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Georgetown University Dubai

Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business opened its first degree programme in the UAE at the DIFC Academy in 2023. It offers two programmes in Dubai: a 20-month Executive MBA, launched in September 2023, and a Master's in International Business and Policy, whose first cohort started in September 2025.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

First programme in Dubai
20231
First programme in Dubai
Degree programmes
21
Degree programmes
Executive MBA length
20 months2
Executive MBA length

Georgetown University Dubai

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic جامعة جورجتاون دبي
Emirate Dubai
Location DIFC Academy, Dubai
Founded 2023
Type Dubai location of Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, USA
Website dubai.georgetown.edu
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Georgetown University Dubai4

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

  1. Georgetown University Dubai: About Georgetown in Dubai
  2. Georgetown University Dubai: Announcements
  3. Georgetown University Dubai: Launch of the Master's in International Business and Policy (September 2025)
  4. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Georgetown University Dubai

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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