How to apply
Application closing dates
Bachelor and Postgraduate Coursework degrees
Applications for most degrees can be submitted up to one week prior to the course commencement date. Earlier closing dates apply to the Faculties of Creative Arts, Health and Behavioural Sciences and Education; the Graduate School of Medicine and to school leavers applying through UAC.
Details of closing dates for each course are on Coursefinder.
Research degrees
Research scholarship closing dates are:
- 17 October for Autumn Session (February)
- 12 March for Spring Session (July)
Applying directly
If you are applying directly to UOW, there are two options
Apply online
For bachelor, postgraduate and research courses, submit your application online using UOW ApplyOnline
There is no application fee for online applications.
Special application procedures apply to school leavers applying through UAC and to programs offered in the Faculties of Creative Arts, Education, Health & Behavioural Sciences and the Graduate School of Medicine. For information regarding these additional requirements check the entry requirements links in the individual programs in CourseFinder.
You do not need to complete an English language application form or a foundation studies/diploma application form if you are also applying for a UOW course
Download and submit a PDF application form
Download an application form for the UOW course you are interested in.
Special application procedures apply to certain courses. Please refer to the "Apply Online" section above.
You do not need to complete an English language application form or a foundation studies/diploma application form if you are also applying for a UOW course
Applications for postgraduate Coursework degrees must be accompanied by an application fee of $75 - see the application form for details
| Course | Download |
| Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (3-4 years) For those who are undertaking their first degree, and have completed the equivalent of 13 years of school | Undergraduate Application Form |
| Postgraduate Coursework* Masters | graduate diploma | graduate certificate | Sydney Business School courses | Postgraduate Coursework Application Form |
| Postgraduate Research PhD | Professional Doctorate | Masters by research | Postgraduate Research Application - Apply Online Postgraduate Referee Questionnaire How to write a research proposal |
Applying through a UOW representative or agent
A UOW international representative in your home country can assist with every step of the application process, from certifying documents and formal acceptance to visa application. For your closest representative, please contact UniAdvice, or see our Agent List.
Documentation requirements
You need to provide original or certified copies of all academic records, marksheets or transcripts of studies previously undertaken. Some courses have additional entry requirements. For information regarding these additional requirements check the entry requirements links in the individual programs in CourseFinder.
Students Under 18
If you will be under the age of 18 years at the start of your course, you can ONLY enrol at UOW if you will be accompanied by a parent or legal custodian, or a relative over the age of 21 who has been approved by your parent/custodian AND if this arrangement is approved by DIAC.
Alternatively you may enrol in a UOW College course and apply for an approved homestay arrangement for students under the age of 18.
