Named after the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Zayed University is a national and regional leader in education innovation. Since our founding in 1998, we’re proud to have met the President’s high expectations and become globally recognized as the leading university in the region for excellence in educational innovation, research and student leadership development that serves the changing needs of the nation in economic, social and cultural advancements.
About Zayed University
Named after the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Zayed University is a national and regional leader in education innovation. Since our founding in 1998, we’re proud to have met the President’s high expectations and become globally recognized as the leading university in the region for excellence in educational innovation, research and student leadership development that serves the changing needs of the nation in economic, social and cultural advancements.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Zayed University is one of the top public universities in Abu Dhabi,, United Arab Emirates. It is ranked #701-750 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
We offer over 20 undergraduate degrees at Zayed University across our seven University Colleges, including the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises, College of Business, College of Communication and Media Sciences, College of Education, College of Natural and Health Sciences, College Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Technological Innovation.
Entry requirements If you’re an international student who would like to apply to study at Zayed University, you’ll need to provide two letters of recommendation and a personal statement outlining your desire to study at the university. Any education certificates earned outside UAE should also be attested by the U.A.E Ministry of Education.
Tuition fees Tuition fees for international students at undergraduate level are AED2,500 (~US$680) per credit hour, which can be paid in three separate installments throughout the year. To help with the cost of tuition fees, there are undergraduate scholarships available for international students, including the Undergraduate Merit Scholarship.
Application process To apply to study an undergraduate degree at Zayed University, you should fill out the necessary application form, pay a non-refundable application fee of AED262.50 (~US$71), and make sure that you’re able to provide evidence of completing the Student Visa Request Form.
At Zayed University, we offer a number of postgraduate degree programs, including the EMBA, Master of Science (MSc), Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration, Master of Arts in Communication Concentration in Strategic Public Relations (MA).
Entry requirements
To apply to Zayed University as an international student, you must:
Provide an official transcript of your degree which states when it was awarded
Have a letter from the Ministry of Higher Education recognizing your degree in the U.A.E. if it was earned at a foreign university
Have an IELTS (Academic) overall band score of not less than 6.0 (The College of Education requires minimum sub scores no less than 5.0), or an internet-based TOEFL total score of not less than 79 iBT.
You should also provide two letters of recommendation, as well as an up-to-date CV in English demonstrating your professional work experience and education milestones.
For those who applying to the College of Education, two 250-word essays are also required. Those who wish to apply to study the MA in Communications, or the MA in Diplomacy and International Studies will need to provide a writing sample in English.
Tuition fees
The cost of tuition fees range between AED128,000 (~US$34,853) and AED84,000 (~US$22,872) depending on postgraduate degree. For more information about the cost of the postgraduate program that you’re interested in, please visit our website. There are also postgraduate scholarships for international students to help with the cost of tuition fees. Application process
International students will need to complete, sign and submit the online Application for Graduate Program Admission, pay a non-refundable application fee of AED420 (~US$114), as well as provide a copy of your passport and a passport-size photo. If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to attend a personal interview, or a video conference interview with the Graduate Program Admissions Committee to assess whether the program is right for you, and whether you’re right for the program.
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
# 701-750QS World University Rankings
24Undergraduate programs
8Postgraduate programs
$20420Average tuition fee
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About Zayed University
Named after the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Zayed University is a national and regional leader in education innovation. Since our founding in 1998, we’re proud to have met the President’s high expectations and become globally recognized as the leading university in the region for excellence in educational innovation, research and student leadership development that serves the changing needs of the nation in economic, social and cultural advancements.
About Zayed University
Named after the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Zayed University is a national and regional leader in education innovation. Since our founding in 1998, we’re proud to have met the President’s high expectations and become globally recognized as the leading university in the region for excellence in educational innovation, research and student leadership development that serves the changing needs of the nation in economic, social and cultural advancements.
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Zayed University is one of the top public universities in Abu Dhabi,, United Arab Emirates. It is ranked #701-750 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Arab Region Rankings
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Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
We offer over 20 undergraduate degrees at Zayed University across our seven University Colleges, including the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises, College of Business, College of Communication and Media Sciences, College of Education, College of Natural and Health Sciences, College Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Technological Innovation.
Entry requirements
If you’re an international student who would like to apply to study at Zayed University, you’ll need to provide two letters of recommendation and a personal statement outlining your desire to study at the university. Any education certificates earned outside UAE should also be attested by the U.A.E Ministry of Education.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for international students at undergraduate level are AED2,500 (~US$680) per credit hour, which can be paid in three separate installments throughout the year. To help with the cost of tuition fees, there are undergraduate scholarships available for international students, including the Undergraduate Merit Scholarship.
Application process
To apply to study an undergraduate degree at Zayed University, you should fill out the necessary application form, pay a non-refundable application fee of AED262.50 (~US$71), and make sure that you’re able to provide evidence of completing the Student Visa Request Form.
College Humanities and Social Sciences (7)
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Concentrations in: International Relations
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Concentrations in: Middle East/Gulf Studies
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Concentrations in: Political Economy and Development
College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (7)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design
College of Business (7)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Entrepreneurship
College of Communication and Media Sciences (7)
Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences Concentrations in: Integrated Strategic Communications
Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences Concentrations in: Media Production and Storytelling
Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences Concentrations in: Tourism and Cultural Communications
College of Education (7)
Bachelor of Science in Education Concentration in: Early Childhood Education
College of Natural and Health Sciences (7)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Nutrition
College of Technological Innovation (7)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management Concentrations in: Business Intelligence
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management Concentrations in: Enterprise Systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management Concentrations in: Management of Information systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Concentrations in: Security and Network Technologies
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Concentrations in: Web and Mobile Application Development
At Zayed University, we offer a number of postgraduate degree programs, including the EMBA, Master of Science (MSc), Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration, Master of Arts in Communication Concentration in Strategic Public Relations (MA).
Entry requirements
To apply to Zayed University as an international student, you must:
You should also provide two letters of recommendation, as well as an up-to-date CV in English demonstrating your professional work experience and education milestones.
For those who applying to the College of Education, two 250-word essays are also required. Those who wish to apply to study the MA in Communications, or the MA in Diplomacy and International Studies will need to provide a writing sample in English.
Tuition fees
The cost of tuition fees range between AED128,000 (~US$34,853) and AED84,000 (~US$22,872) depending on postgraduate degree. For more information about the cost of the postgraduate program that you’re interested in, please visit our website.
There are also postgraduate scholarships for international students to help with the cost of tuition fees.
Application process
International students will need to complete, sign and submit the online Application for Graduate Program Admission, pay a non-refundable application fee of AED420 (~US$114), as well as provide a copy of your passport and a passport-size photo. If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to attend a personal interview, or a video conference interview with the Graduate Program Admissions Committee to assess whether the program is right for you, and whether you’re right for the program.
College Humanities and Social Sciences (5)
Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs
Master of Arts in Judicial Studies
College of Business (5)
Master of Science in Finance
College of Communication and Media Sciences (5)
Master of Arts in Communication
College of Education (5)
Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
College of Technological Innovation (5)
Master of Science in Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Executive MBA (1)
Executive Master in Business Administration
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