Welcome to the University of Birmingham Dubai!

We're so excited to welcome you to the University! Our Welcome activities are designed to help you settle in, make friends, and start discovering your new student life at Birmingham. You'll find opportunties to explore campus and the services here to support you, social activities to meet new people and have fun, and chances to start shaping your own student experience. Welcome begins on Monday 22 September. 

The Welcome fun continues as teaching begins on Monday 29 September - keep checking this page and our What's On page to find out what's happening.

Your programme induction

Remember to check your programme induction sessions with your School and College! These essential sessions will help you get ready to study and get the most out of your programme. You can find your programme induction sessions in your timetable on the website now.

students sat on beanbags Connect & Collect
22nd September noon - 6pm
Atrium Space - Ground floor
Freebies, games, and surprises are landing on campus.
Welcome
student in lecture University Life Essentials (mandatory)
22nd September noon - 1pm
Auditorium
Everything you need to start strong, succeed, and thrive at university.
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
22nd September 2pm - 2:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
Smiling students Espresso Yourself
22nd September 3pm - 4pm
Old Joe Pod, Ground Floor.
Connect with the Wellbeing Team over coffee in a relaxed setting. Take time to reflect and create a personal moodboard to support your wellbeing.
Welcome | Wellbeing
Students in classroom Arabic Calligraphy
23rd September noon - 2pm
Library Area next to the Academic Skills Centre, First Floor
Discover the beauty of Arabic culture through calligraphy.
Welcome
students sat on beanbags Connect & Collect
23rd September noon - 6pm
Atrium Space - Ground floor
Freebies, games, and surprises are landing on campus.
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
23rd September noon - 12:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
student in lecture University Life Essentials (mandatory)
23rd September noon - 1pm
Auditorium
Everything you need to start strong, succeed, and thrive at university.
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
23rd September 2pm - 2:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
An ASC advisor delivering a workshop Learning at University
23rd September 2pm - 3pm
Online
This online workshop with the Academic Skills Centre will help you gain confidence with some essential learning skills, including time management, independent learning, and notetaking. Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Academic Skills Centre | Welcome | Libraries
people talking What can I do with my degree? First step towards career discovery
23rd September 3pm - 4pm
1203
Learn how to start planning for your degree strategically.
Careers Network | Welcome
student in lecture University Life Essentials (mandatory)
23rd September 5pm - 6pm
Auditorium
Everything you need to start strong, succeed, and thrive at university.
Welcome
students map culture learning Inside the Majlis: A Journey Through Emirati Culture
24th September 10am - noon
Harvard Lecture Theater
Whether you are new to the UAE or eager to deepen your cultural knowledge, this event offers a unique opportunity to sit, listen, and learn within a recreated majlis environment.
Welcome | dxb
coffee breakfast Emirati breakfast with Chief Operating Officer Ben Bailey
24th September 11am - noon
Join us for an exclusive Breakfast with the Chief Operating Officer of the University of Birmingham - Ben Bailey
Welcome | dxb
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
24th September noon - 12:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
student in lecture University Life Essentials (mandatory)
24th September noon - 1pm
Auditorium
Everything you need to start strong, succeed, and thrive at university.
Welcome
Students at desk Societies Fair
24th September 1pm - 5pm
Atrium Space - Ground floor
Meet our student societies and find your new community!
Welcome | Guild of Students
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
24th September 2pm - 2:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
A student working on a laptop Introduction to using Generative AI for studying
24th September 2pm - 3pm
Online
Discover GenAI tools and how they can be used to enhance your study and learning. Gain a better awareness of the risks and limitations of using these tools whilst maintaining academic integrity. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Academic Skills Centre | Welcome | Libraries
people around a laptop Succeeding at University
24th September 3pm - 4pm
Innovation Lounge
Build healthy habits and getting practical tips for learning & study.
Welcome | Wellbeing
Aston Webb Building College of Arts and Law: Head of College Welcome Address
24th September 3:45pm - 5pm
Great Hall, Aston Webb building
Hear from key staff at the College and from across the University including the Pro Vice Chancellor for Education, the Head of the College of Arts and Law, and the Director of Student Experience, as well as our panel of Student Experience Ambassadors
Welcome
student at laptop Welcome & Well-Caffeinated
24th September 4pm - 5pm
1st Floor Library (next to the Academic Skills Centre)
Grab a coffee, meet the library team and fuel your student journey.
Welcome
A student studying seen between bookcases Introduction to Library resources
24th September 5pm - 6pm
Online
Explore Library resources that will help you with your study, how to access and use your module Resource List, and how to get the most out of the library catalogue, FindIt@Bham. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Academic Skills Centre | Welcome | Libraries
students sat on beanbags Connect & Collect
25th September noon - 6pm
Atrium Space - Ground floor
Freebies, games, and surprises are landing on campus.
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
25th September noon - 12:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
student in lecture University Life Essentials (mandatory)
25th September noon - 1pm
Auditorium
Everything you need to start strong, succeed, and thrive at university.
Welcome
Students working on laptops in a study space Digital tools workshop
25th September 2pm - 3pm
Online
This online workshop, hosted by the Academic Skills Centre, will introduce you to the core digital tools of the University such as Canvas, Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn Learning. Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Academic Skills Centre | Welcome | Libraries
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
25th September 2pm - 2:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
Intro to the UAE Job Market and how to get work experience
25th September 3pm - 4pm
1203
Improve your understanding of how the UAE labour market works.
Careers Network | Welcome
student in lecture University Life Essentials (mandatory)
25th September 5pm - 6pm
Auditorium
Everything you need to start strong, succeed, and thrive at university.
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
26th September noon - 12:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
26th September 2pm - 2:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
student in lecture University Life Essentials (mandatory)
27th September 11am - noon
Auditorium
Everything you need to start strong, succeed, and thrive at university.
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
27th September noon - 12:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
Students at desk Societies Fair
27th September noon - 4pm
Atrium Space - Ground floor
Meet our student societies and find your new community!
Welcome | Guild of Students
Smiling students Espresso Yourself
27th September 2pm - 3pm
Old Joe Pod, Ground Floor.
Connect with the Wellbeing Team over coffee in a relaxed setting. Take time to reflect and create a personal moodboard to support your wellbeing.
Welcome | Wellbeing
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
27th September 3pm - 3:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
Postgraduate Welcome Dinner
27th September 5pm - 8pm
Meeting Point: Ground Floor Reception
An unforgettable welcome dinner in Dubai: Arabian flavors, Burj Khalifa views and incredible company!
Welcome | Wellbeing | Postgraduate
student in lecture University Life Essentials (mandatory)
28th September 11am - noon
Auditorium
Everything you need to start strong, succeed, and thrive at university.
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
28th September noon - 12:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
student with book Welcome & Well-Caffeinated
28th September 2pm - 3pm
1st Floor Library (next to the Academic Skills Centre)
Grab a coffee, meet the library team and fuel your student journey.
Welcome
Aventura Trip
28th September 3pm - 7pm
Meeting Point: Ground Floor Reception
Step away from the campus and join us for an action-packed day of zip-lining, obstacle courses, and adrenaline-pumping team activities. The perfect way to socialise, boost your energy, and have fun outdoors!
Welcome
students walking around campus Discover Your Campus
28th September 3pm - 3:30pm
Spanish steps
Tour our campus with a student ambassador
Welcome
people around a laptop Succeeding at University
28th September 3pm - 4pm
Innovation Lounge
Build healthy habits and getting practical tips for learning & study.
Welcome | Wellbeing