Can I study computer science in the United Arab Emirates in English?

Yes — 100% of the computer science programmes in the United Arab Emirates in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).

PhD in Computer Science in the United Arab Emirates

8 phd programmes in computer science at 7 universities in the United Arab Emirates are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

8 programmes

Programme	University	Degree	Tuition / yr
PhD in Global PhD Student Fellowship in Computer Science	New York University Abu Dhabi	PhD	—
PhD in Informatics and Computing	United Arab Emirates University	PhD	—
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science	Khalifa University of Science and Technology	PhD	49,008 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science	University of Sharjah	PhD	—
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science	Heriot-Watt University, Dubai	PhD	28,177 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science	British University in Dubai	PhD	17,018 USD
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science	Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence	PhD	—
Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics and Computing	United Arab Emirates University	PhD	—

Computer Science 5 Informatics 2 Theoretical Computer Science 1

How many computer science programmes are there in the United Arab Emirates?: 8 computer science phd programmes at 7 universities in the United Arab Emirates are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
Can I study computer science in the United Arab Emirates in English?: Yes — 100% of the computer science programmes in the United Arab Emirates in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).

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