Murdoch University in Dubai is a core branch of Murdoch University which is based in Perth, Western Australia. The Dubai campus was inaugurated in 2008 by His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, the UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and is situated at Dubai International Academic City. The branch is licenced by the Dubai Government body Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

Murdoch Dubai provides state-of-the-art facilities and world class technology so that the students have access to the highest education standards globally. All courses follow the same academic requirements as the courses offered in Australia, taught by highly qualified international lecturers. The degrees awarded are issued from Australia and are exactly the same as the ones conferred on campus in Australia. The facilities at the Dubai branch include modern lecture theatres, administrative offices and student support services. The campus features fully professional high-tech TV and radio studios, as well as post-production facilities.