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The University of Wollongong in Dubai is Dubai's oldest private, most prestigious, and accredited University. Established in 1993 by the University of Wollongong (UOW) Australia – currently ranked in the top 2% of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2020) – UOW in Dubai represents a pioneering Australian initiative in the Gulf region. UOWD has a longstanding reputation for academic excellence, graduate employability, and an unparalleled student experience. With more than 3,400 students and a graduate network of more than 11,000 alumni, UOWD has built a reputation for quality integrity, research, and innovation. It is held in high regard by its students, alumni, business, government, and community sectors. We offer 44 different degree programs, specializing in Business, Finance, Information Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, and Health. Our continuous efforts in providing an education of world-class standards are evident in our longstanding ranking in graduate employability and why our graduates are highly sought after by employers. UOWD is truly a dynamic and diverse institution that offers a broad spectrum of Business, Engineering, Information Sciences, and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health, aiming to develop graduates who are ethical, mobile, technologically literate, and ready for multicultural workplaces. Our programs are relevant and industry-related, focusing on encouraging creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and unique leadership skillsets. All our programs are aligned with national priorities yet tailored to meet the global employment market's demands and needs. With industry experts' support, it integrates real-world practices with theory ensuring our students are equipped to address complex business problems. Our faculty consists of highly respected academics from across the globe, which brings extensive teaching, research, and industry experience. UOWD's faculty are active researchers and focused on producing outstanding research with outcomes that will benefit the community on a regional and international level. UOWD is located in the heart of Dubai, UAE's most significant and fastest-growing business capital, and studying at our University will provide you with opportunities to broaden your international perspective and equip you with the skills to become global change-makers. The University is ideal for overseas students looking for an internationally accredited degree close to home. It can support the visa process for non-resident students who wish to enroll in a full-time study program. Our internationally recognized qualifications enable UOWD graduates to pursue rewarding careers. Our more than 9,500 alumni include many high profile graduates in senior positions in public and private sectors across the region. Local and International Accreditation All UOWD academic programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs and quality assured by the University of Wollongong in Australia, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia. UOW is one of only two Australian universities to achieve 5-stars in all student experience measures in the 2018 Good Universities Guide: Overall experience Skills development Student support Teaching quality and Learning resources and learner engagement. Against this benchmark, students at UOWD can be assured an international standard of education, earning a degree that is recognized locally and transferred to an Australian qualification on completion of the study. Scholarships UOWD provides a range of scholarships to new and continuing students at the beginning of the autumn semester each year and ranges from 15% – 50%* for undergraduate students and 15% – 25%* for postgraduate students. Scholarships are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. The following scholarship schemes are available: Academic Merit Scholarships Sports Scholarships – Adam Gilchrist Sports Award For more information, please visit the links below: Scholarship for Undergraduate students Scholarship for Postgraduate students *T&C Apply View full university

The University of Wollongong is a research-intensive university with an outstanding reputation for its learning environments across various disciplines. Our students' commitment is evident in our graduates, who are recognized for their capability, quality, and success in the global workplace. UOW is an international network of campuses and regional learning centers. Together with our partners, we make a healthy and connected presence in our communities. We are a young and vibrant university with undiminished ambitions. We value our research capacity to work on complex interdisciplinary problems. Our spirit of inquiry drives our research and learning environments, and our objective of earning a place in the top 1% of the world's universities. In just 40 years, UOW has become a benchmark for Australia's new generation of universities dynamic, agile, innovative, and prominent in national and international rankings for our teaching and research quality. The University began as an institute for the then the New South Wales University of Technology, Sydney, at a single location in Wollongong. Since gaining independence in 1975, UOW has grown into an international multi-campus University, expanding to occupy two Sydney campuses and five regional campuses and locations in Hong Kong and Dubai. With over 36,000 students, more than 2,400 staff, and an economic impact of around $2 billion in activity annually, UOW is an influential part of its communities and the catalyst for Wollongong's transformation into a University city. Our students and staff come from diverse backgrounds, and we welcome many international students to our campuses each year. They share a culture that respects openness, inclusiveness, collegiality, and diversity. In anticipating the nature of emergent industries and future jobs, we aim to develop ethical, mobile, technologically literate, and ready-for multicultural workplaces. We encourage creative and critical thinking and encourage our students and staff to challenge and cross traditional disciplines' boundaries and create genuinely interdisciplinary partnerships. We have focused our efforts to ensure that the UOW curriculum is intellectually challenging, models critical inquiry and real-world practice, and is delivered in technology-rich and immersive environments. We are a young and vibrant university with a strong sense of who we are and where we are going. Universities have never been more critical to our future. Our universities will play a central role in keeping Australia economically competitive and socially cohesive in a world facing huge and complex social, environmental, and economic challenges. The higher education sector will be at the forefront of shaping new policies and modern society. At the University of Wollongong (UOW), we will continue to offer personalized experiences and unique learning environments. We will develop highly sought-after graduates who have experienced a research-intensive university and an intellectually challenging curriculum. We are committed to generating outstanding research and world-class results. Our objective of earning a place in the top 1% of the world's universities creates an opportunity to renew and refresh. View full university