World University of Design, Sonepat also known as WUD was established in 2018 under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006. The university is approved by UGC. It is a QS I-Gauge Platinum Graded University and has been ranked A+ Grade in Outcome Based Education by World Institutional Ranking. The major courses offered are B.Des, M.Des, BVA, MVA, BPA, MPA, B.Arch, MBA, and PhD. The total fee for B.Des ranges from INR 14,72,000 to INR 16,10,000 and for M.Des is INR 8,05,000.
Admission at WUD is based on WUDAT* (Aptitude Test) followed by a Personal Interview. The university also accepts National-Level Entrance Exams such as CEED, NID, NIFT, NATA, JEE, CAT, XAT, MAT, UGC-NET, and GATE. The university offers merit-based scholarships and special scholarships to eligible students. As per the official placement statistics, the highest package was INR 13.5 LPA and the average package was INR 5.3 LPA in the WUD Placement. Top recruiters include Axiom India, Meraki, Squareboat, Think Design, CII, Amazon, AB InBev, Incedo, Satya Paul, Max, Reliance, Ogilvy, and Crimsoune Club among others.
*WUDAT (World University of Design’s Aptitude Test) includes DAT (Design Aptitude Test), AAT (Art Aptitude Test), and GAT (General Aptitude Test).
WUD Courses & Fees 2025
WUD offers B.Des and M.Des as its flagship courses. The details for WUD Courses & Fees are mentioned in the table below:
Course | Total Fee | Selection Criteria | Application Deadline |
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B.Des | INR 14,72,000 - INR 16,10,000 | DAT / UCEED / NID / NIFT + PI | April 10, 2025 |
M.Des | INR 8,05,000 | PG-DAT / CEED / NID / NIFT + PI | April 10, 2025 |
B.Arch | INR 11,34,000 | NATA / JEE + PI | April 10, 2025 |
MBA | INR 7,56,000 | PG-GAT / CET / CAT / XAT / MAT + PI | April 10, 2025 |
BPA | INR 5,52,000 | AAT + PI | April 10, 2025 |
MPA | INR 3,10,500 | PG-AAT + PI | April 10, 2025 |
BVA | INR 4,14,000 | AAT + PI | April 10, 2025 |
MVA | INR 2,53,000 | PG-AAT + PI | April 10, 2025 |
PhD | INR 1,00,000 (1st Year Full-time Fee) INR 65,000 (1st Year Part-time Fee) |
Written Test / UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR NET / GATE / CEED + Interview | June 16, 2025 |
WUD Highlights
Important highlights of WUD are provided in the table below:
Name of College | World University of Design (WUD) |
Established | University Type | 2018 | Private University |
Location | Sonepat, Haryana |
Approved By | UGC |
Ranking | IIRF Ranking 2024: 14th for Design (Private) Category Outlook Ranking 2024: 24th for Architecture (Private Category) |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based |
Entrance Exams | WUDAT, CEED, NID, NIFT, NATA, JEE, CAT, XAT, MAT, UGC-NET, GATE |
Highest Package | INR 13.5 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Axiom India, Meraki, Squareboat, Think Design, CII, Amazon, AB InBev, Incedo, Satya Paul, Max, Reliance, Ogilvy, Crimsoune Club |
Official Website | www.worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in |
WUD Ranking 2025
WUD is one of the prominent design universities in India. It is a QS I-Gauge Platinum Graded University and has been ranked A+ Grade in Outcome Based Education by World Institutional Ranking. The details for WUD Ranking are provided in the table below:
Agency | Category | Ranking |
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IIRF | Design | 14 |
Outlook | Architecture | 24 |
India Today | Fashion Design | 25 |
Architecture | 29 | |
The Week | Fashion Technology | 37 |
Overall | 86 |
WUD Admission 2025
WUD offers admission to B.Des, M.Des, BVA, MVA, BPA, MPA, B.Arch, MBA, and PhD courses. Admission is based on WUDAT* (Aptitude Test) followed by a Personal Interview. The university also accepts National-Level Entrance Exams such as CEED, NID, NIFT, NATA, JEE, CAT, XAT, MAT, UGC-NET, and GATE.
*WUDAT (World University of Design’s Aptitude Test) includes DAT (Design Aptitude Test), AAT (Art Aptitude Test), and GAT (General Aptitude Test).
Admission criteria for all the major courses are mentioned in the table below:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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B.Des | 10+2 with 50% marks | DAT / UCEED / NID / NIFT + PI |
M.Des | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks | PG-DAT / CEED / NID / NIFT + PI |
B.Arch | 10+2 with 50% marks in PCM | NATA / JEE + PI |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks** | PG-GAT / CET / CAT / XAT / MAT + PI |
BPA | 10+2 with 50% marks | AAT + PI |
MPA | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks | PG-AAT + PI |
BVA | 10+2 with 50% marks | AAT + PI |
MVA | BVA/BFA with 50% marks | PG-AAT + PI |
PhD | Master’s degree with 55% marks / Bachelor’s degree with 75% marks | Written Test / UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR NET / GATE / CEED + Interview |
**2 years of work experience is required for MBA Executive.
Candidates must apply online on the official website @worlduniversityofdesign.extraaedge.com. Details regarding the schedule and notifications about WUD Admission will be available on the official website only.
WUD Scholarship 2025
WUD offers merit-based scholarships and special scholarships to eligible students. The details for WUD Scholarship are provided below:
- Merit-Based Scholarships of up to 50% on academic fees of all UG and PG courses.
- Special Scholarships of up to 20% on academic fees of all UG and PG courses. The special scholarships are available for:
- Wards of Defense Personnel
- Wards of Serving Teachers
- Daughter's Privilege
- Sports (National Representation)
- Performing Arts (National Representation)
- Single Parent Child
WUD Placement 2025
WUD Placement 2025 report has not been released yet. However, the highest package secured was INR 13.5 LPA and the average package offered was INR 5.3 LPA. The highest stipend has been INR 35k per month and the average stipend has been 15.5k per month. Top recruiters include Axiom India, Meraki, Squareboat, Think Design, CII, Amazon, AB InBev, Incedo, Satya Paul, Max, Reliance, Ogilvy, and Crimsoune Club among others.
The university offers graduation project and placement opportunities to students on a choice-based model. Since 2021, 200+ reputed corporate houses have collaborated with WUD where more than 90% of students have found career opportunities.
Graduation projects are undertaken by the students during the last semester of their academic tenure. The project is for a duration of 16-18 weeks starting from January 2 of each year. The project has a faculty mentor and an industry mentor who guide the students through the project. The students learn and showcase the application of the learning in real-life situations. In addition, students also receive Pre-Placement Offers to join the companies full-time through the interaction.
WUD FAQs
Ques. What are the facilities provided by WUD?
Ans. WUD has created physical and academic infrastructure like labs, libraries and studios, workshops, and computer labs (including the Apple Mac platform). The university also provides hostels, canteens, sports zones, medical facilities including doctors, internet access, and transport facilities. Transportation is provided in the form of regular pick-up and drop-off from the WUD Campus to the nearest Metro Station.
On-campus hostels are provided for girls and off-campus hostels are provided for boys. Apart from air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms, the university offers common rooms, sports facilities, and 24-hour security. Hostels are wifi enabled. A separate laundry service is also provided. The hostel fee is 1,75,000 per annum including mess charges for both girls and boys.
A wide range of indoor and outdoor sports are organized at WUD. There are facilities for Soccer, Cricket, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess and Carrom. A Gymnasium is available with well-equipped free weights, cardio, stretching, and resistance training equipment. WUD has a 1000-capacity open-air theatre and several smaller venues to host and hold cultural performances.
Ques. How are the placements at WUD?
Ans. WUD offers placement and internship opportunities to students on a choice-based model. Since 2021, more than 200 corporate houses have collaborated with WUD and more than 90% of students have found career opportunities. As per the latest placement statistics, the highest package was INR 13.5 LPA and the average package was INR 5.3 LPA. In addition, the highest stipend has been INR 35k per month and the average stipend has been 15.5k per month. Top recruiters at the WUD Placement include Axiom India, Meraki, Squareboat, Think Design, CII, Amazon, AB InBev, Incedo, Satya Paul, Max, Reliance, Ogilvy, and Crimsoune Club among others.
Further, students have to undertake a graduation project in the last semester of their academic degree. The project is for around 4 months starting in January of each year. The project has a faculty mentor and an industry mentor who guide the students through the project. Students also receive Pre-Placement Offers to join the companies full-time through the industry interaction.
Ques. What are the scholarships offered by WUD?
Ans. WUD offers merit-based scholarships of up to 50% and special scholarships of up to 20% on academic fees of all the UG and PG courses. Special scholarships are available for wards of Defense Personnel, wards of serving teachers, and single-parent children. In addition, other special scholarships include Daughter's Privilege and sports & performing arts scholarships for students with a national representation.
Ques. What are the cultural and social activities organized at WUD?
Ans. WUD has created a variety of clubs such as the Film Club, Reading Club, Sports Club, Performing Arts Club, etc. The university also organizes literary, cultural, and social events such as sports meet, annual fest, etc. WUD annual fest, CULT, attracts participation from various colleges in Delhi NCR, Haryana, UP, Himachal Pradesh etc. The university teams also participate in fests of other colleges and independent competitions. WUD is also a hub of intellectual activities. Some activities organized by WUD were:
- National Artists Camp on ‘Unexplored Spaces’ and exhibition at Arpana Art Gallery.
- A specialized course on ‘Conceptual Art as Contemporary Practice’
- Seminar remembering Allen Joseph Stein – the famous architect at IHC
- Master Class on Design Thinking & Learning for School Principals
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