The World University of Design (WUD) is a state private university located in Sonipat, Haryana, India. It is one of the few universities in the country dedicated specifically to education in design and the creative arts. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across disciplines such as fashion, communication design, architecture, visual arts, performing arts, management and design-led entrepreneurship.
| Name | World University of Design |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Sonipat, Haryana, India |
| Focus | Design, creative arts, architecture, management |
| Country | India |
WUD was established under a Haryana state legislation enabling private universities, and operates as a self-financed institution. It was conceived as an academic environment focused on design thinking, creativity and interdisciplinary practice, expanding on the legacy of earlier design and fashion education initiatives associated with its founding promoters.
The campus is situated in the Rajiv Gandhi Education City area of Sonipat, a cluster in the National Capital Region that hosts several private universities and higher education institutions.
The university is organised into specialised schools, with programmes that typically include:
Programmes are offered at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, with a curriculum that emphasises studio-based learning, industry collaboration and research.
As a university wholly oriented around design education, WUD contributes to the broader expansion of creative and applied-arts higher education in India, alongside established institutions in the field. Its location within the National Capital Region places it in proximity to design studios, media organisations and creative industries based in and around Delhi.