Aston University partners with Symbiosis International University to introduce a programme offering both Indian and UK degrees 

Dubai, Nov 30, 2024: Aston University, UK is collaborating with India’s Symbiosis International University to offer undergraduate dual degrees based in Dubai and Birmingham.
The first programme, launching in September 2025, will allow students to earn a degree with both a UK qualification and a qualification from Dubai, studying at Symbiosis International University’s (SIU) new Dubai campus for two years, followed by two years at Aston University in Birmingham.  

Students successfully completing the undergraduate dual degree programme will be awarded a BBA degree by SIU and a BSc Business and Management degree by Aston University. The course will take four years to complete. 

The course will be SIU’s first international partnership in Dubai. Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University and Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis International University co-signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday.  

Speaking at the event, Professor Subic said, “This strategic development will pave the way for our joint academic programmes’ delivery and represents a critical juncture of our internationalisation and cooperation. It will also equip students with a global perspective on their studies and help them develop the competitive skills, which are essential for success in today’s market.”