The British University in Dubai Ranks Among the Top 10 Universities in the Arab World and Fourth in the UAE in THE 2026 Rankings.

Date Posted:Fri, 12th Dec 2025

The British University in Dubai Ranks Among the Top 10 Universities in the Arab World and Fourth in the UAE in THE 2026 Rankings.

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) has achieved a major milestone, ranking 10th in the Arab world and 4th in the UAE in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings. This remarkable achievement demonstrates BUiD’s continued ascent as one of the region’s leading research-driven institutions and highlights its strong performance across core indicators of research excellence, teaching quality, international outlook, and innovation.

 

In addition to its overall ranking, BUiD has achieved notable national positions across key disciplines in the THE 2026 Subject Rankings in the UAE:

Education – 2nd

Business– 3rd

Computer Science – 6th

Engineering – 7th

Law– 10th

These results highlight BUiD’s academic strength across diverse fields and reinforce its commitment to offering high-impact programmes aligned with the UAE’s knowledge and innovation priorities.

Prof. Abdullah Alshamsi, BUiD’s Vice Chancellor commented on this achievement, “This ranking represents a significant milestone for our university. It reflects the dedication of our faculty, the achievements of our students, and the trust of our partners, BUiD remains committed to shaping a knowledge-based future for Dubai, the UAE, and the wider Arab world.”