UOW: The University of Wollongong

UOW, or the University of Wollongong, dates back to 1951 when UTS (UNSW Technology) came into being in Wollongong. Subsequently, in 1975, it was officially regarded as an independent institution based in the third-largest city in New South Wales - Wollongong. UOW has set a benchmark of innovation in less than 50 years through its global network of nine domestic campuses and four international centers in the forward-thinking countries of the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.

 

University of Wollongong Campuses

• UOW Bega
• International Campuses (UAE, China, Malaysia, Singapore)
• UOW Innovation Campus
• Moss Vale
• University of Wollongong Liverpool Campus
• Shoalhaven
• Batemans Bay

 

University of Wollongong Rankings

With exceptional classification throughout, UOW ranks #70 among universities worldwide, as analyzed by QS World University Rankings. Additionally, it ranks among the best 1% of universities globally and is one of the Best Universities in Australia for International Students. Besides, UOW also ranks #85 among universities for sustainability goals.

 

Insight for UOW Future Students

UOW also has an innovation campus and various regional campuses in Bega, Batemans Bay, Moss Vale, and Shoalhaven, educating more than 35,000 students from around 179 nationalities. Besides the extensive research facilities, campus facilities include several residential colleges, indoor sports centers, libraries, an Olympic-standard swimming pool, and various sports fields. Moreover, vibrant student life is outlined by more than 180 live acts taking place on campus annually, organized by 120 of UOW’s student clubs and societies. Furthermore, the UOW Handbook, the UOW Course Handbook, and all the UOW Key Dates are available on their website.

 

University of Wollongong Courses

With official recognition from AACSB, TEQSA, and 20-course accreditations by associations such as CPA Australia, UOW offers several programs.

Popular UOW Courses

• University of Wollongong MBA
• University of Wollongong Master of Business Analytics
• University of Wollongong Law
• University of Wollongong Master of Computer Science
• University of Wollongong Medicine

Besides, UOW courses include 176 full/part-time postgraduate courses, 272 undergraduate courses, and 41 pre-university courses. Further, academic fields include Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities, Business & Law, Engineering & Information Sciences, and Science, Medicine & Health. Furthermore, 95% of UOW fields rank high or medium for research influence. Apart from this, students are offered many UOW International Scholarships. Moreover, the University of Wollongong early entry is open for all students.

 

University of Wollongong Study Abroad

UOW has agreements with over 400 overseas institutions in 45 countries to carry out study abroad, exchange programs, and various career opportunities. Besides, they also provide resources, programs, events, and services to help students identify the strategies to achieve their career goals. In addition, all students can access UOW IT Support for all queries. Moreover, students can also fill out the University of Wollongong Online Application on their website.

 

University of Wollongong Open Day

With an alumni count of around 163,000 globally, 88.2% of UOW graduates secured full-time employment within four months of completing their degrees, giving way to tremendous job opportunities for students. It is also known to be amongst the best in the quality of graduates worldwide. Willy Susilo - Professor; Kumi Taguchi – Australian journalist; and Stephen Jones - Member of the Australian Parliament, are among the highly notable alumni of the university. Besides, the UOW Open Day takes place annually for potential students.