Bangladesh
Welcome to one of Australia's leading universities — the University of Wollongong (UOW). This site provides information on the University’s location, profile and reputation, including our rank as number one university in Australia for Teaching Performance, based on the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) “Student Outcome Indicators for the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund”. (The Australian, August 2005)
Bangladeshi Students at UOW
You are invited to join the more than 120 Bangladeshi students currently studying on campus. Some of the more popular courses taken by our Bangladeshi students are in:
- Commerce: BBA, MBA, MPA, international business, marketing
- Engineering: civil, environmental, materials, mechanical, mechatronics
- Informatics: networking, telecommunications, electrical & computer engineering, computer science, IT, digital multimedia
- Health & Behavioural Sciences: public health, health management
- Science: biotechnology, medicinal chemistry, environmental science
- Arts: international relations, social change & development
Further information about courses available, including professional recognition of specific UOW courses by relevant accrediting authorities is available on this website.
Two-year Courses and Double Masters Programs
UOW offers popular Masters which can be taken over two years, with tuition fees charged only for 1.5 years. Alternatively you can complete two Masters in two years, with substantial tuition fee savings for the second Masters. Click here for details.
Wollongong University College (WUC)
Wollongong University College (WUC) is the private college of the University of Wollongong and offers a range of English language and university pathway programs. WUC has centres in:
- Wollongong: on the main UOW campus, with access to all UOW facilities;
- Sydney: in the heart of Sydney, three minutes from Sydney Central train station and Chinatown;
English Language Courses
Courses leading to all levels of study are offered at WUC Wollongong and Sydney, including:
- IELTS preparation: 5 or 10 weeks
- English for Tertiary Studies (ETS): 5, 10 or 15 weeks
- English for Business: 5 or 10 weeks
- Longer English for Academic Purposes courses (up to 50 weeks), depending on the duration you need.
Diploma in Business (at Sydney and Wollongong):
- 2 sessions (8 months) or 3 sessions (12 months)
- leads to entry to 2nd year of the UOW Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Commerce degrees
Diploma in IT (at Wollongong)
- 2 sessions (8 months) or 3 session (12 months)
- leads to 2nd year of the UOW Bachelors degrees in computer science, IT and internet science & technology.
Foundation Studies (at Sydney and Wollongong)
- 2 sessions (8 months) or 3 sessions (12 months)
- leads to entry to 1st year of most UOW degrees
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements for Bangladeshi students are shown on this website, including requirements for entry to Masters, Bachelors and academic pathway programs offered by WUC.
Scholarships
The University is offering five scholarships to students from Bangladesh in 2006. Each scholarship covers the tuition fee for one session of study in the specified course, valued at $8,500-$10,400 each depending on the course enrolled. Click here for details.
Bangladeshi Student Experiences
Wollongong is home to a multicultural population and has a range of facilities to cater to Bangaldeshi students, including Asian grocery stores and restaurants reflecting the cuisine of the many nationalities residing in Wollongong; A mosque, Hindu temple, a variety of Christian denominations as well as the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere are located in the Wollongong area.
Click here to read stories by Bangladeshi graduates and students on their UOW experiences.
Accommodation
Wollongong offers the advantage of abundant accommodation close to the University at a much more affordable price than Sydney and other large cities. A variety of accommodation options are available:
- University-managed residences (catered or self-catered)
- Homestay with a local family
- Private rental in shared houses or apartments
Placement in University housing can be arranged before your arrival, and we can also provide assistance for those seeking private accommodation. Airport pickup and transfer to Wollongong is arranged for all newly arriving students.
Applying to UOW
If you wish to apply directly to the University, the application process and forms are available at the Making an Application site.
You may also choose to apply for admission through one of the University’s representatives in Bangladesh. To find details of the representative nearest to your city, please send an email to uniadvice@uow.edu.au.
Staff at Uniadvice on the above email can help with any other questions you might have about studying at the University of Wollongong. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus.
UOW in Dubai (UOWD)
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the United Arab Emirates’ oldest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1993, it was the first Australian university in Dubai to be licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. The University is located at ‘Knowledge Village’ an educational precinct a short distance from the heart of the city. More than 1,600 students from approximately 70 different countries are currently enrolled at UOWD, including 23 Bangladeshi nationals.
UOWD provides Bachelor degrees in business administration, commerce, computer science and internet science & technology; Masters programs in business including the MBA; pre-university diplomas; and English language courses. Many students complete at diploma or bachelors degree program at UOWD and then transfer to further study at UOW in Australia.
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