

Talk with an Advisor VIP service →