The work is regularly presented in international conferences and journals, indicating the high standards we achieve in research.
At the University of Birmingham Dubai (UoBD), we work closely in small teams of researchers in close collaboration with the research teams at the home campus within a broad and lively research culture.
Key facts
This combination means you get the necessary focus, while keeping an eye on the bigger picture in which your work is placed.
- The School is ranked 3rd across all UK universities according to the latest UK-wide Research Excellence Framework (REF)
- Attend global conferences and present your work on an international stage
- Join a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive research community within the School of Computer Science with research areas across the CS/AI spectrum
Career opportunities
Graduates will leave university perfectly placed to take up key accounting and financial positions or managerial and consultancy roles in the private and the public sector. Fantastic career opportunities are available at leading accountancy firms, financial institutions and multinational corporations. This course is also beneficial to entrepreneurs that want to have a solid knowledge of finance and its applications.
Programme Structure
- You will work with your supervisors to define the structure of your project, take the research methods and any other trainings, start to review the scientific literature and set out the scope of work that you will undertake.
- At this point you will be working on delivering the project, collection and analysis of data, producing new information and potentially writing scientific papers with your supervisors and other collaborative partners.
- Towards the end of your project you will be focussed on writing your thesis and delivering associated scientific papers. Extending this period of writing may be possible.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
- 2:1 Honours degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a closely related degree.
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 53,857 AUD / year (approx. 142,880 AED / year)
Domestic: 53,857 AUD / year (approx. 142,880 AED / year)
Additional Details: Part-time (2026) per year - AED 71,440
Living costs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 1,998-3,468 AUD / month
