Universities in the Middle East
18 Software Engineering Programs in the Middle East
- programs
- 18 programs
- universities
- 11 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 16,578 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Software Engineering in the Middle East and Bachelors in Software Engineering in the Middle East.
the Middle East has 18 software engineering programs open to international students, at 11 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 16,578 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 7,442 USD and 19,325 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Software Engineering programs
18 programs
Software 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 software engineering
Top universities for Software Engineering in the Middle East
Ranked by how many software engineering programs each one runs in the Middle East — the count is next to the name.
- University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Formerly: University of Europe) (6)
- Heriot-Watt University, Dubai (2)
- Emirates Aviation University (2)
- De Montfort University Dubai (1)
- Al Ain University (Previously, Al Ain University of Science & Technology) (1)
- Abu Dhabi University (1)
- Higher Colleges of Technology (1)
- IsraelX (1)
- United Arab Emirates University (1)
- University of Birmingham Dubai (1)
Study Software Engineering in the Middle East: common questions
- How many software engineering programs are there in the Middle East?
- 18 software engineering programs at 11 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a software engineering degree in the Middle East cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in software engineering in the Middle East is 16,578 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 7,442 USD and 19,325 USD a year.
- Can I study software engineering in the Middle East in English?
- Yes — 100% of the software engineering programs in the Middle East in our catalog are taught in English (18 of 18).
- Are any of these software engineering programs available online?
- 1 of the 18 programs in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for software engineering in the Middle East?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 15,102 USD, against 16,578 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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