Australia
Northfields Avenue, Wollongong New South Wales 2522
https://www.uow.edu.au/ +61 2 4221 3218
About the University
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is an Australian public research university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales, approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney. As of 2023, the university had an enrolment of more than 33,000 students (including over 12,300 international students), an alumni base of more than 176,000 [LC1] and over 2,400 staff members including 16 Distinguished professors.
In 1975 the University of Wollongong was established as an independent institution. Since its establishment, the university has conferred more than 120,000 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Its students, originally predominantly from the local Illawarra region, are now from over 150 countries, with international students accounting for more than 37 percent of total.
Why Choose UOW?
Home to one of the world’s best modern universities, Wollongong is the perfect place to be a student. A vibrant, multicultural city, situated on one of Australia’s most picturesque coastlines, it’s an easy place to study and live.
International Campuses and Teaching Locations
Beyond Australia UOW has campuses in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Malaysia and a presence in China and Singapore. UOW has also established partnerships with a number of international education institutions to provide students with opportunities to access quality education delivered by UOW outside Australia.
Ranking
195th
Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities (ARTU) 2022
162th
QS world university ranking by top universities
216th
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
186th
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023
14th
QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2021
30th
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023
37th
Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2019
Courses from University of Wollongong
Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
- Arts, English and Media
- Education
- Geography and Sustainable Communities
- Health and Society
- Humanities and Social Enquiry
- Liberal Arts
- Psychology
Faculty of Business and Law
- Business
- Law
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
- Civil , Mining , Environmental and Architectural Engineering
- Computing and Information ‘Technology
- Electrical , Computer and Telecommunications Engineering
- Mathematics and Applied statistics
- Mechanical , Materials , Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering
- Physics
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
- Health & Medicine
- Science
- Nursing
Health
We are a dynamic, interdisciplinary community of social science scholars of national and international standing who passionately strive to create a positive impact in our communities. We offer a wide range of opportunities for research and study in criminology, public health, social policy, social work and occupational health and safety.
Computing and Information Technology
UOW is ranked as one of the top 200 universities in the world for Computer Science and Information Systems by the 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects and our evolving and innovative curriculum design ensures that our degrees remain agile and relevant so that our students graduate as robust, well-rounded and highly skilled ICT professionals.
Liberal Arts
The School of Liberal Arts was founded in 2019. It offers an original and distinctive liberal arts program – one that is historically rich yet forward-looking in focusing firmly on contemporary concerns and questions. In creating opportunities for respectful conversations between Western and non-Western traditions of thought and art, it answers to the needs of a multi-cultural 21st century.
Law
UOW Law strives to maintain legal research that is formally ranked above world class and is rich in expertise, interdisciplinarity and international perspectives. We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education which engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.
Arts, English and Media
The School of the Arts, English and Media offers interdisciplinary degrees in creative arts, communication & media, journalism, and performance & theatr Our excellence in practical learning and studio-based teaching means our students develop the skills that employers want.
Physics
The School of Physics is a leader in the areas of medical radiation physics, condensed matter physics, terahertz science and technology, superconductivity, quantum technologies and photonics. The school has vibrant partnerships with top research institutions and universities from around the world in these areas.
Entry Requirements
Each UOW course has a set of entry requirements that you must meet before you can enroll. This includes both academic requirements and skills in English.
Intake
December
February
June
August
Undergraduate Scholarships
University of Wollongong Diplomat Scholarship is a 30% tuition fee waiver in any undergraduate degree *excluding Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Education, Psychology and Social Work degrees.
University of Wollongong Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health International School Scholarship means upto 50% tuition fee waiver
Any undergraduate degree in SMAH *excluding Doctor of Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work and Psychology
Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships
UOW Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship is a 30% tuition fee waiver in any postgraduate coursework degree *excluding Doctor of Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Teaching, Social Work and Psychology degrees
UOW Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship 10% tuition fee
20% fee reduction Bursaries are also available to Nepalese student’s waiver
Wollongong students- PR Possibilities
International students who choose to study in Wollongong now have access to special visa arrangements announced by the Australian government in 2019. Under these new arrangements, Wollongong has been classified as a regional area for migration purposes.
Eligible students who choose to study and then continue to live in Wollongong will benefit from:
Priority processing and access to one of 25,000 dedicated regional visa places
Access to an expanded list of occupations that qualify for a visa
Gain an eligibility to apply for a second Temporary Graduate visa with an additional year of post-study work.
What after Studies
Job application assistance
There are number of online tools to help you with your job application such as completing a virtual mock interview which uses artificial intelligence, and a resume review that gives you instant feedback after the completion of program.
LinkedIn Alumni tool
The Alumni tool on LinkedIn shows what UOW Alumni and current students are doing in their career journeys. This helps you explore career paths, discover top employment destinations and connect with alumni for advice.
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