UID Ahmedabad: Courses, Fees, Contact Details, Facilities

Vedika Dubey

Unitedworld Institute of Design is a constituent institute of Karnavati University, which has been accredited as a State Private University under Gujarat Private Universities. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that help students engage with creativity and expose them to contemporary trends. The institute has more than 35 workshops and studios in the country.

The students at UID come from at least 20 plus other states of India and 5 plus other countries of the world. There are around 200+ national and global recruiters associated with UID. The average package for the bachelor's programmes falls in the range of INR 8 Lakhs to 12 Lakhs approximately, while the average package for postgraduates falls in the range of INR 10 Lakhs to 14 Lakhs. Some of the prestigious recruiters of UID Ahmedabad include Masaba, Arvind, Amazon, Byju's, Tata Motors, Flipkart, Lopez Design, and Zee Media.

Table of Contents

• UID Ahmedabad Quick Insights
• UID  Ahmedabad Ranking
• UID  Ahmedabad Courses
• UID  Ahmedabad Departments
• UID Ahmedabad Centres of Excellence
• UID  Ahmedabad Admission
• Why Choose UID Ahmedabad?
• UID Ahmedabad Cutoff
• UID  Ahmedabad Infrastructure
• UID  Ahmedabad Placements
• UID  Ahmedabad Collaborations
• UID Ahmedabad Faculty

UID Ahmedabad Quick Insights

Mentioned below are the key highlights of the Unitedworld Institute of Design Ahmedabad.

UID Ahmedabad Ranking

The institute has been ranked among the top 25 Design Institutes in India by IIRF. UID Ahmedabad was conferred with the ‘Best Design Institute’ in 2018 in the private sector during the World Education Awards 2019. Some other achievements of the institute are listed below as follows.

• Unitedworld Design School won the 94.3 MY FM Education Excellence Awards presented by JioDil Se.
• Unitedworld Institute of Design received an Award for Best Design Institute at Asia Education Su mmit 2016.
• Unitedworld Institute of Design won the D Designer award.

UID Ahmedabad Courses

UID offers a wide range of programs at undergraduate, and postgraduate in the field of art and design. The program aims to encourage the creativity of the students. The seat intake for B.Des (Hons) is 420 while, that for B.Des (Hons) Global Design Programme is 60. The institute provides the latest infrastructure and world-class amenities to its students. The courses offered by the institute along with its specialization are mentioned below.

UID Ahmedabad Fee Details

Given below are some of the fees for different courses offered by the institute. 

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UID Ahmedabad Departments

There are different departments in which the students can specialize in at UID Ahmedabad. Some of the names are listed below as follows.

UID Ahmedabad Centres of Excellence

UID Ahmedabad consists of the below listed centres of excellence.

UID Ahmedabad Admission

The institute offers B.Des and M.Des courses in various streams of design. It also offers a five-year integrated design course. Candidates can visit the official website of the college to know more about the admission details. The evaluation criterion of the admission process for B. Des and M. Des programs consists of two tiers.

• Tier 1: Design Aptitude Test (UID-DAT)
• Tier 2: Situation Test and Portfolio Evaluation (ST-PE)

UID-DAT is conducted at various test centres in approx. 24 cities across India. Based on the UID-DAT result (Tier 1) the shortlisted candidates for B.Des. and M.Des. are called for a Situation Test and Portfolio Evaluation (Tier 2) to the Ahmedabad campus.

UID Ahmedabad Eligibility Criteria

The institute has separate eligibility criteria depending upon the type of program. The candidates will have to qualify for the criteria to get admission to their choice of programs. The eligibility criteria for the courses are mentioned below.

UID B.Des Eligibility

• Candidates should have completed 10+2 or any equivalent exam from a recognized board.
• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% and must have cleared the UID Design Aptitude Test.

UID M.Des Eligibility

• Candidate must have a minimum of 10+2+3/4, (bachelor’s degree) with a minimum of 50% aggregate score from any recognized institution/ university.
• The candidate should have cleared the UID Design Aptitude Test for M.Des admission.

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Why Choose UID Ahmedabad?

United World Institute of Design is among the top design institutes in India. With its state-of-the-art labs and hands-on creative learning, it has begun to outclass most other institutes of its kind. UID stands apart under the immense exposure it offers its students, which is unmatched by any other design college in the country. Below listed are the USPs of the institute.

• Experienced team of faculty from NID, NIFT, IIT and other national & international Institutes.
• Globally Recognized and UGC-Approved Programmes
• Internationally Benchmarked Curriculums
• Student: Faculty Ratio is 10:1.
• Technically Advanced Labs and Workshops
• 4000+ total enrolment
• Global approach
• Industry visits
• International visits and Field Trips
• Live projects
• Well-planned exits for all UID students from guidance on Higher Studies by Team United-world Wide
  (UWW), Internships & Placements guidance and support by Corporate Resource Centre (CRC).
• Incubation and Innovation Foundation provides guidance and funding, leading to successful Start-ups.
• Industry Experienced team of faculty members.
• Creative Space with technically advanced labs, workshops & studios like, UI / UX Lab, Felder Centre of Excellence, Fabrication lab, CNC lab, Video Filming and editing Suites, Wood, Metal & Paint workshops, etc.

UID Ahmedabad Academic Advantages

There are around 150 plus national and global recruiters associated with UID and the placement record of the college is 100% as well. Craft workshops, field trips and live projects take place from time to time in the institute thus, helping the students gain practical exposure.

UID Ahmedabad Cut-Off

The institute offers courses i.e. Bachelor of Design [B.Des] programs and Master of Design [M.Des] program. UID Ahmedabad cut off is based on UID DAT Written Exams for B.Design and M.Design courses will be conducted in February. The total marks for UID Design Aptitude Test is 100.

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UID Ahmedabad Infrastructure 

The institute provides world-class infrastructure to students. The ultra-modern, fully-equipped, spacious classrooms are a part of a productive ecosystem that gives every aspiring student an edge over others. The classrooms are a breeding ground of unique ideas, the heart of innovation, where brainstorming occurs daily and students are being imparted relevant skills and knowledge through a hands-on approach.

The centralized library contains more than 10,000 latest books, magazines, and research papers. There are 300+ rooms in the hostel with a capacity of 1500 each for girls and boys. The campus boasts of architecturally impressive buildings with state-of-the-art infrastructure and superior amenities like

• AC accommodations with a mess facility serving nutritious and scrumptious food.
• Multiple food outlets
• Fully-equipped Fitness Centre
• Half Olympic Size Swimming Pool (at NCR Campus)
• World-class firing line shooting range (at NCR Campus)
• Ample facilities to support all sports like Basketball, Football, Badminton, Cricket etc.
• Salon
• Fully equipped Libraries, ATM, Stationary & essential Store
• 24X7 CCTV surveillance
• Medical Facilities and doctors on campus
• Wi-Fi Enabled campuses
• Transportation facility for day-scholars

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UID Ahmedabad Placements

The placement cell at UID proactively provides a platform that facilitates vibrant and continuous interaction between academia and industry. UID placement cell coordinates with the companies for the placement drives. The placement highlights of UID Ahmedabad are listed below as follows. The average package range for bachelors and postgraduate courses are listed below.

• The average package ranges between INR 8 Lakhs-12 Lakhs for bachelors programmes.
• The average package lies between INR 10 Lakhs and 14 Lakhs for postgraduate courses.
• Around 200+ national and global recruiters are associated with UID Ahmedabad.
• The placement rate of the college is 100%.

UID Ahmedabad Top Recruiters

Various prestigious firms are among the top recruiters of UID Ahmedabad. Some of the notable names are listed below as follows.

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UID Ahmedabad Collaborations

UID has collaborated with various industries and global institutions to assist students with their learning processes. The collaborations are listed below.

UID Ahmedabad Faculty

Various scholars, academicians and industry experts are a part of the UID Ahmedabad faculty. Also, the student-faculty ratio at UID Ahmedabad is 10:1. With masterclasses from renowned national and international faculty to workshops that facilitate creativity and exposure to technology, craft, and research, UID amalgamates learning and industry requirements into a seamless pedagogy.