Cornerstone College of International Studies (CCIS) was established in 2011, as a vision of the Founder Dr. Dinesh Dhamija, in providing quality and accessible education to everyone seeking to gain knowledge. After working as a management professor and marketing director in one of the prestigious universities, he decided to start up an educational institution which provides top level education aimed at boosting knowledge as well as the career, especially for UAE nationals and expatriates through Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programs.

CCIS provides an unmatched learning experience with four campuses, well equipped with all facilities such as libraries, IT laboratories, classrooms and conference rooms. The college serves as a gateway to gain international qualifications from foreign universities in different countries such as UK, Canada, and India. CCIS is affiliated to top universities like the Chichester University, Swiss School of Business and Management, Evergreen College in Canada and awarding bodies such as BTEC Pearson UK and OTHM UK.