World University of Design

Country India
Institution World University of Design
Department School of Fashion
Address Plot #1, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Delhi-NCR, Sonipat, Haryana-131029

World University of Design

Asia
 June 30, 2024

World University of Design (WUD) is India’s first university dedicated to education in the creative domain. Established in 2018, WUD has been recognized, awarded, and ranked among the top emerging universities of India. It is the only university to be given the QS I-Gauge Platinum Rating in Design education in the country.

WUD offers high quality trans-disciplinary education in creativity with a design foundation at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level in Fashion & Textile Design besides Architecture, Design, Communication, Visual arts, Performing Arts & Business. WUD hosts a diverse community of students with students coming from nearly 22 states of India as well as international students. 

WUD has a vibrant Research program within over 20 PhD students. WUD Co-Chairs a biannual International Conference on 'Functional Textiles & Clothing' in association with IIT Delhi, attracting participation from nearly a hundred institutions and over 200 researchers from over 25 countries. 

During the past years, the university has established excellent relations with different segments of the industry – from large corporates to design studios, SMEs and handicrafts. MoUs have been signed with the industry towards cooperation, internship & placements. Every student of WUD gets connected to at least one Industry/SME and one craft through internships, classroom projects and graduation projects. Scores of projects are taken up every year with the industry. 

WUD has a highly talented and dedicated faculty with substantial industry experience and background of reputed Indian institutions NID, NIFT, SPA, IITs and College of Art Delhi. Faculty members are also from international colleges such as London College of Fashion, Fashion Institute of Technology NY, Academy of Art San Francisco, De Montfort University UK, NABA & Domus Academy Milan. All faculty members are kept abreast of technology advances in AI, Metaverse, NFTs & sustainability through regular FDPs.

WUD has a mission to grow into a centre of excellence and a vibrant hub for creative & design education in the country. The professionally oriented courses aim to produce designers who will jell seamlessly with the work environment and readily meet the requirements of the fast-growing global design economy.

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