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Application Procedure

Before applying, students should check with their Study Abroad or Exchange Adviser to see if there are special program arrangements between their home institution and the University of Wollongong.

STEP 1 – SUBMIT THE UOW APPLICATION FORM

Submit a completed Study Abroad & Exchange Program Application Form to the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office. Application forms can be obtained from your Study Abroad or Exchange Adviser, or you can download and print the Study Abroad Application form.

Your application must include:

  • An original copy of your academic transcript
  • An original copy of your English language results if applicable
  • A passport sized photograph

STEP 2 - ASSESSMENT

Your application is assessed by the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office.

You will be notified by email of the outcome of your application within two weeks of your application being received by the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office.

STEP 3 – OFFER OF ADMISSION

Successful applicants receive an offer of admission (‘offer letter’) to the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Program via email in PDF format. Accommodation application instructions and further pre-arrival information is included.

STEP 4 – APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION

If your preference is to live in a University of Wollongong residence then you MUST make your online application to Accommodation Services by the relevant deadline:

  • November 30th for studies commencing in February
  • May 1st for studies commencing in July

Applications can be made online.

This deadline is essential to securing on campus housing and should be made regardless of whether you have been accepted by the Study Abroad & Exchange Office yet.

STEP 5 – SUBMIT YOUR STUDY PLAN

Study Plans should be submitted online by the relevant deadline:

  • November 30th for studies commencing in February
  • May 1st for studies commencing in July

You can submit your Study Plan online.

STEP 6 – SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ACCEPTANCE

Students must return the following to the Study Abroad & Exchange Office:

  • The formal acceptance of the offer (‘Attachment A of Offer Letter)
  • Health insurance (OSHC) payment
  • Tuition fee payment for one session

This can be returned via email, fax or air mail.

STEP 7 – AIRPORT PICK-UP APPLICATION

Apply online for your complimentary airport pick-up.

STEP 8 – CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT

The UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office will send you an electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCOE) via email once all relevant fees have been processed. You will use the eCOE and the eCOE number (located at the top right of the email) to apply for an Australian student visa.

STEP 9 – APPLY FOR YOUR VISA

Most students will be required to apply for a Student Visa subclass 575 (Non-Award)

Some students, depending on duration of study in Australia and citizenship, may be eligible to enter Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. To determine eligibility for the Working Holiday Visa and for all visa application procedures visit the Immigration website.

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be eligible to lodge your visa application and be granted a student visa to study in Australia for up to 12 months via the internet. Applications for student visas can also be made at your nearest Australian Embassy.

Students should contact the nearest Australian diplomatic office as soon as possible after receiving their offer, as medical checks and X-rays may be required. It is important to allow time for this.

STEP 10 – ENROL ONLINE

About a month following the submission of your study plan to UOW you should receive an email confirming your approved subjects for enrolment at UOW. With this email will be instructions on how to enrol online. Enrolment online will ensure you are enrolled in your relevant subjects and you will be given your UOW username and password which will also be your UOW email address. Share it with your friends and family so they can contact you on arrival in Australia!

STEP 11 – PREPARATION

Approximately 4 weeks before Orientation, all accepted students will receive a Pre-Arrival Email. This email provides valuable information regarding Orientation, Travel plans, Accommodation and Arrival.

STEP 12 – ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION

You should arrive in Wollongong during the weekend prior to the start of orientation week.

Last reviewed: 12 March, 2013