University of Birmingham Dubai

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Year of foundation: 1900
• Number of students on campus: about 2900
• Language of instruction: English
• Type: mixed.

The University of Birmingham Dubai is one of the best British higher education institutions located in Dubai. The University of Birmingham was founded in Birmingham in 1900 by Queen Victoria.

The institution is a member of the elite group of British universities Russel Group, which also includes Oxford and Cambridge.

By choosing the Dubai campus, students have the opportunity to travel to the UK to complete the programme throughout the year.

Students of the university use IoT technology, specially developed in the format of a mobile application, to maximize efforts and efficiency, it is easier to organize their time. The app includes quick identification when entering campus, searching for classrooms, personalized step-by-step instructions, live notifications, viewing missed lectures. It is also easy to communicate with lecturers and tutors, learn details about academic successes and quickly solve difficulties in the areas of residence, medical care, etc.

Six colleges within the university:

1. Art, Law: Drama and Creativity, History and Culture, Languages, Art History, Philosophy, etc.
2. Engineering, physical sciences: chemistry, computer science, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, etc.
3. Life Sciences, Environment: Biology, Geography, Earth Sciences, Psychology, Sports and Exercise
4. Medical, dental sciences: Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, clinical sciences, cardiovascular research, immunology and immunotherapy, etc.
5. Social sciences: education, government and society, social policy, etc.
6. Humanities: linguistics, philology, literature, etc.

• 31% of the teaching staff are representatives of other countries.
• Ongoing support from staff and personal mentors is provided.

The University of Birmingham does not provide on-campus accommodation, but it does have several partner organizations that provide student housing. For example, Uninest is the world's leading global student accommodation company. The dormitory is located in Dubailand, about 15 minutes from the study area.

Accommodation facilities:

• Single, double rooms
• Classrooms, which also host workshops and seminars
• Outdoor terrace, rooftop pool
• Gym
• Wired Internet connection, WiFi
• Round-the-clock ohraa
• Laundry service, weekly housekeeping
• Car park.

Accommodation in Uninest will cost students $ 800-1400 per month, depending on the type of room. A deposit of $ 680 will be required for check-in.

The DSOA University Residence is owned by the Dubai Silicon Oasis, which is located in the heart of it, about eight minutes from the campus.

Residence Facilities:

• One-, double apartments with work area, refrigerator, safe, toilet and bathroom
• Recreation areas
• Free laundry services: washing machines, dryers
• High-speed WiFi
• Basketball, volleyball, football grounds
• Weekly cleaning
• Parking
• Round-the-clock security.

Students living here pay from 680 to 1360 $ per month, depending on the type of apartment: single or double. Before arrival, a deposit of $ 680 is required.

These are just a few of the options where university students can be accommodated – Dubai has plenty of housing options in a wide price range.

Any student can create a student club if he does not find a suitable one in the existing ones. The university has many associations, for example:

• A global society comprising Afro-Caribbean, Pakistani, Indian clubs
• Dramatic community
• Book Club
• Society for the Protection of Plants and Animals
• Astronomy Club
• Association of Photographers
• Sports teams: football, cricket, basketball, rugby, etc.
• Dance groups
• Robotics Club
• Association of Entrepreneurs.

During their studies, students have the opportunity to work with students undergoing other programs, developing solutions to global problems. For example, the "Big Ideas" competition will give a chance to promote your ideas and projects in cooperation with the "neighbors" in the program, start your career and declare yourself to employers.

• No. 91 in the US News & World Report for 2022
• #12 in the UK according to The Times Higher Education in 2021
• The quality of education is recognized as the highest gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework
• Included in the top 1% of universities in the world
• Accreditation of the Ministry of Education of the UAE.

The campus is built in the shape of a crescent moon, which is similar to the historic buildings of the main territory in Birmingham, but the architecture traces the observance of the heritage, traditions and beauty of Arab culture.

The campus is equipped with many comfortable rooms for studying: from lecture classes with projectors and interactive whiteboards to quiet rooms for self-study. Classes of interdisciplinary groups are prepared for the study of various subjects: computer science, psychology, geography, languages and much more. All rooms on campus are easily transformed, turning from bright halls into dark rooms with projectors, from large amphitheaters to small classrooms for seminars.

The innovative library is located in the heart of the territory and offers students an extensive catalog of resources and the latest technologies to help in self-study. It contains more than 500,000 academic articles, textbooks and magazines, fiction and leisure literature.

Outside of their studies, students can visit recreation areas with billiard tables, installations for table football and tennis. A favorite area among students for reading and privacy is the "Rain Room" - a green harbor located on campus. The entire study area is landscaped, has open and shaded courtyards, small ponds and a wide variety of plants.

The academic year lasts about nine months when studying full-time, the online platform allows you to pass the program at any time. Holidays are organized on national and international holidays, weekends - on Saturday and Sunday. Every day, students attend up to six classes, each of which lasts no more than an hour.

Additional costs:

• Accommodation, meals
• Public transport
• Parking for private transport
• Medical care
• Books, consumables if necessary
• Personal spending.

Before enrolling, the university offers to attend an Open House, which usually takes place in July. On campus, you can fill out an application and provide the required documents. If visiting Dubai does not work, the official website is equipped with a questionnaire form that you should fill out and expect a response from the admission committee.

Students continue to interact with the university even after graduation – the institution has created a network of more than 300,000 alumni living in more than 150 countries. The Dubai campus is home to this association: it is here that meetings, seminars for applicants and future graduates are held.

Graduates of the University of Birmingham Dubai become entrepreneurs, scientists, executives, politicians and volunteers. The university is among the hundred best in the world in terms of graduate employment.

Thanks to cooperation with leading employers in the region, the university can offer internships and employment assistance to many global companies, for example, Rolls-Royse, HSBC, Grand Tornton and others.

For admission to undergraduate programs:

• Personal documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit, etc.
• High school diploma with an average score of 4 out of 5
• Transcripts of completed disciplines (scorecard)
• English language test results: IELTS from 5.0.

For those enrolled in master's programs:

• Personal documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• Transcript of completed courses
• English Language Test Results: IELTS from 6.0
• GPA from 4.0.

English language requirements are different for each program.

The institution supports its students in some cases:

• Based on outstanding abilities: sports, social, academic
• On the basis of social criteria: large families, a difficult life situation, etc.
• Applicants, first-year students
• Graduates.

The university offers many scholarships with different rewards, on average students receive $ 1300 per year. Many of the programs cover a percentage of the cost of living or tuition.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision