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University of Wollongong in Dubai is a multidisciplinary educational institution. Choose the direction and study program that are perfect for you.
Established in 1993, the University of Wollongong in Dubai is the first international Australian university in the UAE and a branch campus of the University of Wollongong, which also has campuses in Australia, Hong Kong and Malaysia. UOWD offers more than 45 bachelor's and master's degrees in 10 industry sectors to over 8,000 students of 108 nationalities. All degrees are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education's Commission for Academic Accreditation, licensed by Dubai's KHDA and recognised by professional bodies such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA Australia, Engineers Australia and PMI. All faculty hold PhDs, and 83 percent of graduates find work within six months.
UOWD runs a trimester system with three intakes a year: Autumn (from September), Winter (from early January; the next one starts on January 4, 2027) and Spring (from April).
Programme | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
Business, 3 years | 6.0 (6.0 in Reading and Writing, 5.0 in Listening and Speaking) | 79 | 54 |
Computer Science, IT and Engineering, 3 to 4 years | 6.0 with at least 6.0 in each band | 79 | 54 |
Social Sciences and Media, 3 years | 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each band | 86 | 62 |
Any major with Integrated Freshman Year, 4 years | 5.0 | 40 | 42 |
Only IELTS Academic taken at an official test centre is accepted; IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Edition are not.
Country | School certificate | UNT / ORT / EGE | Average grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Kazakhstan | Attestat (CIS countries) accepted for the 4-year route with Integrated Freshman Year | Not required | At least 3 out of 5 |
Kyrgyzstan | Attestat (CIS countries) accepted for the 4-year route with Integrated Freshman Year | Not required | At least 3 out of 5 |
Russia | Attestat (CIS countries) accepted for the 4-year route with Integrated Freshman Year | Not required | At least 3 out of 5 |
Advanced Entry (3 years) and Engineering are not listed for the CIS Attestat; such applicants should confirm eligibility with UOWD admissions.
Programme | Fee |
|---|---|
Bachelor's: Business, Computer Science, IT, Media, Psychology | AED 63,449 per year (USD 17,289) |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | AED 68,909 per year (USD 18,777) |
Master's, most programmes | AED 9,415.35 per subject |
MBA and Master of Engineering Management | AED 9,597.26 per subject |
Master of Educational Studies | AED 7,846.13 per subject |
PhD | AED 248,062.50 for the whole programme |
NCUK International Foundation Year (7 to 9 months) | AED 60,000 (an AED 10,000 discount is offered for limited seats) |
Fees are paid each trimester by the number of subjects; payment plans include full payment, the UOWD plan (50, 25 and 25 percent) and the Amazon instalment plan. Students on UOWD visa sponsorship pay the first trimester in full.
The 200,000-square-foot main campus opened in 2020 in Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai's education and training cluster. It has contemporary teaching spaces, collaborative learning areas, a modern library, an auditorium and specialist laboratories for engineering, technology, media and communications. Across several buildings in Dubai Knowledge Park, UOWD can host more than 8,000 students.
UOWD has four academic schools: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Humanities, Social Sciences and Health. A 360-degree virtual tour of the campus is available on the university website.
UOWD does not run its own dormitories; students choose from partner and private providers and pay them directly. UOWD's preferred option is The Myriad Dubai in Dubai International Academic City: fully furnished studios, single and double rooms with utilities included.
Provider | Room options and price | Distance from campus | Campus transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Yugo | Studio AED 5,500; single room AED 4,400; shared room AED 3,300 | 38.2 km | Yes |
KSK Homes | Premium Club AED 5,899; single room AED 5,050; Twodio AED 4,999; twin shared room AED 3,299 | 41 km | Yes |
ESAW Holiday Homes | Studio AED 6,500; twin studio AED 4,100; private room AED 3,800; twin sharing AED 2,500; triple sharing AED 2,200 | 16.3 km | Yes |
Al Sufouh Suites | Studio AED 7,500; shared room AED 3,750 | 3.7 km | Yes |
Icon Delux Hotel Apartments | 2-bedroom shared room: AED 9,400 (Autumn), AED 9,300 (Winter), AED 8,263 (Spring) per student per trimester | 7.5 km | — |
Suha Hotel Apartments | Shared room AED 7,500 per trimester | 5.6 km | — |
Prices are usually monthly unless stated per trimester; payment terms are confirmed with each provider.
Covers a fixed percentage of tuition each trimester (not books, accommodation or living costs). Awarded first come, first served within limited places; open to any citizenship.
Scholarship | 4-year route (Integrated Freshman Year) | 3-year route (Advanced Entry) | Minimum for Russian Attestat |
|---|---|---|---|
Top category | 50 percent of tuition | 25 percent | Not offered |
Second category | 25 percent | 15 percent | Average 4.8 |
Third category | 15 percent | 10 percent | Average 4.5 |
To keep it, students enrol in at least 3 subjects in each trimester, have no fail grades and keep a cumulative WAM of 75 (50 percent), 65 (25 percent) or 55 (15 percent); otherwise the rate drops one level.
Scholarship | For whom | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
Adam Gilchrist Sports Award | Two new bachelor's or master's students per year who represent their sport at emirate, national or international level (football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, cricket); bachelor's applicants need 65 percent at school | 50 percent of tuition for the whole degree, subject to WAM 65 and team participation |
Master's merit scholarships | New and continuing master's students | Percentage discount on tuition (conditions on the UOWD website) |
Students can hold only one scholarship at a time, and UOWD scholarships are not transferable to Australia. Deadline for Winter 2027: November 27, 2026.
Year | Event |
|---|---|
1993 | UOWD opens with 8 students opposite Al Mulla Plaza, the first Australian university in the UAE |
2000 | Moves to the Jumeirah campus on Beach Road overlooking Wollongong Beach |
2003 | Opens its campus in Dubai Knowledge Park, becoming its longest-serving international university |
2020 | The new purpose-built main campus opens in Dubai Knowledge Park |
2023 | UOWD celebrates 30 years in Dubai |
UOWD is a branch campus and awards University of Wollongong degrees; the rankings below are those of UOW.
Ranking | Edition | Place |
|---|---|---|
QS World University Rankings | 2027 | 195 (13th in Australia) |
QS World University Rankings, citations per faculty | 2027 | 71 |
QS Sustainability Rankings | 2027 | 138 |
QS World University Rankings by Subject, Philosophy | 2026 | 6 |
QS World University Rankings by Subject, Nursing | 2026 | 36 |
