University of Birmingham Dubai
University of Birmingham Dubai
The University of Birmingham Dubai is the first global top 100 and UK Russell Group university to establish a campus in Dubai. Located in Dubai International Academic City, the purpose-built campus opened in January 2022 and is home to up to 3,000 students, fusing the redbrick architecture of the university's founding Edgbaston campus with Arabic design. Birmingham welcomed its first Dubai students in September 2018 and now teaches 98 programmes across business, computer science, engineering, law, psychology, biomedical science, education, health and urban planning, taught and examined to the same standards as their UK equivalents and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The university is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and undergraduates on eligible programmes can apply to spend their second year on exchange at the Edgbaston campus in the UK.
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There is no application fee. Tuition fees cover tuition, examination and graduation only, and exclude visa and living costs. Student Loans Company funding is not available at the Dubai campus; scholarships are the primary form of support. Per-programme tuition is listed on each programme above.
Automatic consideration for foundation and bachelors applicants; awarded on predicted or final grades against a published curriculum-by-curriculum table (e.g. A Levels BBB = 30%, BBC = 20%, BCC = 10%). Applies to each year of undergraduate study.
Automatic consideration for certificate, diploma and masters applicants; awarded on results to date or final grades (1st Class = 30%, 2:1 = 20%; 3.7 GPA = 30%, 3.0 GPA = 20%). Applies to each year of postgraduate study.
Academic excellence award for doctoral applicants.
For employees of the University's corporate partners.
For University of Birmingham alumni continuing their studies at the Dubai campus.
For students progressing from the University's Jinan partnership.
Applications to the Dubai campus are made directly through the University's own Admissions portal, not through UCAS, so they do not count towards your five UCAS choices. There is no application fee. Undergraduate and foundation applicants can apply on predicted grades or first-term Grade 12/Year 13 results; postgraduate applicants can apply on transcripts for studies completed to date. Final grades are required before an offer becomes unconditional.
Browse the 98 Dubai courses in the course finder and check the specific entry requirements on your chosen course page.
Apply directly to the University of Birmingham Dubai through its online Admissions portal, not through UCAS. There is no application fee.
Your application is reviewed by the Admissions Tutor for your course area. A decision usually takes up to 10 working days, and longer if documents are missing.
Successful applicants receive a Conditional Offer. No separate scholarship application is needed: the Scholarship Committee reviews every Conditional Offer and confirms any award by email, normally within 10 working days.
Accept your offer and pay the AED 5,000 non-refundable tuition deposit by the deadline on your Conditional Offer. It is deducted from your tuition fees.
Full-time students can apply for a visa under the University's sponsorship. Meet the visa deadline for your intake, then complete enrolment.
The main intake. All 98 programmes start in September; 54 course pages state September 2026 explicitly.
A second entry point for nine integrated foundation year undergraduate courses (AI and Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science and Software Engineering MEng, Digital Media and Communications, Mechanical Engineering BEng and MEng, Robotics and AI), for Computer Science MSc and Cyber Security MSc, and for part-time study on the four LLMs, Advanced Engineering Management MSc, AI and Computer Science MSc and Construction Management MSc. Check the individual course page.
Visa deadline, September 2026 intake (normal): Deadline for new international students applying for a University-sponsored visa from outside the UAE.
Visa deadline, September 2026 intake (express): Express visa application deadline for the September 2026 intake.
Visa deadline, January 2027 intake (normal): Deadline for new international students applying for a University-sponsored visa from outside the UAE.
Visa deadline, January 2027 intake (express): Express visa application deadline for the January 2027 intake.
Full-time students can apply for a residence visa under the University's sponsorship. Deadlines for new international students applying from outside the UAE are 24 August 2026 (normal) or 31 August 2026 (express) for the September 2026 intake, and 14 December 2026 (normal) or 21 December 2026 (express) for the January 2027 intake.
Life at the University of Birmingham Dubai runs well beyond the lecture hall. The campus in Dubai International Academic City sits next to DIAC Park and hosts 43 student clubs and societies across five categories plus 12 sports teams. Students elect Student Leaders who feed back to academic staff and, working with the Guild in the UK, can set up new clubs or organise trips. Careers Network Dubai provides on-campus careers support, four partner residences offer discounted student rates, and undergraduates on eligible programmes can apply to spend their second year on exchange at the Edgbaston campus in the UK.
The University does not run its own halls. It partners with four residences that offer discounted rates to Birmingham Dubai students, all near or shuttle-linked to the Dubai International Academic City campus. Rates below are the published 2026/27 student rates. The University also runs a term-time student transport service to and from campus (registration and fees apply).
Careers Network Dubai is part of the University of Birmingham's careers service. On campus you have access to both a Careers Advice and Guidance Manager and an Employer Engagement Manager, plus full access to the UK team online. Birmingham is one of the UK universities most targeted by top graduate employers (High Fliers, 'The Graduate Market in 2026').
The purpose-built Dubai campus in Dubai International Academic City opened in January 2022, after the university welcomed its first Dubai students at the Phase One site in September 2018. The building fuses the historic redbrick Aston Webb architecture of the Edgbaston campus with Arabic heritage and design, and won a Special Prize in the Prix Versailles 2022 global architecture and design awards. It was officially opened in April 2022 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
Modern library with meeting rooms equipped for hybrid sessions and group work. Wi-Fi access throughout supports collaborative learning.
Large lecture theatres designed as adaptable spaces suited to different teaching and learning styles.
Specialist labs supporting hands-on learning across engineering, computer science, and health disciplines.
Informal study areas and meeting rooms throughout the campus, perfect for solo or group study.
Dedicated space hosting presentations, hackathons, and workshops, partnered with industry leader Siemens.
Brand-new padel and basketball courts in the parkland area immediately adjacent to the campus at Academic City.
Two shaded courtyards providing peaceful retreats from desert heat for socialising and outdoor work.
Two main food outlets offering a range of refreshments and meals, plus vending machines and a pantry for personal food preparation.
Provost
Leads the academic vision and strategy with over 20 years of experience in higher education, focused on delivering quality education tailored to the UAE and regional markets.
Vice Provost Research
Chief Operating Officer
Head of Research, Dubai
Based on 2 reviews
Opened a few years ago and the campus is very fresh I like the park near by too
great uni! highly recommend
University of Birmingham Dubai, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, UAE
