The World University of Design (WUD) is India’s first university established exclusively for education in the creative domain. Located in Sonipat, Haryana (Delhi NCR), WUD offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across design, architecture, fashion, visual arts, performing arts, and emerging creative disciplines.

Established with the vision of placing design and creativity at the centre of higher education, WUD addresses the growing need for skilled creative professionals, researchers, and leaders in India’s expanding creative economy.

Institutional Identity - WUD is dedicated entirely to creative education. Unlike conventional universities where architecture, design and arts exist as isolated departments, WUD is structured as complete creative ecosystem where design, art, architecture, fashion, performance, technology, and business intersect. This intersection enables students to learn across disciplines, collaborate freely, and develop a holistic understanding.

Recognition & Standing - World University of Design is UGC recognized I Authorised to award degrees under applicable statutes I Rated & ranked by reputed national and international agencies I Recognized for its innovation, academic quality, and leadership in design education

Academic Philosophy - WUD emphasizes Studio-based and practice-led learning I Interdisciplinary exploration across creative domains I Critical thinking, research, and experimentation I Engagement with industry, culture, and society

Programmes & Schools - WUD offers over 30 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, programs with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and industry exposure; through its seven schools viz. Design, Architecture, Fashion, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Communication Design and Business.

Faculty – Faculty at WUD’s comprises experienced full-time faculty, visiting professors, industry practitioners, artists, designers, architects, and researchers. WUD actively engages visiting faculty and experts from India and abroad that bring together academic expertise, professional practice, and research experience.

Research & Knowledge Creation - Research is a core academic function at WUD. The university supports research in design, architecture, creative practice, and interdisciplinary studies through its doctoral programmes, faculty-led projects, and collaborative initiatives.

Industry, Society & Global Engagement - WUD maintains close engagement with industry, cultural institutions, government bodies, and international partners. These collaborations support live projects, internships, applied research, consultancy, conferences, exhibitions, performances, International exchanges and collaborations.

Campus & Learning Environment - The WUD campus functions as a “learning without walls” environment where students from different disciplines interact and learn together. Studios, workshops, laboratories, performance spaces, galleries, and shared learning areas encourage experimentation, collaboration, and dialogue.

Students & Campus Life - The university fosters an inclusive environment that values diversity, dialogue, and creative expression. WUD students come from diverse regions, educational backgrounds, and cultures. Campus life includes projects, exhibitions, performances, conferences, student-led initiatives, sports and cultural activities.