Careers and employability

Your future career starts here.

Studying for your degree is the first step in developing your future career. We believe university should prepare you for life after graduation, giving you both the academic and work skills employers are looking for.

  • #1 targeted university by top employers

    When you choose to study at Birmingham, you will be joining a university that prides itself on our exceptional links to a wide variety of leading industries and employers.

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In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions.

Negotiation, decision-making, and creative problem-solving are all skills you’ll develop during your degree. Take advantage of our careers support and you’ll graduate as an outstanding candidate, wherever you work in the world.

Unlock your potential with Careers Network Dubai

The Careers Network Dubai is part of the University of Birmingham’s award-winning careers service, providing dedicated careers support from experienced professionals. On-campus, you will have access to both a Careers Advice and Guidance Manager and an Employer Engagement Manager, as well as full access to our UK team online.

Benefit from a wide range of dedicated careers support, including:

  • Personalised guidance: Our team of seasoned professionals, including Careers Consultants, Advisors, and Employer Engagement Managers, are here to support you. Experience one-to-one coaching sessions tailored to your unique ambitions and skills requirements.
  • Professional skills development workshops and masterclasses: Elevate your employability skills through our hands-on coaching workshops and online tutorials.
  • Interview and assessment prep: Walk into interviews and assessment centres with confidence, thanks to our practical interview preparation assistance and one-to-one mock interviews.
  • Global job reach: Explore a world of opportunities through our online job portal connecting you to global vacancies. Complement your job search with insights from our informative job search webinars.
  • Alumni and employer networking: Forge meaningful connections with accomplished alumni and prospective employers. Expand your professional network and gain valuable insights into various industries.
  • Resources: Envision your post-degree journey with clarity, supported by our comprehensive online repository of career resources including our virtual CV checker, practice interview platform and free access to LinkedIn learning.
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    Work experience, internships, and volunteering

    Be ready for work. Our careers service offers a wide range of opportunities for you to gain experience and develop your employability skills well before graduation.

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Connect with employers

We partner with leading employers in the region to get you ahead in the workplace.

Our networking opportunities include skills development workshops, careers fairs, company visits and more informal ‘drop-in’ sessions where you can meet employers and hear what they’re looking for.

Here in Dubai, we have a wide network of global employers, including:

  • ADCB
  • Barclays
  • BMW Group
  • Careem
  • Deloitte
  • ENOC
  • Evops PR
  • Grant Thornton
  • HSBC
  • Huawei
  • Keolis-MHI (Dubai Metro)
  • Khansaheb
  • L'Oréal
  • LEGO
  • Odoo
  • Pinsent Masons
  • PwC
  • Siemens

Enterprise and entrepreneurship

Developing entrepreneurial skills is key to growing your career or starting a business. The B-Enterprising team and Dubai Careers Network are here to help maximise your potential and seize the opportunities around you.

  • All undergraduate students at our Dubai campus complete the Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability (EIS) module, covering the essentials of entrepreneurship and innovation. You'll gain insights from local companies and Emirati experts in sustainable innovation and investment, preparing you to make a real impact.
  • Get involved with the many entrepreneurship activities hosted on campus, where our vibrant student community’s innovative ideas and business ventures come to life. Join student clubs, such as the Student Entrepreneurship Association (SEA), and activate your entrepreneurial spirit. Have a business idea or want to start one? Our careers professionals will be on hand to help you develop your idea.
  • The Intercampus Enterprise Competition is a new University of Birmingham initiative where budding student entrepreneurs from Dubai and Edgbaston campuses pitch their innovative ideas to win £5,000 and bonus prizes.
Vedaant Mahajan, a Biomedical Science student from the Dubai campus, won the first-ever Intercampus Enterprise Competition in 2024 with his innovative nanotechnology concept, aligning with the UN sustainability agenda and advancing wound healing.
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Student and recent graduate resources

Access our key online careers resources: