Study Design in the Middle East
39 programmes in design at 13 universities in the Middle East are open to international students; 92% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 21,593 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,981 USD and 26,658 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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Design in the Middle East by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 19 | 9,981 USD | 21,593 USD | 26,658 USD |
| Master's | 11 | 9,530 USD | 9,530 USD | 10,042 USD |
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 design
Design 28 Art and Design 7 Game Design 4
Universities for design in the Middle East
- University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Formerly: University of Europe) (12)
- American University of Sharjah (9)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (3)
- Istituto Marangoni Dubai (3)
- King Abdulaziz University (2)
- Curtin University (2)
- IsraelX (2)
- Zayed University (1)
- Amity University Dubai (1)
- Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (1)
Study Design in the Middle East: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in the Middle East?
- 39 design programmes at 13 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in the Middle East cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in design in the Middle East is 21,593 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,981 USD and 26,658 USD per year.
- Can I study design in the Middle East in English?
- Yes — 92% of the design programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (36 of 39).
- Are any of these design programmes available online?
- 2 of the 39 programmes in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for design in the Middle East?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 9,530 USD per year, against 21,593 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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