FOUNDATION YEAR

Choosing to study on the Integrated Foundation Year in Dubai provides an opportunity to enter the University environment before starting Year 1 of your chosen University of Birmingham Dubai undergraduate degree programme.

BENEFITS OF STUDYING ON THE INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR

Studying the Integrated Foundation Year offers you a range of distinctive benefits:

  • You will be guided and supported to make the transition to becoming an independent and self-motivated learner
  • You will experience a variety of teaching methods, depending on the four-year degree programme you are studying at the University of Birmingham Dubai
  • You will be able to formulate your own ideas and engage critically with your subject. We encourage our students to challenge and enquire
  • You will learn vital skills to help you to excel in your undergraduate degree and in a competitive job market
  • You will study a range of academic modules, taught by respected academics
  • You will be a fully integrated member of our student community, with access to all University academic facilities
  • You will be taught in English and will be studying with students from all over the world

There are opportunities to constantly improve your academic and linguistic skills, and by the end of the Foundation Year programme, you will be fully prepared for your University of Birmingham Dubai undergraduate degree programme. Successful completion of the Foundation Year will guarantee your progression onto Year 1 of your chosen University of Birmingham Dubai degree.

‘Our Emirati National Scholarship is available for any UAE Nationals joining the University of Birmingham Dubai at any level of study. This scholarship is designed to recognise the contribution our Emirati students make to our campus community.’

Dr Mohamad Zalzale, Head of Education

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THE INTEGRATED FOUNDATION PATHWAY IS AVAILABLE ON ALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN DUBAI