University of Dubai

The university of Dubai (UD) was recognized in 1997 by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce  and Market to deal with the abilities and credentials gap in the employees and to back up the government’s Emiratization effort through hr growth applications in both public and personal areas. The year 2001 was a level in the record of the university, identified then as Dubai university Greater education, when the Secretary of state for Greater Knowledge and Medical Research accepted the Bachelor's of Business Management (BBA) and the Bachelor's of Technology (BSc) in Processing & Information Techniques level applications. In July 2006, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Primary Reverend of the UAE and the Leader of Dubai, accepted the name modify from Dubai university Greater education to university of Dubai. This name modify indicates the ideal significance given to the university by the Leader of Dubai, and underlines the university’s require to advertise quality tertiary education in both Dubai and the UAE in common.


 VISION
To be a leading university in the UAE providing American system of higher education offering internationally accredited degree programs with emphasis on quality of teaching, research and services to the business community

MISSION
Realizing our vision will require us to:

  • Serve the educational needs of diverse undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals.
  • Produce high caliber graduates.
  • Provide education based on international standards.
  • Provide a stimulating educational environment to prepare future leaders.
  • Engage faculty in applied research focused mainly on the economic development of MENA Region.


OBJECTIVES

  • Admit and retain skilled students to succeed at UD.
  • Contribute to the government initiative related to entrepreneurship & human resource development of UAE nationals.
  • Provide research, consultancy and professional development services.
  • Strengthen alumni contribution to UD functions and outreach
  • Create a culturally diverse educational environment.
  • Maintain national & international accreditations for UD's academic programs.
  • Expand educational programs by vertical integration to Master’s and Doctoral programs, besides horizontal diversification to College of Law to meet market needs.
  • Recruit and retain high caliber faculty and staff.
  • Relocate to a better building to provide campus life to the students.
  • Seek financial support from the business community.
  • Monitor and improve the quality of education and services.


STRATEGIES

  • Expand (Integrate) by adding additional programs
  • 1.1 Integrate vertically by expanding Master’s & Doctoral Programs as exit pathways 
  • 1.2 Integrate horizontally by establishing UD College of Law (in Arabic), and 
  • 1.3 Collaborate with accredited Arab universities.
  • Increase undergraduate enrollment
  • 2.1 Reorient student recruitment through strategic plan
  • 2.2 Increase student retention and engagement through enhanced and coordinated student services, clubs, programs and activities.
  • 2.3 Expand student exchange with partner universities outside UAE for 1 semester. The partner university will reciprocate with their student exchange for 1 year.
  • 2.4 Relocate UD to a better building to exploit UD brand and reduce student dissatisfaction.
  • Maintain Cost Efficiency
  • Ensure that revenues exceed costs in all programs


VALUES
UD is guided by the following core values:

  • Ethical behavior in all aspects of life.
  • Sound citizenship through personal, social and environmental responsibility.
  • Respect for the opinion and beliefs of others.
  • Equal opportunity for all men and women.
  • Continuous improvement in teaching, learning and research.
  • Collective responsibility through team work.
  • Student centered with quality focus.