Murdoch University Dubai is a prestigious Australian university campus situated in Dubai Knowledge Park, in the vibrant city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. This esteemed branch campus of Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia, offers a world-class education to students seeking academic excellence.
Murdoch University Dubai was established in Dubai International Academic City in 2008 by Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. In 2020, the campus underwent a significant expansion, doubling its original size to an impressive 27,000 square feet. The new campus, which opened in July 2020, was expertly designed and constructed by renowned professionals in the field.The purpose of this initiative is to provide assistance for the development of enhanced capabilities in Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity. The completed multi-million dollar campus remained unoccupied for a period due to the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, during a time when new enrollments for educational institutions in Dubai experienced a significant 50% decline. The University has set up a special fund to assist students who have been affected by the pandemic.
The university is a collaboration between Murdoch University and the Navitas Middle East.
Amidst the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, the University actively participated in a collaborative project alongside Khalifa University. Together, they delved into the intricate workings of the novel coronavirus, specifically exploring its transmission from animals, including bats, to humans.
Murdoch University Dubai provides a wide range of academic programmes, including foundation, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees in various fields such as Business, IT, Communications, Psychology, and Education. This institution is highly regarded in the industry, with recognition from the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority for its outstanding employability rating and high satisfaction rate in teaching and learning. Murdoch University Dubai has been recognised as one of the top universities in the UAE in 2020.
The current Dean of Murdoch Dubai has a strong academic background and extensive experience within the Murdoch University system. Prior to his current role, he held various leadership positions at Murdoch in Perth, including Deputy President of the University Academic Council, Deputy Dean of the School of Arts, and Associate Dean Learning and Teaching of the School of Arts.