The awarded degree in recognition of the completion of the requirements of this program is "Doctorate of Philosophy in Law", and it will be offered in Arabic. However, there will be an opportunity for the students to specialize in one branch of law through the elective courses studied and the subject of the dissertation which they will argue/defend. The Program will be offered at UAEU in Al Ain campus.

The PhD concentration in Science Education requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, 30 of which are to complete the dissertation. The degree requirement will be accomplished on a full-time basis where students can complete the program in about 3.5 academic years. The main objective of Science Education concentration is to prepare doctorate students to obtain leadership positions in science education as supervisors and teachers in various levels of schooling.

The PhD program in Physics is a research program that offers research opportunities in condensed matter and solid-state physics, high energy physics, nanophysics, plasma physics and controlled fusion, applied nuclear science, medical and biophysics, astrophysics, and atomic and molecular physics. A PhD student is required to complete as minimum requirements 24 CH of course work and 30 CH in thesis research in addition to passing a comprehensive exam and defending his/her thesis research findings.

The College of Medicine and Health Sciences at UAE University provides a PhD program in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health & Occupational Health. The PhD program involves conducting coursework over a period of up to 2 years, followed by a comprehensive examination evaluating the breadth and depth of the student’s knowledge of his or her discipline, as well as the student’s scholarly potential. Passing the comprehensive examination results in the student being recommended to advance to candidacy followed by research and the writing of a dissertation over a further three to a maximum four-year period.

The proposed PhD program in Special Education prepares students to address key research issues facing the field of special education in the UAE. Students in the program will acquire expertise in applying and evaluating appropriate research methodologies to inform recent developments in the field of special education.

The Ph.D. program in Mathematical Sciences is designed for students with a Master degree in Mathematics from a credit university. It is a 56 credit hours program offered for full-time students within the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Students are required to complete 24 credit hours of coursework in addition to30 credit hours assigned to research and a completion of a Ph.D. thesis.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in horticulture shall represent the attainment of a high level of scholarship and achievement in coursework and independent research. The Doctor of Philosophy in horticulture is designed to prepare students for academic or research-based careers. Graduate students are expected to excel in research, teaching, extension activities and develop professionally. Independent and original research is an important part of the graduate program and forms a basis for a graduate thesis.

The Water Resources Graduate Program offers a Ph.D. degree in Water Resources that is in response to the national dire needs of developing its water resources. The program also aims at preparing specialists capable of providing leadership and necessary technical expertise to governmental and private sectors in different areas of water resources. These include surface and groundwater resources, irrigation, treatment, desalination, in addition to the management of water resources and demands.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering) provides students with a unique opportunity to demonstrate innovation in a wide range of chemical engineering research areas. The Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering degree is awarded to candidates who successfully complete a program of advanced courses, qualification and research requirements, and dissertation defense.

The awarded degree, in recognition of the completion of the requirements of this program, is "Doctor in Cellular and Molecular Biology”. The study plan for the Ph.D. The program shall consist of a total of 54 credit hours. The Ph.D. students must complete all degree requirements in a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters after matriculation.

Our Ph.D. program in Ecology and Environmental Sciences (EES) equips students with skills and training in the basic and applied sciences with the objectives of improving society’s understanding of environmental problems and helping manage, mitigate, and avoid those problems. The program in environmental science is a rigorous, interdisciplinary course of study.

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Public Health is designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge, research skills, and competency in a wide variety of areas that will prepare him/her for a career in public health and epidemiology research, academia, and leadership. The program embraces both coursework as well as original research work completion. The combination of unique courses will cover several public health topics, epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methodology. This 54-credit hours Ph.D. program is typically finished in four to six years.

The rapid growth of the communications, renewable energy, and oil industry in UAE requires academic infrastructure that can support the management and maintenance of new technological innovations, and for involvement in the development and design of new products. The electrical engineering department at UAE University has initiated a Ph.D. program to support these growing needs.

The awarded degree, in recognition of the completion of the requirements of this program, is "Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences”. The study plan for the Ph.D. Program in Geosciences shall consist of a total of at least 54 credit hours. The Ph.D. students must complete all degree requirements in a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters after matriculation.

The proposed Ph.D. program in Leadership and Policy Studies in Education prepares students to address key research issues facing educational leadership in the UAE. Students in the program will acquire expertise in applying and evaluating appropriate research methodologies to recent developments in the field of education relevant to leadership and policy issues.