International Admissions - World University of Design, India

World University of Design (WUD), Sonipat, India, welcomes students from across the world to study over eighteen programs in architecture, design, business, fashion, communication, visual arts, performing arts, and emerging creative technologies. Located in India’s high-growth NCR education and industry corridor, WUD offers a rare integration of design, technology, business, fashion, architecture, and arts within a single campus. Students benefit from strong industry exposure, Indian cultural immersion, and future-ready creative education.

Step 1: Check who can Apply Under International Category:

Eligible categories include:
• Foreign Nationals
• OCI (Overseas Citizens of India)
• PIO Card Holders
• NRIs (who studied abroad in Grades 11 & 12)
• NRI-Sponsored Students

Step 2: Apply Online

International applicants must apply using the dedicated international application form: Application form Link
• Applicants may apply offline by contacting: info@wud.ac.in
• Application fee: INR 2,000 (approx. USD 25)
• Payment through: Bank transfer or Credit card

Step 3: Provisional Admission Offer Letter (PAOL)

Once selected, the student receives a Provisional Admission Offer Letter (PAOL) after payment of a non-refundable advance of USD 500 (or INR equivalent). This offer letter is required for the Student Visa process.

Step 4: Student Visa Application

All international students must hold a Student Visa endorsed to World University of Design, Sonipat. The PAOL must be submitted to the Indian Embassy/Consulate in the student’s home country to apply for a Student Visa (or Research Visa for PhD candidates). Certain nationalities may require Ministry of Home Affairs security clearance

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International students must have completed:
• A qualification equivalent to Indian Class 12 (10+2)
• The qualification must be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi

Commonly accepted qualifications include:
• IB (International Baccalaureate)
• GCE A Levels

Applicants may be required to submit an AIU Equivalence Certificate after admission.

The Office of International Admissions serves as the key support system for all international students at WUD. During the first week of arrival,the office assists with:
• Admissions and documentation
• Visa guidance
• Cultural transition and integration
• FRRO registration support
• Student onboarding and orientation
• Campus tour & academic induction
• IT access, learning systems, studio access
• FRRO registration support
• Sessions on Indian culture, safety, and city navigation
• Interaction with faculty and senior student mentors

• Refunds are governed by UGC regulations
• Processing time: Up to 45 working days
• Legal jurisdiction for all disputes: Sonipat, Haryana only

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Students must carry the following at the time of joining:
• Academic certificates and transcripts (original + copies)
• Proof of tuition & hostel fee payment
• Student Visa (except NRI/OCI)
• AIU Equivalence Certificate (within 2 months of admission)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Medical insurance
• Domestic Indian bank account (assisted after arrival)
• 10 passport-size photographs

Documents required for registration (Application fee is Rs. 100): (to be applied within 14 Days of Arrival)
• Passport & Visa copy
• National ID proof
• WUD Offer Letter & Bonafide Certificate
• Fee payment proof
• Proof of residence
• Undertaking letter from WUD
• Passport-size photographs

• Passport & Visa copies
• Academic certificates & transcripts (self-attested)
• Course completion proof
• WUD Offer Letter
• Fee receipt
• Requisition letter to AIU

Apply Online

AIU Website Link

Evaluation Fee: INR 12,000 + 18% GST

WUD offers safe, modern and well-maintained residential facilities for international students inside the campus. Hostels are located within a secure, green academic environment, designed to help students feel at home from the moment they arrive.

Facilities include:
• Fully furnished rooms (single/double/triple occupancy options)
• High-speed Wi-Fi and study-friendly interiors
• 24×7 security and CCTV surveillance
• Hygienic dining halls serving multi-cuisine meals
• Laundry facilities
• Recreational and sports areas
• Infirmary and on-campus medical assistance

International students are given priority allocation, and the Office of International Admissions assists with all pre-arrival accommodation queries.

Your Safety Comes First. The WUD campus follows a strict safety and security protocol in line with guidelines for international institutions. Students benefit from:
• 24×7 campus security and monitored entry/exit points
• CCTV surveillance across academic and residential zones
• Zero-tolerance policies on ragging, harassment and discrimination
• A dedicated student welfare team for support
• Emergency medical access and nearby hospital tie-ups<

WUD’s safe, self-contained campus environment makes it especially suitable for students arriving in India for the first time.

International students have access to:
• Campus infirmary with a qualified nurse
• Doctor-on-call
• Tie-ups with multi-specialty hospitals within a 10–15 minute drive
• Mandatory health insurance (students may purchase their own or request assistance from WUD’s Office of International Admissions)
• Preventive health check-ups are recommended at the time of admission.

To ensure a smooth arrival, WUD provides airport pick-up assistance from Delhi International Airport for newly admitted international students.Services include:
• Airport pick-up scheduling before travel
• Transfer to campus accommodation
• Help with luggage, check-in and initial campus orientation
• Emergency contact numbers shared prior to arrival

All programs at WUD are taught entirely in English, and students must have adequate proficiency to participate in studio work, classroom teaching and critiques.Accepted evidence (where applicable):
• School instruction in English
• IELTS/TOEFL (recommended, not mandatory unless requested)
• Online interview for English proficiency (if needed)

WUD offers a culturally rich and dynamic environment where international students engage actively with Indian and global creative practices.Highlights of student life include:
• Annual creative festivals such as MIW Showcase, CULT Fest and multiple design exhibitions
• Interactions with visiting global faculty and designers
• Industry visits across NCR’s fashion, architecture, design, media and manufacturing clusters
• Weekend trips to Delhi’s museums, arts districts, heritage sites
• Clubs for photography, filmmaking, theatre, fashion styling, music and gaming

International students are supported by a buddy system during their first semester to help them settle comfortably.

WUD’s Career Services Office provides support tailored for international students, including:
• Portfolio development and review
• Internship placement support in India
• Access to industry partners across NCR creative clusters
• Mentorship for entrepreneurship and creative start-ups

Graduates of WUD work across design studios, digital industries, fashion brands, architecture firms, media houses and fast-growing creative-tech sectors.