Middlesex University London (legally Middlesex University and abbreviated to MDX) is a public research university based in Hendon, northwest London, England. The name of the university is derived from its location within the historic county boundaries of Middlesex.
| Acronym | MDX |
| Motto / Slogan | Knowledge into action |
| Colour | White, red, black and grey |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Departments | 150 |
| Location | City of London, England, United Kingdom |
| Address | Middlesex University The Burroughs Hendon London NW4 4BT |
Middlesex University's core purpose is to educate, create, and share knowledge for a fairer, more sustainable, productive, and prosperous society.
Middlesex University's vision statement is to transform outcomes for individuals, communities, and organizations and to empower people to change their lives.
Middlesex University's main objective is to create knowledge and put it into action, aiming to build fairer, healthier, more prosperous, and sustainable societies.
Being a student at Middlesex means getting stuck in. They call it learning through doing. From building robots in labs to creating street theatre performances, every course offers real-world opportunities to see the theory in action.
You’ll benefit from connections with over 1,000 industry partners all over the world. They make sure that what and how they teach through their specialist courses is current and reflects employers’ needs to prepare you for your future.
Your well-being is their priority, and they offer a range of support, including mental health, financial support packages, disability, and careers, to ensure they help you reach your potential.
On campus, you’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities, like the augmented reality equipment for nursing and midwifery and their Hollywood-grade motion capture suite. You’ll also be able to work flexibly off-campus using specialist software and the latest communication tools.
View the entry requirements page for detailed information of the Accepted requirements and qualifications.
View the entry requirements page for detailed information of the Accepted requirements and qualifications.
FOR POSTGRADUATE: Applications are made directly to the school via the Applicant Portal.
FOR UNDERGRADUATE: Applications are made via UCAS.
Phone : +44 (0)20 8411 5555
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The history of Middlesex University began in the late 1880's, when two educational institutions opened their doors in north London – St Katherine’s College and the Hornsey School of Arts and Crafts. Both would become part of Middlesex Polytechnic, which was founded in 1973. Middlesex was awarded the title ‘University’ – by Royal Assent – in 1992.