Entry Requirements,Admissions,Study with us, Middlesex University Dubai, UAE

Middlesex University Dubai's admissions policies are based on the principle of wider participation - MDX believes that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue a University degree. Middlesex does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, or national or ethnic origin in admitting students to its programmes.

All students who are interested in a programme of study at Middlesex University are required to meet our academic requirements and English language requirements.

Please select an appropriate level of study to see specific requirements:

Entry Requirements for International Foundation Programme
Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes
Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes

Entry Requirements for International Foundation Programme

Academic Requirements - IFP

We accept students with a diverse range of entry qualifications and from varying backgrounds. The following qualifications are normally considered for admission into the International Foundation Programme:

British national curriculum (GCSE): 3 subjects at AS-Levels with grades "C" or above along with at least 5 subjects at O-Levels
UAE national General Secondary School Certificate: minimum grade of 60% overall
American High School: Successful completion of the high school diploma with overall grade "C" or equivalent
Completion of GED (General Educational Development) Test with aggregate score of 2250
Pakistani national curriculum: completion of FSC/HSC with minimum grade of "Pass" or equivalent
Iranian secondary school: completion of High School Diploma with minimum grade of 12
Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: minimum overall grade of "C6"
National curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: completion of High School Certificate (Attestat). Students will need to additionally complete the GED test (see above)
West African GCE: completion of A-Levels with minimum average grades of "C6". Students need to print out the official results from the WAEC website at www.waecdirect.org

This list shows only a selection of qualifications and if your high school system does not appear here, please contact our Admissions Office and we will be able to advise you further.

English Language Requirements - IFP

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries (such as the UK, the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand), must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic exam required– not the general exam)	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
	Computer-based	Internet-based	Paper-based
Overall: 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in each band)	196	65 - 71	525

Other English language qualifications accepted are:

O’Level English Grade C or higher
West African GCE – Grade “C6” or above in English

Alternatively, UAE residents may take a university placement test to determine their competency in English to join the Foundation Programme, but must complete the required English language qualification before being able to progress onto an undergraduate programme. Alternatively, the institutional paper-based TOEFL exam is doffered on campus at Middlesex University Dubai and is scheduled regularly based on demand.

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Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes

Academic Requirements - Undergraduate
We accept students with a diverse range of entry qualifications and from varying backgrounds. The following qualifications are normally considered for admission into undergraduate programmes:

Successful completion of the Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (equivalent programmes from other Universities / Colleges / Institutes will be considered).
British national curriculum (GCSE): 3 subjects at A-Levels with grades "C" or above along with at least 5 subjects at O-Levels
Indian secondary school certificates issued by the CBSE/ISC boards may be considered: minimum grade of 55% overall
International Baccalaureate: completion of IB diploma with 24 points overall
Pakistani national curriculum: completion of Year 1 at a recognized post-secondary institution (university/college). Candidates that have successfully completed FSC/HSC are admitted to the "International Foundation Programme"
Iranian Pre-University Certificate: minimum overall grade of 12. Students completing the High School Diploma are admitted to the "International Foundation Programme"
Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: Candidates are admitted to the "International Foundation Programme"
National curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: Candidates are admitted to the "International Foundation Programme"
West African GCE: Candidates are admitted to the "International Foundation Programme"

This list shows only a selection of qualifications and if your high school system does not appear here, please contact our Admissions Office and we will be able to advise you further.

English Language Requirements - Undergraduate

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries (such as the UK, the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand), must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
	Computer-based	Internet-based	Paper-based
Overall: 6.0 (minimum 5.0 in each band)	213	79 - 80	550

Additionally, students with the following qualifications may be considered as having met the English language requirements:

British national curriculum (GCSE): grade "C" or higher in English at O-Level/ AS-Level/ A-level
International Baccalaureate: English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level) - minimum grade 4; English B (Higher Level) - minimum grade 4; English B (Standard Level) - minimum grade 5.
Indian secondary school certificates issued by the CBSE/ISC boards: minimum grade of 70% in English
West African / Nigerian Curriculum: WAEC/WASSCE/SSSCE English - minimum grade "C6"

Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes

Academic Requirements - Postgraduate
We accept students with a diverse range of entry qualifications and from varying backgrounds. Specific academic and work experience requirements exist for each of our postgraduates programmes as shown in the table below:

Name of Programme	Academic and Work Experience Requirements
MBA (Master of Business Administration)	Normally a second class UK honours degree or above, or an equivalent qualification and a minimum of 3 years professional full-time work experience. Candidates may be eligible without an honours degree if they can demonstrate a significantly successful managerial experience**.
MA Human Resource Management	Normally a second class UK honours degree or above, or an overseas equivalent qualification. Applicants without a degree who have practical experience in personnel work will also be considered, but you will need to demonstrate your ability on the basis on courses already attended, references supplied, a 2,000-word essay and an interview.
MA Marketing Communications	Normally a second class UK honours degree or above, or overseas equivalent qualification. Applicants without a degree who have minimum 3 years managerial experience in sales or marketing will also be considered.
MA Education	Normally a second class UK honours degree or above, or overseas equivalent qualification. Experience in teaching or other educational professions is required.
MSc Applied Psychology	We welcome applications from graduates with a good honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals with a minimum of three years' work experience.
MSc Computer Network Management	A second class honours degree (UK) or an equivalent overseas qualification in computer science or networks, or in a field that provided significant exposure to IT, for example, management, business, mathematics, science or engineering. We also accept applicants with degrees in other fields who can demonstrate relevant industrial experience combined with extensive IT background.

** Managerial experience implies managerial responsibility for people and/or functions and/or technical expertise, e.g. accountancy.
Potential candidates are encouraged to contact our Admissions Office for individual consultation on a case-by-case basis.

English Language Requirements - Postgraduate

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English and applicants with previous qualifications outside of English-speaking countries (such as the UK, the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand), must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
	Computer-based	Internet-based	Paper-based
Overall: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band)	231	90 - 91	575