Canadian University Dubai (CUD) was established in 2006 to deliver high-quality undergraduate, graduate, continuing and corporate education in the UAE, and to provide a gateway for students to pursue higher education opportunities in Canada.

Located in the heart of downtown Dubai, each of our academic programs is based on Canadian curriculum and education principles. Students at our University are taught by world-class academics from diverse backgrounds, bringing their innovative teaching styles and philosophies to the classroom giving them the opportunity to obtain a Canadian education while experiencing the unique culture and values of the United Arab Emirates.

In pursuit of academic excellence and determined to leverage the diverse Canadian learning culture, the University is committed to providing a range of opportunities in education, research and professional development expanding its partnerships with a panel of globally renowned education institutions to provide exciting opportunities for intelligent and deserving students to progress and grow.

Similarly, CUD works with business leaders in the UAE and overseas, to establish trans-national business partnerships to bring a range of academic and professional opportunities for our students and faculty. Our objective is to move each individual forward as a well-rounded, lifelong learner and a good global citizen. With over 100 different nationalities that call our University home, our diverse community is
building bridges across cultures and continents in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.