University of Wollongong in Dubai
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Quick facts
- Location
- Dubai Knowledge Park
- Levels
- Foundation · Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Intakes
- Trimester system — next intake January 2027
- Tuition (AED)
- AED 63,449/yr (bachelor's)
- IELTS
- Bachelor's from 5.0 · Master's 6.5
- Parent ranking
- QS 2027: #195
Tuition: Bachelor's AED 63,449/year (Engineering AED 68,909/year); Master's from about AED 7,850 per subject
Scholarships
The main scholarships and discounts UOWD publishes, in one table.
| Scholarship | Value | Who it is for | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Academic Merit Scholarship | 15%, 25% or 50% of tuition | New bachelor's students with strong school results (e.g. 50% tier: 98% UAE secondary, 40 IB points or ATAR 90) | Apply separately Separate scholarship application — limited places, first come, first served |
| Master Academic Merit Scholarship | 15% or 25% of tuition | New full-time master's students of any nationality with strong bachelor's grades | Apply separately Separate scholarship form with transcripts |
| Adam Gilchrist Sports Award | 50% of tuition | Athletes representing their emirate, state or country (2 awards across bachelor's and master's) | Apply separately Separate application; must join a UOWD sports team |
Scholarship information may change. Final eligibility and awards are decided by the university.
Programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
- Bachelor of Business (Finance)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor of Business (Business Analytics)
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Big Data)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Communication and Media (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
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Entry requirements
Undergraduate
- UAE secondary certificate: 70% for direct entry (4-year route)
- IB Diploma: 21 points for direct entry, 25 points for advanced entry (3-year route)
- A Levels: CCD in 3 subjects plus 5 IGCSE/GCSE passes for advanced entry
- A foundation year (NCUK) is available if you don't meet direct entry
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree from a recognised university (minimum grades depend on your country)
- MBA: at least 3 years of full-time work experience after your bachelor's
- Other options may be available if you don't meet standard entry — ask us
English language
- Bachelor's (direct entry): IELTS Academic 5.0 overall
- Bachelor's (advanced entry): a higher score, depending on the degree
- Master's: IELTS Academic 6.5, with at least 6.0 in every band
- IELTS must be the Academic test taken at an official centre (online versions not accepted for master's)
About UOWD
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is the Dubai campus linked to the University of Wollongong in Australia. It was one of the first international universities in the UAE and has a large, diverse student community from many countries.
UOWD is known for career-focused degrees in business, finance, computer science, engineering, media and psychology, taught on a trimester system that gives students flexible start dates. Bachelor's students can choose a 4-year route or a shorter 3-year advanced entry route, depending on their school results.
It suits students who want an Australian-style degree with practical, industry-linked learning, and who like the option of starting their studies at different times of the year.
- Type
- International branch campus
- Degree awarded by
- University of Wollongong
- Education system
- Australian degree
- Emirate
- Dubai
- THE 2027
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