World University of Design (WUD)

Design is not just about the way things look, it is also about the way they work. Design creates value and contributes to the competitiveness, prosperity, and well-being of a nation. India is poised for growth in almost all the fields and it is increasingly expected to compete globally in delivery of goods and services as per international standards. With a view to respond to this need through education, training, and research, World University of Design (WUD) has been established to accelerate the take-up of design in industrial and innovation activities at regional and national level.

World University of Design (WUD)

Design is not just about the way things look, it is also about the way they work. Design creates value and contributes to the competitiveness, prosperity, and well-being of a nation. India is poised for growth in almost all the fields and it is increasingly expected to compete globally in delivery of goods and services as per international standards. With a view to respond to this need through education, training, and research, World University of Design (WUD) has been established to accelerate the take-up of design in industrial and innovation activities at regional and national level.

Application & Admission Process

What is the Admission Process ?

The Admission Process is explained below in simple steps :
Step 1 – Fill the Admission Form
Step 2 – WUD’s Aptitude Test
Step 3 – Interview/ Portfolio round
Step 4 – If selected, pay fees & confirm admission

What are the Important dates of Admission Process ?
Key Activity Dates
Last Date of Application 15th April 2020
Admission Test 19th April 2020
How can I apply ? What are the application fees ?

Applications are accepted online at the given Link : https://worlduniversityofdesign.nopaperforms.com/
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000

What is the Entrance Exam Pattern ? Are any Sample Papers available ?

Entrance exam includes DAT and GAT sections.
Download sample papers from here –
https://worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in/download-sample-papers.php

Note: Students with valid score/rank in CEED, UCEED, NID & NIFT can apply and directly appear for personal interview. It is advised to appear in WUD’s entrance exam to be eligible (or increase your prospects) for merit-based scholarships.

Which cities is the Entrance Exam held in ?

Entrance exams are held at the following cities :

  • WUD Campus (Plot no. 1, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Delhi NCR, Rai, Haryana – 131029)
  • Chandigarh
  • Rajasthan
  • Bhopal
  • Indore
  • Patna
  • Lucknow
  • Kolkata
  • Kochi
  • Bangalore
  • Hyderabad
  • Mumbai
  • Chennai

General Information

Name of the Institute

World University of Design (WUD)

Which Campuses do they have ?
WUD has its sole campus located at Plot No. 1, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Delhi NCR, Rai, Haryana – 131029
What Programs are offered ? What is the annual intake ?
Sr No. Course No of Seats Fee per annum Duration (years)
  B.Des      
1. Fashion Design 40 2,36,250/- 4 years
(Option to exit after 3 years with B.Sc. Degree)
2. Fashion Communication 40
3. Product Design 40
4. Transportation Design 40
5. Interior Architecture & Design 40
6. Computer Science & Design 40
7. Graphic Communication Design 40
8. Animation & Game Design 40
9. Film & Video 40
  BVA      
1. Creative Painting 40 84,000/- 4 years
2. Applied Arts 40
  BBA      
1. Retail Business Management 40 1,78,500/ 3 years
2. Design & Strategy Management 40
3. Fashion Business Management 40
  BPA      
1. Dance 40 84,000/- 4 years
2. Music 40
  B.Arch      
1. Architecture 40 1,68,000/- 5 years
  BA (H)      
1. Built Environment & Habitat Studies 40 1,68,000/- 3 years
  M.Des/ M.Sc.      
1. Fashion Design 30 2,62,500/- 2 years
2. Transportation Design 30
3. Industrial Design 30
4. Interior & Retail Design 30
5. Interior & Retail Design 30
6. Communication Design 30
7. User Experience & Interaction Design 30
8. International Fashion Business 30
  MVA      
1. Contemporary Art Practices 30 1,05,000/- 2 years
2. Curatorial Practices in Art 30
3. Art Education 30
4. Fashion Art 30
  MBA      
1. Design & Strategy Management 30 4,72,500/- 2 years
2. Design & Strategy Management (Executive) 30
  MPA      
1. Dance 30 1,05,000/- 2 years
2. Music 30
  Diploma      
1. Fashion Design 15 2,00,000/- 11 months
2. Graphic & Web Design 15 2,00,000/-
3. Photography 15 1,25,000/-
4. Professional Automotive Modeling 15 2,25,000/-
5. Painting 15 80,000/-
  Film Acting 15 3,00,000/-  
What is the Eligibility Criteria to apply for programs at the Institute ?

Eligibility Criteria for B.Des :

  • Min 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent exams from CBSE/AISSCE/IB/ICSE/State Board etc.
  • Admission through aptitude test and interview

Eligibility Criteria for M.Des :

  • Minimum 3 year Bachelor’s degree in Design/ Engineering/ Architecture or corresponding qualification after 12th
  • Admission through aptitude test and portfolio/interview
What are the Fees for different Programs ?

Fee Structure for the courses offered is given below :

Degree 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Total
BDes (4 years) 2,36,250 2,36,250 2,36,250 2,36,250   9,45,000
BSc (3 years) 2,36,250 2,36,250 2,36,250     7,08,750
BVA 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000   3,36,000
BBA 1,78,500 1,78,500 1,78,500     5,35,500
BArch 1,68,000 1,68,000 1,68,000 1,68,000 1,68,000 8,40,000
BA(H) 1,68,000 1,68,000 1,68,000     5,04,000
BPA 84,000 84,000 84,000 84,000   3,36,000
Degree 1st Year 2nd Year Total
MDes/ MSc 2,62,500 2,62,500 5,25,000
MVA 1,05,000 1,05,000 2,10,000
MBA 4,72,500 4,72,500 9,45,000
MPA 1,05,000 1,05,000 2,10,000
Diploma Fees
Fashion Design 2,00,000
Graphic & Web Design 2,00,000
Photography 1,25,000
Professional Automotive Modeling 2,25,000
Painting 80,000
Film Acting 3,00,000

Charges at the time of Admission (One time, non refundable)

Application Processing 1,000
Registration Fee 18,000
Does the campus have Residential facility ?

WUD provides spacious, air-conditioned, wi-fi enabled, and semi-furnished hostel rooms with attached baths, on-campus.

Does the Institute have any International Affiliations ?

WUD has International Collaborations with foreign Universities in the following countries :

UK
University of Huddersfield – recognized as a gold-rated University by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), UK.

Oxford Brookes University – ranked amongst the world’s top universities in 15 individual subject areas including art and design.

USA
College for Creative Studies, Michigan, USA – Founded in 1906, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a private, fully accredited college, enrolling more than 1,400 students in art and design.

Canada
Emily Carr University of Art & Design – Canada’s top design university ranked 9th in the World by Red Dot Design Award in 2015 placing them within the “top ten Design Universities in the Americas and Europe”.

Vancouver Film School – Canada’s Premier Entertainment Arts School and a recognized world leader in entertainment arts education with internationally renowned alumni.

France
École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (ENSAIT) – is a 130 year old institution that is considered the leading textile trainer responsible for educating 75% of all Masters in Textile in France.

Besides exchanges, WUD also invites professors of Design from around the world to come and teach at WUD. In the last year alone Prof. Mark Watson from RMIT Australia and Prof. Joel Peterson from Swedish College of Textiles have held workshops of up to 2 weeks at WUD.

What are the Highlights of Infrastructure/facilities at the campus ?

Following are the infrastructural highlights of WUD :

  • Design Studio
  • Library
  • Cafeteria
  • Hostel
  • Sports Complex
  • Gym
  • Wi-Fi Campus
  • Shuttle service
  • 12 specialized Labs
  • A/C Classrooms
What are the Highlights of the Faculty Group ?

WUD’s faculty stems from reputed institutions like:

  • NID
  • NIFT
  • FIT, New York
  • LCF, London
  • College of Arts, Delhi
  • MS University, Baroda
Are there any Scholarships & Student Loans available ?

Scholarship Details :
WUD offers an award-winning scholarship programme. For More Details, please visit the following link:
https://worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in/scholarship-policy.php

Loan Details :
World University of Design has an exclusive tie up with Axis Bank for providing educational loan to students securing admission to the institute. Disbursement of the loan is as per the banks’ terms and conditions.

Industry & Job Market

What are the Highlights of Industry Interaction ?

The highlights of industry interaction are :

  • Students get an opportunity to interact with Industry through Live Classroom Projects
  • Industry people visit and interact with students
  • Case studies & Internship along with industry interaction for students through Appathon, Hecathon, Seekh, and other workshops make them industry-ready
What are the Highlights of Placement for recent years ?

Following are the highlights of last year’s placement programme :
Of the 147 students who graduated in 2017 :

  • 103 participated in the placement process
  • Of which 75 students have been placed
  • Around 35 students chose to pursue design-led entrepreneurship
  • 5 students went for higher studies in reputed national and global institutions

Testimonials

Testimonials from Current or Ex Students

SANCHIT
(B.ARCH, 2017- 18)
“We are enjoying Architecture.There is focus on practical learning only. They conduct workshops, industrial visits regularly. The college is a fresher itself. No one is passed out from it, so there is no placement scenario at the moment. But in nearby futures companies will be coming in our college for sure.The best part of the college is faculty. They are very helpful and friendly. We enjoy a lot while learning by them. They even participate with us in sports, competitions, events etc. They inspire and motivate us a lot.”

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