University of Wollongong in Dubai

Yes, the institute can be considered a good institute for higher studies abroad. The institute offers more than 50 internationally accredited degrees, licensed by the KHDA. The faculty is well-versed, and the institute enrolls more than 3,500 students from 108 countries.  

• As per the Data outcomes survey 2017-2023, 85% of the UOWD graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation
• Degrees at UOWD are internationally recognized by the CAA and licensed by KHDA
• All UOWD degrees are issued by the University of Wollongong Australia

Wollongong University Dubai is a private university in UAE. It is located in the heart of Dubai, Knowledge Park. At the university, over 3,500 students are enrolled. It is licensed by KHDA. The courses atthis university are internationally recognised and are accredited by CAA. 

If you are studying at the University of Wollongong Dubai then you can transfet to UOW Australia. As a part of the global network campuses, you are eligible for an offshore transfer discount that will reduce your tuition fees by 30%. 

When you transfer to UOW Australia, the study you have completed at UOWD Dubai will be recognised and counted towards the completion of the degree in Australia. 

Yes, all the degrees of Wollongong University Dubai are offered by the University of Wollongong Australia. Also, note that all the degrees of UOWD are internationally recognized. These degrees are recognized by the CAA and licensed by KHDA. 

The University of Wollongong in Dubai offers internationally recognised degrees, which are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). It is licensed by KHDA. UOWD offers 40+ Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral courses. 

The <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uae/universities/university-of-wollongong/master-of-business-analytics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Masters in Business Analytics course of UOWD</a> is a 12-18 months long course. Admission intakes for this course are Sep, Jan, and April. The tuition fees of MS in Business Analytics course of UoWD is AED 9,415 (Around INR 2.4 lakh). Here are some of the job roles students can go for after studying Business Analytics course at UOWD

• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Data Engineer
• Management Consultant

Wollongong University in Dubai (UOWD) is the first international Australian University in the UAE. A few of the reasons to choose this university are:

• Availability of a wide range of Undergraduate and Graduate courses. Over 40 courses are available
• The degree courses at the university are accredited by CAA and licensed by KHDA
• The university is led by a highly qualified internationally experienced faculty
•  Great placement rate at 83%, where the graduates are working with companies like Amazon, Adidas, Deloitte, FedEx, IBM, Microsoft, etc.

The Masters of Applied Finance course of the University of Wollongong Dubai is 18-24 months. Admission intakes for this course are Winter, Autumn, and April. All of the degrees at this university are accredited by the CAA. For admission to the Master of Applied Finance course of UOWD, a Bachelor's degree is required with minimum of 40%. 

Yes, students can work part-time during their studies at the free zones located within Dubai Creative Clusters. This includes more than 4,500 companies across a wide range of industries such as Sciences, ICT, Media, Design, Entertainment, etc. The wages for part-time work in UAE can be between AED 15-20 per hour (Around INR 350 – 467).

As per the UAE Ministry of Education's 2020 GDS Report for External Distribution, 85% is the UOWD placement rate, within 6 months of graduation. Some of the companies where the graduates of this university are working include-

• Amazon
• Adidas
• IBM
• Microsoft
• FedEx
• PepsiCo

The top organizations that partner with UOWD and offer internships, job placements and professional development opportunities. These companies are-

• Anderson
• AERZEN
• HELP AG
• Zomato
• Forty Guard
• Anton
• A-Safe
• Mountain Gate Realty

Aftre graduating from the University of wollongong in Dubai, students may be eligible for 5 or 10 year Golden Visa. This is a long term residency visa for exceptional talented and high-achieving graduates. 

To take admission to <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uae/universities/university-of-wollongong/master-of-business-administration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wollongong University Dubai MBA course,</a> Indian applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree and have achieved 50% for Direct admission or a 3.0 GPA. Conditional or probational entry are also allowed and the minimum requirements for these vary. Also, IELTS or TOEFL scores have to be submitted too.

Indian students who want to take admission to Wollongong University UG courses should have a CBSE or ICSE, Grade 12 completion Certificate with 50% for Direct entry and 65% for Advanced entry. For admission to Master's courses, the applicants must have a Bachelor's degree with 50% for Direct entry. Also, the applicants have to submit IELTS / TOEFL scores with the minimum required scores. Check the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams-required-to-study-in-uae-articlepage-945" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exams required to study in UAE</a>

For admission to UOWD, students can apply online by filling out the direct university portal. It is the first international Australian university in the UAE. The documents that are required to apply to Wollongong University Dubai are-

• Transcripts of high school or Bachelor's degree
• Resume
• English language proficiency score
• Resume
• Research proposal

There is no application fee to apply to the Uni of Wollongong in Dubai. Students can apply directly to this university. To apply to this university, Indian students have to submit the following documents-

• High school transcripts
• Copy of passport
• Bachelor's degree transcripts
• CV
• Resume 
• Work experience letter
• Reference letters

Yes, Univ of Wollongong Dubai offer scholarships at UG level. It also offers scholarships at the Master's level. These scholarships are awarded on a first-come-first served basis. The details of the Academic Scholarships for students who want to pursue Bachelor's degrees varies as per the percentage. 

The University of Wollongong UAE offers Sports Scholarship at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. The value of this scholarship is a 50% bursary applied to the tuition fees. It is offered to 2 recipients at either Bachelor's level or Master's level. This scholarship does not include textbooks, excursions, living expenses, accommodation, or any other expenses.

The Master's Academic Scholarship at Wollongong University Dubai covers 15% - 25% to the tuition fees each semester. Note that this scholarship does not cover textbooks, trips, housing, living expenses or any other cost involved in studies. Details of the scholarship for Indian students are given below-

For UG students at UOWD, the tuition fees for Indian studenys can be around INR 16 L - INR 17 L. For Master's courses, the tuition fee will vary as per the courses. Per month in Dubai, students can spend AED 3,000 on living expenses (Around INR 77k). 

Fees for some of the Master's courses at this university are given below-

The MBA course at the University of Wollongong Dubai is 24 months. The subject fees for this course is AED 9,597 (Around INR 2.47 lakh). Students can pay the tuition fees via online payments - with Amazon Payment Services, bank transfers or cash payments via Al Ansari Exchange. 

Yes, Indian students at UOWD Dubai can pay the tuition fees in installments. But for this, the students have to apply for the installment plan. As per this, the students can pay 50% of their tuition fees by the specified date and then the rest 3-6 weeks later.

• For this installment plan, apply via SOLS student form
• In case, the application is successful, pay administrative fee with the first instalment date.

Wollongong University Dubai MBA course is 18-24 months long. The courses of this university are accredited by CAA and licenses by KHDA. Also, the Business degrees of this university are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Indian students should have a Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% for direct entry. 

Wollongong University Bachelor of Computer Science in Dubai is 3 years. It is of 4 years with Integrated Freshman year. The fees for this course is AED 60,429 for Indian students for Spring 2026 intake (Around INR 15.65 L). For admission to this course, the students must have completed Class 12 with 65% for 3 years and 50% for 4 years. 

50+ courses are offered by Wollongong University Dubai. Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and Graduate Certificate courses are offered by this university. Study areas for the courses offered by UoWD are-

• Computer Science
• Business and Commerce
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Media and Design

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uae/universities/university-of-wollongong/master-of-business-analytics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UOWD Masters of Business Analytics</a> course is of 12-18 months. The tuition fees for this course is AED 9415 (Around INR 2.42 lakh). It is accredited by CAA. For admission to this course, the students must have completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum 50% for direct admission. IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 or equivalent is required for admission. 

UOWD Dubai ranking in the QS Global MBA rankings for 2026 is #201-250. In the previous year, for the MBA rankings, this university was ranked at #151-200. MBA of the University of Wollongong Dubai is one of the most opted course among Indian students. 

Students at UOWD can choose to live in single and shared accommodation at the Myriad Dubai. This is a urban-styled living community, situated in the heart of Dubai International Academic City. The rent at these rooms start from AED 170 - AED 260 per day (INR 4.4k - INR 6.7k). 

UOWD is in the heart of Dubai's Business district, Dubai Knowledge Park. The campus has learning and meeting rooms, classrooms that can accommodate up to 40-80 students, a student lounge, a cafe, etc. Also, this university has many student clubs and societies such as-

• Tech Club
• Marketing Club
• Dance Club
• Literary Club
• Finance Society

There are 30+ student clubs and societies at UOWD. The student clubs at UOWD are-

• Marketing Club
• Art Club
• Finance Society
• Dance Club
• Tech Club
• E-sports club, and more

UOWD also has its sports teams, which students can join. These are Football, Basketball, Cricket, Badminton, etc.