The University of Manchester Middle East Centre

The University of Manchester launched the Middle East Centre and the flagship Manchester Global part-time MBA program, at Dubai Knowledge Park, United Arab Emirates, in 2006. Today, the Middle East Centre is the largest and fastest-growing in the University's international network of centers in key cities worldwide, comprising Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and Manchester.

Since 2006, the center has supported over 2,700 part-time MBA students – all highly qualified and experienced working professionals - and developed a community of 2,500 alumni across the region, creating professional networking and other opportunities in collaboration with the broader business community to help enrich the learning experience. The center has graduated around 1,700 MBA students.

The University of Manchester was the winner of the 'Best MBA Program' award at the inaugural Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards 2019 and was awarded a 5-star overall rating in the Knowledge & Human Development Authority's new classification of higher education institutions in Dubai.

The University also continues to move higher in a range of recent ranking announcements, confirming its status as one of the world's top universities, focusing on the quality of teaching, research, and social responsibility. The QS World University Ranking now lists Manchester as the world's 27th best University and top global institutions.

In the Middle East, the University has managed a flexible and dynamic portfolio of learning programs that are reviewed regularly. The University is committed to creating access to world-class blended learning opportunities designed to meet working professionals' needs. In 2020, the center will launch new part-time Masters programs in Real Estate and Educational Leadership in Practice.

The Middle East Centre works in various collaborations with professional bodies and industry groups in the region and has forged close partnerships with a range of leading public and private sector organizations through the University's Strategic Talent Partnership program.