Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) Fact Sheet
About DIAC
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A member of TECOM Investments
Launched in April, 2007
Spread across an area of 18 million sq. ft
Located in Dubai Academic City.
First Silver LEED™ Academic Cluster in the Middle East certified (Phase 3) by the US
Green Building Council.
DIAC is home to the only solar tracker in the Middle East which generates
approximately 3,000 watts of electricity.
Over 30 Universities.
Over 300 Higher education programmes including Diplomas, Undergraduate Degrees
and Post Graduate Degrees.
Over 16,000 students from over 100 Nationalities.
Hosting 53% of the universities in the UAE (UNESCO Report)
Hosting 23.5% of the universities in the GCC (UNESCO Report)
Ranked top 10 in the Middle East under “Best Transportation” category according to
2010 Financial Times Rankings.
Ranked top 25 in the Middle East under “Best Overall” category according to 2010
Financial Times Rankings.
DIAC Licensing Segments
Higher Education Providers.
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UAE Universities
Branch Universities
Distance Learning Centers
Junior Colleges
Career & Technical Education Providers
Branch Career & Technical Education Providers
Online Universities.
Management Development Centres.
Education Services Providers.
 Academic Support Services
 Student Support Services
Non-Academic Support Services
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Infrastructure Provider
Education Technology Implementation Services
Sport, Library and Accommodation – Shared Facilities Provider
Freelancers
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Speech/Language Pathologists
Educational Researchers
Educational Advisors
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Academic Partners
28 universities
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11 Academic institutions in DKV
17 Academic institutions in DIAC
From 11 countries including:
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USA
Australia
Canada
France
India
Iran
Lebanon
Pakistan
Russia
UAE
UK
Offering 300 Higher Education Programs, including Diplomas, Undergraduate Degrees and
Post Graduate Degrees.
DIAC Academic Partners
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Michigan State University
University of Wollongong in Dubai
Hult International Business School
Heriot-Watt University
University Of Phoenix (ONLINE)
American University in the Emirates
Middlesex University
Imam Malik College
Manchester Business School
The University of Exeter
Murdoch University
The National Institute of Vocational Education
Hamdan Bin Mohamed e-University
University of Bradford
The British University in Dubai
Cambridge College International
SAE Institute
Canada International College
Birla Institute of Science and Technology
Manipal University
S.P Jain Center for Management
Institute of Management Technology
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JSS Academy
Saint Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics
Islamic Azad University
St. Joseph University
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
French Fashion University ESMOD
Programmes
These institutions offer programs that range in duration from one year to four years.
Major academic programs on offer include:
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Engineering
Audio engineering
Computer science
IT
Film Making and Animation
Mass Communication
Finance
Media
Fashion Design
Biotechnology
Environmental Studies
Healthcare Management
Quality Management
Education
Project Management
Law
Islamic Studies
Diplomacy
Business Administration
Marketing
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Dubai International Academic City Profile
Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) is the world’s only Free Zone dedicated to Higher
Education. Established in 2007 as part of TECOM Investments, DIAC aims to develop the
region’s talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy.
DIAC is the premier destination for Higher Education in the region, located on a fullyappointed 18 million sq ft. campus with state-of-the-art modern facilities. DIAC has over 30
Academic institutions from 11 countries including world-renowned universities such as
Michigan State University, University of Wollongong, Hult International Business School,
Heriott Watt University, Murdoch University and the University of Bradford.
The DIAC campus is host to over 16,000 students from over 100 nationalities, showcasing
the cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of the region. DIAC students have access to over
300 Higher Education programmes, including Undergraduate and Post Graduate
programmes, from fields such as Engineering, IT, Media, Business, Fashion Design,
Healthcare, Mass Communications, Media and many more.
DIAC is able to license such segments as Higher Education Providers (Universities, Branch
Universities and Junior Colleges), Online Universities, Management Development Centres,
Education Service Providers (Academic Support and Student Support Services), NonAcademic Services Providers (Sports Facilities, Libraries, Accommodation) and Free-lancers.
DIAC partners enjoy special privileges such as 100% foreign ownership, 100% tax-free
operations, 100% repatriation of profits and effortless visa and licensing issuance
procedures for students, faculty and staff. DIAC business partners also benefit from
partnerships with Government and regulatory authorities, as well as the DIAC educational
infrastructure, developed to help grow your business.
DIAC provides flexible solutions for its business partners with support from its loyal
customer service team. DIAC has a dedicated Partner Development Team that provides a
platform, which supports the exposure, visibility and growth of existing partners within
DIAC, by developing initiatives for student recruitment, research and development and
organising ongoing education events.
DIAC students are supported by the Student Hub Team. The team organises events for
students including sporting, social and cultural events, while also organising all student visa
requirements and general activities aimed at enriching student development.
DIAC is also committed to developing a sustainable, environmentally responsible campus.
Recently DIAC Phase III achieved a “Green” status and was awarded Silver LEED
certification. DIAC provides an established educational environment for your academic
institution, catering to students from all around the world.
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DIAC is looking to expand its operations by bringing in Academic institutions and
Universities that fit the region’s workforce demand. With years of experience and a
strong commitment to developing the UAE’s Education system, DIAC can be seen as
your trusted partner in bringing in the very best in International Education.
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Fax: +97143604886, www.diacedu.ae