Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)

Why This University

Specialised Strengths / Niche Programmes

DIDI is a private, non-profit design university offering the region’s first multidisciplinary Bachelor of Design (BDes) degree, which integrates visual literacy, technological fluency, and strategic proficiency. Students choose two concentrations from four options- Product Design, Multimedia Design, Fashion Design, and Strategic Design Management. The curriculum emphasises cross-disciplinary studio work, hands-on projects, and design thinking. It was developed in collaboration with MIT and Parsons School of Design, giving it an international pedigree and design education benchmarks.

Location Advantage

DIDI is located in Dubai Design District (d3), which is a creative and cultural hub, specialising in design, fashion, art, architecture, and tech innovation. This gives students exposure to creative companies, showrooms, cultural events, design-industry neighbours, networking and internship opportunities.The campus is designed to facilitate open, collaborative, “mega” studio spaces (designed by Foster + Partners), breakout / workshop areas, a FabLab (fabrication lab) built to high standards, and spaces that allow for creativity, prototyping and multidisciplinary projects.

Academic Stats

Acceptance Rate

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Graduation Rate

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Tuition Fees (Annual)

98,000 AED annually with up to 50% scholarships available.

Student-Faculty Ratio

Studio Courses: 1 : 12–15, Technical Labs / Workshops: 1 : 10, Lectures / Theory Classes: 1 : 25–30, Capstone / Thesis Supervision: 1 : 8–10

Application Deadline

Rolling basis for Fall and Spring semesters

Quick Facts

Year Established

2018

Accreditation

Licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education

Campus Size

Approximately 73,000 square feet

Setting

Urban

Mascot / Colors

Not publicly disclosed

Student Enrollment

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International Students

Students from over 30 countries

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Contact Information

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Commonly Asked Questions

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation offers a four-year Bachelor of Design (BDes) where students combine two concentrations from Product Design, Multimedia Design, Fashion Design and Strategic Design Management.

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation is licensed and its Bachelor of Design program is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (Ministry of Education).

Applicants need recognized high-school transcripts (equivalency for overseas certificates), a personal statement, portfolio/creative work, and required English proficiency/test scores per DIDI admissions policy.

You can apply through the Study From UAE portal by completing your profile or apply online via the DIDI admissions portal, upload transcripts, personal statement and portfolio, and pay the seat-reservation deposit as instructed on the admissions page.

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) tuition fee for a bachelor's degree is approximately AED 102,900 annually, according to data from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)

Yes, DIDI publishes merit and need-based scholarships, including full four-year scholarships for UAE nationals and partial awards for high achievers.

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation does not operate traditional on-campus dorms but assists students with finding subsidised/student-residence options (e.g., Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority University Residence).

DIDI provides studio-based labs, Project Design Space, career services, internship/industry connections, international student support and wellbeing services.

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation is recognised as the region’s first dedicated design university (curriculum developed with MIT and Parsons) and is listed with UAE regulators (CAA/KHDA).

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI): Programs, Fees, Rankings, Admissions

Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Private

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