University of Wollongong in Dubai
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1993 by the University of Wollongong in Australia, currently ranked in the leading universities in the world, UOWD represented a very early Australian initiative in the Gulf region. From a small beginning opposite Al Mulla Plaza, through its landmark presence on Jumeirah Road to its current location at Dubai Knowledge Village, UOWD is now recognized as being an integral part of Dubai.
As an independent UAE institution of higher education, UOWD attracts students not just from the UAE and Australia but from all over the world. Approximately 3,500 students representing 108 nationalities are currently enrolled at UOWD and enjoy a quality academic experience.
UOWD offers a variety of specialist Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in the areas of Business and Information Technology which are directly linked to the human resource needs of the UAE. All UOWD degree programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and are also audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency. Their internationally recognised qualifications enable UOWD graduates to pursue rewarding careers in Dubai’s burgeoning employment market. UOWD Alumni include many high profile graduates placed in prominent positions in both the public and private sectors across the region.
UOWD’s Centre for Language & Culture offers language courses in English and Arabic. They range from English language study for University preparation to part time Arabic classes and English language teacher training. The Arabic program focuses on the linguistic as well as the cultural experience, enabling participants to explore and enjoy Dubai’s diversity.
Programs offered are as follows:
- Language Programs
- UniPrep (English for University studies)
- IELTS & TOEFL preparation and testing
- CELTA
- Arabic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce (with specialisations in Accounting, Finance, HRM, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing and Property Development & Management)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Development, Digital Security, Multi Media)
- Bachelor of Internet Science & Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (MIS)
Postgraduate
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of International Business
- Master of Quality Management
- Master of Strategic Human Resource Management
- Master of Strategic Marketing
- Master of Information Technology Management
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Applied Finance & Banking
- Master of Science (Logistics)
The University’s faculty is a mix of locally and internationally recruited academics with extensive teaching, business and industry experience. They bring years of knowledge gained from research in their respective fields into the class room providing students with a stimulating academic environment. Classes are small in number, allowing the lecturers to cater to the students’ individual needs.
The University of Wollongong in Dubai maintains a long and proud tradition of excellence in education combined with liberal values of enquiry. UOWD strives to provide a fertile environment for bright young minds to flourish, where critical thinking is both encouraged and nurtured - qualities which characterise great institutes of learning.
UOWD Facts at a glance*
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Undergraduate students
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1,345 (56%)
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Postgraduate students
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1,044 (44%)
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Centre for Language & Culture (CLC) students
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1,179
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Total UOWD students
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3,568
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Countries represented by UOWD students
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108
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Total male students (including CLC students)
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2,015 (56%)
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Total female students (including CLC students)
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1,553 (44%)
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Total graduates (1993-2008)
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3,471
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Full-time UOWD staff
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168
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Part-time UOWD staff
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182
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Total UOWD staff
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350
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Countries represented by UOWD staff
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39
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* as of December 2008
Contact details:
UniContact
University of Wollongong in Dubai
Block 15, Dubai Knowledge Village
P.O. Box 20183
Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971-4-367-2400
Fax: +971-4-367-2760