726 Engineering Programs in the Middle East

Engineering tuition fees in the Middle East, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within engineering

Top universities for Engineering in the Middle East

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

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (65)
• American University of Sharjah (45)
• United Arab Emirates University (45)
• University of Sharjah (41)
• Khalifa University of Science and Technology (37)
• King Abdulaziz University (36)
• Emirates Aviation University (32)
• Heriot-Watt University, Dubai (28)
• Higher Colleges of Technology (26)
• University of Birmingham Dubai (26)

Study Engineering in the Middle East: common questions

How many engineering programs are there in the Middle East?

726 engineering programs at 60 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a engineering degree in the Middle East cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in engineering in the Middle East is 21,737 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 16,327 USD and 28,384 USD a year.

Can I study engineering in the Middle East in English?

Yes — 92% of the engineering programs in the Middle East in our catalog are taught in English (665 of 726).

Are any of these engineering programs available online?

4 of the 726 programs in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.