The University of Wollongong in Dubai was established in 1993 and offers 40 different degree programs in Finance, Business, Information Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Health. The campus is located in the Knowledge Village area of Dubai.

UOWD offers an outstanding Australian-based higher education that globally recognized and locally certified. The academic excellence of Australia's university combined with the culture and excitement of Dubai offers students, research practitioners and professionals a dynamic, stimulating, enjoyable and rewarding environment. The student-centered learning approach ensures that graduates enter the world equipped with far more than technical knowledge and excellent educational experiences. They also possess expertise in research, entrepreneurship, analysis, solving problems and communication. 

The focus of the university programs is on creative and critical thinking, problem-solving and developing unique leadership skills.

University of Wollongong in Dubai study programs and courses include the Foundation Studies Program, Undergraduate Academic Programs, Postgraduate Academic Programs, Postgraduate Research Program, Graduate Diploma, and Language Programs.

Undergraduate Academic Programs include Bachelors degree in Business Administration; Commerce (majors in Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Management International Business, and Accountancy); Computer Science; Computer Science in Digital Systems Security, Multimedia and Game Development; Information Technology in Management Information Systems; Communication and Media (Visual Communication Design, Global Screen Media, Digital and Social Media, Marketing Communication and Advertising); Engineering (majors in Telecommunication, Electrical, Civil, Computer, and Mechanical Engineering); and Nursing (Bridging).

Postgraduate Academic Programs include Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA); Master of Business (majors in Marketing, Management, International Business, Financial Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management); Master of Applied Finance (majors in Investing, Financial Services, Corporate Treasury and Islamic Banking and Finance); Masters in Quality Management, Engineering Management, Logistics, Asset Management, Information Technology Management, International Studies, Media and Communications, Educational Studies and Nursing.

Postgraduate Research Program includes Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) course.

Graduate Diploma program offers a course in Educational Studies.

Language Programs include UOWD English Language Pathway, Corporate Language Training, Global English Skills, IELTS Test Preparation and Testing, Arabic Language Program, and OET Preparation and Testing.

A truly international educational environment is offered by the multicultural campus and offers students an opportunity to study abroad and to graduate from an Australian institution. The vibrant campus community offers a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development by offering academic and extracurricular activities. Academic resources offered at the university include student academic support services, IT services, textbooks and stationery, and a well-resourced library. UOWD encourages students to pursue extra-curricular activities through Associations, Student Clubs, and Societies on campus.

UOWD's Dubai campus offers students a dedicated space for recreation and social meeting in a safe and comfortable environment. The Student Lounge, Ladies Lounge, and Activity Rooms are managed by the Student Service Department. The Ladies Lounge and Student Lounge are well equipped with chairs and sofas, cable TV, eating areas, vending machines, magazine publications, notice boards, board games such as checkers, chess, backgammon, etc. The Activity room is equipped with a foosball table, table tennis table, pool table, carom, air hockey, and a Play Station area. This room is also used for Dance Club rehearsals, Debate practices and more. The e-games room is a dedicated area for PC gaming, tournaments, a range of network games, and more.