University of Birmingham, Dubai

A few reasons why students should study at the University of Birmingham Dubai…

• Birmingham is a university with a global reputation, meaning that its students graduate with a degree that is recognised and respected around the world. As the only global top 100 university with a campus in Dubai, it is ranked 79th in the QS World University Rankings. What is particularly significant about these rankings is that these are drawn on data from global employers and other leading higher education institutions.
• The reputation of a great university is built on the quality of its research and teaching. The results of the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) confirms its position as one of only a handful of British universities that can produce world-leading or internationally renowned research across such a broad range of subjects.
• It is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, which includes the University of Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and University College London. Russell Group universities are research-led and considered academically excellent.
• 11 of the university’s former staff and students have been awarded Nobel Prizes. From revealing the structure of DNA to developing new treatments for heart disease and cancer, the research and work of its Nobel Prize winners has made an impact worldwide. The university continues to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges, from antibiotic resistance, Zika and Ebola to cyber security and sustainable energy.
• The university enjoys Ministry of Education accreditation, alongside high quality status. This achievement recognises the quality of educational experience, which stretches and challenges students to achieve their highest potential.

The University of Birmingham Dubai offers offer undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation courses that will stretch and challenge students to achieve their potential

Undergraduate study

Students can choose from the highest quality of academic undergraduate courses; and will be an active part of a leading academic community, studying and working alongside academics who are global experts in the field.

Postgraduate study

Students can join a stimulating postgraduate community and researchers at the University of Birmingham Dubai. A range of taught postgraduate courses are available for students to pick from.

Scholarships

Students are offered scholarships for academic excellence at the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Visit the University of Birmingham Dubai’s website for programme and admission details.

Induction

Students will have induction sessions during Welcome Week to introduce them to their programme.

Methods of teaching

University courses are taught in different ways, and students will likely experience a mixture of methods during their degree, depending on the discipline, the number of students involved, and how it is assessed.

Students may have less face-to-face contact time with lecturers or tutors than they may have had at school or in previous studies. They will have time for independent study which they can use to prepare for their classes, review material and readings from previous classes, prepare for assignments, or simply take time to extend their reading around the subject.

Student life

At the University of Birmingham Dubai, learning does not stop when students leave the lecture theatre. Studying at the University of Birmingham Dubai is an enriching experience that takes in all aspects of life – social and cultural as well as educational. This holistic student experience includes its dedicated student wellbeing officer and students association team who organise various fun social activities, competitions, cultural days and sports challenges. Students also have access to a dedicated students association room on campus with pool tables, foosball tables, PlayStation, chill areas and lots of board games and books.

Dubai is a young and exciting city, known for its diversity, friendliness and dynamic economy. A global business hub with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology, Dubai offers opportunities to experience different cultures like few other cities on earth.

This globally connected city is rapidly becoming established as an international education hub, with nearly 30 international universities providing students from across the globe the opportunity to pursue the highest quality study. Dubai has firmly established itself as a global leader in innovation.

The 2019 Year of Tolerance celebrated the diversity of UAE residents and how a society of over 200 nationalities are able to live harmoniously within the UAE and embrace each other’s cultures.

The university will be opening its new campus in 2021.

A 50,000sq.m campus will be located in the Dubai International Academic City which is designed to encourage collaboration across all academic disciplines, with flexible learning spaces and formal teaching spaces ensuring teaching and research can work in tandem. The new campus will include state-of-the-art facilities including a soundproof library, auditorium, large and small classrooms, fully equipped computer and engineering labs, green open spaces and a grand entrance to welcome students in September 2021.

Edgbaston campus

With a 250-acre campus at the heart of the UK, students can gain further international experience by electing to study their second year in Birmingham as part of their undergraduate degree programme, and can use any Dubai scholarship they have secured, in the UK. Time spent overseas can be one of the most rewarding opportunities available to students during their undergraduate studies. It enriches university experience and enhances employment prospects.

Increasing employability

The University of Birmingham is a global institution that commands a strong international reputation, because of this, many students embark on careers across the globe with multi-national employers and the university has been rated as the top 2 most targeted universities by leading employers (High Fliers 2020). Students will have access to its expert careers advice team and a wide range of services to help them take that next step towards employment.

Alumni

As a student of University of Birmingham Dubai, students will be a part of a network of more than 300,000 alumni across the world including UAE, India, Singapore and China. This thriving network gives students the opportunity to connect, learn and share experiences, knowledge and opportunities within and beyond this network.