Middlesex University is a university based in Hendon, in north west London, getting its name because it lies within the historic country boundaries of Middlesex. It dates back to 1878 and a women’s teacher training college. Several mergers later, it became a university in 1992 and now has campuses in Dubai, Mauritius and Malta.

Globally it has more than 37,000 students, with 19,000 studying in London, including international students from more than 167 different countries. It also has student exchange links with over 100 international universities. Middlesex University has been named the second best university in the UK by Young Universities and third best for international outlook. It’s also in the top 7 for entrepreneurs and business leaders in the UK according to Hitachi Capital Finance.