Middlesex University Dubai Receives Prestigious MoHESR Licensure
- Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai has officially been granted its institutional licensure by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).
This initial licensure, confirmed on 9 January 2025, marks another step in the university's commitment to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence and offers further assurance of its reputation as a world-class academic institution.
The institutional licensure represents the first of two stages in obtaining MoHESR accreditation. The second stage, which is currently in progress, involves the accreditation of individual academic programmes.
Once this process is complete, graduates will be able to have their degree certificates attested by MoHESR, enabling them to pursue further studies at MoHESR-licensed universities in the UAE, apply for scholarships, and gain employment in government and government-affiliated roles across the Gulf and Middle East region.
What Does Institutional Licensure Mean?
The institutional licensure from MoHESR signifies that MDX Dubai is officially recognised by the UAE government as a legitimate higher education institution, adhering to national higher education standards. This licensure also ensures that all offerings by the university are aligned with the UAE's quality benchmarks.
This comes in addition to the longstanding academic permits provided by the Dubai Government’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) guaranteeing that the academic quality of its programmes matches that of its home campus in London.
The campus is also reviewed by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education which is the body that safeguards standards and improves the quality of UK higher education.
Professor Cedwyn Fernandes, Pro-Vice Chancellor Middlesex University, Director Middlesex University Dubai, said: “The institutional licensure of MDX Dubai is a significant achievement for our university. It authenticates the high standards of education we continue to offer and ensures that our students will be equipped with qualifications that are recognised and valued both locally in the UAE and internationally.
“We are committed to maintaining excellence in everything we do, and we look forward to all the opportunities this accreditation will bring for our students.”
As the second stage of the MoHESR programme accreditation progresses details will be shared, you can read more on what this accreditation means for you on our website.
