British University in Dubai

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The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the region's first research-based postgraduate university, offering Master's and PhD programs in collaboration with leading UK universities like the University of Edinburgh and the University of Manchester. It is best known for its strong programs in engineering, IT, education, business, and law, with particular recognition for its Construction Law and Sustainable Design of the Built Environment degrees. For international students, BUiD provides a fully English-taught curriculum and the unique advantage of earning UK-accredited degrees while studying in the vibrant, multicultural city of Dubai. The university's focus on research and its strong ties to British academic standards ensure a high-quality, globally recognized educational experience. Its distinctive characteristic is being the first to offer UK-accredited postgraduate research degrees in the UAE.

Background

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) (Arabic: الجامعة البريطانية في دبي) is a research-based, non-profit institution in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2003 by the country's Vice President and Prime Minister 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 Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). BUiD is part of a strategic alliance with three UK Russell Group universities: University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, and University of Glasgow. BUiD is located in Dubai International Academic City, Dubai.

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