University of Wollongong Dubai
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Description of University of Wollongong Dubai
- Founded: 1993
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Students age: from 18 years
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of training: residence.
University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) is one of the oldest, leading and most prestigious universities in the United Arab Emirates. The university appeared here in 1993 as a division of the Australian University of Wollongong. The latter is no less respected among higher schools around the world: according to the QS World University Rankings rating for the current 2020, it is included in 2% of the best universities around the world. The Dubai campus of the Australian University is located in the Gulf.
Foreign students have every reason to choose to study abroad UOWD:
- Providing quality education. The university has certification at the local level (Ministry of Education of the UAE) and international recognition. The latter fact is undeniable, since the founder of the university remains the Australian UOW, which is registered with the Agency for Quality and Standards of Higher Education (TEQSA)
- Unique opportunities for international study. The UOWD campus can truly be called multicultural, and the connection with the founder of the university allows students to graduate from an Australian institution
- The benchmark for employment. One of the key tasks of a university in Dubai is to help its students develop the necessary skills to get a dream job. The university has developed a system that allows young people to learn how to move up the career ladder, guaranteed to get a job after graduation
- Research and innovation. A large academic research community is developing at the university, so students are actively involved in practical research - from creating new technologies to developing business processes in the practice of innovation
- Location in the center of a global city. Dubai is a place of opportunity and a city of ambition, where the business community is booming, and the central part of the city literally looks like the largest entertainment scene in the world.
What additional activities and clubs are there for students?
Almost anything! Social, sports clubs and events, excellent studying conditions, hundreds of equally passionate peers who are ready to share your interests and hobbies. Universities on their online portals always post comprehensive information about such communities, at the beginning of the academic year they organize introductory events: come and get to know each group and club personally!
Programs and prices, tuition fees in University of Wollongong Dubai
Undergraduate
- Age: from 18 years old
- Dates: September-June
- Duration: from 3 years.
UOWD's undergraduate programs are modern, innovative educational courses that are fully oriented to the international market and its needs. Students can receive a bachelor's degree in various areas: business and management, finance and accounting, engineering and information science, humanities and social sciences.
Master
- Age: from 20 years old
- Dates: September-June
- Duration: 1-2 years.
The master's programs at University of Wollongong Dubai focus on strategy, leadership and the skills needed for a changing global environment. The university programs are developed according to high academic and professional standards of an international level, so getting a master's degree can help you advance in the profession and increase your potential income.
Available areas of education:
- Finance and Accounting
- Business and Management
- Engineering and Information Sciences
- Humanities, social sciences and health.
Doctoral studies
- Age: from 21 years
- Dates: September-June
- Duration: from 2 years.
At the University of UOWD, they can earn a Ph.D. The educational program includes a research course, which includes teaching research methods, and then conducting your own.
The Ph.D. program is designed for professionals who want to pursue a career as scientists in industries related to innovation and research. On the course, young graduate students will learn to critically assess existing knowledge, use research to study issues in the selected field. The consequence of this may be the acquisition of new knowledge and the effective application of research results in the academic field.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The infrastructure of the UOWD campus includes a convenient and budget option for accommodation for the duration of the study - a student dormitory. For accommodation, several options are offered (men and women live separately). For a better security regime in all residences, consultants are in order, who can be contacted for help.
The price range for accommodation is from 14600AED to 21000AED per semester.
- Jebel Ali Gardens. The residence is located in the famous Dubai Jebel Ali Gardens: it takes about 15 minutes to get there by bus. All Jebel Ali Gardens apartments have 3 bedrooms, each of which has 2 students. Near the hostel there is a large shopping center with more than 200 shops and other popular services. The number of places for accommodation is limited, therefore it is recommended that foreign students make reservations in advance.
- Hotel Barsha Heights. If the rooms in the Jebel Ali Gardens residence are occupied, then the apartments on Barsha Heights are another option for accommodating foreign or nonresident students. The hotel apartments are closer than the hostel - just a few minutes from the university building. Nearby there is a subway station (Dubai Internet City). Accommodation at the hotel - 4 people in a room with two bedrooms.
- Academy of Emirates. Accommodation is also available at the Emirates Hotel Management Academy, which is located opposite Burj Al-Arab. This option is available to students throughout the year: from here the beach is within walking distance, on the contrary - Burj al-Arab and the resort of Jumeirah Madinat, about 150 restaurants, bars, market tents and more.
For the convenience of its students, UOWD provides several air-conditioned buses that travel between residences.
Facilities and equipment at University of Wollongong Dubai
The campus of the Australian University in Dubai is distinguished by high technology and a modern setting: everything is thought out here for the maximum comfort of students - the latest equipment and various infrastructure facilities necessary for training.
Also on the territory of residential residences there are swimming pools, cricket fields, football and basketball courts, tennis courts and other facilities.
Admission dates and extra charges
To enter the undergraduate program at UOWD, students must meet the following requirements:
- Age from 18 years
- High school diploma
- Confident knowledge of English, confirmed by a certificate (IELTS 5.0, Internet TOEFL 61, Cambridge English Advanced 41)
- Depending on the chosen specialty, testing for admission may be required.
Similar requirements for applicants for master's programs or for a doctoral degree course:
- Age from 20 years
- Higher education diploma (bachelor's degree, specialty) with an average mark above the average
- Strong knowledge of English, confirmed by a certificate (IELTS 5.0, Internet-TOEFL 61, Cambridge English Advanced 41).
Literature and references
- University of Wollongong in Dubai — Wiki
- UOW launches Dubai Data Science, Discovery and Innovation Centre
- UAE's best universities: University of Wollongong in Dubai
- University of Wollongong in Dubai Opens Door to 200,000 sq ft ‘Campus of the Future’ at Dubai Knowledge Park
- UAE’s University of Wollongong in Dubai to Give Students Looking for International Degrees ‘The Edge’ in the Global Pursuit for Future-Ready Skills
- University of Wollongong in Dubai Now Offers Three-year Bachelor Degrees
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Recommendations on when to apply
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Sam is the Regional Director of Student Admissions at INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia). Sam has nearly 20 years' experience in international education. Also, he has experience in student recruitment for institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is a qualified EFL teacher with many years of experience teaching abroad. He understands the challenges faced by international students and is aware of all these difficulties and have vast experience in helping foreign students.