Study Media & Communication in the United Arab Emirates

93 programmes in media & communication at 36 universities in the United Arab Emirates are open to international students; 99% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 15,337 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 14,581 USD and 18,261 USD.

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

Media & Communication programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor of Arts(Honours)Advertising and Marketing Communication De Montfort University Dubai Bachelor's 17,322 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design with Honours Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Bachelor's 22,400 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Communication University of Kalba Bachelor's 14,622 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Production Abu Dhabi University Bachelor's —
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (Bits Pilani) Dubai Campus Bachelor's 15,112 USD
Diploma in Public Relations Fujairah University (Formerly: University of Fujairah) — —
Master of Arts in Communication and Digital Media Liwa University (Formerly: Liwa College, Liwa College of Technology) Master's —
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Electronic Journalism University of Sharjah Bachelor's 15,235 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Fujairah University (Formerly: University of Fujairah) Bachelor's —
Bachelor of Communication and Crises Al Ain University (Previously, Al Ain University of Science & Technology) Bachelor's —
Bachelor of Mass Communication in Public Relation Fujairah University (Formerly: University of Fujairah) Bachelor's —
Diploma of Higher Education Advertising, Public Relations and Branding Middlesex University Dubai — —
Bachelor of Arts Advertising, Public Relations and Branding Middlesex University Dubai Bachelor's 17,578 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Public Relation Umm Al Quwain University (Formerly: Emirates Canadian University College) Bachelor's 11,012 USD
Master of Arts in Media Studies and Practice American University of Sharjah Master's —
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Production City University Ajman (Formerly: City University College of Ajman) Bachelor's —
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication United Arab Emirates University Bachelor's 21,737 USD
Bachelor of Science in Communication Engineering United Arab Emirates University Bachelor's 21,737 USD
Master of Arts in Communication United Arab Emirates University Master's —
Certificate of Higher Education Advertising, Public Relations and Branding Middlesex University Dubai — —
Bachelor in B.A. (Hons.) Journalism and Mass Communication Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bachelor's —

Media & Communication in the United Arab Emirates by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 61 14,581 USD 15,337 USD 18,261 USD
Master's 19 9,894 USD 11,282 USD 17,599 USD
PhD 1 — — —

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 media & communication

Communication 46 Public Relations 17 Digital Media 12 Media and Communication 7 Media Production 6 Media Studies 4 Journalism and Mass Communication 1

Universities for media & communication in the United Arab Emirates

Study Media & Communication in the United Arab Emirates: common questions

How many media & communication programmes are there in the United Arab Emirates?
93 media & communication programmes at 36 universities in the United Arab Emirates are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a media & communication degree in the United Arab Emirates cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in media & communication in the United Arab Emirates is 15,337 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 14,581 USD and 18,261 USD per year.
Can I study media & communication in the United Arab Emirates in English?
Yes — 99% of the media & communication programmes in the United Arab Emirates in our catalogue are taught in English (92 of 93).
Which degree level is cheapest for media & communication in the United Arab Emirates?
Master's programmes, at a median of 11,282 USD per year, against 15,337 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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