The British University in Dubai (BUiD) () is a research-based non-profit institution in

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Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum, it is licensed by the UAE's Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs and all its programmes are accredited by the

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(CAA). BUiD is part of a strategic alliance with three UK

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. BUiD is located in Dubai International Academic City, Dubai.

Overview

The original idea for the university had emanated from the Dubai-UK Trade and Economic Committee (DUKTEC), which comprised nominees of the

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. It was first thought that a British university would assist with the recruitment and retention of British expatriate workers, but a subsequent survey was inconclusive on this point, there being a good range of undergraduate provision in the emirate already and many undergraduates preferring to study away from home. Further, discussions intensified the opportunity for a research-based university to make a more substantial contribution to Dubai's development aspirations. BUiD was established as a not-for-profit institution. The University was established by Law #5/2003 by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai Its founders are Al Maktoum Foundation, Dubai Development and Investment Authority (now Dubai Holding), the

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, and Rolls-Royce. BUiD works in collaboration with leading organisations and institutions including its major contributing partner

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, Knowledge Fund Establishment, and the UAE Ministry of Education, and government and associated bodies across the UAE’s public and private sectors.

Programmes

Bachelors Programmes: * Bachelor of Law * Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance * Bachelor of Science in Business Management * Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering) Masters Programmes: * Master of Education * Master of Education in Management Leadership and Policy * Master of Education in Special and Inclusive Education * Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) * Master of Education in Information and Communication Technology * Master of Education in Science Education * Master of Education in Psychology (PSYCH) * Master of Education in Learning and Teaching * Master of Business Administration (MBA) (General/Finance/Human Resource Management/Marketing/Sustainability) * Portfolio of Masters Programmes in Project Management (Project Management/Construction Project Management/Enterprise Project Risk Management/IT Project Management/Infrastructure Project Management) * Master of Architecture * Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution * Master of Science in Engineering Management (Energy Management/ Maintenance and Reliability/Total Quality Management) * Master of Science in Structural Engineering * Master of Science in Informatics (Knowledge and Data Management) * Master of Science in Information Technology Management (Business Intelligence/ e-Business Intelligence) * Master of Science in Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (Architectural Design/Interior Design/Smart Buildings/Urban Design) PhD Programmes: * Doctor of Education and PhD in Education * Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) * PhD in Business Management * PhD in Project Management * PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Built Environment * PhD in Computer Science * PhD in Business Law Scholarships Programmes
Undergraduate Scholarships

Postgraduate Scholarships

References

External links

British University in Dubai
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