Services and Facilities for students

Careers Service

Although many AusAID sponsored students have ongoing employment that they will return to in their home countries, some students would like to gain some work experience in Australia (within the parameters of the International Student visa) to gain valuable skills and insight into Australian workplace and culture.

It’s not hard to see why the UOW careers service won the AAGE's Australian Graduate Recruitment Industry Award (AGRIA) Best Careers Service for Employers in 2007. The Careers Service provides a range of programs, including workshops, work skills development programs, work experience placements and part time, vacation and volunteer work opportunities to support students in their professional development and career aspirations.

Read more about the Careers Service.

Clubs and Societies

There are currently over 55 Clubs and Societies at the University of Wollongong that cater to a range of interests, including sporting, musical, religious and academic clubs. 

Read more about Clubs and Societies at UOW.

Popular clubs for AusAID students include the AusAID Student Club and the Badminton Club.

International Student Programs

International Student Programs (ISP) is a collection of initiatives that provide programs activities and events that contribute to the wellbeing of international students and their families.

Religious facilities

University of Wollongong caters to students from diverse religious backgrounds.  As well as Chaplaincy services from several denominations of Christianity and other religions, there is a Muslim Prayer Space on the campus.  Download the UOW Islamic Directory here to read about services and facilities for Muslim students in Wollongong.

Learning Development Centre

In addition to approved Tutorial Assistance that AusAID students may receive as part of their scholarship, enrolled AusAID students at UOW can use the free services offered by the Learning Development Centre to improve their academic and English Language Skills.

Other University Services and Facilities

Read more about the huge range of Services and Facilities available to support students to reach their full potential at University of Wollongong.

"Currently I am working with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. I will continue my career with my Ministry after the completion of my study and I want to contribute to my nation. I feel honoured to become a part of the AusAID Scholarship program. I have made some good friends through the program. Most notably, because of this scholarship, I got the opportunity to complete my PhD course in my preferred area at the UOW.

Khaleda Parven (centre) with friends

The aspects of studying at University of Wollongong that I like best are the education system, study environment, social life and all the other facilities provided by the university.  I particularly appreciate the services and convenient timetable of the university library." AusAID sponsored student from Bangladesh, Ms Khaleda Parven, PhD Law