The Canadian University Dubai, popularly known as CUD, is a
private university
Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education, not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. They may (and often do) receive from governments tax breaks, public student loans, and grant (money ...
in
Dubai
Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of ...
, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2006. The Canadian University Dubai offers education based on the Canadian curriculum. The university has recently opened a new campus located in the heart of Dubai, in
City Walk.
The university was originally known as Centennial University of Dubai. This title was changed to Canadian University Dubai once it became an independent Canadian institution. The university maintains its ties with the original Ontario-based
Centennial College, offering students transfer programs after their second year.
Faculties
Canadian University Dubai is composed of four faculties. While graduate programs are offered separately, the faculties and all of the programs offered have both Canadian and
Emirati accreditation.
*Architecture and Interior Design
*Communication Arts and Sciences
*Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
*Management
Learning Resource Centre
The Learning Resource Centre, located on the ground floor of Building A of the university campus, houses over 10,000 print collections, including books, journals, newspapers and electronic resources.
See also
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Education in the United Arab Emirates
*
Centennial College
References
External links
Canadian University DubaiTransfer and exchange partners
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Educational institutions established in 2006
Universities and colleges in Dubai
2006 establishments in the United Arab Emirates