Birmingham Dubai opens BCL applications for Sep 2026 intake

The University of Birmingham Dubai is accepting applications for its three-year Bachelor of Commercial Law (BCL) undergraduate degree for the September 2026 start, with the course delivered in-person at its Dubai campus. The university lists the 2026/27 annual tuition fee at AED 134,922. It notes that the programme focuses on commercial transactions across English and UAE law, which can be relevant for Indian students looking to study law in the Gulf with a UK-awarded qualification.

On the official programme page, Birmingham Dubai has published September 2026 fee details and an “Apply now” link for the BCL course, indicating applications are currently being taken for the upcoming intake.

Check University of Birmingham Dubai BCL Course Details

Key details at a glance

• Programme: Bachelor of Commercial Law (Dubai) – BCL
• Duration: 3 years, full-time (in-person)
• Start: September 2026
• Annual tuition (Sept 2026): AED 134,922 (tuition/exams/graduation)
• Approx cost in INR: ~₹33.34 lakh/year (using AED/INR close of 24.707 on 11 Feb 2026)
• Scholarships: Chancellor’s Academic Merit Scholarship up to 30% per year (eligibility depends on grades/curriculum)
• Accreditation: Programme is stated as accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

What the programme covers?

Birmingham Dubai describes the BCL as focusing on the legal rules, principles and concepts of core branches of English and UAE law, with a particular emphasis on commercial transactions and legal issues across jurisdictions.

The university also highlights careers support and notes professional pathways in Dubai can include routes such as the SQE (for solicitor qualification via certain routes) and registration as Legal Consultants with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department, subject to meeting the relevant requirements.

Entry requirements and English language: what Indian students should check

Birmingham Dubai advises applicants to meet both general and course-specific requirements, and separately publishes Dubai-campus entry/English proficiency guidance.

For Indian Class XII, the Dubai campus entry-requirements page lists indicative minimums and also shows Law under “Course Group B” English requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band).

The same page also lists India Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal) and “other state boards” thresholds under alternative qualifications/English sections, which Indian applicants should cross-check against their board and the course page before applying.

Scholarships and fee support

For September 2026, the University of Birmingham Dubai’s scholarships page lists the Undergraduate Chancellor’s Academic Merit Scholarship with awards up to 30% per year, and states eligible applicants are automatically considered (no separate scholarship application), with standard terms applying.

The page also lists other awards such as an Alumni Scholarship (AED 5,000 in year one) and a Secure Your Spot Scholarship (additional 10% in year one for UAE residents who meet conditions, including a listed 30 June 2026 deposit deadline for September 2026 intake).

What Indian students should do next?

Indian students targeting the September 2026 intake should:

• Review the BCL course page and submit the online application through the university portal.
• Check Dubai-campus academic/English requirements for their board and the Law course group, and prepare supporting documents accordingly.
• If aiming for scholarships, note that merit awards may be automatically assessed—ensure predicted/final grades are uploaded accurately.