Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة محمد بن راشد للطب والعلوم الصحية |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Location | Dubai Healthcare City |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Type | Medical university, the academic arm of Dubai Health |
| Website | www.mbru.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences4
Colleges
- Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, formerly the Dubai School of Dental Medicine, which joined MBRU in 2014
- College of Medicine, whose MBBS programme admitted its first students in August 2016
- Hind Bint Maktoum College of Nursing and Midwifery
Source: MBRU: Undergraduate catalogue 2025-20261
Research and training
Since its establishment, MBRU reports more than 1,600 peer-reviewed publications, nearly 500 graduates and students from more than 50 nationalities. As part of Dubai Health, students train in public and private healthcare facilities across Dubai.2
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
- MBRU: Undergraduate catalogue 2025-2026 (PDF)
- MBRU: Factbook 2024-2025 (PDF)
- MBRU: Our history
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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