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World University of Design: Courses, Fee, Ranking, Admission 2024, Placement
World University of Design (WUD), Sonepat is ranked 2nd in the Top 10 Private Universities offering Professional Education by the Education World India Higher Education Ranking and awarded as ‘Most Upcoming University of India’ by ASSOCHAM India Education Excellence Award. The University was also elected to ASSOCHAM Top EduTech100 in 2022 Summit on Digital Distinction: Technology Conformance to NEP’. It was also recognized for Excellence in Design Education at the World Education Summit in the years 2019, 2020 & 2021 continuously. WUD Sonepat offers degree and diploma courses in the discipline of Design, Visual Arts, Architecture, Business Administration, etc. The university’s most popular courses include a 4-year B.Des course in 10 specializations, M.Des course in 7 specializations, MBA in Design and Strategy Management, and B. Arch degree course. WUD Sonepat also offers BBA, BVA, BPA, MVA, MPA, MSc and PG Diploma courses. Candidates applying for WUD Admission are required to appear in relevant entrance tests. For admission in the B.Arch program, a valid score in NATA/ JEE is mandatory. Performance in the university’s Aptitude Test is taken into consideration for admission in the other UG and PG courses offered at the World University of Design. WUDAT is an online examination of 2.5 hours duration.
WUD campus is well equipped with modern infrastructure to make the student life at campus comfortable and nurturing. The design university maintains a library amply equipped with physical and soft copies of books, journals and magazines from all disciplines. WUD also has an art gallery on campus for displaying not only the work of its own students but also holding curated art shows. Students can avail the spacious, air-conditioned, wi-fi, semi-furnished hostel rooms with attached baths for girls and boys in-campus. Student clubs are also available to make campus life engaging.
Table of Content
- World University of Design Highlights
- Schools at World University of Design
- World University of Design Rankings
- World University of Design Courses
- World University of Design Admission
- World University of Design Placement
- World University of Design Facilities
- World University of Design Faculty
- World University of Design FAQs
World University of Design Highlights
| Established | University Type | 2018 | Private |
| Approved by | COA, UGC |
| Established by | Haryana Private Universities Act, 2009 |
| Entrance Exam | National: NATA/ JEE/ UCEED/ NIFT/ NID University: WUDAT |
| Popular Courses | B.Des, M.Des, B.Arch |
| Application Mode | Fees | Online & Offline | INR 1000 |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-based + Entrance Test |
| Campus Area | 12+ acres |
| Facilities Available | Hostel, Art Gallery, Material Museum |
| Official Website | https://worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in/ |
| Admission Helpdesk | 7056770065, 7056770061 |
World University Key Facts
- India’s 1st & only University dedicated to core design education
- All the degrees offered by WUD are UGC approved
- Experienced Faculty with qualifications from the best institutions of India & the world such as ‘FIT’ New York, ‘LCF’ London, IIT, NID, NIFT & SPA
- Largest pool of design faculties with faculty: student ratio of 1:10
- Over 30 creative programs offered
- Contemporary Curriculum and practical, experiential learning approach
- Opportunity to study courses from other departments alongside your chosen specialization
- Tie-ups with 15+ International Universities across UK, Canada, USA, and France for student exchange programs
- Strong tie-ups with industry for internships & placements. 100% Placement assistance with focus on inviting core-specific organizations
- Best infrastructure in the country for creative education with all the latest labs & studios,
- machinery equipment, and air-conditioned classrooms & hostels
- An inspiring in-campus atmosphere supporting healthy competition and peer group learning
- Students from 22 States of India, SAARC, and the Middle East are studying at WUD
- 12 acres of campus with in-campus hostels supporting comfortable living and focus on education
- Merit-based & special scholarships for deserving candidates
Schools at World University of Design
- School of Architecture
- School of Design
- School of Fashion
- School of Communication
- School of Visual Arts
- School of Management
World University of Design Rankings
- Awarded “Excellence in Design” by the World Education Summit 2020.
- Awarded “Most Emerging Higher Education Institute” by IDA Design Education Awards 2019.
- Received “Best Startup in Education Category” by CSR Times Award 2019.
- Ranked 2nd Professional University by Education World 2019.
- Awarded “Education Excellence Award” by ASSOCHAM 2019.
World University of Design Courses
WUD Sonepat offers UG, PG and Diploma courses in the discipline of Design, Visual Arts, Architecture, Business Administration, etc. Tabulated below are the details of same:
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
| B.Des | UX & Digital Product Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Film & Video, Graphic Communication Design, Animation & Game Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design |
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| BVA | Creative Painting, Digital Drawing & Illustration | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks + valid scores in Aptitude Test & Interview |
| BPA | Dance, Music | |
| BBA | Design Strategy and Management, Fashion Business Management | |
| BA (Hons.) | Built Environment & Habitat Studies | |
| B.Arch | Architecture |
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| M.Des/ M.Sc | User Experience & Interaction Design, Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Interior & Retail Design, Communication Design, Fashion Design, International Fashion Business |
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| MVA | Curatorial Practices in Arts, Contemporary Art Practice, Art Education | Graduation with minimum 50% marks |
| MPA | Dance, Music | |
| Exectuive MBA | Design and Strategy Management | Graduation with minimum 50% marks and minimum 2 years of work experience |
World University of Design Admission
Online Mode
Step 1: Visit the official website of the university and go to the ‘Admission’ tab.
Step 2: Click on ‘Register and Apply Online’.
Step 3: Fill all the required details and pay the application fee of INR 1,000 through Debit/ Credit/ Net Transfer.
Step 4: Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 5: Appear for the entrance exam followed by PI round
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following exams followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interviews:
| Course | Entrance Test | Read more |
| B.Des, BVA, BBA, BA | GAT | – |
| AAT | Click here | |
| DAT | Click here | |
| B.Arch | NATA | Click here |
| JEE Mains | Click here | |
| M.Des, MVA | Aptitude Test followed by Portfolio and Interview | – |
World University of Design Placement
WUD offers assured placement and entrepreneurial support through partner companies, industry networks & incubation centers. The current fashion batch, for example, got internships with brands like Reliance Retail, Fabindia, Future Group, Maxx, Shahi exports, Namrata Joshipura, Pallavi Mohan, etc. The placements till 2021 were 92%. For 2022, pre-placement offers are already streaming in with the top package so far being 24 LPA. The list of some well-known brands visiting WUD for placements include — Amazon, Whirlpool, KPMG, Capgemini, Benetton, Human Factors International, Pepperfry, AJIO, Max Fashion (Landmark Group), Milton, Kangaroo, Cognizant, TATA Class edge, Studio Lotus, JLL, EX2 India and over 100 other companies.
Multiple MoUs have been signed with some of the best studios in the country, opening possibilities for placements, industry projects, and internships. WUD maintains regular and intensive interaction with the industry. Its Corporate Resource Centre (CRC) will work closely with the industry.
WUD Placement Report 2021-22
| GP Offers | 121 |
| No. of Companies | 120+ |
| Full-time Offers | 44 |
| Expected PPOs | 33 |
| Highest CTC Offered | INR 12.5 LPA |
| Highest GP stipend offers | 40K PM |
| Lowest CTC | INR 3 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 4.7 LPA |
| Median CTC | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Highest CTC Opened | INR 24 LPA |
| Average Stipend | INR 10K PM |
Some of the top recruiters are LeapFinance, AJIO, Max, Aditya Birla, Puma, Whirlpool, Amazon, Homelane, KPMG, BSNL, BIBA, Van Heusen, Pantaloons, Cognizant and many more.
World University of Design Facilities
WUD Sonepat has a well-structured infrastructure with a number of facilities listed below:
- State-of-the-art imaging systems & workshops
- Apple iMac based CAD rooms
- Animation Studios
- Well-equipped Machine Shops & Maker-rooms,
- Rapid prototyping
- Printmaking
- Patternmaking
- Garment Construction
- Dyeing & Printing & Ceramic studios
- Well-equipped library
- State of the art Materials Museum
- Art gallery
World University of Design Faculty
WUD takes pride in the quality of its faculty which comprises of well-qualified professionals who have been educated and trained at prestigious institutes such as LCF – London, FIT – New York, De Montfort University UK, IIT, NID, NIFT, SPA, and Delhi College of Art among others. All faculty members are working professionals who keep a close touch with the industry.
