[5] In 1999, it was the first foreign-owned institution in the world to be issued a licence from the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates,[6] and was formally opened as University of Wollongong, Dubai Campus in October 2000.

[9] In addition to the administrative building, the library, the university campus includes the faculties, student lounge, Multipurpose Room and the Food Court that houses many different restaurants (the Food court is a common eating area for the entire Dubai Knowledge Village).

[10] The Campus offers Residential Services to students, allowing them to live together in a unique multi-cultural environment conducive to academic success, personal growth, and social development.

The Residences are located in Jebel Ali Gardens (approximately 15 minutes by bus from Dubai Knowledge Village).

[13] Certain programs are also quality accredited by international bodies like ACCA, CIM, CIMA, CILT, CIPS etc.