Students will start their studies at home with The WorldGrad during their first year and then transition to De Montfort University's Dubai campus for the remainder their degree.

• Location: University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Closest Airport: Dubai International Airport (DXB)

• University type: Public-affiliated institution operating as a private university in Dubai Academic City

• Total Student Body: Nearly 1200 students

• Ranking: #801-850 QS Ranking

The WorldGrad's Global Year 1 Program leads students to multiple programs at De Montfort University Dubai, as listed below.

Counselors should direct students to use TWG's Website and its Degree Finder to search for various programs and degrees.

• Location:

• Global Business Hub: DMU Dubai's campus sits right in the heart of Dubai's Internet City, alongside global giants like Google, HP, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Facebook — putting students at the doorstep of some of the world's most influential companies.

• Multicultural Melting Pot: Dubai is one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities, home to over 200 nationalities, giving students daily exposure to diverse cultures, languages, and ways of thinking.

• Innovative Teaching:

• DMU Dubai follows the university's innovative block teaching model, where modules are taught one at a time rather than simultaneously. This allows students to focus more fully on each subject, complete an assessment, and move on — getting faster, more comprehensive feedback at every stage. Very few universities in the region teach this way.

• DMU Dubai embraces students from diverse backgrounds, offering a unique blend of award-winning teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and an enriching student experience.

• Campus and City Life:

• World-Class Facilities: The striking standalone campus spans 85,000 square feet and is designed to serve up to around 3,000 students, featuring state-of-the-art teaching spaces, computing, psychology and engineering laboratories, a library with views of the Palm, and open social areas.

• Best of Both Worlds: Students enjoy a modern, purpose-built campus while living in one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich cities on the planet — a city known for its thriving economy, tax-free salaries, and global connectivity.

• Student Support and Entrepreneurship:

• Career-First Education: DMU's courses embed employability into their curriculum, ensuring students gain practical knowledge alongside their studies, with an ambitious research strategy that directly feeds into student learning.

• UN-Recognised Commitment: DMU is the United Nations' designated Global Hub for Sustainable Development Goal 11 — the only UK university to hold this distinction — reflecting its commitment to meaningful, impactful education.

• Recognition and Rankings:

• DMU Dubai benefits from its parent institution's strong academic standing, including a QS 5-Star rating and Silver status in the UK's Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), reinforcing its teaching quality and global credibility.

• DMU Dubai received the Silver award in the Best Leadership Succession Strategy category at the UAE's Employee Happiness Awards in 2024, a testament to its strong institutional culture and staff development.

• Notable Alumni:

• Previous DMU graduates have gone on to work for global names like the NHS, HSBC, Nike, BMW, and the BBC — and some have even won Oscars — showing the global reach of a DMU degree.