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As a global leader in innovation, Dubai’s international universities offer a wealth of courses designed for forward-thinking leaders of the future.
Backed by the government's strategic vision and investment, Dubai's reputation as a knowledge-based economy at the forefront of innovation is founded on a commitment to the provision of quality education as a principal building block for the next generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. You only have to look at the wealth of courses and degrees that cover a full spectrum of curricula and disciplines, to see why Dubai is the preferred choice for many international students.
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Universities and colleges to choose from
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Available courses for students in Dubai
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Students in Dubai
Tech and innovation
Whether you’re fascinated by alternative energy, are passionate about the power of disruptive technology or want to make the world a safer place with a career in cyber security, it all happens here.
AMITY UNIVERSITY
BTech in Solar & Alternate Energy: With US$1 trillion of global investment into renewable energy there is a pressing need for highly qualified professionals and this undergraduate degree creates future leaders in this pioneering sector.
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
MSc in Artificial Intelligence (AI): Develop the skills to lead the evolution of next generation intelligent software and become a specialist in data mining, pattern recognition and machine learning at The Times International University of the Year 2018.
HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
MA in International Business: Gain a broad understanding in all areas of international business with a degree based on Hult’s award-winning MBA curriculum.
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY DUBAI
MA in Global Governance & Sustainable Development: Acquire the skills to help society meet the needs of the present through a focus on global governance approaches and instruments focused on environmental sustainability and social justice.
Business and tourism
A hyper-connected business hub, Dubai is the preferred destination for high-profile multinationals, legacy hotel brands, and ambitious self-starters with big dreams. If a business or tourism qualification is your chosen career path, Dubai has a university course for you.
CANADIAN UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI
MBA in Marketing: Gain advanced level skills to effectively plan, develop and implement strategic marketing techniques for all kinds of businesses. Dig deep into consumer behaviour, market segmentation and consumer loyalty, and study the theory and practice of the marketing lifecycle.
THE BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI
BSc in Business Management: A research-based teaching programme designed to enable students to develop their critical thinking, innovation, and competencies, offering a thorough grounding in a range of business and management subjects including operations management, finance, marketing, and HR.
THE EMIRATES ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Hospitality is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. While some may be under the impression that the hospitality industry is hotel-centric, the industry has developed into one of the most attractive and diverse career portals available to graduating students all over the globe.
Arts and culture
Dubai’s multicultural population has long been the backbone of a vibrant local music, theatre, art and literary scene, and the city’s universities offer some of the most exciting creative courses around.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI
BFA in Interior Design: Integrate art, design, technology and business practices and polish the skills to produce highly functional and aesthetically appealing interior environments with this globally accredited and highly respected undergraduate degree.
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BSc in Museum Studies: This in-depth programme covers the history, theory, and practice of institutional collecting, exhibition design, collection management, fundraising, grant writing and technological implementation. Graduates will be primed to help institutions better share collections with the world.
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG IN DUBAI
Master of Media & Communication: The next step for media and communications professionals to advance their careers, transmedia storytelling, social media and network culture, film and cinema studies and emerging digital tools and practices are just some of the disciplines explored.
Vocational training and language immersion
Students undertaking vocational qualifications can enhance job-specific skills with hands-on experience in Dubai’s dynamic professional playing field. As a cultural melting pot, the city is also among the best destinations in which to enrol in English language courses, with endless opportunities to improve conversational confidence.
UK COLLEGE OF ENGLISH - UKCBC
General English courses - based on Oxford University Press’ English File series: Develop language acquisition and cognitive academic language skills through challenging communicative activities that drive learners to reach their desired level.
ETON INSTITUTE
IELTS Classroom-based Group Course: A 30-hour programme for the duration of 5 to 7.5 weeks, delivering interactive immersion techniques taught by an experienced, native English speaker and covering all four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
DUBAI COLLEGE OF TOURISM
Certificate in Tourism: During this one-year programme, study core topics, from Cultural Awareness and Workplace Communication to Service Fundamentals, which provide the essential business and academic skills required in any tourism-related position.
