Our pioneering approach
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) opened its doors in 2006 to bring the world-class Canadian education system to the dynamic city of Dubai. As a pioneering initiative, CUD was created to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to UAE society.
Our Canadian roots
CUD has its foundations in a partnership between Centennial College and Athabasca University; two Canadian institutions that set out to unite these distant lands through the shared vision of excellence in education. Building on these early foundations, University Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, and President, Prof. Karim Chelli came together to establish Canadian University Dubai.
Our growth through partnership
Throughout its history, CUD has built a strong network of Canadian partners, including some of the country’s most renowned and respected higher education institutions. Alongside these Canadian alliances, CUD has extended its international reach through collaborations with universities across five continents.
City Walk campus
CUD has entered the next exciting phase in our institution’s history. We have successfully opened our doors to the expanded state-of-the-art campus located in Dubai’s iconic City Walk district, allowing us to grow our student community, diversify our academic offering, and expand our quality learning and recreational facilities.