History, Affiliations, and Rankings
Established in 2000, Manipal Academy of Higher Education has a presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since September 2011, MAHE Dubai has operated from its state-of-the-art campus. The sprawling campus can accommodate over 4000 students across 750,000 square feet of built-up area. The University has been approved by the University Grants Commission(UGC), India; the Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD), Government of India as well as permitted by the Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA), Government of Dubai, and the Academic Partner of Dubai International Academic City. The University has been ranked No. 3 among MBA Programs in the Middle East (Forbes Middle East), Asia’s Top 200 universities - QS University Rankings: Asia 2016, and No. 1 among Private & Deemed Universities in India (The WEEK, May 2016), the best University promoting Research - 9th ASSOCHAM Higher Education Summit & National Excellence Awards (February 2016).
Infrastructure, Campuses, and Courses
In addition to the new purpose-built classrooms, Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) is home to some of the best studios and workshops in the region for programs in Media & Communications & Interior Design. Among the campus's many amenities are a sprawling library, cafeteria, and numerous indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, such as a tennis court, athletic track, gym, and fitness centre, as well as a recreation centre for boys and girls. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus. It offers courses in architecture & design, engineering, humanities & social sciences, information sciences, life sciences, Management, media & communication from an undergraduate level to a PhD and certificate courses.
Accomplishments and Alumni
Manipal University has received the International Asia Pacific Quality Award, Winner of IMC- Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award, and FKCCI Export Excellence Award.
Student Diversity and Visiting Companies
Manipal University Dubai produces highly skilled and industry-ready graduates who are highly motivated. Some top recruiters at Manipal University are Britannia, Heinz, Prologix, Space Matters, Desert Group, Duplays, Lals Group, etc.
