World University of Design Opens 2026 Admissions Applications

By: Higher Education Review Team | Thursday, 09 Oct 2025, 14:14 IST

WUD opens 2026 applications for creative programs.
Admissions via WUDAT, CUET, UCEED, and CEED scores.
Offers practical learning and global opportunities.

The application process for undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the academic year 2026 has been initiated by the World University of Design (WUD). WUD offers concentrated programs in Architecture, Design, Fashion, Communication Design, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Management.

The application procedure at WUD is simple and seamless, with online forms available on the university's official website. Admissions focus on the WUD Design Aptitude Test (WUDAT 2026), scheduled for January 4, 2026. Conducted online, a three-hour exam can be finished at home and assesses applicants' creative skills.

Certain programs accept CUET scores, and WUD acknowledges UCEED and CEED outcomes for B.Des and M.Des admissions (having established result-sharing agreements with associated institutes).

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Discussing the enrollment process, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Vice-Chancellor of World University of Design, said, “World University of Design is committed to building a strong talent pool that contributes to India’s creative economy. We have worked consistently to keep our curriculum in tune with the times, deepened research partnerships and strengthened links with industry so our students graduate with the skills employers need, and the imagination the world requires. We invite ambitious, creative minds to apply, take the WUDAT, and join us in shaping global futures from India.”

Alongside its cutting-edge academic programs, WUD offers students significant exposure to industry projects, global exchange options, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. The lively campus culture of the university encourages creativity, teamwork, and analytical thinking, enabling students to engage in various artistic forms and turn their concepts into significant real-world solutions.