Bachelor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) BEng (Dubai)

Graduates of this BEng programme move into engineering, finance, consultancy and commerce roles, with employers such as Aston Martin, BP, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Exxon Mobil and Mercedes High Performance Engines, or continue to research and postgraduate study.

The degree is delivered over three full-time years. Year 1 builds a foundation in robotics, programming, mechanics and electrical engineering together with an introductory Artificial Intelligence module. Year 2 deepens expertise through Mechatronics, Control Engineering, a second AI module and system-level design projects. Year 3 focuses on machine learning, computer vision and an individual engineering project, culminating in advanced robotics and automation topics.

• Accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
• Students receive the same University of Birmingham degree as peers studying in the UK.
• Teaching staff are drawn from both the Dubai and UK campuses.
• Learning takes place on a technology-enhanced ‘smart’ campus in Dubai.
• Integrated Design Projects run throughout all three years, linking theory to real-world challenges.

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.