About us

Murdoch University Dubai is a core branch of Murdoch University, which is based in Perth, Western Australia. Our vibrant campus in Dubai caters to the area's growing demand for skilled professionals across a range of industries. All courses follow the same academic requirements as the courses offered in Australia, taught by highly qualified international lecturers. The degrees awarded are issued from Australia and are exactly the same as the ones conferred on campus in Australia.

The Dubai campus was inaugurated in 2008 by His Excellency Sheik Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, the UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and is situated at Dubai International Academic City. The branch is licensed by the Dubai Government regulator, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Our flexible learning options are tailored to allow you to design your course of study in accordance with your own personal requirements. Why choose between Business and Media when you can do both? Our double major option allows you to combine two different disciplines into one well-rounded education without extending your time at university.

At Murdoch we are proud to have internationally qualified faculty teaching you globally recognized degrees. Regardless of whether you are a foundation program student or an undergraduate or postgraduate student, the quality of the teachers and the programs on offer are world-class.

Murdoch University Dubai has an outstanding reputation as institution that provides students with a high quality Australian higher education with globally recognized academic standing within an engaging and caring environment.

Murdoch University Dubai is committed to excellence in teaching and research within an international context and provides the ideal place to take the next step on your path of lifelong learning.

Education at Murdoch is about creating opportunities for your future. Our admissions policy provides alternative entry pathways for students who need or want additional academic or language support:

Our Foundation Studies Program is a pre-university course designed to prepare students for entry into our Diploma programs and then on to a wide range of undergraduate courses.

Our Diploma programs also provide an alternative entry to our degree programs - the diploma programs are equal to Murdoch University first year, delivered in a supportive small class environment over additional teaching hours. Completion of the diploma allows students to then enter Year 2 studies in their degree program.

In addition to our career-relevant, innovative programs, Murdoch University, Dubai provides a flexible degree structure that allows you to tailor your course to suit your lifestyle, including completing double-majors at no extra cost and no additional time in most cases.

As an Australian university in an international location, we have a global outlook and you will study and socialize with over 60 nationalities from across the globe. You also have the option to complete your degree at our parent campus in Perth, with our 100% credit transfers.