Murdoch University Dubai is the fully integrated Dubai branch campus of Murdoch University, one of Australia's research-intensive public universities, based in Perth, Western Australia. Established in Dubai in 2008 and located in Dubai Knowledge Park (Block 18) since 2020, it delivers the same Australian degrees as the Perth campus across Business, Information Technology, Communication, Psychology, Criminology and Education, alongside Foundation and Diploma pathway programmes. Every qualification is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education's Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), licensed by the KHDA, and quality-assured by Australia's TEQSA (Provider PRV12163, CRICOS 00125J), so graduates earn a globally recognised Australian degree and can transfer to Murdoch's Perth campus. Murdoch University is ranked #422 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 with an overall QS five-star rating. The campus runs three intakes a year (January, May and September) on a trimester calendar, sponsors student visas through the Dubai Development Authority, and offers an extensive scholarship programme.
1 years · Foundation
1 years · Diploma
1 years · Diploma
1 years · Diploma
1 years · Diploma
3 years · Undergraduate
Fees shown are indicative, inclusive of 5% VAT, and subject to annual increase; they exclude the cost of study materials. Undergraduate tuition is AED 179,880 for the full degree (AED 59,960 per year). Postgraduate is billed per course. See the Programmes section for per-programme pricing. Scholarships are tuition-fee waivers only and do not cover living, accommodation, visa or medical costs; eligibility is assessed automatically at application.
Automatically assessed on your entry grades (e.g. IB 28+, A-Level C+, CBSE/CISCE 65%+, ATAR 65+). Tiered 15% / 25% / 35% / 40% by academic performance, applied to 72 credit points.
Based on your bachelor's degree GPA/percentage, tiered 15% / 25% / 35% / 40%, applied to 36 credit points.
For the Foundation Program. Combinable with the 5% Early Bird discount only.
For Diploma programmes. Combinable with the 5% Early Bird discount only.
For working professionals or applicants not qualifying for a higher merit band. Combinable with the 5% Early Bird discount only.
Awarded each trimester on full tuition for up to 12 credit points to current students achieving a minimum 85% average. Available across Pathway, Undergraduate and Postgraduate.
On trimester fees for early application. Combinable with all scholarships and bursaries.
For Esaad cardholders and immediate family. Non-combinable except with the 5% Early Bird discount.
On postgraduate tuition for Murdoch alumni without a higher merit scholarship. Combinable with the 5% Early Bird discount.
Paid for every referral who enrols, six weeks after the census date.
5% extra for Partner/GEMS students holding an Academic Merit Scholarship, or a 10% bursary for undergraduate/postgraduate students without a merit scholarship.
Murdoch University Dubai welcomes applications from students worldwide across its Foundation, Diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Entry is based on your academic qualifications and English language proficiency, and the same academic standards apply as at the Perth campus. The campus runs three intakes a year (January, May and September), and applying early earns a tiered discount on first-trimester fees.
Review your chosen programme and confirm you meet the academic and English language entry requirements for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate study.
Gather your academic transcripts, certified exam results in English, passport copy and any programme-specific documents.
Apply directly through the online application portal, or through an approved overseas education agent.
The admissions team assesses your application and issues a Letter of Offer detailing your accepted courses, fees, any scholarships, conditions and start date.
Accept your offer by meeting any conditions, paying your tuition fees and signing the acceptance form. The university then sponsors your student visa where required.
Murdoch University Dubai sponsors student residence visas through the Dubai Development Authority for students residing in and outside the UAE who have accepted an unconditional offer and paid all fees due.
Beyond the classroom, Murdoch University Dubai offers a compact, five-star-rated campus community in Dubai Knowledge Park with student clubs, wellbeing support, and career development through the ASPIRE programme, all run alongside a student-led Leadership Team. Students earn the same Australian degree as the Perth campus and can transfer between Murdoch locations.
Murdoch University Dubai does not own or operate on-campus housing; it refers students to preferred third-party providers near Dubai Knowledge Park. Costs are set by each provider — contact them directly for current rates.
Careers and employability are delivered through ASPIRE, Murdoch Dubai's career development platform supporting students from Foundation through to graduate job-seekers and career-changers.
Murdoch University Dubai occupies a purpose-built campus in Block 18 of Dubai Knowledge Park, the region's free zone dedicated to learning and human-resource development. The campus relocated here from Dubai International Academic City in 2020 and offers modern, technology-enabled facilities, with an expansion underway.
A new, spacious library with quiet study zones for individual and group study.
State-of-the-art classrooms and two large octagonal lecture theatres with custom, education-focused furniture.
A dedicated cybersecurity lab supporting the Cyber Security and Forensics programme.
Additional computer labs and specialist teaching spaces for IT and computing students.
Touchdown zones and break-out spaces for informal collaboration and group work.
A large, open reception area welcoming new and current students.
Access to the Dubai Knowledge Park food court with a wide choice of restaurants and cafes across price ranges.
A large student breakout space with a kitchen and games room for socialising between classes.
Dean and Academic President
Appointed Dean and Academic President in November 2025 with nearly 30 years of higher-education leadership experience. Previously Head of De Montfort University Dubai, and has also led at American International University Kuwait and the University of Lincoln in the UK.
General Manager and Campus Director
Discipline Lead, Business
Discipline Lead, Psychology
Discipline Lead, Master of Education
Lead, Preparation Pathways
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Level 1-3, Block 18, Dubai Knowledge Park, P.O. Box 500700, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
