Information about University of Wollongong (UOW) & UOW College, Australia

1. Parents and students are advised to check the latest updated information on the official university websites:

• uow.edu.au 
• www.uowcollege.edu.au 

2. Campuses & Locations

UOW has 9 campuses:

• Main Campus (Wollongong): Located at the foothills of Mount Keira, around 5 km northwest of Wollongong city centre and approximately 80 km from Sydney International Airport. UOW College is located within this campus.
• Innovation Campus: Less than 2 km east of the Main Campus.
• Southern Sydney Campus: Located in Loftus, adjacent to the TAFE campus, approximately 80 km from Sydney International Airport.
• South Western Sydney Campus: Located in the centre of Liverpool, approximately 30 km from Sydney International Airport.
• Sydney Business School: Prime location in Sydney CBD, approximately 15 km from Sydney International Airport.
• Batemans Bay: About 3 km east of Batemans Bay, within the Hanging Rock sports complex.
• Bega: Located in Bega town centre.
• Shoalhaven: Located in the Shoalhaven city centre.
• Southern Highlands: Adjacent to the TAFE campus in Moss Vale town centre.

3. Institution Type: Public University

4. Rankings & Accreditation:

• Ranked #184 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2026)
• Ranked #11 in Australia (Times Higher Education – THE 2025)
• UOW Rankings: https://www.uow.edu.au/about/reputation/awards-rankings/global-university-rankings/ 

5. Total Student Population: Over 38,000 students

6. International Students: Over 13,539 international students

7. Key Strengths

a. University of Wollongong (UOW)

• Ranked Top 162 worldwide and Top 12 in Australia (QS Rankings 2024);
• Ranked Top 14 worldwide for Best Young Universities (QS Top 50 Under 50, 2021);
• Ranked Top 146 worldwide for graduate employability;
• Ranked #1 in Australia for employer satisfaction with graduates (QILT, 2021);
• Ranked #1 in New South Wales for student skills development;
• Many subjects ranked in the Top 100 worldwide, including Law, Engineering & Technology, Nursing, Chemistry, Education, etc.
• Winner of the Spotlight Award in the Global Teaching Excellence Awards 2018;
• Strong combination of academic learning and practical training;
• UOWx program: A scored record of students’ real-world projects-an important advantage for job applications;
• Students may work 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and full-time during holidays.

Regional advantages when studying in Wollongong (Regional University):

• Located in a regional area, only around 1 hour from Sydney;
• Living costs 10-15% lower than studying in central Sydney/Melbourne;
• Free public transport;
• 1 additional year of post-study work compared to Sydney/Melbourne;
• Eligible for an additional 5 points for permanent residency pathways;
• Fresh air, friendly local community, and close to nature.

b. UOW College

• Located within the UOW campus, allowing students to access UOW’s modern facilities;
• A fast-track pathway enabling students to articulate directly into the University of Wollongong;
• Offers widely recognised vocational programs, supporting strong job outcomes after graduation;
• Vocational certificates can provide credit transfer into higher-level university programs;
• Offers English programs that meet UOW entry requirements.

8. Academic Programs

a. Levels of Study

• English Programs
• University Foundation
• Diploma
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Doctoral (PhD)

b. Faculties: https://www.uow.edu.au/about/faculties/

UOW has 5 faculties:

• Faculty of Business
• Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences
• Faculty of Law, Humanities & the Arts
• Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health
• Faculty of Social Sciences

c. Fields of Study: www.uow.edu.au/study/international/courses/

Faculty of Business: Accountancy, Business Law, Communication and Media, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Events, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences: 

• Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering: Architectural Engineering, Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Innovative Manufacturing, Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
• Computing and Information Technology: Big Data, Computer Science Global, Cyber Security, Enterprise Networking, Digital Systems Security, Game and Mobile Development, Information Science, Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning and Big Data, Network and Information Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology Strategic Management, Network Design and Management, Web Design and Development, eBusiness
• Mathematics and Applied Statistics: Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Education, Mathematics and Statistics, Financial Planning, Mathematical Economics, Quantitative Corporate Finance and Investments, Quantitative and Computational Trading, Risk Management and Insurance
• Physics: Medical and Radiation Physics , Atmospheric Science, Biomolecular Physics, Nuclear Science and Technology, Physics

Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health: Bionanotechnology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Medical Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Environment, Geology, Physical Geography, Indigenous health, Exercise Science, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Pre-Medicine, Science and Health, Medicine, Dementia Care, Gerontology & Rehabilitation Studies, Health Promotion, Health Research, Medical and Health Leadership, Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Medical and Health Leadership, Global Science and Management, Neuroscience, Pre-Medicine, Science and Health, Strength and Conditioning

Faculty of Law, Humanities & the Arts: Law, Journalism, Digital and social media, Global Screen Media, Marketing Communication and Advertising, Communication & Media, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, Creative Arts, Music, Performance & theatre, Photography, Visual arts, Visual communication design, Creative Writing, English Language and Linguistics, English Literatures, Archaeology & Ancient History, Community, Culture & Environment, Creative Writing, English Literatures, Environmental Humanities, French, History, Indigenous Studies, International Relations, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mandarin for Character Background Students, Mandarin for Non-Chinese Background Students, Philosophy, Photography, Politics, Sociology, Spanish, Writing & English Literatures, Western Civilization, Global Sustainable Development, International Relations, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Languages, Psychological Science, Commerce Global

Faculty of Social Sciences: Education – The Early Years, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Special Education, Higher Education, TESOL, Tertiary Teaching & Learning Practices, Adult & Vocational Education, Autism, Educational Leadership, Information & Communication Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, Geography, Environment and Heritage Management, Geology, Human, Geography, Sustainable Communities, Psychology, Community, Culture and Environment, Criminology, Human Geography, Indigenous Studies, Public Health, Social Policy, Sociology, Digital Technologies for Learning

9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students

• After completing Grade 11: University Foundation + Bachelor’s (from Year 1)
• After completing Grade 12, students may choose:
  • University Foundation + Bachelor’s (from Year 1), or
  • Diploma (1 year) + Bachelor’s (from Year 2), or
  • Direct entry to Bachelor’s (from Year 1)
• After completing Bachelor’s (3-4 years): progress to Master’s or PhD programs
• After completing Master’s (1-2 years): progress to PhD programs

10. Entry Requirements

www.uow.edu.au/study/international/requirements/ 

• Foundation
  • 8 months: Completion of Grade 11, GPA ≥ 7.0; IELTS 5.5 (Reading & Writing ≥ 5.0)
  • 12 months: Completion of Grade 11, GPA ≥ 6.0; IELTS 5.0 (Reading & Writing ≥ 5.0)
• Diploma 
  • 8 months: Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 7.0; IELTS 6.0 (Reading & Writing ≥ 5.5)
  • 12 months: Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 6.0; IELTS 5.0 (Reading & Writing ≥ 5.5)
• Diploma of Nursing (18 months): Completion of Grade 12; IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0)
• Bachelor’s: High school graduation (accepts all Vietnamese high schools), GPA ≥ 7.25 (see details), IELTS 6.0-7.0 (depending on the program). Arts programs may require a portfolio. Or completion of Foundation/Diploma.
• Coursework Master’s: Bachelor’s degree; IELTS 6.5-7.0 (depending on the program). Some programs require work experience and/or a portfolio.
• Research Master’s / Doctoral (PhD): Honours Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree; IELTS 6.5-7.0 (depending on the discipline).

11. Intake Periods

• University Foundation / Diploma: February, June, October
• Bachelor’s / Master’s: February, July

12. Application Documents

General Documents

• Highest academic qualification certificate;
• Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
• English language certificate (if available);
• Passport (photo and signature pages – if available);
• Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).

Additional Documents for Master’s

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.

Additional Documents for PhD / Research Master’s;

• Research proposal;
• Published academic papers (if any). 

13. Tuition Fees

https://documents.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@gov/documents/doc/uow273695.pdf 

• University Foundation: AUD 20,016 – 24,984 per program
• Diploma: AUD 27,000 – 37,000 per program
• Bachelor’s / Postgraduate: AUD 29,000 – 40,000 per year

14. Living Expenses: AUD 16,000 – 22,000 per year

15. Scholarships

Details: www.uow.edu.au/study/scholarships/international/

• University of Wollongong Diploma Scholarship: 30% tuition fee for the full duration (pathway), for international students enrolling in Bachelor’s programs (excluding Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise/Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work, Psychology)
• University Excellence Scholarships: 30% tuition fee for the full duration, for international students enrolling in Bachelor’s programs (same exclusions as above)
• Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship: 30% tuition fee for the full duration, for international students enrolling in coursework Master’s programs (same exclusions as above)
• UOW College International Bursary: 10% scholarship for Foundation/Diploma programs
• UOW College English Language Bursary: AUD 390 per week for English programs
• UOW Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship: 10% tuition fee for UOW Bachelor’s graduates progressing to a coursework Master’s program
• UOW Country Bursary 2024: 10% tuition fee for eligible programs (same exclusions as above)
• UOW Merit Based Scholarship 2024: 30% tuition fee per year (maintenance requirement: no failed subjects)

16. Accommodation

Students may choose homestay, on-campus accommodation, shared housing (for students aged 18+), or living with relatives.

Accommodation details:

• UOW (Campus Residences): uow.edu.au/study/accommodation/ 
• UOW College (On-campus / Homestay / Private Rental): uowcollege.edu.au/study/accommodation/ 

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