WUD (World University of Design)

One of the leading Design Institutes in India

Campuses: Sonepat, NCR, Haryana

Courses: Bachelors and Masters

World University of Design (WUD) is India’s first university dedicated to education in the creative domain, The university is established by the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006 with the right to confer degrees under Section 2(f) and 22(I) of the UGC Act. All degrees of WUD are UGC approved.

WUD is responding to this need through its cutting edge, trans-disciplinary programs in the creative domains of Fashion, Design, Communication, Art, Architecture, Media, Management and Humanities.

Master’s Programmes of WUD

  • M.Des – User Experience & Interaction Design
  • M.Des – Transportation Design
  • M.Des – Industrial Design
  • M.Des – Interior & Retail Design
  • M.Des – Communication Design
  • M.Des – Fashion Design
  • M.Des – International Fashion Business
  • MVA – Contemporary Art Practices
  • MVA – Curatorial Practices in Art
  • MVA – Art Education
  • MBA Design Strategy & Management
  • MBA – Design Strategy & Management
  • MPA – Dance/Music

Why WUD is such a formidable design institute?

  • WUD provides an immersive, focused, and deeply connective context to art, architecture and design (in conjunction with many other fields, ideas, and concepts).
  • WUD campus represents a very vibrant, dynamic, and distinctive community of undergraduate students. You will be able to examine and engage in some of the multiple roles of artists, designers, agents, and change leaders in the world, and to consider from different perspectives and positions why design matters, what art and design can do for people, why we should care, and how you can help shape the future.
  • Envision. Imagine. Collaborate. Plan. Design. Make. are words that capture what you will be doing at WUD. Its mission is to provide our graduates with a sound design foundation for an exemplary professional practice and personal career fulfillment; to prepare them as critical thinkers and problem solvers who will serve, enrich and sustain their profession and communities.
  • WUD promises to transcend horizons, to go beyond the average, to put in that extra mile, and to extend beyond the ordinary. I invite you to join us in this journey
  • WUD provides its students with industry relevant updated resources and facilities. Studios and workshops are open for long hours with assistance provided for students to work on their creations.
  • At WUD, students enjoy formal and friendly discussions with regular & visiting faculty members and visit interesting places, sites and exhibitions. The university offers guidance and required support for participating in national and international design competitions.
  • WUD faculty maintains powerful alliances with employers and industry partners that enable students to leverage opportunities to showcase their acquired skills. Multiple MOUs have been signed with some of the best studios in the country. This associations help explore the possibilities for placements, industry projects, and internships for better career growth. WUD offers assured placement and entrepreneurial support through partner companies, industry network & incubation centre.
  • WUD is a member of ADI (Association of Designers of India) as also a member of CUMULUS (International Association of Universities & Colleges of Art, Design & Media) giving it access to alliances with over 250 member institutions across 54 countries.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

WUD considers international exposure as a quintessential part of design education and intends to provide abundant opportunities to its students to explore and experience the various nuances of this facet of education. Such exposure enhances a students’ personality and broadens the vision. WUD has plans of signing multiple MoUs with leading educational institutions across the globe to facilitate a constant exchange of students, scholars, research topics on every subject; of students making study visits and joining immersion programmes at these universities and organisations on a short term or periodic basis to enhance their skills and expertise.

Some MOUs are already signed and exchanges already happening with –

UK-  University of Huddersfield, Oxford Brookes University, University of the West of Scotland

Canada- Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver Film School

USA- College for Creative Studies, Michigan

France- École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (ENSAIT)