Company Research Report: Amity University Dubai
Company Overview
- Name: Amity University Dubai
- Mission of the Company: To create a sustainable ecosystem that encourages research and learning to explore innovative ideas and accelerate the nation’s vision for the future. As a higher education institution, the university aims to nurture talent, inculcate humanitarian values, create opportunities, and foster diversity within its community while contributing to the national strategy and agenda.
- Founded: 2011
- Founding Entity: Part of the Amity Education Group
- Key People:
- Dr. Atul Chauhan, President
- Dr. Saif Al Seiari, Vice Chancellor
- Prof. Rafid Alkhaddar, Pro Vice Chancellor
- Dr. Elie Menassa, Dean - School of Business
- Dr. Sathish Kannan, Dean - School of Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design
- Dr. Rajneesh Mishra, Dean - School of Humanities, Arts and Applied Sciences
- Headquarters: Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees: No information available
- Revenue: No information available
- What is the Company Known For: Premier international university in the region, part of a global education brand with campuses worldwide. Known for offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across diverse disciplines.
Products
- Programs Offered:
- Bachelor's degrees
- Master's degrees
- Foundation courses
- Diplomas & Short Courses
- High Level Description: Amity University Dubai offers over 30 programs that cover industry sectors including business, engineering, computer science, journalism, fashion design, hospitality & tourism, forensic science, architecture, media, and law.
- Key Features:
- Accreditations: Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and accredited by several international bodies such as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
- Facilities: 700,000 sq. ft. campus with state-of-the-art labs and sports facilities.
- Diversity: Home to 2,500 students from over 70 nationalities.
Recent Developments
- 3rd Annual Conference on Best Practices in Teaching and Learning 2025: Scheduled from April 14 to April 18, 2025, focusing on educational innovations in partnership with American University of Sharjah and Khalifa University.
- New Programs:
- Launch of CAA Accredited Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programme.
- Launch of CAA Accredited Master of Laws (LL.M.) Programme.
- Recent Seminars:
- "Grease to Green" seminar by the STEM Club on recycling used cooking oil.
- A seminar by Dr. Maya Al Hawary on "The Psychology of Connection."
- Awards and Achievements:
- Students received the Outstanding Research Paper Award for a study on lunar habitat integrity.
- The University became a member of the COP28 UAE - Universities Climate Network.
- Partnerships: Signed an MOU with Seneca Polytechnic, Canada, for student and faculty exchange, as well as to develop applied research and promote innovation.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Launched a campaign to eliminate single-use plastics from campus.
This document is compiled from the available data on Amity University Dubai, highlighting its key aspects and recent developments without extrapolation beyond the presented information.