Murdoch University Dubai
About Murdoch University Dubai
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 2027, and the Dubai campus holds a five-star rating in the 2022 KHDA Higher Education Classification developed with QS, scoring five stars for Employability, Internationalisation, Program Strength, Facilities, Happiness and Wellbeing, and Inclusiveness. 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.
Programmes Offered
24 ProgrammesFoundation Program
Foundation1 year · Foundation
Diploma of Business
Diploma1 year · Diploma
Diploma of Communication
Diploma1 year · Diploma
Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma1 year · Diploma
Diploma of Psychological Studies
Diploma1 year · Diploma
Criminology
Major3 years · Undergraduate
All 24 programmes by subject
Foundation
Business & Finance
- Diploma of Business (Diploma)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting (BBus)
- Bachelor of Business in Finance (BBus)
- Bachelor of Business in Human Resources Management (BBus)
- Bachelor of Business in Management (BBus)
- Bachelor of Business in Marketing (BBus)
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GradCert)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Communication & Media
Information Technology
- Diploma of Information Technology (Diploma)
- Bachelor of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems (BIT)
- Bachelor of Information Technology in Business Information Systems (BIT)
- Bachelor of Information Technology in Computer Science (BIT)
- Bachelor of Information Technology in Games Design and Development (BIT)
- Bachelor of Information Technology in Cyber Security and Forensics (BIT)
Psychology
Criminology
Tuition & scholarships
Fees are indicative, inclusive of 5% VAT, subject to annual increase, quoted for the year of commencement, and exclude the cost of study materials. Murdoch publishes undergraduate tuition both ways: AED 59,960 as the fee per year and AED 179,880 for the full three-year degree. Foundation, diplomas, graduate certificates and the master's degrees are each published as a single full-programme fee. Tuition is billed per trimester across the three intakes (January, May and September). Scholarships are tuition-fee waivers only and do not cover living, accommodation, visa or medical costs; eligibility is assessed automatically at application, and every scholarship applies to 72 credit points for undergraduate and 36 for postgraduate programmes.
Scholarships & discounts
Automatically assessed on your entry grades against Murdoch's published tier table (Australian ATAR 65-74 / 75-84 / 85-94 / 95+, A-Levels C / B / A / A*, CBSE or CISCE 65-74 / 75-84 / 85-94 / 95+). Tiered 15% / 25% / 35% / 40%, 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.
Admissions & entry requirements
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.
Check Your Eligibility
Review your chosen programme and confirm you meet the academic and English language entry requirements for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate study.
Prepare Your Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, certified exam results in English, passport copy and any programme-specific documents.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the online application portal, or through an approved overseas education agent.
Receive Your Letter of Offer
The admissions team assesses your application and issues a Letter of Offer detailing your accepted courses, fees, any scholarships, conditions and start date.
Accept & Enrol
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.
Entry requirements by level
Intakes & deadlines
Trimester 1 intake.
Trimester 2 intake.
January 2027, Round 1 (15% discount): Earliest acceptance round for the January 2027 intake; 15% discount on first-trimester fees.
January 2027, Round 2 (10% discount): 10% discount on first-trimester fees.
January 2027, Round 3 (5% discount): Final discount round; 5% on first-trimester fees. Applications remain open after this date without the discount.
May 2027, Round 1 (15% discount): Earliest acceptance round for the May 2027 intake.
Required documents
8 totalMurdoch 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.
Life at the campus
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.
Accommodation
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.
Career services
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.
Facilities & campus
Murdoch University Dubai occupies a purpose-built campus on levels 1 to 3 of Block 18, Dubai Knowledge Park. It was established in 2008 in Dubai International Academic City and moved to Knowledge Park in May 2020, to a campus twice the size of its former home. Murdoch publishes the campus as 2,500 sq m over two levels, extending to almost 4,000 sq m across a third level in 2026, with dedicated cybersecurity and gaming labs and custom-built IT systems.
Library
A new, spacious library with quiet study zones for individual and group study.
Classrooms & Lecture Theatres
State-of-the-art classrooms and two large octagonal lecture theatres with custom, education-focused furniture.
Cybersecurity Lab
A dedicated cybersecurity lab, alongside a gaming lab, both with custom-built IT systems, supporting the Cyber Security and Forensics and Games Design and Development programmes.
Computer Labs
Additional computer labs and specialist teaching spaces for IT and computing students.
Collaboration Zones
Touchdown zones and break-out spaces for informal collaboration and group work.
Reception & Student Hub
A large, open reception area welcoming new and current students.
Dining & Food Court
Access to the Dubai Knowledge Park food court with a wide choice of restaurants and cafes across price ranges.
Student Breakout Space & Games Room
A large student breakout space with a kitchen and games room for socialising between classes.
Campus leadership
Professor Michael Gallimore
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.
Mark Brown
General Manager and Campus Director
Dr Leena Wanganoo
Discipline Lead, Business
Dr Magdalena Mosanya
Discipline Lead, Psychology
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Getting to campus
Level 1-3, Block 18, Dubai Knowledge Park, P.O. Box 500700, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
