Application FAQs for our Dubai campus

When you graduate from the University of Birmingham Dubai, your transcript will say Dubai, but you will be awarded a University of Birmingham degree certificate, which will only mention the UK. 

We are not a franchise; the University of Birmingham has established itself within the International Education Hub in Dubai.

Our campus facilities have been developed and tailored to complement the programmes that we offer in Dubai.

Our Phase 1 site opened in the autumn of 2017 and marked us as the first global top 100 and Russell Group University to establish a campus in Dubai. Following the completion of Phase 2 and the opening of our new campus in 2022, we now occupy a prominent position at the heart of Academic City.

70% of staff live and work here in Dubai and 30% are flying faculty from the UK.

For more information about the University of Birmingham Dubai, you can register your interest and download our prospectus.

Alternatively, you can get in touch and submit your queries to the relevant department.

Your annual tuition fees depend on your level of study and year of entry. If you receive an offer from the University, your tuition fees will be confirmed in your offer letter, excluding any scholarships.

Undergraduate

The tuition fees you pay in your first year will remain the same throughout your course, with no increases. If you choose to do an integrated foundation year, the tuition fee for that year may be lower.

Postgraduate

Tuition fees may vary depending on whether you study part-time or full-time, and if you have a placement year.

Yes, you can pay the full fee or in instalments on the following dates (upon request once you join).

Students beginning studies in September:

• 1^st November
• 1^st February
• 1^st May

Students beginning studies in January:

• 1^st March
• 1^st June
• 1^st September

Yes, our tuition fees are the same as those at our UK campus because we provide the same high-quality education and content. The main difference is our smaller cohort sizes, which means a lower student-to-staff ratio for more personalised teaching. We also offer several scholarships to support those who choose to study with us.

We offer several scholarships. Please note that they cannot be combined, and some are invitation-only. The University does not at present offer course-specific scholarships.

You do not need to apply for your scholarship. Once you’ve accepted your offer and paid your deposit by the date mentioned in your offer letter, your scholarship award will be automatically assessed and issued within 10 working days via email. The only exceptions are:

• Corporate - You must provide evidence by producing an employee card.
• Alumni - A copy of the alum's University of Birmingham degree certificate is required and only eligible for family members of students who have successfully completed the programme from Dubai or Edgbaston.

The University of Birmingham Dubai offers partially funded scholarships of up to 30%*. We do not provide fully-funded scholarships.

*Invitation-only scholarships can cover up to 50%.

We have several scholarships available, most of which apply to all years of study, including our student exchange year in the UK. The exceptions to this, where the scholarship doesn’t apply to all years or changes in the percentage of scholarship given are as follows:

• The Emirati Excellence Scholarship is a 50% scholarship in year one, reducing to 20% in each subsequent year.

• The Chancellors Academic Merit Scholarship (based on predicted grades), applies to all years of study except for the Undergraduate Students who are on 2+2 and 2+1 programmes:
  • BSc Biomedical Science (last year in the UK)
  • MSci Biomedical (last two years in the UK)
  • MEng Computer Science and Software Engineering (last year in the UK)
  • Meng Mechanical Engineering (last two years in the UK)

The University of Birmingham Dubai’s partially funded scholarships apply to tuition fees only.

No, students do not have to maintain a GPA or grades once they join, it also is automatic and does not have to be renewed.

Scholarships cannot be deferred and will not apply to any re-sit exams.

When you are planning your finances for studying in Dubai, you will need to consider both your tuition fees and cost of living whilst undertaking your studies.

Depending on your subject, there may also be additional costs associated with field trips, travel and activities off-campus.

Please note that the University’s course tuition fees are for tuition only and are not inclusive of visa and living costs such as travel, accommodation, food, insurance, and day-to-day expenses.

The University of Birmingham Dubai does not offer a student loan or home fee status.

Normal application: 13 December 2024

Express application: 20 December 2024

We have the IST (International student team) based in the UK which can provide visa support for your exchange year in the UK.

In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. We work with employers and businesses who can support our students through a variety of activities including industry insight through workshops, mentoring, alumni networking and engagement, internships and graduate opportunities.

Our careers and employability services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions.

Our Students' Association team, made up of six current students, advocates for the student body, collects feedback and organises student-led events.

This year's events have included Welcome Week, Halloween, UAE National Day, a Christmas Celebration, the UoBe Festival, Valentine's Day, International Women's Day, a Welcoming Ramadan Celebration, and much more.

We've also arranged trips to:

• Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Presidential Palace
• MBR Library
• MBR Space Centre
• Atlantis Aquaventure
• Adventura park
• IMG theme park
• Trip to Dubai Opera to speak to a UAE astronaut currently at the International Space Centre
• Volunteering with K9 dog centre and packing aid boxes for Syria & Turkey

With over 36 clubs and groups, including sports teams (male, female, and mixed), there's something for everyone. If your interest isn't listed, we encourage students to take the initiative and start their own club. We support and empower students to pursue their passions and connect with like-minded peers.

Want to find out more about student life at the University of Birmingham Dubai? Chat directly with our friendly Student Ambassadors to get their first-hand knowledge and advice to answer your questions.

Yes, the University of Birmingham Dubai offers students term-time transport services to and from campus.

Bus routes will be planned closer to the start of the academic year. Should you wish to avail transportation during term time, we would request you to fill in the transport application form with your details.

Disclaimer: Transportation for a particular route or area will depend on the number of people interested in using transport for that route, especially Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

The cost of bus transport services varies based on the distance from your pickup location to campus, the programme you are enrolled in, and whether you wish to pay per term or for the full year.

If you plan to change the location of the pick-up and drop-off, please ensure you verbally inform the driver and get in touch with Student Programme Administration at least one week prior to the change. When you submit an enquiry form, please ensure you provide your student email.

Free parking is available. The university car parking facility has 550 car parking spaces. Students will need car parking access cards to be able to use the car parking. 

Yes. The RTA bus number 365 runs on the Dubai International Academic City route. Please refer to the RTA’s journey planner to confirm schedules and plan your trip or call the RTA at 800-9090.