Sports & Competition

Sports & Competition

Courts, pitches and gyms close to every IBTE campus, and a student tournament scene in each city waiting for IBTE colours. Whatever your level, there's a session for you.

A home ground at every campus

From DIAC Park in Dubai to London's parks and leisure centres, there's always somewhere to play near campus. Book through your sports office and it's yours.

Basketball courts

Basketball courts

Indoor and outdoor courts for squad training, pick-up runs and 3×3.

Volleyball courts

Volleyball courts

Beach or indoor courts — our most oversubscribed social sport.

Football grounds

Football grounds

Pitches for 11-a-side training and small-sided evening leagues.

Gyms & fitness

Gyms & fitness

Strength, cardio and calisthenics spaces close to every campus.

Multipurpose courts

Multipurpose courts

Badminton, futsal, cricket nets and more, configured to demand.

Running routes

Running routes

Campus loops and city parks for run club, cool-downs and long runs.

Facilities vary by campus and some are run by local partners. Your campus sports office books every official training session for you.

Compete or just play

Every campus runs squad try-outs right after Welcome Week. Everyone else trains anyway: open sessions welcome every level, no experience needed.

Wear IBTE coloursCompetitive squads

Wear IBTE colours

Selected teams train twice weekly and represent IBTE at inter-university and open tournaments in their city.

Football (M/W)BasketballCricketVolleyball
Turn up and playOpen social sport

Turn up and play

Weekly open sessions run by your campus sports office and student clubs. Drop in, whatever your level.

Table tennisFitness circuitsPadel socialsRun club

A typical training week

Each campus publishes its own timetable on MY-IBTE. Times below are illustrative, in local time.

DaySessionLevelTimeVenue
MondayRun club, campus loopOpen6:30 – 7:15 pmCampus running route
TuesdayFootball squad trainingSquad6:30 – 7:15 pmLocal football pitch
WednesdayBadminton & table tennis socialOpen6:30 – 7:15 pmMultipurpose courts
ThursdayBasketball squad trainingSquad6:30 – 7:15 pmLocal basketball courts
FridayVolleyball open playOpen6:30 – 7:15 pmBeach or indoor courts
SaturdayCricket nets + fitness circuitSquadOpen6:30 – 7:15 pmMultipurpose courts & gym

Where IBTE competes

From London to Dubai, IBTE campuses sit in some of the world's busiest student sports cities, and every squad competes in its own city's scene.

City tournaments

Year round

Open-entry tournaments in every campus city, from Dubai's NAS Sports Tournament in Ramadan to five-a-side and futsal leagues across London. IBTE enters teams wherever it can field them.

Inter-university festivals

City-wide

The biggest student sports festivals in our campus cities bring together dozens of universities and colleges in football, cricket, basketball, badminton, athletics and more.

National university games

Season long

Each country's national university competition, such as the UAE University Games, is the level our squads are building towards.

Local friendlies

Near campus

Regular fixtures against neighbouring universities and colleges: short away trips, and the fastest way for new squads to get match-fit.

Cities that train with you

Beyond fixtures, every campus city keeps you moving:

  • Dubai Fitness Challenge (Nov): 30 minutes a day for 30 days, free citywide, including Dubai Ride and Dubai Run
  • London parkrun (Saturdays): free, timed 5k runs in parks across the city, plus the riverside Thames Path
  • New campus cities: as IBTE expands to Riyadh, Baku, Abuja and Taipei, each campus adds its own local events
Students training at an outdoor fitness session in Dubai

First training session is the hardest. Book it.

Drop by your campus sports office, tell them your sport and your level, and they'll find the right session to get you started this week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our programs, admissions, and more.

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At IBTE, there's typically no specific deadline for submitting your application. You're welcome to register and apply whenever it suits you. We typically admit students for the current term, based on program availability and the month of your application. Even if you register late (such as in the summer), we can provide you with comprehensive learning opportunities to ensure that you don't miss anything important.

In short, it's the price and the experience. The educational outcome and quality remain the same. If you wish to study abroad in a foreign country and you don’t mind the expenses, we recommend you complete your first year at IBTE, and we will then help you secure a conditional offer from one of the most reputable universities in the UK to carry on your studies there.

IBTE stands out among other educational providers due to its distinct business model and mission to prioritize affordability. This is reflected in the smaller campus, reduced staffing, and lower marketing expenses. IBTE also focuses on offering programs in high demand or with lower overhead costs, and has formed partnerships with other institutions and organizations to offer courses at a lower cost by sharing resources and facilities. Through these efforts, IBTE is able to offer quality education at a lower tuition fee, making education accessible to more students.

IBTE has established offices and agencies abroad that act as its representatives. These entities have the task of promoting IBTE, attracting students from different parts of the world, forming collaborative relationships with other educational institutions, and offering help and aid to current international students. If you are interested in discovering further information about our international offices and partners, please feel free to contact us at help@ibte.me.

IBTE does not mandate any entrance examinations. Your primary focus should be to satisfy our admission criteria, and then we can allocate an appropriate seat for you at IBTE. However, please be aware that there is an English proficiency entrance exam for students who do not meet the required criteria for English language proficiency.

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Our team is always happy to assist and answer all your questions. You can also visit our FAQ section to find answers to most common questions. If you want to learn more about becoming a student visit the Admissions page.

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