Study at Middlesex University
Middlesex University dates back to 1878 when St Katherine’s College was founded in Tottenham, north east London. Following the addition of seven other colleges, Middlesex Polytechnic was formed in 1973 before it gained university status in 1992, becoming the institution it is today.
The university serves over 25,000 students, hailing from around 140 countries.
It comprises six schools based across north London and offering degree programmes in Art and Design, Business, Law, Health and Education, Media and Performing Arts, and Science and Technology. It also houses the Institute for Work-Based Learning, which provides training for organisations and individuals in their place of work.
Quick Summary
- Established: 1878-1973 (founding institutions)
- Students: 19,635 (2018/19)
- Intl. Student Ratio: 45%
- Location: London, England
- Campus: Multiple (London, Dubai, Mauritius, Malta)
- TEF Ranking: Silver
- THE Ranking: 49th in the UK (Between 401 and 500 in the world)
University Details
Subjects Offered
Middlesex University covers a broad range of subjects at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. Find out more about what they offer and why it’s great to study at Middlesex University.
- Art and design courses
- Animation
- Fashion
- Fine Art
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Interiors
- Photography
- Product design
- Business courses
- Accounting and finance
- Business and management
- Economics
- Human resource management
- Marketing
- Tourism and hospitality management
- Computer sciences, engineering and maths courses
- Computer and communications engineering
- Computer science and informatics
- Design engineering
- Engineering project management
- Mathematics
- Creative writing and media courses
- Creative media and journalism
- English and creative writing
- Interpreting and translation
- Education studies courses
- Early childhood studies
- Education studies
- Teacher training
- Cinematics and games courses
- Film and television
- Games and visual effects
- Healthcare and social work courses
- Healthcare science
- Mental health
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Social work
- Veterinary nursing
- Natural sciences courses
- Biosciences
- Environmental, occupational and public health
- Medical science and technology
- Law courses
- Law
- Performing arts courses
- Dance
- Music
- Theatre Arts
- Professional practice and work-based learning courses
- Professional practice and work-based learning
- Aviation
- Psychology courses
- Psychology
- Social sciences courses
- Criminology and policing
- Politics and international relations
- Sociology
- Sport and exercise science and rehabilitation courses
- Sport and exercise science and rehabilitation
University Ranking (Worldwide)
According to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021, Middlesex University of London ranks between 401 and 500 in the world.
- Overall: n/a
- Teaching: 19.7
- Research: 18.3
- Citations: 74.2
- Industry Income: 33.6
- International Outlook: 89.2
University Campuses
The university has recently completed a multi-million pound infrastructure project developing its lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories and study areas.
As well as its main campus in London, Middlesex has also opened overseas campuses in Dubai, Mauritius and Malta, where students can gain internationally recognised British qualifications.
- London Campus: The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT
- Dubai Campus: +971 (0) 4 367 8100
- Mauritius Campus: +230 403 6400
- Malta Campus: +356 2145 6862