Arts programs in United Arab Emirates

35 universities in United Arab Emirates offer 146 arts programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 19,523 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 16,542 USD and 68,574 USD.

Data as of August 17, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Arts in United Arab Emirates by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 43 16,542 USD 19,523 USD 68,574 USD
Master's 9 10,216 USD 10,985 USD 45,478 USD
PhD 66 21,409 USD 42,373 USD 49,008 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular arts programs in United Arab Emirates

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Arabic Language and Literature United Arab Emirates University Master's 60,000 USD
Ancient World Minor New York University Abu Dhabi — —
Photography American University of Sharjah — —
Bachelor in English Literature United Arab Emirates University Bachelor's 57,600 USD
Arab Music Studies New York University Abu Dhabi — —
Product Design American University of Sharjah — —
Art Practice Minor New York University Abu Dhabi — —
Bachelor in Visual Studies and Creative Industries United Arab Emirates University Bachelor's 24,000 USD
History American University of Sharjah — —
Doctor of Philosophy in Tolerance and Coexistence Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (Formerly: Mohammed V University- Abu Dhabi) PhD —
Doctor of Philosophy Curtin University PhD 22,873 USD
Doctor of Philosophy Manipal Academy of Higher Education PhD 1,715 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Jurisprudence and Its Foundations University of Sharjah PhD —
Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering Khalifa University of Science and Technology PhD 49,008 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Warfare and Strategic Influence American University in the Emirates PhD —
Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design) Curtin University Bachelor's 16,583 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Intelligent Systems Engineering Abu Dhabi University PhD —
Doctor of Philosophy in Law Imam Malik College for Sharia and Law PhD —
Bachelor of Arts Honours Graphic Design Middlesex University Dubai Bachelor's 17,578 USD
Bachelor of Music in Western Music Performance University of the Arts Sharjah Bachelor's —
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Management Emirates Aviation University PhD —
Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bachelor's 12,008 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in History and Islamic Civilization University of Sharjah PhD —
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy New York University, Abu Dhabi Bachelor's 68,574 USD

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Specializations within arts

Philosophy 75 Graphic Design 9 Music 8 Cinematic Arts 6 Humanities 6 Art and Design 6 General 5 Literature 5 Audio Production 3 Animation and Illustration 3

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