Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
About This Programme
UOWD's research doctorate, currently offered in Business. Full-time over four years or part-time over six to eight years, supervised by UOWD faculty. Total programme fee AED 248,062.50. UOWD publishes a total of AED 248,062.50 for the four-year full-time doctorate; the figure shown is that total spread across four years.
Course Highlights
- A research doctorate administered by the School of Business.
- 48 credit points of research training plus a ~80,000-word thesis.
- Supervised by a team of at least two academics.
- Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
What You'll Study
A research degree combining 48 credit points of coursework and research training with a 144-credit-point research thesis (~80,000 words), supervised by a team of at least two PhD-qualified academics.
Core
- Business Research Proposal6 credits
- Applied Data Analysis12 credits
- Introduction to Research and Research Methods12 credits
- Literature Review12 credits
- Fundamentals for HDR Writing6 credits
Thesis*
- Thesis Part Time OR Thesis Full Time144 credits
Entry Requirements
Officially published total fee AED 248,062.50 (VAT inclusive) for the degree (UOWD publishes no annual rate).
Careers
Graduates pursue academic careers in universities and colleges, research organisations, and specialist research units in government and business.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia, TEQSA-registered).
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Start Date
September 2026
Typical Offer
Master's degree + research proposal + IELTS 6.5
Duration
4 years
Qualification
PhD
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Research doctorate
Tuition Fee
AED 62,016 total
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and research funding may be available.