June 4, 2025: The University of Birmingham Dubai is now inviting applications from Indian students for its Bachelor of Commercial Law program, a course exploring the fundamental legal rules, principles, and concepts of key areas within English and UAE law, with a strong emphasis on commercial transactions.

English law plays a key role in global commercial transactions, including within the UAE. Birmingham Law School’s Dubai campus, the only top 100 law school in the region (Times Higher Education, 2024), offers a specialised programme that explores the core principles of English and UAE law. The programme combines academic depth with practical training, equipping students with essential legal skills and opportunities for professional development through CEPLER’s extra-curricular initiatives.

The program equips students for diverse careers, with many aiming for roles in the legal sector in Dubai or internationally. Its strong focus on English Law supports pathways to qualify as a Solicitor via the SQE for work in international firms at the DIFC, or to register as Legal Consultant with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department, subject to meeting their requirements.

Programme delivery:  

Students learn from globally recognised experts through a dynamic mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study. The programme blends academic insight with practical learning, ensuring students build strong legal and transferable skills. With opportunities for formative feedback and peer collaboration, graduates are well-prepared for law, business, education, and government careers.

Course dates:  September 2025

Entry Requirements:  

Holders of the Indian Standard XII will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

·       A*AA = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards

·       AAA = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards

·       AAB = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards

·       ABB/BBB = 75% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and West Bengal or 80% Other State boards

Where a programme requires a specific A'level subject grade please refer to the guidance below for Indian Standard XII equivalent.

·       A* = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards

·       A = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards

·       B = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards

Tuition: The annual tuition fee for 2025 entry is AED 124,343(USD 33,847 appx.) per year of study and can be paid in instalments.

Scholarship:   Scholarship options at the University of Birmingham Dubai are designed to benefit all students, and the financial rewards can be carried forward through the entire programme across the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For scholarships, please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/study/fees/scholarships

Application process: Applications for September 2025 are open.  To apply for the programme, students need to submit their applications and supporting documents online.

For more details please visit:

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/study/undergraduate/subjects/law-courses/bachelor-commercial-law

For a personal consultation with the in-country representatives, please write to dubaiqueries@contacts.bham.ac.uk