British University in Dubai
الجامعة البريطانية في دبي | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 19 May 2003 |
| Founder | Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Chancellor | Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Abdullah Mohammed Alshamsi |
| Location | , , 25°7′30.504″N 55°24′36.55″E / 25.12514000°N 55.4101528°E |
| Website | Official website |
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) (Arabic: الجامعة البريطانية في دبي) is a research-based, non-profit institution in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2003 by the country's Vice President and Prime Minister Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum, it is licensed by the UAE's Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs and all its programmes are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
BUiD is part of a strategic alliance with three UK Russell Group universities: University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, and University of Glasgow.
BUiD is located in Dubai International Academic City, Dubai.