Doctorate Programs
Note: The Application Fees excluded the Value Added Tax “VAT”.
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options that suit your needs during your study period. There may be housing options
near the university or in nearby communities that meet your requirements.
The published tuition fees are valid up to the academic year 2025–2026, and the University reserves the right to modify the tuition fees at any time in accordance with its approved policies and procedures.
| College | Program | Required Credit Hours | Fee per Credit Hour (AED) | Application Fee | Official Program Letter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courses | Dissertation | Courses | Dissertation | ||||
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College of Business & Economics |
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) |
24 |
30 |
8400 * |
1680 |
200 |
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program: Students who fail to complete their dissertation at the end of the fourth year, will be required to pay a fee of AED 25,000 per year. |
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| College | Program | Required Credit Hours | Fee per Credit Hour (AED) | Application Fee | Official Program Letter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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College of Science
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry |
54 credit hour or more |
2700 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences |
54 credit hour or more |
2700 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics |
54 credit hour or more |
2700 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Physics |
54 credit hour or more |
2700 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Cellular & Molecular Biology |
54 credit hour or more |
2700 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology & Environmental Sciences |
54 credit hour or more |
2700 |
200 |
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College of Education
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education |
60 credit hour or more |
2800 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education |
60 credit hour or more |
2800 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education |
60 credit hour or more |
2800 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership & Policy Studies in Education |
60 credit hour or more |
2800 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Language & Literacy Education |
60 credit hour or more |
2800 |
200 |
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College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture Science |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science & Technology |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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College of Engineering
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Architectural Engineering |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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College of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
|
Doctor of Philosophy in Information & Computing |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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College of Humanities & Social Sciences |
Doctor of Philosophy in Science in Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System |
54 credit hour or more |
2400 |
200 |
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