University of Wollongong (UoW)

UOW’s courses represent 56 disciplines taught at, above, or well above world standards. Among its strongest programmes are those in engineering and information sciences, but each UOW faculty has contributed to the University’s reputation as an outstanding place of learning. The University of Wollongong is the only Australian university to be listed as a finalist for the Global Teaching Excellence Award two years running.

A UOW education does more than enrich its students—its students and faculty enrich the world in turn, contributing vital work toward addressing our most pressing challenges. Times Higher Education ranks UOW as the world’s sixth-leading university for social and economic impact as measured against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. 

UOW was founded with an international focus, and its nine New South Wales campuses are complemented by UOW campuses in Hong Kong and Malaysia; by one of the United Arab Emirates’ oldest universities, the University of Wollongong in Dubai; and by facilities in China and Singapore. Partnerships with international institutions of higher learning allow UOW students to expand their education in regions of personal and professional interest. The Sydney Business School offers postgraduate business courses at both the Sydney CBD campus and UOW’s own flagship location in Wollongong.

The Wollongong campus itself hosts nearly 24,000 students on 82.4 beautiful hectares. Wollongong is the third-largest city in New South Wales following Sydney and Newcastle, a vibrant and constantly evolving student city. Sitting 80 km from Sydney, Wollongong is close enough to benefit from the economic and cultural impact of Australia’s largest city while being far enough removed from Sydney to rank among Australia’s most affordable student cities. More than 34,000 students are enrolled at UOW, including nearly 10,000 postgraduate students and researchers. The University’s robust, active, and helpful international support network includes more than 172,000 alumni from 199 countries. International students who wish to pursue careers in Australia are eligible for three-year work visas following their studies at UOW.

International postgraduate students may compete for a wide range of research scholarships and awards, some issued as annual stipends and living allowances that go beyond tuition fee waivers. Some of these are reserved exclusively for international students, while others are available to all UOW postgraduates. The process of applying for admission to UOW is remarkably swift and assured. Intake occurs in February and July, and students can expect an offer within two to four weeks following receipt of their applications.