Our Vision
The University of Dubai shall become a regional leader providing learning with applied focus, research and consultancy capabilities by achieving the highest international standards and by meeting the changing educational needs of people, business and society.

Our Mission
Realizing our vision will require us to:
Prepare high caliber graduates of lifelong learning.
Employ qualified faculty & staff state of the art technology, and blended learning modes to create a simulating and supportive educational environment.
Invest in applied research and consultancy focused on economic development of the UAE.
Serve the educational and professional needs of all stakeholders.

Our Values
The University of Dubai guided by the following core values:
Ethical behavior in all aspects of life.
Sound citizenship through personal, social and environmental responsibility.
Respect for the opinion and beliefs of others.
Equal opportunity for all men and women.
Continuous improvement in teaching, learning and research.
Collective responsibility through team-work.

Our Institutional History
Since its creation in early 1997, under the jurisdiction of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University of Dubai has undergone a period of rapid and substantial development.
In September 1997, with just 15 staff members, University of Dubai started with 160 students. A year later, University of Dubai saw extraordinary growth potential beginning to emerge with 350 students enrolled, and six months later, it occupied significant space in two buildings (DCCI & Al Masaood Campuses).
At the same time, essential development in staffing and support infrastructure was taking place, with staffing reaching about one hundred employees. Their continuous contributions have helped us reach today's leading position in research and consultancy, Bachelor's programs as well as professional qualifications and corporate training.
In January 2000, a decree issued by the Dubai Ruler's Court granted University of Dubai its legal status. Soon thereafter, the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, through a second decree, granted University of Dubai a license to develop and award its own degree programs. Thus, September 2000 saw the commencement of the UD's new portfolio of academic programs.
This portfolio included a series of Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration (BBA) covering Marketing, Management, Banking and Finance, Accounting and Bachelor's of Science (B.Sc.) degree in computing and information system. These academic degrees have been officially recognized by Ministry of Education in June 2002.
In 2006, H.H.Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoom has approved the name change from Dubai University College to University of Dubai.

Governance and Support of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
University of Dubai receives its authority and funding support from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). The DCCI is a government organization of the Emirate of Dubai with powers to issue company regulations, levy fees on companies, control the import and export of goods and represent internationally Dubai's business community at governmental levels.
The Ruler's Court of Dubai appoints the Board of Governors of the DCCI. While the Board of Trustees of University of Dubai is drawn from the DCCI Board of Governors, including His Excellency, the Director General of the DCCI. Its terms of reference are defined by the decree issued in January 2000.
The UD Board of Trustees has the responsibility of determining the strategic objectives and necessary funding of the College. It considers and monitors proposals from UD for all aspects of strategy, academic portfolios, development, policy-making, regulations and funding to support students and staff.
The President of UD is appointed by the University of Dubai's Board of Trustees to perform the role of chief executive with day-to-day operational management responsibility, and he reports to the Board.
The organizational structure of University of Dubai is designed to provide clear lines of academic and support responsibility, and maintain short channels of communication across the organization. Minimized layers of management, teamwork, resource sharing and a strongly delegated authority are characteristics of the organization.