What does Middlesex University Dubai stand for?
About Middlesex University Dubai
Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University (London, UK). The campus, which opened in 2005, has over 3,500 students from more than 100 nationalities and offers pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas. It is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students, by providing challenging academic programmes underpinned by innovative research and professional practice.
Students are taught within state-of-the-art facilities including an industry standard Film Lab, iMac Studio, Robotics Lab, Cisco Lab, Fashion Design Studio and 2 Graphic Design labs equipped with the latest tools and technology.
As well as having all the advantages associated with being a British university, students of the Dubai campus can benefit from the opportunities afforded by a rapidly developing modern city in the heart of the Middle East. Its key location in Dubai Knowledge Park puts students in close reach of the tech and creative hubs of Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City.
Alongside its outstanding academic credentials, Middlesex University Dubai promises a student experience with a difference. Students are able to immerse themselves into university life – from sports and social clubs, to events including Youth Festival and international field trips.
Why MDX Dubai?
- Option to transfer your studies to London
- Excellent careers support
- Strong links with industry
- Option to work whilst you study
- Easy Student Visa process (if applicable)
- Flexible payment plans
- Unique student experience
- Student Accommodation offering a safe living space for students
Awards and Accolades
Best Media Centre
Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards (2019)
University of the Year
Dubai Lynx Festival of Creativity (2019)
Best International University MENA
The European (2019)
University of the Year (UAE)
iStudy Awards (2019/20)
Only University in the Middle East
to be certified by Blackmagic Design
The 1st and only University in the UAE
to offer a face-to-face LLB (British Qualifying Law Degree)
Accredited and Recognised By
ACCA – ICAEW – CIMA – CIM – CMI – CPD – BPS - GARP
Our Partnerships
DIFC Courts – DIFC Academy – CIArb – BCS – Sage – Cisco – Dell EMC – IBM – Oracle – SAP – Blackmagic Design – CFA Institute – Microsoft – Bird & Bird – PRCA
Scholarships and Grants
Mididlesex University Dubai offers a range of scholarships and grants from Academic Excellence Scholarships to School Partnership Grants, APTECH Study Grants and Postgraduate Corporate Partnership Grants. Find out more at
www.mdx.ac.ae/scholarships