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Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) was established in 2005 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai. Formerly the Dubai School of Government, it is a research and teaching institution for governance and public policy, offering master's programmes and executive training.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Established
20052
Established
Students on the Arabic Executive MPA (2024 review)
952
Students on the Arabic Executive MPA (2024 review)

Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic كلية محمد بن راشد للإدارة الحكومية
Emirate Dubai
Location Dubai
Founded 2005
Type Graduate school of governance and public policy established by the Ruler of Dubai
Website www.mbrsg.ae
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government4

Programmes

Programmes
Programme Students at the May 2024 review
Executive Master of Public Administration (Arabic) 95
Master of Public Administration 16
Master in Innovation Management (admission paused in 2022) 17
Master in Public Policy (admission paused in 2022) 5

Source: CAA: Executive summary, renewal of institutional licensure, MBRSG (2024, PDF)2

The school says its programmes were first developed and delivered in partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School.1

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. Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government: Introduction
  2. CAA: Executive summary, renewal of institutional licensure, MBRSG (2024, PDF)
  3. Dubai Careers: Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government
  4. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government

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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