Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), informally known as Academic City, is a university town in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates along the Dubai-Al Ain Road. The project was launched in May 2006 in liaison with Dubai Knowledge Park. The regulatory authority in the DIAC is the Dubai Development Authority.
Dubai International Academic City
مدينة دبي الأكاديمية العالمية | |
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| Nickname: DIAC | |
| Coordinates: 25°06′47″N 55°24′30″E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Established | 2007 |
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| • Total | 11.98 km2 (4.63 sq mi) |
| Endowment | 200 million AED |
| Students | 27,500 |
| Director | Dr. Ayoub Kazim Mohammad Abdullah |
| Campus | Urban (2,960 acres) |
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| Affiliations | Government of Dubai, KHDA |
| Website | Academic City |
As a university town, DIAC is a foundation for schools, colleges and universities. Consisting of 27 colleges and universities, 3 innovation centers, the DIAC enrolls about 27,500 students. It offers more than 500 academic programs in different fields.
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