Middlesex University Dubai Explained

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Middlesex University Dubai
Native Name:جامعة ميدلسكس دبي
Location:Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Middlesex University Dubai (MDX Dubai) is an offshore campus of Middlesex University London in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated across two locations in Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, the campus was inaugurated in 2005 and currently has over 5,600 students from over 120 nationalities studying across both locations. Professor Cedwyn Fernandes is the Director of Middlesex University Dubai, alongside his duties as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Middlesex University London.

Middlesex University's student body has over 37,000 students from more than 140 nationalities. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

History

Middlesex University opened its first overseas branch campus – Middlesex University Dubai in 2005. It is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first overseas campus of Middlesex University London (UK).[7]

The university campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Park as part of Dubai's Technology and Media Free Zone. This is a joint venture with Middlesex Associates,[8] a business consortium in Dubai. The campus was the first Middlesex campus outside North London.

The university offers a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes across both its Dubai campuses, including: Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Marketing, Computer Engineering and Informatics, Data Science, Robotics, Education, Psychology, Law, Digital Media, Film, Creative Writing and Journalism, Fashion Design, and Graphic Design. [9]

The campus is licensed by Dubai Knowledge and Human Authority (KHDA), and its programmes are approved by the KHDA.[10] In August 2009, KHDA's University Quality Assurance International Board (UQAIB)[11] commended the quality of university's programmes.[12]

MDX Dubai was recognised by KHDA as Dubai’s largest UK university for a fourth consecutive year as of 2024, with over 5,600 students from over 120 nationalities. Middlesex University Dubai received a 5-Star KHDA rating for the quality of its education and overall student experience in 2020, followed by a second in 2022. [13] [14]

In 2017, the university hosted the EU and UAE conference regarding the Rule of Law and Arbitration, where the Head of Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates, along with the legal director of Clyde & Co and the head of advocacy of Taylor Wessing were present.[15]

In August 2019, the university was chosen to be a partner of the PRCA in the Middle East and North Africa region.[16]

In November 2021, Middlesex University has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first international university in Dubai to provide a multi-site experience across the city's global higher education hubs. The design and build for this groundbreaking project were awarded to Horton Interiors.[17]

In December 2023, Middlesex University Dubai partnered with the Climate Law and Governance Initiative, Cambridge University, and University of Dubai to host the 2023 Climate Law and Governance Day (CLGD 2023) in conjunction with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP28) held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12.

In March 2024, Middlesex University Dubai launched the Middlesex Innovation Hub (MIH). The MIH is designed to provide students with access to the resources and guidance needed to develop business ideas, launch entrepreneurial initiatives and test innovative ideas. The inauguration was attended by His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).

Timeline

The history of Middlesex University began during the 1880s, when two colleges, St Katherine's College and the Hornsey School of Arts and Crafts, started operations in north London. Both eventually became a part of Middlesex Polytechnic, which was later founded in 1973. Middlesex was awarded the title ‘University’ by Royal Assent in 1992. The University opened its global branch campuses in Dubai in 2005 and Mauritius in 2010.

Location

Middlesex University Dubai operates two campuses in Dubai. The university’s main campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Park.[18] Dubai Knowledge Park was established in the year 2003. The university opened its second campus location in Dubai International Academic City in September 2021.[19]

Programs Offered

School of Business [20]

School of Accounting & Finance [21]

School of Law [22]

School of Science and Technology [23]

School of Health and Education [24]

School of Art and Design [25]

School of Media [26]

Accreditation

The Middlesex University Dubai is licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) belonging to the government of Dubai. It was awarded a 5 Star rating in the 2020 KHDA Higher Education Classification. It is audited by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education. Academic programmes in the Middlesex Dubai campus have the same validation and monitoring system as the parent university.[27]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr Cedwyn Fernandes. mdx.ac.ae.
  2. Web site: Cracking the code of a criminologist at Middlesex University Dubai. gulfnews.com. 12 June 2020 .
  3. Web site: Amanat May Sell Middlesex University Dubai to Study World. July 16, 2020. www.bloomberg.com.
  4. Web site: School leavers invited to visit Middlesex University Dubai virtually. gulfnews.com. 25 June 2020 .
  5. Web site: Middlesex University Dubai introduces the 'Think Smart. Study Different.' model. gulfnews.com. 14 September 2020 .
  6. Web site: A day in the life of a university lecturer in the UAE. gulfnews.com. 13 October 2020 .
  7. Web site: Middlesex University. mdx.ac.ae.
  8. News: Middlesex Associates FZ-LLC » Dubai Knowledge Park. Dubai Knowledge Park. 2017-09-04. en-US.
  9. News: Programmes.
  10. [http:/ss and Management, Computing and IT, Education, Law and Politics, Marketing, Media and Communications, Psychology, Social Science and International Tourism Management.<r/www.mdx.ac/NewsandEvents.asp?NewsID=229&Link=About%20Middlesex%20University%20Dubai&SubLink=MDX%20News London's "First and Only" University Campus in the UAE: Four Years of Excellence]. Middlesex University in Dubai. 6 July 2009. https://archive.today/20110531145449/http://www.mdx.ac/NewsandEvents.asp?NewsID=229&Link=About%20Middlesex%20University%20Dubai&SubLink=MDX%20News. 31 May 2011. 22 January 2014.
  11. Web site: Quality Assurance in The Free Zones Of Dubai. JKCS. www.khda.gov.ae. en. 2017-09-04.
  12. Dubai's KHDA commends quality at Middlesex. Middlesex University in Dubai. 20 August 2009. https://archive.today/20110531145509/http://www.mdx.ac/NewsandEvents.asp?NewsID=265&Link=About%20Middlesex%20University%20Dubai&SubLink=MDX%20News. 31 May 2011. 22 January 2014.
  13. News: University data. Middlesex University. en-US.
  14. News: University data. Middlesex University. 2020-04-18. en-US.
  15. News: Middlesex University Dubai to host the EU and UAE Conference. Marasi News. 2020-05-17. en-US.
  16. News: Middlesex University Dubai named PRCA Middle East partner. PRWeek. 2020-05-17. en-US.
  17. Web site: Middlesex University Project . Horton Interiors . Horton . 17 November 2023.
  18. Web site: https://dkp.ae/ . DKP.
  19. Web site: Middlesex University. mdx.ac.ae.
  20. Web site: Business programs. mdx.ac.ae.
  21. Web site: Accounting & Finance programs. mdx.ac.ae.
  22. Web site: Law programs. mdx.ac.ae.
  23. Web site: Science & Technology programs. mdx.ac.ae.
  24. Web site: Health and Education programs. mdx.ac.ae.
  25. Web site: Art and Design programs. mdx.ac.ae.
  26. Web site: Media programs. mdx.ac.ae.
  27. Web site: Accreditation Middlesex University. mdx.ac.ae.

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