About Honoris Causa
The Honorary Doctorate Program by the World University of New York (WUNY) is a prestigious international honorary recognition awarded to distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their profession, community, or society at large.
This program honors excellence, innovation, leadership, and lifetime achievement — acknowledging success that transcends traditional education.
It is honorary in nature and does not require coursework, examinations, or thesis submission
Each Honorary Doctorate degree is conferred following a rigorous evaluation and nomination process, overseen by WUNY’s Honorary Academic Council, in accordance with U.S. institutional and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
Purpose and Significance
The Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) recognizes real-world achievements and leadership impact in diverse fields such as:
- Education & Research
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Science & Innovation
- Health, Law, Sports, and Public Administration
- Performing Arts, Fashion & Media
- Social Service & Humanitarian Work
- Technology, AI & Digital Transformation
- More
The purpose is to celebrate those who have demonstrated extraordinary excellence and moral contribution to human progress.
Program Highlights
- Prestigious International Honorary Recognition
- 1–2 Month Nomination, Evaluation, and Approval Process
- No Coursework, Research, or Examination Required
- Awarded Based on Merit, Achievements, and Social Impact
- Invitation to Convocation Ceremony 2025 (India Chapter)
- Global Verification and Lifetime Recognition
Program Fee Structure
Total Program Fee: USD $1,500
(inclusive of evaluation, certification, documentation, and convocation privileges)
Scholarship Eligibility:
Based on professional background and contribution, selected candidates may receive:
30% to 50% Scholarship Discount on total fees
Final fee is determined after evaluation of the nominee’s profile by the Academic Council.
What You Receive
- Each selected candidate receives the following upon conferment:
- Official Honorary Doctorate Certificate (with unique verification code)
- Convocation Gown, Medal And Trophy
- Digital & Print Verification Access
- Professional Photoshoot and Media Coverage
- Feature in Global Digital Magazine (WUNY Global Achievers Edition)
- Lifetime Global Verification Portal Access
Application & Evaluation Process
1. Nomination Submission:
Complete the online application or nomination form.
2. Profile Review:
Evaluation by the WUNY Honorary Academic Council.
3. Conditional Offer Letter:
Issued to shortlisted candidates via official WUNY email.
4. Registration & Documentation:
Submission of professional credentials and initial payment.
5. Final Review:
Approval by the Academic and Executive Committee.
6. Conferment & Convocation:
Official presentation at the global ceremony and inclusion in WUNY’s digital archives.
Convocation Ceremony 2026
Date: 29 November 2026
Venue: Delhi, India.
An international ceremony graced by Bollywood celebrities, global delegates, and VVIP dignitaries, celebrating excellence across all professional sectors.
Legal & Academic Disclaimer
The Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) is an honorary title of distinction, not an earned academic degree.
It does not entitle the holder to practice any regulated profession or claim academic credit equivalence.
WUNY confers this honor under U.S. institutional independence and ISO 9001:2015 quality certification standards.
The title “Dr.” may be used honorarily, subject to applicable jurisdictional guidelines.
Verification & Global Recognition
All honorary degree recipients are listed in the WUNY Global Verification Database at:
www.worlduniversityofnewyork.us/verify
This ensures transparency, authenticity, and lifetime recognition of each award issued.