The British University in Dubai

The British University in Dubai (BUiD), was established in 2004 and is the Middle East region's first, research based, postgraduate university. BUiD offers a unique opportunity for higher education. As one of the region's most innovative institutions, BUiD sets the standards for study and research that will significantly contribute to the technological innovation and growth of the Arab world and beyond.

The Best of British Education in Dubai
BUiD was established to facilitate access to world class education, training and research in the Middle East. At BUiD's recent first anniversary celebrations HE, Richard Makepeace, the British Ambassador to the UAE commented that BUiD was "one of the most exciting developments in UAE/UK relations we have seen for many years".

Working in partnership with leading UK universities BUiD offers cutting edge education and research in key disciplines. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognized British standards and provisions as reflected in its partnerships with the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, the University of Birmingham, Cardiff University and the King's College London

All BUiD Masters programmes have accreditation eligibility from UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

BUiD is located in Dubai International Academic City, Dubai.


BUiD's Founders and Contributors
BUiD was established as a 'not for profit' university. The Founders of the University are Al Maktoum Foundation, Dubai Development and Investment Authority, the National Bank of Dubai, the British Business Group, and Rolls Royce.

BUiD has also received strong backing from local and international organisations who have shown their support for BUiD at several levels including funding and scholarships. These include the Emirates Group, DUCAB, Dubai Duty Free, DUGAS, Atkins, Hyder Consulting, and the Emirates Foundation.

MISSION:
The mission of the British University in Dubai (BUiD) is to establish itself as a provider of world class scholarship, education and research. In particular, BUiD aims to:

make a distinctive British contribution to the higher educational system in the United Arab Emirates through the creation of a high quality research-led university;
offer the highest international competitive level of research-informed education in key modern disciplines;
develop leading-edge research capabilities in key disciplines;
interact with regional industry and play a role in stimulating a knowledge- based economy in Dubai and the Emirates; and
support the aspiration of the Dubai Government to become a hub for education and research in the region.