City of Wollongong

Wollongong’s location, beautiful environment and great lifestyle, combined with the opportunities offered by a world class university, combine to make Wollongong the perfect study environment.

Discover the City of Wollongong

Multicultural Wollongong

Wollongong is a vibrant multicultural city and home to people of many cultures.  See the City of Wollongong Community Directory for information on groups and services related to your culture.

Food for different cultures

Find out where to buy food and traditional ingredients from your culture at the Eating in Wollongong site.

Getting around

Students travel around Wollongong by train, bus, shuttlebus, bicycle, taxi of car.  See Transport in Wollongong for details of transport options.

Transport Concessions for AusAID sponsored students

AusAID sponsored students in the state of New South Wales are entitled to a transport concession that enables them to pay the discounted student concession price on public (government operated) transport throughout the state.

Free Bus service in Wollongong

 Several FREE Bus services operate around the university, its surrounding suburbs and the CBD.  See the Free Shuttle Buses website for timetables and more information.

Living costs

Living costs in Wollongong vary according to your lifestyle, the type of accommodation you choose and whether you are single or bringing family members with you.  In addition to tuition fees, a single student living in Wollongong will require at least $12,000 a year for living expenses.  Find out more about Living Costs, including examples of prices in Wollongong.