University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is the Dubai campus of Australia's University of Wollongong, operating in the UAE since 1993. It's one of the oldest and most respected international universities in the region: 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.

UOWD - an Australian degree in Dubai:

• #185 in the world - QS (parent University of Wollongong)
• Since 1993 - one of the oldest international universities in the UAE
• ~3,700 students

UOWD's modern Dubai campus is equipped for business, IT and design programs: labs, a library and student spaces. Well-developed facilities and residences.

UOWD offers Australian programs in:

• Business & Management
• IT & Engineering
• Media & Communications
• Design
• Health Sciences

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:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — business, IT, medicine and design — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. Language certificate. In English - the standard for international programs in the UAE.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for the UAE is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.

After 11 years of school. 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.

• Passport
• School certificate and transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• A portfolio - for design

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.

Country benchmark for the UAE. On average $7,000-20,000 a year, with technical majors above humanities. The visa costs about 5,000-6,500 AED; Dubai housing starts at $800-1,000 a month.

When planning the budget, add housing, insurance, visa fees and flights on top of tuition; we map the full route before the application.

UOWD provides accommodation and helps international students settle into Dubai - a modern, safe city.

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. Yes, students may work up to 4 hours a day legally - a real help with living costs.

The strong fields of University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) are business, IT, medicine and design. As at most universities in the UAE, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the 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.