Canadian University Dubai

The Canadian University Dubai, popularly known as CUD, is a private university in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2006. The Canadian University Dubai offers education based on the Canadian curriculum. The university has recently opened a new campus located in the heart of Dubai, in City Walk.

The university was originally known as Centennial University of Dubai. This title was changed to Canadian University Dubai once it became an independent Canadian institution. The university maintains its ties with the original Ontario-based Centennial College, offering students transfer programs after their second year.

Schools and departments

The academic programs at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) are organized into six primary schools.

School of Architecture and Interior Design

The School of Architecture and Interior Design offers academic programs in architectural and interior design. It is divided into two departments:

Department of Architecture

Department of Interior Design

School of Communication

The School of Communication offers academic programs focused on media and communications. The curriculum encompasses three primary specializations:

• Advertising and Integrated Marketing
• Digital Media and Journalism
• Public Relations

School of Creative Industries

Located at the Dubai City Walk campus, the School of Creative Industries offers academic programs in design, media, and digital arts.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

The School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology offers programs in computational sciences and engineering. It comprises two departments:

Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences

Department of Electrical Engineering

School of Management

The School of Management offers academic programs in business and management. It is organized into two primary divisions:

Graduate Department

Undergraduate Department

School of Health Sciences, Digital Innovation and Sustainability

The School of Health Sciences, Digital Innovation and Sustainability offers academic programs in public health and environmental studies. It consists of two departments:

Department of Environmental Innovation and Sustainability

Department of Public Health

Sustainability

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) integrates sustainability into its academic programs, research, and campus operations. The institution has aligned its environmental policies with the United Arab Emirates' Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, with the stated goal of progressively reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The university's sustainability framework incorporates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its specific operational and academic focus areas include clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), and climate action (SDG 13). Additionally, the university is a partner of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME).

The institution's environmental research and campus initiatives are coordinated through its Center for Sustainability & Innovation. These programs support broader national strategies, including the UAE Vision 2031 and the UAE Centennial 2071 objectives.

Learning Resource Centre

The Learning Resource Centre, located on the first floor of the HUB Building, houses over 10,000 print collections, including books, journals, newspapers and electronic resources.

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