University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is the Dubai campus of Australia's University of Wollongong, operating in the UAE since 1993. Students earn an Australian degree while studying in Dubai.
UOWD offers programs in business, IT, engineering, media and design, combining Australian academic standards with Dubai's international setting. The parent Australian university ranks #185 in the world by QS.
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UOWD — an Australian degree in Dubai:
The Dubai campus has labs, a library and student spaces for business, IT and design programs.
UOWD offers Australian programs in:
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Admission is based on your diploma and an IELTS/TOEFL certificate. Foundation programs are available for those who need preparation.
Admission to University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) takes six months or more; here are the key stages:
Exact requirements depend on the program — we'll help you prepare.
Tuition at UOWD starts at approximately $16,750 per year (full price, before discounts) — you earn an Australian degree while studying in Dubai.
We'll point out available scholarships during a consultation.
Costs in the UAE: on average $7,000–20,000 a year, with technical majors above humanities.
When planning the budget, add housing, insurance, visa fees and flights on top of tuition; we map the full route before the application.
UOWD offers accommodation and helps international students settle in Dubai.
Upon arrival, the first tasks are registration, a bank account and a transport card — every student gets our step-by-step checklist.
Working while studying. Students may legally work up to 4 hours a day, which helps with living costs.
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is strongest in business, IT, medicine and design. Use the career service, job fairs and internships from your first semesters: practical experience matters most for a first job.
Many graduates continue studying: a bachelor’s from the UAE is a strong base for a master’s in the same country or anywhere else.
UOWD states that graduates receive a degree from the University of Wollongong in Australia. Check the selected programme’s accreditation and how the qualification is assessed for further study or professional practice in your destination; recognition is not automatic for every purpose worldwide.
Since 1993 — one of the oldest international universities in the UAE.
Yes, the school certificate is accepted directly. You will need school grades and IELTS 5.5–6.5; some programs hold an interview or an internal test.
Country benchmark for the UAE: on average $7,000–20,000 a year, with technical majors above humanities. The visa costs about $1,360–1,770 (AED 5,000–6,500); Dubai housing starts at $800–1,000 a month.
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Other universities — studying in the UAE: University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Dubai). All options are on the page studying in the UAE.
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