Reputation and Impact

At Middlesex University, we help our students develop more and go further than they ever thought possible. Our practical, skills-based education transforms the lives of over 36,000 students and apprentices every year, while serving our communities and regions. 

Our global reputation 

Since 1878, we have built an international reputation for excellence by defining new approaches to education.

• We are a top 6 UK university (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)   
• We have a 5-star rating for world-class standard of education in Dubai 
• We lead the way as the first UK campus university in Mauritius, the gateway to Africa.

Future-ready graduates 

Our students learn at our top-notch London facilities through activities and hands-on experience with real projects, industry placements, and networking with global leaders. Our graduates achieve remarkable results with a degree that has real value and with London at their fingertips.  

• 1^st in the UK for Employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026)
• 2^nd in the UK for Graduate Earnings Growth (The Telegraph 2024) 
• 1^st in the UK for Facilities (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025).

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A truly inclusive student experience 

With students from 140+ countries, our London campus is more than just a place to study – it is where community, connection, and unforgettable experiences come to life. We work hard to ensure that every student belongs from day one and is valued, supported, and given the space to grow. 

• 1^st in London and 4^th in the UK for Student Life (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)  
• 5^th in the UK for listening to students (National Student Survey 2024, providers with over 1,000 responses) 
• Gold Award and in the Top 100 LGBTQ+ inclusive employers list in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2023. 

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Excellence in real-world teaching and learning 

We are recognised for our high-quality education that helps our students become the best version of themselves with career-ready skills that will transform their lives, professions and communities. 

• 1^st in London and 2^nd in the UK for University of the Year (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025) 
• 1^st  out of UK universities (Uni Compare Rankings 2026) 
• Silver Award for Teaching Excellence (Office for Students 2023).

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Our economic and civic impact

We help make our region a more prosperous and inspiring place to learn, work and live.

We contribute nearly £1 billion annually to the UK economy - nearly five times our running costs. As an anchor institution for north and north west London, we create opportunities for students, strengthen the local economy and address the needs of our communities.

Economic contribution

• £483.1 million economic impact in London, with nearly three quarters locally in north and north west London
• £394.7 million from teaching through graduate earnings and taxes, funding public services
• £2.41 return for every £1 invested in research, delivering economic growth while improving lives.

Skills and workforce development

• 2,175 essential public sector workers trained each year, including 1,500 nurses and midwives, 400 social workers and 275 teachers
• 700,000 hours completed by students on NHS placements, with 290,000 hours in north and north west London.

Social impact and community

• 98% of our London students are from underrepresented backgrounds, including ethnic minority and low-income communities
• By providing access to university and supporting student success, we fight poverty, tackle inequality, and drive social mobility.

Independent research commissioned from London Economics, 2023 to 2025.

Research and knowledge exchange with local and global impact 

Our course portfolio is underpinned by research and our international community of academics excels in collaboration and tackles today’s biggest challenges, with a focus on contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). 

• 8^th globally for overall student satisfaction (Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2024) 
• 8^th among 1,261 universities globally for UN SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2025)
• 21^st globally for International Outlook (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024).

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