De Montfort University Dubai
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة دي مونتفورت دبي |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Location | Building 12, Dubai Internet City |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Type | Branch campus of De Montfort University, Leicester |
| Website | www.dmu.ac.uk |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, De Montfort University Dubai4
Recognition
In March 2025 the university reported that qualifications from its Dubai campus had received approval from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.1
Parent university
De Montfort University traces its roots to 1870 and has about 26,000 students and 2,600 staff. Dubai students belong to one of its three faculties.3
Before you rely on a degree
An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.4
Sources
- De Montfort University: DMU Dubai recognised at highest level of government (March 2025)
- De Montfort University: DMU builds on Dubai success with move to new campus (June 2024)
- De Montfort University Dubai: About DMU
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, De Montfort University Dubai
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