The new facility at Dubai International Academic City offers the unparalleled amenities for students
Dubai, August 25, 2011: Manipal University Dubai, one of the leading university in Dubai, has announced its move to its new dedicated campus at the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) in Dubai. Sprawling across a vast expanse of 750,000 square feet, the new campus is a state-of-the-art substructure created to meet the influx of student enrollment to the University.
With a built-in space of 250,000 square feet established in first phase of development, Manipal University is open to welcome students for the upcoming academic year at its new campus. The new campus comes with state-of-the-art infrastructure with modern academic facilities, a library and reading hall exceeding 6000 square feet, a high-tech indoor and outdoor sports arena, food court, complete Wi-Fi coverage across the campus and a covered parking area.
Commenting on the move to the new campus, Mr. A.M. Thimmiya, CEO, Manipal Education (MENA), said, "We are very pleased to welcome our students to the new campus, where they will be able to grow in a dynamic learning environment with great amenities for each student to avail and explore effusively. Our new state-of-the-art campus is the reflection of our commitment to continue our efforts to provide the best education for students living in the UAE. The new campus is also a reflection of the good faith both parents and students have in our institution."
Dr. B. R. Ramjee, Director, Manipal University, said, "Manipal was among the first Indian universities to set up an offshore campus in Dubai. We brought and sustained here the rich quality of education that the brand Manipal has been offering to students from across the world consistently over the past seven decades. Over the past decade, Manipal University has become the benchmark for quality education in the UAE."
In the second phase of development of the campus, the University will offer an in-campus hostel facility along with many other amenities.
With more than 1500 students as a part of the University's student base, the multi-disciplinary University offers graduate and postgraduate courses in Biotechnology, Management, Information Technology, Media and Communications, Interior Design, Fashion Design and graduate courses in Engineering. One year Certificate courses are also offered in select streams. The degree is conferred by its parent campus in, India.
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About Manipal University
Manipal University is a leading university in India offering world-class academics and applied research. With over five decades of experience in the field of higher education, it provides unparalleled infrastructure and a dedicated faculty and attracts the brightest students.
Manipal University, Dubai - a branch campus of Manipal University, India was established in the year 2000. The exponential growth in the student strength over the years saw the campus shift to Knowledge Village in September 2003 and to Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) in September 2006 before the final move to the new state-of-the-art own campus in 2011
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