Dubai
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
A branch campus in Dubai Knowledge Park delivering UK-awarded programmes.
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Study destination
Study in Dubai / UAE
Discover universities, international branch campuses and study opportunities in Dubai and across the UAE.
Studying in Dubai and the UAE
The UAE hosts both home-grown institutions and international branch campuses, many delivering programmes awarded by universities elsewhere. Intakes are usually September and January.
What to expect
- International branch campusesA number of institutions deliver programmes awarded by their home university.
- September and January intakesTwo main start dates, with additional summer sessions on some programmes.
- A regional study baseStudy within the region while accessing programmes taught in English.
Before you apply
- Check which body awards the qualification, and where it is recognised, before applying.
- Student residence visas are generally arranged through the institution.
- Tuition and living costs vary widely between emirates.
Universities
Institutions in Dubai / UAE
Dubai
University of Birmingham Dubai
A Dubai campus of the UK institution, in Dubai International Academic City.
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Courses
Popular courses in Dubai / UAE
- Undergraduate
- Engineering
BEng Civil Engineering
Structures, geotechnics and construction management, delivered in Dubai and awarded by the UK institution.
- University
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September, January
- Postgraduate
- Psychology
MSc Business Psychology
Organisational psychology applied to workplace performance, selection and wellbeing.
- University
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September, January
- Undergraduate
- Computer Science & IT
BSc Computer Science
Software development, systems and data, with project work in each year.
- University
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September, January
- Postgraduate
- Business & Management
MSc International Business
International management and strategy delivered at the Dubai campus.
- University
- University of Birmingham Dubai
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September, January
- Undergraduate
- Computer Science & IT
BSc Computer Science
Core computing with artificial intelligence and software engineering options.
- University
- University of Birmingham Dubai
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Intakes
- September, January
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