List of Arab universities

This is a list of Arab universities. See also the List of universities and colleges by country.

Algeria

• University of Algiers جامعة الجزائر
• University of Batna جامعة باتنة

Bahrain

• Arab Open University الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
• University of Bahrain

Egypt

Public universities

• Ain Shams University جامعة عين شمس
• Al-Azhar University جامعة الأزهر الشريف
• Alexandria University
• Assiut University
• Banha University
• Cairo University جامعة القاهرة
• Helwan University
• Kafr Ashaykh University
• Mansoura University
• Minufiya University
• Tanta University
• Zagazig University

Private universities

• American University in Cairo
• Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport.
• British University in Egypt
• El Shorouk Academy
• German University in Cairo
• Misr International University
• Misr University for Science and Technology
• Nile University
• October 6 University
• Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA) جامعة فاروس بالإسكندري
• Sekem University

Iraq

Baghdad

• University of Baghdad
• Al-Mustansiriya University
• Al-Nahrain University
• The Islamic University, Baghdad
• University of Technology, Baghdad
• Nizamiyyah (No Longer Exists)
• Al-Hikma University (Baghdad) (No Longer Exists)

Outside Baghdad

• University of Basrah in (Basrah) جامعة البصرة
• University of Mosul in (Mosul)
• Karbala University in (Karbala)
• Kufa University in (Najaf)
• Thi Qar University in (Dhi Qar)
• Misan University in (Misan)
• Tikrit University in (Salah ad Din)
• Babylon University in (Babil)
• Diyala University in (Diyala)
• University of Anbar in (Anbar)
• University of Al-Qadisiyah in (Al-Qādisiyyah)
• Wassit University in (Wasit)
• Al Muthana University in (Al Muthanna)
• Kirkuk University in (Kirkuk)

Kurdistan Region

• Salahaddin University in (Arbil)
• University of Sulaimani in (Sulaimani)
• University of Dohuk in (Dohuk)
• University of Koya in (Arbil)
• Hewler Medical University in (Arbil)
• University of Kurdistan (Iraq) in (Arbil)

Private universities

• Ahlulbait University College
• Al Rafidain University College
• Al Turath University College
• Al Mansour University College
• Al Maarif University College
• Al Hadbaa University College
• Al Rasheed University College
• Al Yarmouk University College
• American University of Iraq - Sulaimani
• Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University
• Baghdad College of Pharmacy
• Business & Management University
• Dijla University College
• Humanitarian Studies University College
• Islamic University College
• Madenat Alelem University College
• Mamon University College
• Shat Al Arab University College
• Sheikh Mohammed Al Kasinzan University College
• Sheikh Tusi University College

Jordan

Amman

• Al-Balqa` Applied University
• Al-Ahliyya Amman University
• Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
• Amman Arab University
• Applied Science Private University
• Arab Open University الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
• German-Jordanian University الجامعة الالمانيه الاردنية
• Petra University
• Philadelphia University (Jordan) جامعة فيلادلفيا
• Princess Sumaya University for Technology
• University of Jordan الجامعة الأردنية
• World Islamic Sciences and Education University
• Al-Isra University

Irbid

• Yarmouk University جامعة اليرموك
• Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) جامعة العلوم والتكنولوجيا الأردنية
• Irbid National University
• Jadara University

Other cities

• Al al-Bayt University (Mafraq)
• American University of Madaba (AUM) (Madaba) الجامعة الاميركية في مادبا
• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University (Ma'an)
• Ajloun National Private University (Ajloun)
• Hashemite University (Zarqa)
• Mutah University (Al Karak) جامعة مؤتة
• Tafila Technical University (Tafilah)
• Jerash Private University (Jerash) جامعة جرش الأهلية
• Red Sea Institute of Cinematic Arts (Aqaba)
• American University of Aqaba (Aqaba)
• Zarqa Private University (Zarqa)

Kuwait

• Kuwait University
• Arab Open University
• Gulf University for Science and Technology
• American University of Kuwait
• Australian College of Kuwait
• Box hill college Kuwait
• American university of Middle east
• Kuwait - Maastricht business school
• Kuwait-Asia University
• The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training
• The British University of Kuwait
• Kuwait International Law College
• College of Aviation Technology
• Kuwait Institute for Science and Technology
• Kuwait Technical College
• American College of Middle East
• Algonquin College of Canada in Kuwait

Lebanon

• American University of Beirut (AUB)
• American University College of Science and Technology (AUST)
• Beirut Arab University (BAU)
• Haigazian University
• Lebanese American University (LAU)
• Lebanese International University (LIU)
• Lebanese University (UL) (French)
• Manar University of Tripoli (MUT)
• Notre Dame University (NDU)
• Université Saint-Joseph (USJ)
• University of Balamand
• Academie Libanaise des Beaux Arts (ALBA)
• American University of Beirut (AUB)
• Antonine University (UPA)
• American University College of Technology (AUT)
• American University of Science and Technology (AUST)
• Arab Open University (AOU)
• Business and Computer University College (BCU)
• Beirut Arab University (BAU)
• Beirut University Online
• C&E American University(C&E AU)
• Ecole Superieure des Affaires ESA
• Global University
• Haigazian University
• Hariri Canadian University
• Hawaii University
• Honolulu University
• Islamic University of Lebanon
• Al Jinan University
• Lebanese American University (LAU)
• Lebanese Canadian University (LCU)
• Lebanese French University of Technology and Applied Sciences (ULF)
• Lebanese International University (LIU)
• Lebanese University (UL) (French)
• Manar University of Tripoli (MUT)
• Matn University
• Middle East University
• Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU)
• Université de la Sagesse
• Université Saint-Joseph (USJ)
• Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK)
• University of Balamand
• The Near East School of Theology, Beirut

Other institutions of higher education

• Pigier Business Schools

Libya

• Al Fateh University (Tripoli)
• Garyounis University (Benghazi)
• Omar Al-Mukhtar University (Bayda)جامعة عمر المختار
• Al-Arab Medical University (Benghazi)
• Sabha University (Sabha)
• Al-Jami'a Al-Asmariya (Zliten)
• The Higher Institute of Computer Technology AKA College of Computer Technology(Tripoli)

Morocco

• Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane
• University of Al Karaouine, Fes – founded in 859 (world's oldest university)
• Mohammed V University, Rabat
• Mohammed V University at Agdal, Rabat
• Mohammed V University at Souissi, Rabat

Oman

• German University of Technology in Oman, GUtech

Palestinian

• Islamic University of Gaza
• Al-Azhar University
• Al-Quds Open University
• University College of Applied Sciences
• Arab American University
• Al-Quds University جامعة القدس
• An-Najah National University
• Bethlehem University
• Birzeit University
• Hebron University جامعة الخليل
• Ibrahimieh College
• Palestine Polytechnic Institute
• Institute for Palestine Studies

Qatar

• Carnegie Mellon University (Qatar)
• Texas A&M University at Qatar
• University of Qatar

Saudi Arabia

• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, given university status in 1975
• King Saud University in Riyadh, founded in 1957
• King Faisal University in Dammam and Hofuf, founded in 1975
• King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, founded in 1967
• Islamic University of Medina, founded in 1961
• Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, given university status in 1974
• Umm Al-Qura University in Mecca, founded in 1979
• Arab Open University in Jeddah and Riyadh
• Effat College in Jeddah
• Dar Al-Hekma College in Jeddah
• CBA College in Jeddah
• Prince Sultan Aviation Academy in Jeddah
• Prince Sultan University in Riyadh
• Qassim University in Al-Qassim
• King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Rabigh
• Al-Jouf University in Al-Jouf
• Taif University in Taif
• Jazan University in Jazan
• University of Ha'il in Ha'il
• Taibah University in Medina

Somalia

• Puntland State University (Garowe)
• Benadir University (Mogadishu)
• Mogadishu University (Mogadishu)
• Hargeisa university (Hargeisa)
• Somaliland University of Technology (Hargeisa)
• Amoud University, (Borama)
• Bosaso College, (Bosaso)

Sudan

• Ahfad University for Women
• Al-Neelain University
• Future University (formerly Computer Man College)
• Omdurman Ahlia University
• Omdurman Islamic University
• Red Sea University
• Sudan University of Science and Technology
• University of Gezira
• University of Juba
• University of Khartoum
• University of Medical Sciences and Technology

Syria

• University of Aleppo in Aleppo
• Al-Baath University in Homs and in Hama
• University of Damascus in Damascus
• International University for Science and Technology
• Syrian Virtual University
• Tishreen University in Lattakia
• University of Kalamoon in Der Attia
• Al-Forat University in Der Alzor

Tunisia

Universities

• Ez-Zitouna University, Tunis
• University of Gabès, Gabès
• Tunis University, Tunis
• Tunis El Manar University, Tunis
• Carthage University, Carthage
• University of Monastir, Monastir
• University of Sfax, Sfax
• Manouba University, mannouba
• University of Gafsa, Gafsa
• University of Jendouba, Jendouba
• University of Kairouan, Kairouan
• University of Sousse, Sousse

Special universities or institutes

• Virtual University, Tunis. Provide distance learning.

UAE

• Abu Dhabi Men's College
• Abu Dhabi University
• Abu Dhabi Women's College
• Ajman University of Science and Technology
• Al Ain Men's College
• Al Ain Women's College
• American University of Asia
• American University in Dubai
• American University of Sharjah
• British University in Dubai
• CERT (Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training)
• Dubai Medical College for Girls
• Dubai Men's College
• Dubai Women's College
• Etisalat University College
• Fujairah Men's College
• Fujairah Women's College
• Al Ghurair University
• Heriot-Watt University Dubai
• Higher Colleges of Technology
• Murdoch University Dubai
• Petroleum Institute Abu Dhabi
• Ras Al Khaimah Men's College
• Ras Al Khaimah Women's College
• Sharjah Men's College
• Sharjah Women's College
• United Arab Emirates University
• University of Sharjah
• University of Wollongong in Dubai
• Zayed University

Yemen

• Aden University
• Sana'a University