University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong (UOW) offers over 470 degree programs across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through its facilities of Business; Science, Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences; Social Sciences; and Law, Humanities and The Arts.

With students and staff from 150 nationalities, the University of Wollongong has a welcoming multi-ethnic community which strengthens the university experience for students from all backgrounds. With over 200 international exchange partner universities in 46 countries, UOW has a proud tradition of student mobility. The real-world experience incorporated into every degree has seen QS World University Rankings Graduate Employers Survey place UOW in the top 100 universities.

UOW’s main campus is located in Wollongong – Australia’s ninth largest city, only an hour south of Sydney in New South Wales. With 17 surf beaches, a thriving sporting community, a rapidly growing music scene and strong cultural diversity, Wollongong is a university city that’s set up for student life.

In just 40 years of independence, the University of Wollongong, Australia (UOW) has become one of the best modern universities in the world: dynamic, agile and prominent in national and international rankings for the quality of our teaching, research, student experience and outcomes.

With students and staff from 150 nationalities, UOW has nurtured a welcoming multi-ethnic community that helps strengthen the university experience of students from all backgrounds.

A personalized approach ensures students make a smooth transition into university life, while the real-world experience incorporated into every degree has seen QS World University Rankings Graduate Employers Survey place UOW in the top 100 universities for the quality of our graduates.

UOW offers over 470 Master’s and Bachelor’s degree programs through facilities of Business; Science, Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences; Social Sciences; and Law, Humanities and The Arts. The school has a proud tradition of student mobility with over 200 international exchange partner universities in 46 countries

The UOW main campus is located in Wollongong – the ninth largest city in Australia, only an hour south of Sydney in New South Wales. It is a vibrant city that offers the perfect Australian lifestyle. With 17 surf beaches, a thriving sporting community, a rapidly growing music scene and strong cultural diversity, Wollongong is a university city that’s set up for student life.

Students can take postgraduate courses at Wollongong either through coursework or research programs. Similar to undergraduate study, postgraduate coursework assessments are based on a combination of written assignments, presentations, formal examinations, class participation and practical exercises.

As for postgraduate research, there are four research options, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated), professional doctorate and masters of philosophy. Successful completion of a postgraduate program can help a student fast-track their career, or change careers completely. Wollongong provides flexible study options that allow graduate students to maintain a healthy work/study/life balance.

The University of Wollongong aims to help overseas students in their stay in Australia through various support programs. Before they come to Australia, the university orients international students on documents that must be packed, phone and computer availability, time zone and flights. Wollongong also offers assistance on finding the right accommodation. Accommodation options include temporary accommodation, on-campus, homestay and private rental.

The university offers a complimentary airport pick-up service for all newly enrolling International UOW students upon their arrival. A compulsory orientation as well as a campus tour is held in the week immediately before the start of a session. This gives international students the opportunity to make new friends and settle into the Wollongong before lectures begin. Aside from all these, the university also offers international student scholarships.

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Northfields Ave

Wollongong 2522

Australia