Established in 2006, Canadian University of Dubai is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Canadian University of Dubai (CUD) is a very small coeducational Emirati higher education institution. Canadian University of Dubai (CUD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CUD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.