Engineering in the United Arab Emirates study tour

Key information

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Dates: December 2020 (exact dates to be confirmed)
• Eligible students: Undergraduate engineering students
• Cost: TBC
• Application submission: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis with offers made until places are filled.
• Applications close date: 20 August 2020
• Unit codes: EAT20008 

Study tour overview

This Study Tour is designed for Engineering students, and will see the group travel to the United Arab Emirates. You will visit industrial and government organisations, and universities. Also included is the opportunity to attend workshops, as well as site visits of major companies. This Study Tour will also have you visiting historical and cultural sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Highlights include:

Highlights include a visit to the headquarters of a major corporation in the UAE, as well as attending special cultural events.

Full itinerary and details will be provided once they become available.

Eligibility and selection criteria

All undergraduate Engineering students in their 3rd or 4th year.

This Study Tour will count as 4 to 6 weeks of professional experience (in EAT20008). Preferences will be given to students who seek to complete their 12 weeks in EAT20008.

Benefits

Home to some of the world's most iconic engineering projects, Abu Dhabi and Dubai are cities that have to be seen to be believed. This study tour will help you gain a global engineering perspective through visiting major global companies and organisations as well as universities and and government organisations. You will also attend insightful and engaging engineering workshops and be given the opportunity to visit some of the most important cultural sites in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and gain a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern culture. 

Information sessions

Register your interest to learn more about this study tour and to be kept updated on upcoming information sessions.