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University of Birmingham: One of the world's top 100 now in the UAE

The British University brings world-class and research-informed education to the heart of the UAE

Founded in 1900, the University of Birmingham is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world, and counts 11 Nobel prize winners amongst its former staff and students. 
The university's world-renowned academics are at the forefront of cutting-edge research, which has a global influence; from studies on immunology to developing highly protective facemasks for frontline medical workers. The university holds a TEF Gold standard for teaching, and 87 per cent of Birmingham's research activity was measured as having global impact by the Research Excellence Framework.

In recognition of its academic rigour, the University of Birmingham Dubai has been granted Initial Institutional Licensure by the UAE's Ministry of Education through the Commission for Academic Accreditation. The university is proud to support the UAE as it continues to strengthen a knowledge-based economy, underpinned by a higher education system with qualifications of the highest standard and sought after across the globe.

The university recently broke ground on a state-of-the-art new campus located in Dubai International Academic City, which is set to welcome its first students in 2021, this new campus demonstrates its commitment to providing a world-leading, research-informed and elite university education in the heart of the UAE.

Located in the heart of Dubai, the university delivers a range of programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels covering artificial intelligence, accounting and finance, business, computer science, economics, law, mechanical engineering, money banking and finance, psychology, software engineering and teacher training.

The University of Birmingham Dubai provides an exceptional opportunity to receive a world-class university education from right here in the UAE. Its students gain internationally respected qualifications which instil the skills, knowledge and creative thinking to stand out in a competitive job market, and the innovation to change the world and make a positive impact on society. Your future starts here!
Do you want to change the world? Why not study mechanical engineering at the University of Birmingham Dubai!

Mechanical engineering touches our everyday lives, from advancements in satellites, cars, trains and aircraft, to generating clean power and designing life-saving medical equipment like pace-makers and incubators. Engineers develop new technologies, solve complex problems and strive to innovate for the benefit of society and industry.

The School of Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham prides itself on pursuing impactful research. From advanced manufacturing to bio-medical and micro and nano engineering, 85 per cent of the school's research output has been rated as internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework. As well as working alongside world-leading engineering practitioners, its research feeds directly into your curriculum, which means you will be taught cutting-edge practices and technologies, which will provide you with the skills to deliver results in an ever-evolving industry.

The BEng mechanical engineering programme is designed to integrate strong theoretical knowledge with a practical application, which gives you the experience to apply your expertise to real-world challenges such as globalisation, sustainability and inequality.

As a student at the University of Birmingham Dubai, you will benefit from its excellent links with industry and have opportunities to network and apply for internships with leading employers. A current mechanical engineering student, who recently completed an internship with ISG, commented: "During my internship at ISG UAE, I worked on a live construction site. I worked alongside the project manager and the onsite electrical and mechanical engineers to gain knowledge that will further my mechanical engineering career."

Birmingham graduates have gone on to work at world-leading organisations such as Mercedes-Benz, BP, Jaguar Land Rover, Arup, AMEC and Rolls-Royce. Applications are open for September 2020, apply to study at a world top 100 university right here in the UAE and change your world!