Bachelor in Computer Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year BEng (Dubai)

In the first year you study modules such as Data Structure & Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence 1, each worth 20 credits, together with an Integrated Design Project 1A. The four-year BEng Computer Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year builds on this foundation, covering topics from electronics and control engineering to the Internet of Things and advanced AI, while a preparatory foundation year ensures you have the necessary mathematics, electronics and academic English skills.

Graduates leave with strong hardware and software expertise, ready for positions in engineering, software development, AI or IoT across a variety of industries. The programme suits students who have completed A-Levels (including Maths) or equivalent qualifications and wish to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical engineering skills in an internationally recognised degree.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.