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Quick Facts
Rankings
- CUD is ranked the #1 university in Dubai (QS World University Rankings 2023, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022)
- CUD Ranks #24 in the Arab Region & Received 5 Stars | QS Arab Region University Rankings
- Ranked in the top 541-550 worldwide and top 4 in the UAE (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Ranked #7 for international students and #8 for international faculty worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2023)
Accreditation
- 18 accredited programs and over 30 majors/concentrations
- Regional affiliation: AArU
(Association of Arab Universities) - Accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation
(CAA) - International Program Accreditation/Certification: CIMA, CFA, ACCA, IAA, PRSA, PRME, ECO Canada, & SHRM
2006
Ministry of Education
United Arab Emirates
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Transfer Partners
Faculty of
Architecture & Interior Design
The Faculty of Architecture and Interior Design strives to provide students with the knowledge and tools to enable them to become change makers within the industry. The studio experience is central to our teaching model and challenges students to translate the classroom experience into practice through innovative design and entrepreneurial ideas.
Faculty of
Communication, Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences brings together a unique set of multidisciplinary programs that offer cutting-edge learning based on contemporary research, creativity and practice. Our curricula provide opportunities for students to study a range of subjects that are highly innovative and structured to deliver an authentic learning experience.
Faculty of Engineering,
Applied Science & Technology
The Faculty of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology offers an outstanding range of dynamic academic programs that are built upon our partnerships with leading Canadian institutions, both in the creation of our curricula and the pursuit of first-class research. Our unique 2 + 2 program with the prestigious Queen’s University, Ontario, allows students to transfer to Canada and graduate with a world-class engineering degree.
Faculty of
Management
The Faculty of Management encompasses the largest number of students at CUD, and is one of the biggest schools of its kind in the UAE. With a wide range of programs in business and management, and a population that embraces over 150 nationalities, our goal is to prepare students for the challenges they will face in this ever-changing globalized business environment.
our transfer to canada Pathway
Priyal Chadha
@York University
Brief about the Student:
Meet Priyal ! Like her you can start your degree at CUD in the heart of Dubai and graduate from one of our 50+ international partners, including those in Canada. Program name: Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations
Laveena Agnani
@Brock University
Brief about the Student:
Meet Laveena! Like her you can start your degree at CUD in the heart of Dubai and graduate from one of our 50+ international partners, including those in Canada.
Program name: Bachelor of Business Administration
Sherif Salaam
@University of New Brunswick
Brief about the Student:
From Nigeria, to the United Arab Emirates, to Canada! Like Sherif, you can start your degree at CUD in the heart of Dubai and graduate from one of our 50+ international partners, including those in Canada.
Program name: BA of Communication
Yasmina Elzagheid
@Concordia University
Brief about the Student:
Meet Yasmina Elzagheid! Like her you can start your degree at CUD in the heart of Dubai and graduate from one of our 50+ international partners, including those in Canada.
Program name: Bachelor of Commerce
Singh Sukhpreet
@Vancouver Island University
Brief about the Student:
Meet Singh Sukhpreet! Like him you can start your degree at CUD in the heart of Dubai and graduate from one of our 50+ international partners, including those in Canada.
Program name: Interior Design
Our Vibrant Student Life
Our diverse campus community represents over 90+ different nationalities, and our vibrant student life ensures that every one of our graduates is equipped with the skills and experiences of global citizenship required to excel in the modern business world.
An outstanding student experience
Our diverse campus community represents over 90+ different nationalities, and our vibrant student life ensures that every one of our graduates is equipped with the skills and experiences of global citizenship required to excel in the modern business world.
An outstanding student experience
Our diverse campus community represents over 90+ different nationalities, and our vibrant student life ensures that every one of our graduates is equipped with the skills and experiences of global citizenship required to excel in the modern business world.
An outstanding student experience
Our diverse campus community represents over 90+ different nationalities, and our vibrant student life ensures that every one of our graduates is equipped with the skills and experiences of global citizenship required to excel in the modern business world.
An outstanding student experience
Our diverse campus community represents over 90+ different nationalities, and our vibrant student life ensures that every one of our graduates is equipped with the skills and experiences of global citizenship required to excel in the modern business world.
Our Transfer Partners, Your Canadian Pathways
City Walk is an open, design-inspired neighbourhood in the heart of Dubai with hundreds of dining and entertainment options alongside Downtown skyscrapers. Its ideal location, vibrant community and contemporary architecture makes it the best place for students to learn, innovate, and explore.
Our Alumni Success Stories
Maha Talli
BSc in Environmental Health ManagementWhat Student Said About CUD:
A degree from Canadian University Dubai can take you anywhere! Hear from Maha Talli about her experience with the BSc in Environmental Health Management and where they are now.
Sanaz Dehghan
BSc in Interior DesignWhat Student Said About CUD:
A degree from Canadian University Dubai can take you anywhere! Hear from Sanaz Dehghan about her experience with the BSc in Interior Design and where they are now.
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