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British University in Dubai dedicated to extensive scholarship support for postgraduates

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 22 - 2009 at 11:44
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is dedicated to supporting postgraduate study by offering an extensive scholarship programme, said its Vice-Chancellor.

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  • Dr. Abdullah Alshamsi, Vice-Chancellor, The British University in Dubai.
    Dr. Abdullah Alshamsi, Vice-Chancellor, The British University in Dubai.
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Ahead of the 2009-2010 academic year starting in September, BUiD, the Middle East's first research-based, postgraduate university, has announced its scholarship opportunities, encouraging the region's professionals to build on their academic excellence.

88 of the 180 scholarship applicants for academic year 2008-2009 were awarded scholarships. 55% of these awardees were Emirati applicants, while 45 % were expatriates. For academic year 2009-2010, BUiD is encouraging talented individuals and future leaders to take part in further studies to build on their skills and expertise.

BUiD is one of the only Universities in the region to offer scholarships to almost half of its students, supporting a strong pool of talent found across the region.

Dr. Abdullah Alshamsi, Vice-Chancellor, The British University in Dubai, said:
"Our mission is to provide internationally-recognised research and academic development to the growing number of talented individuals based in the UAE."


"Our students have achieved strong academic results, and with their degrees, have applied their skills across a number of key industries in the UAE, building on our country's strength and providing leading companies with future leaders. We encourage and support talented and dedicated individuals through our extensive academic and scholarship offerings," added Alshamsi.

Leading companies have invested in BUiD's programmes by offering scholarships in key areas. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has offered full scholarships for students pursuing Professional Graduate Diplomas in Education, while organisations like Atkins, Emirates Foundation, and the Ministry of Presidential Affairs have all contributed to the development of students in areas that include Project Management Education, Finance and Banking, and Sustainable Design of the Built Environment.

BUiD and its partners offers scholarship across a range of disciplines, which include Education, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Sustainable Design of the Built Environment.
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About The British University in Dubai:

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's leading research-based postgraduate university, facilitating world-class education, training and research. It provides an important and growing community and resource for young professionals, leading academic, corporate managers and aspiring leaders of all description.

BUiD, a truly local university, is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and internationally recognised for its top quality education, which is on par with British standards thanks to its association with UK-based universities including the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University and the Cass Business School at City University, London.

BUiD offers full and part-time research based Masters Degree programmes, the regions first accredited Doctorate in Education and Continuing Professional Development courses in: Education, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Sustainable Design of the Built Environment.

The non-profit university has attracted academic experts to develop regionally tailored programmes, in which they extend and challenge the boundaries of knowledge, understanding and research.

BUiD works in collaboration with leading organization and institutions including Atkins, Emirates Green Council Building, KHDA, Ministry of Education, Dubai Human Resource Forum, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ADCCI) and CIOB among others, to encourage professional development across the UAE's public and private sectors.

The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is governed by a Council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

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