Middlesex University Dubai is the Dubai campus of Middlesex University, London — established in 2003 in Dubai Knowledge Park as one of the earliest international university branches in the UAE. Dubais largest UK university, MDX Dubai offers 90+ specialised UK-accredited programmes across nine schools: Business, Accounting & Finance, Computer Engineering & Informatics, Psychology, Law, Art & Design, Media, Health & Education, and Sport Science. The university operates from a multi-block campus in Dubai Knowledge Park (Blocks 15, 16, 17 & 19) plus satellite study hubs in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Dubai Media City. Accreditation spans UAE MoHESR, Dubai KHDAs top 5-star rating, the UK QAA, and a wide range of professional bodies (ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CIPD, ICAEW). Industry partnerships include IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP. Students earn the same UK-issued Middlesex degree as London peers, and benefit from one of the most extensive scholarship and discount programmes among UAE universities.
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Per-programme tuition varies — contact the Finance team at +971 4 433 4149 or via https://askmdx.mdx.ac.ae for exact figures. MDX Dubai operates one of the most extensive scholarship and discount programmes among UAE universities — most students combine an academic-merit scholarship with a study grant. Loyalty grants (ESAAD / Fazaa / Emirates Platinum) cannot be combined with merit-based scholarships.
UAE-domestic applicants to Foundation and Undergraduate programmes. Award level based on secondary-school grades (A-Level, CBSE, IB, American Diploma, etc.). Renewable annually; can combine with study grants.
Domestic and international applicants demonstrating excellence in sporting success at national or international level. Apply via admissions@mdx.ac.ae.
International applicants to Foundation, Undergraduate, or Postgraduate programmes. Award reviewed during offer process.
UAE-domestic applicants to postgraduate programmes. Higher rate applies to flagship business and HR programmes.
MDX Dubai alumni pursuing further postgraduate studies.
Teachers and school staff (UAE and international) pursuing postgraduate study at MDX Dubai.
Employees of MDX Dubai corporate partners — KPMG, Deloitte, PWC, Emirates Group, Etisalat, DEWA, Microsoft, and 60+ others — pursuing postgraduate programmes.
Students from MDX Dubais 100+ UAE partner schools. Stacks with the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Students joining MDX Dubai from GEMS partner schools globally. Stacks with the Academic Excellence Scholarship or International Study Grant.
ESAAD cardholders and their immediate family members. Loyalty grants cannot be combined with other scholarships.
Fazaa cardholders and their immediate family members. Loyalty grants cannot be combined with other scholarships.
Emirates Platinum cardholders and their immediate family members. Loyalty grants cannot be combined with other scholarships.
Middlesex University Dubai welcomes applications throughout the year. The university operates a non-discriminatory admissions policy and accepts qualifications from a wide range of national curricula. Offers are typically issued within 48 hours of application via the MyMDX portal.
Submit your application via the online portal at mdx.ac.ae/app-portal. You can save and return to your application at any time.
The Admissions team aims to issue conditional or unconditional offers within 48 hours of receiving a complete application.
Sign and return your acceptance form, and pay an AED 3,000 acceptance deposit to secure your place.
Complete enrolment through the MyMDX portal — uploading remaining documents, signing financial agreement, and arranging student visa where applicable.
Middlesex Dubai sponsors UAE student residence visas for full-time international students. The Student Services team supports new students with the medical, Emirates ID, and biometric steps after offer acceptance.
Middlesex University Dubai sits at the heart of Dubai Knowledge Park, with a vibrant campus life across Blocks 15, 16, 17 & 19 plus satellite hubs at DIAC and Dubai Media City. Students benefit from a Middlesex Students Union, the Centre for Academic Success, Team Middlesex sports, a dedicated Careers Service, and one of the most extensive scholarship and discount programmes among UAE universities.
On-campus housing arrangements are available, with partner residences and private rentals around Dubai Knowledge Park. Student Services supports new students with finding suitable housing.
The MDX Dubai Careers Service supports students throughout study and after graduation. Strong industry links across UAE business, technology, media, law, and creative sectors.
Middlesex University Dubai operates from a multi-block campus in Dubai Knowledge Park (Blocks 15, 16, 17 & 19) plus satellite study hubs at Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Dubai Media City. The main campus combines lecture theatres, specialist labs, art and design studios, and the Centre for Academic Success, with the library serving as a central hub for study and research. Industry partnerships with IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP shape the engineering and computing labs.
Central hub of the campus open Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM and Saturdays 9AM-6PM. Searchable catalog, research databases, electronic journals, individual and collaborative study spaces, laptop loans. Liaison librarians by discipline.
Modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms across the multi-block Dubai Knowledge Park campus.
Industry-partnered labs with IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP technology. Specialist cyber-security and networking suites.
Innovation centre supporting student and faculty research, entrepreneurship, and applied projects.
Studios for fashion, interior architecture, and graphic design. Equipment and material rooms supporting studio-led portfolio work.
Production equipment and studio space at Dubai Media City — supports BA Film and BA Television Production.
Dedicated academic-skills team providing one-to-one tutoring, study workshops, and writing support.
On-campus gym plus Sports and Activities programme including team sports through Team Middlesex. London Sport Institute in Dubai is co-located.
Hub for academic skills, learning support, and personal tutoring.
Male and female prayer rooms available across campus blocks.
Cafes and refreshment outlets across the campus blocks.
University-coordinated student transportation service between campus and key Dubai areas.
Provost and Director
Leads Middlesex University Dubai as Provost and Director — the top academic and administrative officer on campus.
Deputy Director, Research & Business
Deputy Director, Teaching & Learning; Head of Law and Politics
Deputy Director, Engagement & Student Experience; Head of Computer Engineering and Informatics
Deputy Director, Academic Professional Services & Quality
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Blocks 15, 16, 17 & 19, Dubai Knowledge Park, PO Box 500697, Dubai, UAE
