Welcome to the University of Birmingham Dubai! 

January 2026

We’re delighted to welcome you to the University of Birmingham! Our Welcome programme is designed to help you settle in, make new friends, and begin your student journey with confidence. 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. January Welcome Week begins on 12th January - keep checking this page and our What's On page to find out your Programme induction and mandatory sessions schedule. 

You can collect your student ID from Student Hub (1st floor) from Monday 12th January – Sunday 18th January 10am – 4pm   (Friday excluded)

For student based activities - you are on the right page. Please check our social events below. 

Your programme induction

Remember to check your programme induction sessions with your School and College! It is very important to attend your course induction. You will learn about your course, meet key people, and start making connections with other students. Alongside your course induction, you’ll find mandatory sessions, skills workshops, and of course social events.You can find your programme induction sessions in your timetable on the website 

student smile enjoy Succeeding at University
12th January 2:30pm - 3:30pm
0208
Learn about academic expectations, student support, the wider student experience, and the graduate attributes you’ll develop during your studies.
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student conversation smile Lunch with Provost
17th January 1pm - 2pm
Innovation Lounge Dubai campus
Join us for an informal lunch with the Provost, offering students the opportunity to connect, ask questions, and share their experiences in a relaxed setting.
Welcome
group students fun Clubs Fair
21st January 1pm - 4pm
Atrium
The Clubs Fair is your chance to explore everything the University has to offer beyond the classroom.
Welcome | dxb