35 Master's Programs in Data Science in the Middle East

Specializations within data science

Top universities for Data Science in the Middle East

Ranked by how many data science programs each one runs in the Middle East — the count is next to the name.

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (5)
• University of Birmingham Dubai (3)
• American University of Sharjah (3)
• University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Formerly: University of Europe) (3)
• University of Sharjah (3)
• United Arab Emirates University (2)
• Escp Business School - Dubai Campus (2)
• Heriot-Watt University, Dubai (2)
• Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi (Previously, Paris Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi) (1)
• University of Dubai (1)

Masters (MS) in Data Science in the Middle East: common questions

How many data science programs are there in the Middle East?

35 data science masters programs at 20 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a data science degree in the Middle East cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in data science in the Middle East is 27,742 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,102 USD and 37,781 USD a year.

Can I study data science in the Middle East in English?

Yes — 91% of the data science programs in the Middle East in our catalog are taught in English (32 of 35).

Are any of these data science programs available online?

1 of the 35 programs in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.