What's on in Welcome - University of Birmingham Dubai

Make sure you know what events you should attend for your course, and find other activities and events you won't want to miss from across the University and the Students' Association.

Course inductions

It is very important to attend your course's induction. You will learn about your course, meet key people, and start making connections with other students.

Foundation

Monday 21 September

Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your induction begins to collect your ID card.

Medical Life pathway (for foundation students progressing to Biomedical Science) | 09:00–14:15 | Auditorium
Engineering and Physical Sciences pathway (for foundation students progressing to Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or Engineering) | 09:00–14:15 | Auditorium
Psychology pathway | 09:00–14:15 | Auditorium
Social Sciences, Business, and Law pathway (for foundation students progressing to Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Money, Banking & Finance, Law, Marketing, Sustainability, or Digital Media and Communications) | 10:00–15:00 | Auditorium

Undergraduate

Tuesday 22 September

BSc Business Management (including with minors) | 09:00–12:00 | Auditorium
BSc Biomedical Science | 09:00–12:00 | Harvard Lecture Theatre
BSc Sustainability | 09:00–12:00 | Room 1208
BA Digital Media and Communications | 09:00–12:00 | Room 1210

Wednesday 23 September

BSc Psychology | 09:00–12:00 | Auditorium
Bachelor of Commercial Law | 09:00–12:00 | Harvard Lecture Theatre
BSc Accounting and Finance | 09:00–12:00 | Room 208
BSc Economics and BSc Money, Banking and Finance | 09:00–12:00 | Room 209

Thursday 24 September

BEng Civil Engineering; BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering; BEng Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical); BEng Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI); BEng Computer Engineering; BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering | 09:00–12:00 | Auditorium
BSc Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science; BSc Computer Science; MEng Computer Science and Software Engineering | 09:00–12:00 | Harvard Lecture Theatre
BSc Marketing | 09:00–12:00 | Room 1208

Postgraduate

Week commencing 14 September

PGCE Primary with iQTS | Your course induction will take place during the week commencing 14 September. The Education team will contact you directly with further details, including the date, time, and location

Wednesday 23 September

MSc Clinical Psychology and MSc Mental Wellbeing | 18:00–20:00 | Harvard Lecture Theatre
MRes Railway Systems Integration | 18:00–20:00 | Room 1208
MSc Supply Chain Management | 18:00–20:00 | Room 1210
MSc Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 18:00–20:00 | Room 1211/12
MSc Human Resource Management | 18:00–20:00 | Room 1409

Saturday 26 September

MSc/PGDip Computer Science; MSc/PGDip Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science; MSc Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning; MSc/PGDip Cyber Security; MSc Data Science | 09:00–11:00 | Auditorium
PGCert/MA Education Inclusion and Special Educational Needs; MA Education Leadership; MA Education (Learning and Teaching); PGCE International | 09:00–11:00 and 13:00–15:00 | Harvard Lecture Theatre, Rooms 208, 1405/06, 1407 and 1409
MSc Health Data Science | 09:00–11:00 | Rooms 1206/07
MSc Advanced Engineering Management and MSc Construction Management | 13:00–15:00 | Auditorium
MSc Renewable Energy Engineering | 13:00–15:00 | Room 1208
MSc Sustainable Urban Design; MSc Urban Analytics and AI for Planners; MSc Urban Planning and Regional Development | 13:00–15:00 | Room 209
MSc Marketing | 13:00–15:00 | Rooms 1206/07

Sunday 27 September

LLM General; LLM International Dispute Resolution; LLM International Commercial Law; LLM Energy and Environmental Law | 09:00–11:00 | Auditorium
MSc Financial Management | 09:00–11:00 | Room 208
MSc Accounting and Finance | 09:00–11:00 | Room 1208
MSc Bioinformatics | 09:00–11:00 | Room 1210
MSc Financial Data Science | 09:00–11:00 | Room 1407
MSc International Business | 13:00–15:00 | Auditorium
MPH/PGDip/PGCert Public Health | 13:00–15:00 | Room 208
MA Digital Media and Communications | 13:00–15:00 | Rooms 1206/07
MSc Microbiology and Infection | 13:00–15:00 | Room 1208
MSc/PGDip Sport and Exercise Medicine; MSc/PGDip Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | 13:00–15:00 | Room 1210
MSc Global Health System Leadership | 13:00–15:00 | Room 1407

Events schedule

Alongside your course induction, you’ll find mandatory sessions, skills workshops, and of course social events. Some events require registration on our events site; if required please sign up via the links in each listing.

Welcome events for 2026 will be published closer to the start of term.

Welcome essentials: what you need to know

Student ID collection

You can collect it from the Welcome Zone on the Ground Floor during Welcome Week, from 9:00 to 18:00 and on Friday from 9:00 to 12:00.

University inductions and workshops

We've designed a series of welcome activities that will introduce you to the people, services, and spaces that will support your journey.

Get to know the student services support available to you, from the Library services to the Careers Network Dubai. We're here to help you during your time at the University.

We recommend you attend all sessions, but please note your attendance is mandatory at:

University Life Essentials
Canvas Induction

These sessions run on multiple days, allowing you to choose a time that best fits your schedule.

Health and safety

The UAE Ministry of Education requires all students to complete their Health and Safety Induction. As well as what you will hear in the 'University Life Essentials', you must complete the Health and Safety Canvas Course (online).