Languages programs in United Arab Emirates

10 universities in United Arab Emirates offer 29 languages programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 15,235 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 13,795 USD and 22,303 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Languages in United Arab Emirates by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 15 13,795 USD 15,235 USD 22,303 USD
Master's 6 — — —
PhD 2 — — —

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 languages 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
Arabic Minor New York University Abu Dhabi — —
Master in Translation American University of Sharjah Master's 28,384 USD
English Language and Literature American University of Sharjah — —
Bachelor in Translation Studies United Arab Emirates University Bachelor's 60,000 USD
Summer Intensive Arabic Program American University of Sharjah — 6,096 USD
Bachelor in Linguistics United Arab Emirates University Bachelor's 24,000 USD
Master in English United Arab Emirates University Master's 60,000 USD
Chinese Minor New York University Abu Dhabi — —
Bachelor of Arts in Persian Language Abu Dhabi University Bachelor's —
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Translation Al Ain University (Previously, Al Ain University of Science & Technology) Bachelor's —
Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics and Translation University of Sharjah PhD —
Master of Arts in Translation University of Sharjah Master's —
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)In English Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bachelor's 13,795 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Television Production Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bachelor's 13,795 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Russian Language Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (Formerly: Mohammed V University- Abu Dhabi) Bachelor's 10,619 USD
Bachelor of Law in English University of Sharjah Bachelor's 15,235 USD
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre and Live Performance University of the Arts Sharjah Master's —
Bachelor of Arts (Musical Theatre) University of the Arts Sharjah Bachelor's —
Master in Translation Saint Joseph University Dubai Master's —
Bachelor of Arts in English Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bachelor's 13,795 USD

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Specializations within languages

English 6 Translation Studies 6 Linguistics 3 Language and Literature 3 Arabic Studies 2 Chinese 2 Theatre 2 Language Studies 1 Film Studies 1 Russian Studies 1

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