The British University in Dubai
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | الجامعة البريطانية في دبي |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Location | Dubai International Academic City |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Type | Private not-for-profit university established by Dubai law |
| Website | www.buid.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, The British University in Dubai5
Founders
The founders were the Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Development and Investment Authority (now Dubai Holding), Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai (now Emirates NBD).1,4
Faculties and programmes
- Business and Law
- Engineering and Information Technology
- Education
Source: QAA: International Quality Review of the British University in Dubai (2022, PDF)3
In 2022 the UK Quality Assurance Agency counted five undergraduate, 21 master's and seven doctoral programmes, all accredited by the CAA, in business management, law, computer science, engineering and education.3
Before you rely on a degree
An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.5
Sources
- Dubai Legislation Portal: Law No. 5 of 2003 establishing the British University in Dubai (Arabic)
- Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: The British University in Dubai institution card (PDF)
- QAA: International Quality Review of the British University in Dubai (2022, PDF)
- The National: The British University in Dubai (April 2022)
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, The British University in Dubai
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.