Airport Pick Up Services

The University offers a complimentary Airport Pick Up Service for all newly enrolled UOW International students and Wollongong College Australia students who have a progressive offer for a University of Wollongong degree course* arriving in Australia for the first time. Students will be collected from Sydney Airport International or Domestic terminal and transported directly to their accommodation destination. Additional family members or friends of the enrolled student may also use the service, however they must pay the appropriate fee.

* This includes all students with an offer for:

  • English + degree;
  • English + Foundation Studies Program/Diploma + degree; or,
  • Foundation Studies Program/Diploma + degree.

Any WCA student with a package offer commencing in 2009 that has already paid for their airport pickup with have the fee refunded when they arrive. WCA students who do not have a package offer will still need to pay the $100 airport pickup service fee and this will be quoted in their letter of offer.

Where to wait for airport pickup –Domestic Arrivals

A representative of Leisure Coast Limousines or Airport Connections will meet you at the baggage collection area in the domestic terminal.  The representative will have a sign with the UOW logo on it.

Where to wait for airport pickup – International Arrivals

A representative of Leisure Coast Limousines will meet you at the “Meeting Point” a designated meeting area in the International Terminal (please see photo below).  The “Meeting Point” is opposite the ANZ bank, and in the middle of the two arrival gates. The representative will have a sign with the UOW logo on it. 

meeting point small photo

If you wish to use the Airport Pick Up Service, apply online here.

Important note: Please ensure that your request is made at least 72 Hours Prior to Arrival at Sydney Airport. If you are arriving on a Saturday or Sunday, your request should be made by no later than 4pm on the preceding Thursday. This also applies to any changes in your arrival schedule.

Should your arrival times change whilst you are in transit, please contact Accommodation Services on (02) 4229 9700 on your arrival in Sydney. If you have been delayed and arrive at the airport outside of office hours (9am – 5pm Monday, through Friday), you may contact Leisure Coast Limousines directly on (02) 4261 7393. A driver will collect you as soon as possible and take you directly to your accommodation.

University staff and non-student visitors to the University of Wollongong may apply online or contact Leisure Coast Limousines directly on (02) 4261 7393 for bookings and information.

Last reviewed: 22 December, 2009

News Updates

Accommodation Services is accepting applications to live @ UOW in all of the residences for Spring (Session 2) July 2010.  In order to avoid disappointment, ensure that you  apply online as early as possible.

Applications for Rydges in Autumn (Session 1) February are still being accepted. If you have already applied, please contact living @ UOW to update your application or preferences to Rydges - there is no need to apply again.  If you have not already applied please apply online.


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New living options in 2010:

The Manor specialises in meeting the living needs of Higher Degree Research students.

Rydges (affiliated to UOW) provides unique student accommodation in four star hotel facilities.

The Housing Officer can assist with enquiries about private rental accommodation in Wollongong.  Contact the Housing Officer to book a place at one of our Rental Seminars to be conducted in January.

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