About
Middlesex University, branded as Middlesex University London (MDX), is a public research university based in Hendon, northwest London, England. The university also has campuses in Dubai and Mauritius. The name of the university is derived from its location within the historic county boundaries of Middlesex.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,860
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 49%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-520 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =636 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =753 | 36.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Middlesex University?
Middlesex University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,238.
When was Middlesex University founded?
Middlesex University was founded in 1973.
What are the top subjects at Middlesex University?
Top subjects at Middlesex University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Sociology, Nursing, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is Middlesex University located?
Middlesex University is located in London, United Kingdom.