Universities

Middlesex University Dubai

Middlesex University Dubai opened in December 2004 in Dubai Knowledge Park as the first overseas campus of Middlesex University in London, and welcomed its first 28 students in January 2005. It has more than 7,100 students from more than 120 nationalities and more than 90 programmes.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Opened: 2004¹; Opened
Students: 7,100+¹; Students
Nationalities: 120+¹; Nationalities
Programmes: 90+¹; Programmes

At a glance

At a glance
Item	Detail
Name in Arabic	جامعة ميدلسكس دبي
Emirate	Dubai
Location	Dubai Knowledge Park and Academic City
Founded	2004
Type	Branch campus of Middlesex University, London
Website	www.mdx.ac.ae
Licence	Active in the CAA register

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

Two campuses

The main campus is in Dubai Knowledge Park and was expanded into Block 15 in 2022. A second campus in Dubai International Academic City opened in September 2021. Middlesex also has campuses in London and Mauritius.^1,2

The campus is licensed in Dubai by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).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

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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