Why University of Wollongong?

University of Wollongong (UOW), currently ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world*, is a mid-sized multidisciplinary university with more than 20,000 students, including approximately 3,500 international students from more than 70 nations.  Our size makes the university a truly student-centred campus: smaller classes, individual attention, available staff, dedicated Research Supervisors, a personal approach and two-way communication.

Our academic community bridges the gap between theory and practice.  UOW has never lost sight of the importance of practical skills in our pursuit of excellence in theory and research and we consistently deliver courses of study that leave our graduates well-equipped to secure success in a rapidly changing world.

The beautiful UOW campus, set in landscaped gardens, laced with ponds and waterways, provides the perfect environment for furthering your education.  The campus provides the full range of student facilities, including extensive computer labs and libraries, on-campus cafes, restaurants and movies, over 50 student clubs and societies, and a world-class recreation and aquatic centre. 

* The 2009 Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities places the University of Wollongong in the top two per cent of universities in the world. These rankings favour research achievements including Nobel prizes, Fields medals, highly cited researchers and publication in prestigious international journals. Read about Awards and Rankings of University of Wollongong

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Australian Development Scholarship (ADS)

Australian Leadership Award (ALA)