NCUK launches new partnership with Murdoch University Dubai

NCUK has announced a new partnership with Murdoch University Dubai, expanding progression opportunities for international students and providing a new study destination in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

Through this partnership, students who successfully complete the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) at University Foundation College (UFC), the only NCUK Study Centre in Qatar, can progress to undergraduate degree programmes at Murdoch University Dubai.

Located in Dubai Knowledge Park, Murdoch University Dubai is the Dubai campus of Murdoch University, Australia. It offers internationally recognised Australian higher education in a diverse and globally connected learning environment.

Murdoch University is ranked 423rd in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Its Dubai campus also holds a five star rating across Employability, Internationalisation, Facilities, Programme Strength, Happiness and Wellbeing, and Inclusiveness.

Students can choose from undergraduate programmes across Business, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Psychology, Communication, and Criminology. The University combines academic learning with practical, industry connected education designed to prepare students for future careers.

The campus features modern facilities, including dedicated cyber security and gaming laboratories with custom built IT systems, collaborative breakout spaces, and contemporary learning areas. In 2026, the campus is set to expand to almost 4,000 square metres, adding new teaching, learning, and research facilities at Block 18 in Dubai Knowledge Park.

Career development is supported through Murdoch Aspire, which provides personalised guidance, mentoring, CV building tools, interview preparation, industry seminars, and internship resources. These services help students develop their employability and prepare for opportunities in the global workforce.

Dubai offers students a safe, vibrant, and international study experience. Murdoch University Dubai has a diverse community representing more than 80 nationalities and offers three flexible intakes each year in January, May, and September.

This partnership further strengthens the progression opportunities available through NCUK. It gives students at UFC in Qatar another pathway to an internationally recognised Australian education while studying in one of the world’s most diverse and exciting cities.