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Middlesex University Dubai

United Arab Emirates World Rank: #5

Middlesex University Dubai is an offshore campus of Middlesex University London in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established in 2005 as the first overseas campus of Middlesex University London (UK). Situated across two locations in Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, the campus was inaugurated in 2005 and currently has over 6,458 students from more than 127 nationalities studying across both locations. MDX Dubai was recognized by KHDA as Dubai's largest UK university for a fourth consecutive year as of 2024. The university received a 5-Star KHDA rating for the quality of its education and overall student experience in 2020, followed by a second in 2022. The campus is licensed by Dubai Knowledge and Human Authority (KHDA), and its programmes are approved by the KHDA. In January 2025, the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) granted Middlesex University Dubai its institutional license, underscoring the commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.

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University Overview

Middlesex University opened its first overseas branch campus – Middlesex University Dubai in 2005 as a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first overseas campus of Middlesex University London (UK). The university campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Park as part of Dubai's Technology and Media Free Zone, a joint venture with Middlesex Associates, a business consortium in Dubai. In August 2009, KHDA's University Quality Assurance International Board (UQAIB) commended the quality of university's programmes. In 2017, the university hosted the EU and UAE conference regarding the Rule of Law and Arbitration. In August 2019, the university was chosen to be a partner of the PRCA in the Middle East and North Africa region. In November 2021, Middlesex University achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first international university in Dubai to provide a multi-site experience across the city's global higher education hubs, opening its second campus location in Dubai International Academic City. In October 2023, Middlesex University Dubai launched the 'MDXplorer', a mobile interactive hub designed to engage school students about future career choices. In December 2023, MDX Dubai partnered with the Climate Law and Governance Initiative, Cambridge University, and University of Dubai to host the 2023 Climate Law and Governance Day (CLGD 2023) in conjunction with COP28. In March 2024, the university launched the Middlesex Innovation Hub (MIH) inaugurated by His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation. In January 2025, the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) granted MDX Dubai its institutional license.
Popular Programs

School of Business: BA Business Management, BA International Business, BA Marketing, MBA, MSc Banking and Finance, MSc Digital Marketing & Analytics, MA International Business Management, School of Accounting & Finance: BA Accounting and Finance, BSc Business Accounting, MSc Investment Management, MSc Financial Technology, School of Law: LLB Law, LLB Law with International Relations, LLB Law with Criminology, LLM International Business Law, MA International Relations, School of Science and Technology: BSc Information Technology, BEng Computer Systems Engineering, BSc Cyber Security, BSc Data Analytics, MSc Data Science, MSc Robotics, MSc Cyber Security, School of Health and Education: BA Education Studies, MA Education, School of Art and Design: BA Fashion Design, BA Graphic Design, MA Graphic Design, School of Media: BA Creative Writing and Journalism, BA Advertising PR and Branding, BA Film, BA Digital Media, School of Sport Science: BSc Sport and Exercise Science, MSc Sport Performance Analysis, International Foundation Programme (IFP) with multiple pathways

Tuition Fees

AED 60,000 - AED 75,000/year (estimated undergraduate); AED 70,000 - AED 90,000 total program (estim

Scholarships

Academic Merit Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, Early bird discounts, Family discounts, Full payment discounts, Need-based financial aid, KHDA-approved funding options

Admission Requirements

High school certificate or equivalent with equivalency for non-UAE systems (undergraduate), Bachelor's degree from recognized institution with minimum 2:2 equivalent (postgraduate), IELTS 6.0+ (with minimum 5.5 in each component), TOEFL iBT 72+, PTE 51+, Academic transcripts, Personal statement, Letters of recommendation, CV/Resume for postgraduate applicants, Portfolio for art and design programs

Quick Facts
Country: United Arab Emirates
World Ranking: #5
Tuition Range: AED 60,000 - AED 75,000/year (estimated undergraduate); AED 70,000 - AED 90,000 total program (estim
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