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University of Wollongong Dubai
| University name | University of Wollongong Dubai |
| Director's name | Professor Robert Whelan (president) |
| Executive body or owner | |
| Date founded | 1993 |
| Number of students (approx) | 2500 |
| Number of staff (approx) | 150 |
| Type of institute | private university, Ministry of Higher Education license |
| University location / area | Room G-05, Block 15, Knowledge Village, Al Sofouh - location map |
| Postal address | PO Box 20183, Dubai, UAE |
| Telephone | +971-4-3672400 |
| Fax | +971-4-3678047 |
| info@uowdubai.ac.ae | |
| Website | www.uowdubai.ac.ae (new window) |
| Curriculum | Australian |
| Qualifications | BBA, BCom, BIT, MBA |
| University fees | 27,000-32,000 dhs per year (2006-2007) |
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23 December 2006
- Wollongong University in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the better universities in Dubai. Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the Australian government, audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency. All UOWD courses accredited by end of 2004.
- Bachelor programs include Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance, HRM, Management, and Marketing specializations), Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Internet Science and Technology.
- Masters programs include MBA, Masters in International Business, Masters in Quality Management, Masters in Strategic Human Resource Management, Masters in Strategic Marketing.
- IELTS, CELTA, Arabic language courses, Professional Diplomas and Certificates of Proficiency also available.
- Courses fees per year for Bachelor and Master programs (approximately). See UOWD website for more fee details and for other courses.
- Shared accommodation available (males and females segregated) in two locations off campus for 6,500-9,000 dhs per semester (2 semesters per year).
- Academic year from April to January (two semesters/sessions).
- Founder and vice-principal is James Langridge. CEO is Professor Nick van der Walt.
- Around 85% of students are non-native English speaking (which is not unusual for a Dubai university).
Last update 27 September 2008
General Comments - might not apply to University of Wollongong Dubai
- Fees, facilities, education quality varies widely. Allow extra fees for visa, transport, accommodation.
- Salaries, accommodation, other benefits for lecturers vary substantially. Check contracts carefully for medical, housing, flight allowances, etc.
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