College of Design

Overview
Career Opportunities

“Eventually everything connects - people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se.” – Charles Eames

CDES Vison

The College of Design at AUE is committed to becoming a leader in creative design education both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally. To achieve this goal CDES is committed to providing students with critical theoretical knowledge, as well as market-oriented practical expertise to better prepare our graduates for their future.

CDES Mission

The College of Design at AUE empowers students through creative research, critique, personal growth, and diverse applications of design methodologies.

Students who graduate from the College of Fine Arts and Design are highly motivated and creative individuals who can pursue professional career opportunities. They will be employed in diverse fields and professional areas in the challenging world of arts and design.

Animation
Illustration
Web Design
Interior Design
Interior Consultancy
Universal Design Consultancy
Fashion Design

STATS & FUN FACTS

209

ENROLLED
STUDENTS

4

UNDERGRADUATE
SPECIALIZATIONS

70%

OF ENROLLED
STUDENTS RECEIVE AID

120+

ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

College Advisory Board Members

Name	Designation
Dr. Eng Ani Atanasova	CEO and co-founder of Pixelhunters, UAE
Hamid Kerayechian	CEO of Ayana Holding
Mr. Kris Barber	Director, Dgrade, Dubai, UAE
Manal Ajaj	Fashion Designer, Dubai
Paul Bishop	Owner & Founder/Bishop Design company
Saad Moaswes	Managing Director -Bond Interiors Company
Mr. Ali Abdulla Sharif	Head of Marketing - Ministry of Interior General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners affairs - Dubai - (AUE Alumni)
Mina Ghassemi	Co-owner and head of fashion design department - (AUE Alumni)
Ms. Salama Al Hajeri	AUE Alumni – college of Design -in interior design - (AUE Alumni)