Study Law in the Middle East

79 programmes in law at 29 universities in the Middle East are open to international students; 99% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 17,578 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,235 USD and 21,737 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Law programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Law University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 15,235 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Law United Arab Emirates University United Arab Emirates PhD
Bachelor in Law United Arab Emirates University United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 24,000 USD
Higher Diploma in General Law Dubai Police Academy United Arab Emirates
Master in Public Law United Arab Emirates University United Arab Emirates Master's 60,000 USD
Legal Studies Minor New York University Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Master in Private Law United Arab Emirates University United Arab Emirates Master's 60,000 USD
Bachelor of Law Fujairah University (Formerly: University of Fujairah) United Arab Emirates Bachelor's
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Law - Honours Amity University Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's
Bachelor in Law Dubai Police Academy United Arab Emirates Bachelor's
Bachelor of Law Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates Bachelor's
Master in Public Law Umm Al Quwain University (Formerly: Emirates Canadian University College) United Arab Emirates Master's
Master in Private Law Imam Malik College for Sharia and Law United Arab Emirates Master's
Master in Public Law University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates Master's
Master in Arbitration American University in the Emirates United Arab Emirates Master's 19,605 USD
Bachelor of Law American University in the Emirates United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 12,417 USD
Bachelor of Arts Honours Law Middlesex University Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 17,578 USD
Master of Private Law Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates Master's
Master of Law in Private Law Ajman University United Arab Emirates Master's
Bachelor in Jurisprudence and Its Foundations Al Qasimiya University United Arab Emirates Bachelor's
Bachelor of Law British University in Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's
Bachelor of Law University of Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's
Master in Family Justice Legislation Ajman University United Arab Emirates Master's
Associate Degree in Legal Studies Ajman University United Arab Emirates

Law in the Middle East by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 30 15,235 USD 17,578 USD 21,737 USD
Master's 36 20,217 USD 20,828 USD 48,208 USD
PhD 4

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.

Universities for law in the Middle East

Study Law in the Middle East: common questions

How many law programmes are there in the Middle East?
79 law programmes at 29 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a law degree in the Middle East cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in law in the Middle East is 17,578 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,235 USD and 21,737 USD per year.
Can I study law in the Middle East in English?
Yes — 99% of the law programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (78 of 79).

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