Established in 1993, University of Wollongong in Dubai is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is a small coeducational Emirati higher education institution. University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOWD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.