University of Birmingham Dubai

Yes, Indian students can pay their annual tuition fees in 3 instalments. The dates to pay the same are as per the intake a student gets admitted in, as mentioned below in the table below:

UOB Dubai does not offer fully funded scholarships to Indian students as of now. The university only offers partially funded scholarships worth up to 30% cover discount on tuition costs.

Some invitation-only scholarships also cover up to 50% of the annual cost of studies at UoB Dubai.

UoB Dubai does not offer transfers. However, students can enrol in an exchange year program which allows them to study their 2nd year at the Edgbaston campus. To be eligible for the same, students need to maintain an overall average of 60% over 2 semesters in the first year.

Listed below are some popular programs whose final year or two years are completed at the UoB UK campus:

• MEng Computer Science and Software Engineering (last year in the UK)
• BSc Biomedical Science (last year in the UK)
• MEng Mechanical Engineering (last 2 years in the UK)
• MSci Biomedical (last 2 years in the UK)

Yes, students unhappy with their current programme do have the option to transfer to a different one at UoB Dubai. Transfers can be made in 3 ways:

• From full-time to part-time or vice versa
• Change of programme within the same school
• Change of programme to a different school

A program transfer form needs to be completed by the student. The same is to be signed by the schools between whom the transfer is taking place.

Contact UoB Dubai student support or one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for FREE expert guidance.

Both UoB campuses grant the exact same globally recognised degree. However, the choice of which is better varies for each student as per the career goals, budget, and lifestyle preferences.

UoB Dubai is better for Indian students looking for:

• Lower costs of living
• Close proximity to India
• Easy to adapt environment
• Career in the Asian market and tax benefits
• Smaller student body

The UK campus is a better choice for students interested in:

• Classic international study experience
• Career in the UK or Europe
• Extensive networking opportunities
• More vibrant student life

Both UoB campuses grant the exact same globally recognised degree. However, the choice of which is better varies for each student as per the career goals, budget, and lifestyle preferences.

UoB Dubai is better for Indian students looking for:

• Lower costs of living
• Close proximity to India
• Easy to adapt environment
• Career in the Asian market and tax benefits
• Smaller student body

The UK campus is a better choice for students interested in:

• Classic international study experience
• Career in the UK or Europe
• Extensive networking opportunities
• More vibrant student life

Yes, a degree from UoB Dubai is the same as the one delivered at the UK campus. Degrees at both campuses are granted by the Uni of Birmingham and carries the same Ivy League status.

The academic transcript will indicate the campus location. However, the degree certificate is identical to the one at the UK campus and does not say "Dubai".

The University of Birmingham Dubai provides career support to students. Individual careers advice from the International Careers Consultant and specialist careers advisers are offered.

Students can apply for coaching workshops and online tutorials for their guidance. The students of UoB have had the opportunity to work at several businesses across a range of disciplines through internships made available by the University of Birmingham Dubai including copywriter roles at Wunderman Thompson, Assistant Engineers at Atkins & Partners and Marketing Interns at LEGO. 

No, students do not have to maintain a GPA or grades once they join, it also is automatic and does not have to be renewed. University of Birmingham Dubai provides some scholarships specifically to Indian students. In 2023, four scholarships of £2,500 was offered to Indian students. The scholarship is offered to the highest performing student pursuing a course from the university. Apart from these, UoB also offers other merit-based scholarships to students.