Education
1 year / Undergraduate (Foundation)
One-year pathway preparing students for direct entry into Middlesex Dubai undergraduate programmes. Covers academic English, study skills, and discipline-specific foundations.
Business & Finance
3 years / Undergraduate
Broad-based business management degree covering strategy, marketing, finance, and operations.
Business & Finance
3 years / Undergraduate
Focused on cross-border business, global strategy, and international markets.
Business & Finance
3 years / Undergraduate
Modern marketing programme covering brand strategy, digital marketing, consumer insight, and integrated campaigns.
Business & Finance
3 years / Undergraduate
ACCA-aligned undergraduate combining accounting, finance, and corporate reporting. Strong route to professional accountancy careers.
Business & Finance
3 years / Undergraduate
Specialist programme in commercial and investment banking, financial markets, and risk management.
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.
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.
Acceptance deposit paid after receiving an offer to secure your place. Applied toward first-term tuition.
Multiple payment options available including upfront payment and instalment plans. Contact the Finance team at +971 4 433 4149 or via https://askmdx.mdx.ac.ae for programme-specific terms.
Online card payment, bank transfer, and cheque (in person). MyMDX portal handles standard payments.
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.
Apply Online
Submit your application via the online portal at mdx.ac.ae/app-portal. You can save and return to your application at any time.
Receive Offer
The Admissions team aims to issue conditional or unconditional offers within 48 hours of receiving a complete application.
Accept Your Offer
Sign and return your acceptance form, and pay an AED 3,000 acceptance deposit to secure your place.
Enrol via MyMDX
Complete enrolment through the MyMDX portal — uploading remaining documents, signing financial agreement, and arranging student visa where applicable.
Completed secondary-school qualification (UAE high-school grade 12, A-Level, IB, CBSE, American Diploma, or equivalent) with at least 50% overall. International qualifications considered case-by-case.
IELTS Academic 5.0 (no band below 4.5), or TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 51, or equivalent.
The International Foundation Programme prepares students for direct entry to Year 1 of any MDX Dubai undergraduate programme on successful completion.
September Intake
September 2026
Main intake for Foundation, Undergraduate, and most Postgraduate programmes.
January Intake
January 2027
Mid-year intake available for selected postgraduate programmes — check programme pages.
Rolling Admissions
Rolling
Applications accepted throughout the year. Early application is recommended for international students requiring visa processing.
Scholarship Application Windows
Multiple per year
Scholarship decisions follow normal offer + acceptance + AED 3,000 deposit. Different grants have different criteria — see the Scholarships block.
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.
Processing Time:
Valid passport (6+ months validity), medical fitness certificate, university-approved health insurance, Emirates ID application
AED 3,000 acceptance deposit secures your place once you receive an offer. The deposit is applied toward your first-term tuition.
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.
MDX Dubai students can transfer to the London Hendon campus through inter-campus arrangements, taking part of their degree in the UK. The same Middlesex degree is awarded regardless of campus.
Transfer subject to availability, meeting progression requirements, and (for international students) obtaining a UK student visa.
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.
Dedicated student-living operators near Dubai Knowledge Park offer ensuite and co-living rooms at Middlesex rates. Contact Student Services for current partner listings.
Monthly basis
Studio and shared apartments in surrounding areas (Tecom, Al Barsha, Jumeirah Village) — typically 12-month leases.
Varies by landlord
Typically 12-month lease
Specific partner residences and current rates are coordinated through Student Services.
The MDX Dubai Careers Service supports students throughout study and after graduation. Strong industry links across UAE business, technology, media, law, and creative sectors.
The Middlesex Students Union (MSU) runs an active social and academic events calendar with clubs across sports, culture, business, and creative interests. Students can also start new societies aligned with their interests.
The Middlesex Students Union is run by elected student representatives and organises events, advocacy, and welfare programmes throughout the academic year.
Sports and physical activity are central to MDX Dubai life via Team Middlesex and the London Sport Institute in Dubai. On-campus gym, plus competitive and recreational team sports.
Comprehensive support across academic, wellbeing, and practical domains.
One-to-one tutoring, study skills workshops, and writing support to help students excel academically.
Confidential counselling, wellbeing workshops, and mental-health support.
Reasonable adjustments and individualised support for students with disabilities or additional needs.
IT Helpdesk, software access (Office 365, specialist applications), and the MyMDX portal.
Subject-specialist librarians for each discipline support research and information literacy.
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.
Awarded KHDA 5-Star quality rating; UK QAA quality assurance also confirmed.
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
Professor of Business, Sustainability and Society. Leads research strategy and industry partnerships across the campus.
Deputy Director, Teaching & Learning; Head of Law and Politics
Oversees academic instruction across all schools and leads the Law and Politics department. PFHEA and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Deputy Director, Engagement & Student Experience; Head of Computer Engineering and Informatics
Leads the Computer Engineering and Informatics department and directs innovation centres including the Middlesex Innovation Hub. DPhil, PFHEA, Chartered IT Professional, Fellow of the BCS.
Deputy Director, Academic Professional Services & Quality
Manages academic operations and quality-assurance functions across the campus. MBA and PGCHE.
Blocks 15, 16, 17 & 19, Dubai Knowledge Park, PO Box 500697, Dubai, UAE
Middlesex University Dubai
AED 60,000 - 100,000/yr