Michigan State University Dubai

Saturday 07 November 2009 (UAE)

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Michigan State University Dubai (MSU Dubai) press release said student population more than doubled, but didn't say how many students. Have assumed previous figure of 100 was for 2008-2009 and increased accordingly.
Student population has 19 nationalities from 11 countries including China, Kyrgyzstan, GCC countries, Syria, the UAE.

MSU Dubai (MSUD) contact details updated. Fax number not available, or not obvious on MSUD website, fax +971-4-424 3829 unconfirmed (source unknown). Previous tel number +971-4-3755212 might have been for Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) location, is not on current MSU website contact details.
MSU Dubai no longer at DKV?
MSU Dubai Academy established as part of MSU Dubai, classes start 04 October 2009.

Contact details also include tel +971-50-5991098 / +971-50-5001098 (from MSU website - both are correct?) and +971-4-3755215.
Student accommodation available in the Silicon Arch Residence in Dubai Silicon Oasis (close to DIAC), 1 bdrm apartments with 3 students per apartment, cost is AED 15,500 per semester per student (2008 figure).
MSU Dubai (MSUD) not on list of MOHESR accredited institutions because MSUD is in a Dubai Free Zone.
Dubai fees information not found but USA MSU fees are $10,264 (Michigan freshmen) - $25,722 (out of state and international freshmen) per semester. Equivalent to AED 37,670- AED 94,400. Unknown how in-state / out-of-state designation applies in Dubai.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

Child and Youth Development - Bachelor of Science in Family Community Services
Computer Engineering - Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Construction Project Management - Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Early Childhood Education - Bachelor of Science in Family Community Services
Electrical Engineering (from September 2010)
Media Management and Research - Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication Technology

Postgraduate Degree Programs

A press release was issued to say an agreement was signed to establish a branch of Michigan State University in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), which is in Dubai Academic City (DAC).
Qualifications from bachelor to postgraduate will be offered in subjects including media, communications, public relations, computer engineering, construction management, family studies, business cognates.
MSU say they will be non-profit.
MSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the Commission on International Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA)

Fees, facilities, education quality varies widely. Allow extra fees for visa, transport, accommodation.
Salaries, accommodation, other benefits for lecturers vary substantially. Check contracts carefully for medical, housing, flight allowances, etc.

Dubai Academic City - schools and tertiary institutes in Ruwayah.
Dubai Knowledge Village - tertiary institutes and related services in Al Sofouh, Dubai.
Teaching in Dubai and the UAE (mostly about schools but good for lecturers too)
University Quality Assurance Board Dubai (UQAIB) - licences DKV organisations in Dubai

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