Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has inaugurated the University of Birmingham Dubai‘s new 30,000 square metres campus located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).
The new campus features hi-spec laboratory spaces, state-of-the-art learning facilities, an innovation room, large classrooms, as well as a library across two floors, in addition to many other facilities that offer an ideal educational environment for all students.
Sheikh Hamdan said: “The institution is among the top 100 universities in the world, which makes it one of the highest-ranked universities in Dubai and the region. 10 of its researchers have received the Nobel Prize.”
The University of Birmingham Dubai’s new campus will offer a wide range of 46 new programmes including biomedical science, accounting, banking and finance, international commercial law, business, economics, computer science, artificial intelligence, mechanical and civil engineering, construction management, psychology, sports coaching, urban planning, water resources management, and teacher training degrees, including teacher training in Arabic and Special Educational Needs.
Commenting on the occasion, Sheikh Hamdan said Dubai places high priority on building the best possible environment for private universities to flourish in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform Dubai into a prominent global education destination.
“Many more prominent universities are set to join the Dubai International Academic City in the near future. Dubai, which is home to 46 private universities, has emerged as a leading focal point for higher education that attracts thousands of international students. We aim to make Dubai a global education hub that welcomes students from all over the world,” Sheikh Hamdan added.
Described as an intelligent campus, the new smart Dubai campus has been specifically designed to embrace sustainable practices, ensuring the University leads the way in corporate environmental responsibility, the state-run news agency, Wam.
Sheikh Hamdan will also briefed about the institution’s techniques and technologies to reduce its environmental impact in both Birmingham and Dubai, including the installation of 23,000 Internet of Things (IoT) sensors which can adjust lighting based on occupancy and environmental changes, in line with the university’s vision to become net zero by 2035.
Designed in the shape of a crescent moon and inspired by the historic Aston Webb buildings in Birmingham, the new campus will also visually fuse the history and stature of the Edgbaston campus with the heritage, tradition, and beauty of Arabic culture and architecture.
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