Overview
The University of Wollongong (abbreviated as UOW) is an Australian public research university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales.
Wollongong offers over 120 different undergraduate degrees from across its five faculties, in engineering and IT, health sciences and medicine, business and commerce, applied and natural sciences, arts, communications and creative arts and law and education. These programs may be undertaken through the bachelor degree or bachelor with honours program. Wollongong also has more than 50 double degree programs available.
Undergraduate student experience at Wollongong is further enriched through an international exchange semester at one of the university’s 190 partner universities around the world. Overseas internships are also in place for students as Wollongong has developed partnerships with international industries.
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 Wollongong before lectures begin. Aside from all these, the university also offers international student scholarships.
The annual undergraduate tuition fees are $26,448 for business courses, $23,856 for Arts/Education, and $32,400 for Engineering/Science.
Undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research scholarships are on offer at the university. Students can apply for these scholarships based on a number of criteria such as academic merit, leadership/community involvement, sports involvement, current financial need and economic status.
International students are also given priority at Wollongong through their scholarship program. International students may apply for the undergraduate excellence scholarship and faculty merit scholarship. Other scholarships include those that are funded by international agencies, organizations and governments.
33,405 Students
Location
Learning
Courses Available
- Business and Economics
- Engineering
- Health and Nursing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Arts
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health and Nursing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
| Total Worth | $3,000 for one year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Top performing students in the HSC and/or International Baccalaureate; must be living within UOW's main drawing area (the Illawarra, Southern Sydney, South Western & Western Sydney, Southern Highlands the South Coast of NSW, and the ACT) |
| Application Deadline | November 30 |
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS
| Total Worth | up to $5,000 per annum |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong; must demonstrate outstanding ability in a particular sport; must demonstrate outstanding representative sporting achievements and may be expected to become an active member of the University Sports Clubs (if district sporting competitions rules permit); must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident. |
| Application Deadline | November 30 |
University of Wollongong Diplomat Scholarship
| Total Worth | 30% Tuition Fee Waiver |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Students may be eligible if they have excellent results in one of the following categories: 1. Australian Year 12 or equivalent international secondary school qualification; 2. Foundation Studies programs approved for direct admission to Bachelor degrees and offered at an institution recognised by UOW; 3. Diploma or other academic pathway program approved for admission with credit exemption from an institution with which UOW has a formal agreement; 4. Up to one year of study in a Bachelor degree at a recognised University, where there is no credit exemption awarded to study at UOW. Students enrolling in Bachelor degrees at UOW (Australian campuses only) except for the following: Doctor of Medicine; Nursing; 4 year Nutrition & Dietetics; 4 year Exercise Science & Rehabilitation; Education, Social Work; and Psychology (all degrees). Must be a holder of an Australia Diplomatic visa 955. |
| Application Deadline | No separate application needed |
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