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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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Student accommodation at University of Birmingham Dubai
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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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The Myriad
An official partner residence within walking distance of the campus in Dubai International Academic City housing up to 2,000 students, offering discounted monthly rates to Birmingham Dubai students, gender-segregated buildings, gym, pool, shared kitchen lounges, weekly cleaning and a free shuttle service; students book directly with the provider. · Dubai International Academic City Campus
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Yugo Dubailand
A modern partner residence about 15 minutes from campus offering private and shared rooms with furnished kitchens, rooftop pool, gym, study rooms, free laundry and free transport to universities and malls. · Dubai International Academic City Campus
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
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
- Jinan Birmingham Joint Scholarship - up to 30 percent of tuition fees per year for students from the Jinan Birmingham joint programme
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