University of Birmingham Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The University of Birmingham Dubai is the UAE campus of the prestigious University of Birmingham, UK, a founding member of the Russell Group and one of the UK’s oldest “redbrick” universities (established in 1900) . The Dubai campus was officially announced in 2017 and welcomed its first students in September 2018 .
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Frequently Asked Questions

No—graduates receive a University of Birmingham degree certificate which reflects the UK campus; Dubai is noted on the transcript only.
No—UoBD is a fully integrated branch of the University of Birmingham, not a franchise.
Approximately 70% of faculty are resident in Dubai, while 30% are visiting faculty from the UK.
No—applications to UoBD are made Directly through the University’s Admissions Portal, not via UCAS.
There is no application fee for applying to any UoBD programme.
Yes—a 5,000 AED deposit is required to secure your place. Scholarships are automatically awarded upon deposit, so no separate application is needed.
Yes—students can work part-time in Dubai free zones, including Academic City, subject to appropriate permissions.
UoBD offers an award-winning Careers Service, including one-to-one advice, CV workshops, interview prep, and employer networking.
Options like KSK Homes and The Myriad are located near DIAC and offer convenience via walking or shuttle access.
Some postgraduate programmes are available part-time in flexible formats. Fully online courses are not offered at UoBD, though the MBA offers hybrid delivery with weekend in-person modules.
The integrated foundation year supports candidates who have not completed 13 years of prior education, acting as a preparatory route into degree programmes.
Yes—undergraduate students ineligible from certain programmes may apply to spend their second year studying at the UK Edgbaston campus through the Go Global scheme.
Yes—scholarships are automatically assessed when your deposit is made and you accept a conditional offer. No separate application is needed.
Yes—applicants can defer or cancel by contacting admissions via email; terms are outlined in the student contract and Student Protection Plan.
UoBD adheres to a Student Protection Plan, ensuring safeguards for students in event of programme disruption or institutional change.
UoBD is situated in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)—a premier education hub in Dubai.
KSK Homes and The Myriad are within a 3–4 minute drive or a 10–13 minute walk of the campus, with shuttle services provided.
In addition to local shuttles from residences, UoBD offers term-time transport services covering key routes across the city.

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University Of University of Birmingham Dubai Application Statistics

3000
150
19:1
AED 82030
AED 30000
3
33
75 %
6

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