YOUR STUDENT LIFE
From your first day on campus through to graduation and beyond, we’ll make sure the right support is there for you whenever you need it. You’ll also find plenty of opportunities to develop your skills, play an active role in university life, and prepare for the world after your studies.
‘We place our students at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated support team will be on-hand to ensure that you have the best possible student experience while feeling safe and secure throughout your journey with us.’
Ben Bailey, Director of Dubai Campus Operations
WELCOMING YOU TO YOUR UNIVERSITY LIFE
To help you settle into university life, we run a dedicated Welcome programme at the start of the academic year. This provides all our students numerous opportunities to meet each other, have fun and start to forge those social connections that can last a lifetime. Whether it is a group art project, the traditional campus treasure hunt, or learning some parkour skills, there’s something for everyone. We also give you all the information you need regarding University services and systems such as IT, Careers, Library, and Wellbeing, so you are fully prepared for university life.
SOCIAL, HEALTH AND WELLBEING
We understand that adjusting to university life can be a challenge. Your health, wellbeing and personal development are as important to us as your academic achievement. To help with this, we have a dedicated student wellbeing team who can assist you with any academic or wellbeing concerns that you may have during your time with us.
You can take advantage of a wide range of opportunities beyond the curriculum including sports, community volunteering, arts, and culture. From joining the gym or a sports club to meeting like-minded people in a society, you will have plenty of opportunities to socialise, network and enjoy your time at the University of Birmingham Dubai.
THE VOICE OF STUDENTS
As a student in Dubai, you will have the opportunity to help shape the voice of students through our Students’ Association.
Students are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage you to engage with us to have your say on plans for the future of our campus. Annual student elections mean that you can vote for the person you think will best represent you. Working in partnership with the Guild of Students in the UK, you will be able to set up student clubs or groups, organise trips and extracurricular activities – a great way to meet people and try something new!
Past clubs have included:
- Football
- Cricket
- Dance
- Afro-Caribbean Society
- Robotics club
- Plant and Animal Welfare Society
- Photography
- And many more!
INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND RESOURCES
During your time at university, how you study is just as important as what you study. You will benefit from innovative digital learning technologies that enhance your chosen subject. For example, each module that makes up your programme has a dedicated area on Canvas, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can access digital content, ebooks, ejournals, virtual classrooms, videos, discussion forums, lecture capture and much more, to support you in all aspects of your learning.
We also have:
- Support to develop your academic and digital literacy skills
- A customisable learning environment to cater to your individual preferences
- Virtual classrooms and online discussion forums to enable you to continue your academic discussion beyond the lecture theatre
- A dedicated online resource platform with additional materials to support your learning
- Ability to link with students in Birmingham studying the same programme as you
- Access to specialist support via online appointments with professionals at the University of Birmingham’s UK campus
‘My experience has been great because we’re a community; there is a lot of academic support as well as welfare. You can walk up to anyone and they’re always ready to help.’
Hawwa, BSc Psychology
DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS
Outside of your academic studies, we offer you a range of opportunities to work with your fellow students to stretch and develop your skills and enable you to achieve your potential.
For example, you can develop your leadership skills on the student ambassador programme or as part of the student association team. You can take part in activities that encourage working in interdisciplinary teams, and attend workshops on topics from building your resilience and critical thinking to prioritisation and time management.
‘Everyone is really friendly, if I ever need anything, the Student Services team are always willing to help with a smile. The community is really close-knit and it’s really easy to meet people, socialise and make new friends. It’s really fun to hang out in the Student Association room between classes and play foosball!’
Mishal, BSc Accounting and Finance
‘The University is just bubbling with opportunities! It has let me explore my interests in sustainability by giving me the chance to become a Student Sustainability Officer. As part of my role, I have run several events and activities, the biggest being leading the Green Impact Initiative, for which the Dubai campus has received a bronze medal. You can truly delve into all your interests here and make an impact.’
Tanvi, BSc Economics