Welcome to the School of Creative Industries at Canadian University Dubai, where creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship converge in the heart of one of the world's most dynamic, future-focused cities and fastest-growing creative economies. Located in Dubai's vibrant City Walk, our School offers an avant-garde educational experience designed to prepare tomorrow's creative leaders.

Our School continues to expand its portfolio with exciting new programs in development that respond to emerging trends in design, media, digital creativity, and the creative economy. Our interdisciplinary, hands-on approach emphasizes applied learning, design thinking, and real-world problem solving through industry collaborations, live projects, and entrepreneurial initiatives. Students are encouraged to transform ideas into impactful ventures through our innovation ecosystem and incubator opportunities.

Guided by internationally experienced faculty and grounded in Canadian academic excellence and the cultural values of the UAE, our graduates develop the creative confidence, global perspective, and practical skills to shape industries, enrich communities, and define the future of the creative economy. We look forward to welcoming you to a community where imagination becomes innovation.

Undergraduate Programs

  • Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries

    Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries

    The Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries (BACI) is the first business and creative leadership program of its kind in the United Arab Emirates. The BACI program is a four-year degree established in collaboration with the Toronto Metropolitan University, The Creative School, which has been central to the evolution of Canada’s cultural industries for over 70 years.