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Middlesex University Dubai
Middlesex University Dubai (MDX Dubai) () is an satellite campus, offshore campus of Middlesex University, Middlesex University London in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated across two locations in Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, the campus was inaugurated in 2005 and currently has over 4,500 students from over 110 studying across both locations. Dr Cedwyn Fernandes is the Director of Middlesex University Dubai, alongside his duties as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Middlesex University London. Middlesex University's student body has over 37,000 students from more than 140 nationalities. History Middlesex University opened its first overseas branch campus – Middlesex University Dubai in 2005. It is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first overseas campus of Middlesex University London (UK). The university campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Village as part of Dubai's Technology and Media Free Zone. This is a joint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satellite Campus
A satellite campus or branch campus or regional campus is a campus of a university or college that is physically at a distance from the original university or college area. This branch campus may be located in a different city, state, or country, and is often smaller than the main campus of an institution. The separate campuses may or may not be under the same accreditation and share resources or they share administrations but maintain separate budgets, resources, and other governing bodies. In many cases, satellite campuses are intended to serve students who cannot travel far from home for college because of family responsibilities, their jobs, financial limitations, or other factors. The availability of branch campuses may increase higher education enrollment by nontraditional students.James W. Fonseca and Charles P. BirdUnder the Radar: Branch Campuses Take Off ''University Business'' magazine, October 2007 Electronic communications technology has helped to facilitate the op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
