A new campus for 51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai: FAQs
51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai is moving from its current campus, in Academic City, to a new one in Internet City. The new campus sits alongside firms like Google, HP, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Facebook. The building is a stand-alone facility of 85,000 square feet and will serve around 3,000 students. It will feature:
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State of the art new teaching spaces designed to maximise the benefit of our innovative block teaching approach
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Open plan ground floor which will include student services, informal areas, cafeteria opening onto landscaped areas, career hub and workshops
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Library with views to the palm enabling you to find quiet space to study
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Computing, psychology and engineering laboratories
General questions
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Why are you moving locations?
51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai opened in 2021 and has grown in popularity since then, helping hundreds of students graduate into the careers they want. To strengthen our commitment in the region, we are investing in 51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai and our students.
The new campus offers a more modern, better equipped building in a much more central location, right next to some of the world’s biggest companies. It is a commitment to you as a student and our long-term future in Dubai. It will allow us to build on the success of 51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai so far, making it easier to offer the innovative teaching we are known for in a setting which best suits the needs of students.
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Where is the new campus?
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When will teaching start on the new campus?
From September 2024, all 51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai teaching will be on our new improved campus in Internet City. We are currently preparing the new campus for our students and staff. We will have teaching spaces available on the upper floors from September 2024 and the ground floor facilities available from November 2024, allowing you to take advantage of all the building’s benefits.
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Will it be possible to visit the new campus before teaching starts?
Yes, we’ll be organising induction sessions for all current and new students so you can see the campus and get familiar with the facilities and the area. We’re currently refitting the interior of the building to make sure it meets our high standards for teaching and specialist spaces, but you can visit the area around the building anytime you’d like.
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Will the old campus in Academic City be closed?
We’ll no longer be teaching on the old campus but accommodation and some services will continue to operate.
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What impact will the move have on students?
There will be no changes to our curriculum or our degrees. In fact, we believe the change of location and improved teaching facilities and spaces is a positive for all students. We will ensure that you are well-supported throughout the transition between campuses and that any potential negative impact is minimal. If you have any concerns, you can contact us via:
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Is the future of 51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai financially secure?
As a large UK university in Dubai, this move represents a significant investment in 51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai. The investment is based on the success of our current courses in Dubai. So, this is a strategic move which strengthens not only our geographical position, but the quality of the teaching experience we can give our students. It means we can build on the career opportunities we have already established in Dubai and beyond and connect students to a far richer network of potential employers. 51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai is operated by 51³Ô¹Ïapp Leicester, which has a strong, secure financial position.
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How will the operation of 51³Ô¹Ïapp Dubai be managed in the long term?
In undertaking this move 51³Ô¹Ïapp is strengthening its oversight of the Dubai campus. The university will directly employ all staff and manage the lease of the building ensuring that all aspects of the operation align with 51³Ô¹Ïapp Leicester.
51³Ô¹Ïapp and facilities
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Where is the new campus?
The new campus is in The campus sits alongside firms like Google, HP, Ericsson, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Facebook.
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Will the new campus have the same facilities as the old one?
The new campus will offer a significant upgrade, improving your experience and giving you state-of-the-art facilities. There’ll be technical spaces, laboratories for engineering and psychology, design studios, computer and cybersecurity suites, and we’ll also be adding a new trading floor. Our expert teaching staff is helping us ensure that the classrooms, laboratories, and studios are tailored to create an ideal learning environment for you. The campus will also feature:
- State of the art new teaching spaces designed to maximise the benefit of our innovative block teaching approach
- Open plan ground floor which will include student services, informal areas, cafeteria opening onto landscaped areas, games area, a career hub and workshops
- Library with views to the palm enabling students to find quiet space to study
You can watch the video at the top of this page to learn more.
We believe the change of location and improved teaching facilities and spaces is a positive for all students. We will ensure that students are well-supported throughout the transition between campuses, and that any potential negative impact will be minimal.
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How many floors does the new campus have?
The new building has five floors with classrooms and specialist teaching spaces on the upper floors. The ground floor will have a cafe, games room, and large open multi-purpose spaces that can be used for events.
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Will there be wifi?
Yes, there will be wifi throughout the campus.
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What will the specialist laboratories and facilities be like?
We will have computing, psychology, and engineering labs, as well as a design studio. We’ll also be adding a trading floor and a cybersecurity suite. We’re currently working on fitting out the interiors of the building. Our expert teaching staff is helping us ensure that the classrooms, labs, and studios are tailored to create an ideal learning environment and meet the required standards of your course. You can watch the video at the top of this page to learn more.
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Will there be the same specialist equipment as at the current campus?
The new campus will have similar equipment as the old campus – in some cases, we’re upgrading the facilities and the equipment. We’re currently working on fitting out the interiors of the building, and our expert teaching staff is helping us ensure that the equipment is tailored to the requirements of your course.
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Will there be an auditorium?
We have created a town hall space on the ground floor which will be flexible for a number of different uses throughout the year, including lectures, events, and movies. We will also have a large open plan area on the top floor that can accommodate 150 people for lectures, events, open days, and similar.
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Will there be a games room, gym, and sports courts?
There’s a games room on the ground floor, and there is an outdoor gym, a volleyball court, and a football pitch across the road. Students can use these free of charge but they require booking in advance.
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Accommodation
Teaching and learning
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Will there be any changes to courses or teaching staff?
There will be no changes to your course or your teaching staff. We will continue to offer the same courses and degrees.
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Will we have the same facilities and equipment for our course?
The new campus will have similar facilities and equipment as the old campus – in some cases, we’re upgrading them. We will have computing, psychology, and engineering labs, as well as a design studio. We’ll also be adding a trading floor and a cybersecurity suite. We’re currently working on fitting out the interiors of the building. Our expert teaching staff is helping us ensure that the classrooms, labs, and studios are tailored to create an ideal learning environment and meet the required standards of your course.
Still have a question?
You can ask anything not answered here by sending us an email or a message on WhatsApp.