World University of Design (WUD)

Overview

• Established: 2018

• Location: Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat, Haryana (Delhi NCR)

• Type: Private, multidisciplinary design-focused university

• Recognition: UGC-approved under Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006

• Accreditations: QS I-Gauge Platinum, A+ Grade in Outcome-Based Education

Schools & Programs

WUD operates through specialized schools offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs:

• School of Architecture

  • B.Arch (5 years), M.Arch, Built Environment & Habitat Studies

• School of Design

  • B.Des (Product, Interior, Transportation, UX & Digital Product Design)

  • M.Des (Industrial Design, Intelligent Systems, Future Mobility, Interaction Design)

• School of Fashion

  • B.Des (Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Textile Design)

  • M.Des (Fashion Design, International Fashion Business)

• School of Communication

  • B.Des (Graphic Design, Animation, Film & Video)

  • M.Des (Media Design, Digital Communication)

• School of Visual Arts & Performing Arts

  • Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre

• School of Management

  • BBA, MBA (Design Strategy, Fashion Business, Creative Industries)

• School of Law

  • BA LLB, BBA LLB (with focus on IPR, Media & Entertainment Law)

Admissions

• Entrance Exam: WUDAT (World University of Design Aptitude Test) for UG & PG programs.

• Eligibility: 10+2 for UG, graduation for PG.

• Other Accepted Exams: NATA (for Architecture), UCEED, CEED, CAT, MAT, GMAT (for specific programs).

Rankings & Recognition

• QS I-Gauge Platinum rating for academic excellence.

• A+ Grade in Outcome-Based Education by World Institutional Ranking.

• Member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Placements

• Strong industry tie-ups with design houses, fashion brands, architecture firms, and media companies.

• Recruiters include Raymond, Adidas, Titan, Tanishq, FabIndia, Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys Design Studio.

• Average Package: ₹5–6 LPA

• Highest Package: ₹15–18 LPA (design & fashion sectors).

Fees (Approximate)

• B.Des/B.Arch Programs: ₹2–2.5 lakhs per year.

• M.Des/MBA Programs: ₹2.5–3 lakhs per year.

• Law Programs: ₹1.5–2 lakhs per year.

• Hostel charges additional.

Campus & Student Life

• Located in Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat, spread across a modern campus.

• Facilities: Design studios, fashion labs, architecture workshops, digital media labs, moot court halls, library, hostels, sports complex.

• Vibrant student life with cultural festivals, design exhibitions, hackathons, and industry conclaves.

Summary

World University of Design (WUD), Sonipat, is India’s first design-focused university offering 30+ programs across design, fashion, communication, architecture, law, management, and performing arts. With QS I-Gauge Platinum accreditation, UGC recognition, strong industry tie-ups, and placements averaging ₹5–6 LPA, WUD has quickly emerged as a premier destination for creative education in NCR.