Middlesex University Dubai

Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai is the first overseas campus of Middlesex University in London. The university opened in Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) in 2005 and has 7,100+ students from 120+ nationalities. The Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) granted MDX Dubai its initial institutional license on 9 January 2025. 
  
In 2021, MDX Dubai expanded to Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), becoming the first international university in Dubai with multi-site campuses. In January 2026, the university opened its Study Hub in Dubai Media City, strengthening its presence at the heart of the city’s innovation and creative industries. 
 
MDX Dubai offers programmes from foundation to MBA in Business, IT, Law, Media, Fashion and more, blending British education with the diverse culture of Dubai.

Why Choose Middlesex University Dubai?

• Middlesex University Dubai is the largest UK university in Dubai in KHDA’s Private Higher Education Open Data 2024 – 2025 report, based on student enrolments for the fifth consecutive year 
• Officially granted institutional licensure by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) 
• Students can earn a full bachelor’s honours degree in just three years (typically this can be four years) 
• 90+ programmes at foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA level 
• Diverse community with 7,100+ students from 120+ nationalities 
• Up to 50% scholarships and grants available  
• 30+ sports teams and social clubs  
• Industry connections and internship opportunities with major businesses across all sectors 
• Students graduate 100% employable and have access to a dedicated Careers and Employability service up to one-year post-graduation 
• Opportunity for international travel to locations such as Japan, Italy, Georgia, or Switzerland, with up to 3 optional trips per year  
• Opportunity to transfer to the London or Mauritius campus during studies 
• Innovation and entrepreneurship support is provided via the Middlesex Innovation Hub  
• Luxury student accommodation options at The Myriad Dubai 
• Cutting edge facilities including state-of-the-art labs, creative studios and tech-focused classrooms 
• Lifetime access to the MDX Alumni Network with industry opportunities and support 
• One of the only universities to offer a direct progression from UG to MBA programme, accessible to those without work experience 
• Three intakes in September, January, April (potentially July) 

Programme Offerings:

Students can choose from UK-accredited programmes in: Business, Law, Education, Media & Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Psychology, Graphic & Fashion Design, IT & Data Science, Robotics, and more!

Intakes:

• Main Intakes: September and January 
• Additional Intakes:    April and July for the MBA (Daytime Delivery) programme

                                             April for the International Foundation Programme (IFP)

Explore an academic journey that combines British educational standards with the dynamic environment of Dubai at Middlesex University Dubai.