University of Birmingham Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Why study at University of Birmingham Dubai?

University of Birmingham Dubai is the United Arab Emirates campus of the University of Birmingham, which took its first students in 2018 and moved into a purpose-built campus in Dubai International Academic City in 2022. It teaches foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, computer science, business, economics and psychology, accredited to the same standards as in the UK.

At a glance

University of Birmingham Dubai in numbers

1Campus
2018Founded

Where you'll study

Campus locations

Dubai International Academic City Campus

A purpose-built campus opened in 2022 with capacity for around 3,000 students, whose architecture echoes the historic Aston Webb buildings in Birmingham alongside Arabic design traditions.

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Somewhere to live

Student accommodation at University of Birmingham Dubai

KSK Homes
An official partner residence a short walk from campus with study and meeting rooms, communal lounges, gym and swimming pool, and utilities and Wi-Fi included in the monthly room rate at discounted student rates. · Dubai International Academic City Campus
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Stella Stays
A serviced apartment provider listed by the campus as an accommodation partner for students who prefer a private apartment; the campus notes that private tenancies require a UAE visa and Emirates ID. · Dubai International Academic City Campus
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Funding

Scholarships

Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.

Undergraduate Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship - up to 30 percent of tuition fees per year, with all eligible applicants considered automatically after a conditional offer
Postgraduate Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship - up to 30 percent of tuition fees per year for postgraduate taught applicants
PhD Scholarship - up to 30 percent of tuition fees for each year of doctoral study
Corporate Scholarship - up to 30 percent per year for employees of the campus's corporate partners, depending on the partnership
Alumni Scholarship - an additional AED 5,000 in year one for University of Birmingham graduates returning to study

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