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Who we are

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a young, dynamic and innovative University located in the heart of the NSW South Coast. With consistently prominent national and international rankings for the quality of our teaching and research, UOW prides itself on the highest level of education and research output, year after year. Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.

“This era demands a new response, a brave and confident response to lead and shape change”
Professor Paul Wellings CBE, UOW Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

UOW was founded on the donations of local people with a vision for a better future for our region.
Today, we’re one of the world’s best modern universities.

Our home is Wollongong.
Locally, our network of campuses is spread across the NSW East Coast.
Internationally, we teach in some of the world’s most vibrant cities.

Our people are inspiring a better future through education, research and partnership:
35,660 students, 2,500 staff, 160,000 graduates from 179 countries, $1.4 billion contributed to the national economy each year.

We have over 270 academic and research collaborations globally.
Our partnerships with institutions in 45 countries allow students to build lifelong networks, enriching their experience.

We’re improving the health of our region, and working to solve some of the world’s biggest health challenges.
Our award winning Innovation Campus brings research and industry together, driving change through collaboration.

We’re transforming our curriculum to ensure our graduates are future-ready.
Our researchers, graduates and teachers are recognised as some of the best in the world.

  • Top 200 - among the world’s universities (QS World University Rankings 2021).
  • Top 20 - 14th best modern university in the world (QS top 50 under 50 rankings 2021).
  • Top 200 in the world - for the quality of our graduates (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020).

Our fearless character fuels our global research impact:

  • We’re tackling superbugs at a molecular level;
  • Leading a revolution in sustainable energy storage;
  • Working with island communities to ensure fish for life;
  • Developing groundbreaking ways to treat illness without drugs;
  • Filling the gaps in the human evolution puzzle;
  • Creating better futures for all children.

Stand for Purpose
University of Wollongong

Our Vision and Strategy

Our world. Our purpose. 

Our future is being shaped by global geopolitical, economic, environmental and technological megaforces. These forces have the power to change the world, and present us with unprecedented challenges and opportunities to be at the forefront of the change needed to move forward. 

At the University of Wollongong our purpose is to inspire a better future through education, research and partnership. Our 2020 - 2025 Strategic Plan will ensure UOW is positioned to rapidly adapt, respond to and lead change and will take us to our 50th Anniversary, ending our time as one of the world’s youngest universities. 

Our Vision

"Inspiring a better future through education, research and partnership" 

Our Values

  • Intellectual openness
  • Excellence and dedication
  • Mutual respect and diversity
  • Recognition and performance 
  • Empowerment and academic freedom

Our Pillars

  • Global outlook
  • Trust built through partnerships
  • Change that matters

Top 1%

UOW ranks =167th among the world's universities

QS World University Rankings, 2025

5+ stars

UOW is globally rated a 5+ star university

QS Stars Rating System 2023
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Where we teach

Wollongong campus showing greenery and pond Our Locations

The UOW network has expanded teaching locations to 10 campuses and a number of global partners.

Global Presence

Delivering transnational global education and study abroad and exchange programs, alongside links with leading educational institutions and international collaborations, UOW truly is a global University.

Research

Tour the Labs: IPRI Open Day at the Innovation Campus Innovation

We emphasise partnership, collaboration and commitment to innovation by giving great ideas a genuine business incubator pathway.

People standing in front of globe on screen Global Challenges

Global Challenges research teams address problems beyond the scope of a single discipline, in collaboration with industry, government and wider community.

Live in Wollongong

Situated on the beautiful south coast of New South Wales at the foot of the Great Dividing Range, Wollongong offers a truly unique lifestyle and a pleasant climate, averaging highs of 27°C in summer and 17°C in winter.

Combine cosmopolitan city living with a relaxed coastal vibe—and enjoy close proximity to beautiful rural retreats and all that Sydney has to offer from dining, entertainment and its spectacular natural setting, to the bustling central business district.

In Wollongong, you’ll find everything you’d expect of a major regional centre, including a wide choice of schools and child care, quality healthcare, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene.

Advance your career

Work at UOW is defined by opportunity. We support our staff at all levels to contribute to UOW’s reputation for excellence, and take advantage of our resources and connections to propel their careers forward.

UOW’s reputation for quality research and teaching reaches worldwide. UOW researchers consistently perform well in Australian Research Council funding rounds, making UOW one of the greatest beneficiaries of ARC funds relative to our size. Our teaching staff are regularly lauded in national awards programs including Office for Learning and Teaching citations and fellowships.

Research and teaching staff are encouraged to develop and participate in interdisciplinary partnerships, and professional services staff are supported to take advantage of secondment opportunities across the UOW network.

Looking after our own

UOW Well@Work educates and engages staff on topics such as nutrition, mental health, physical activity and general health to raise awareness and further improve the health of UOW staff. Ongoing events and activities cover a wide variety of health & wellbeing issues with a focus on:

  • Healthy Mind targeting mental health training, employee counselling resources, and immediate support and help line information.
  • Healthy @ Work looks at workstation set ups, and information on how to implement change to posture, appropriate office stretching, and ergonomic advice.
  • Healthy Body advises staff on physical activity, general health information and nutrition.

We perform very well in our sector against Workplace Health and Safety benchmarks, with an excellent safety record. 

Our staff have opportunitues beyond the classroom, office or lab. Some examples of how some UOW staff extend themselves are; 

VOLUNTEERING

You can directly help the University through programs like the UOW School of Medicine’s patient volunteer program, or connect with organisations with close associations to UOW, such as SCARF (Strategic Community Assistance for Refugee Families) and AIME (the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience).

INDIGENOUS TRAILS 

The Faculty of Science Medicine and Health has pioneered the TRAILS project: a program of presentations, walking tours and traditional cuisine to create awareness and respect from Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and staff for the Aboriginal history and culture of the region.

UOW Cares helps staff at UOW make a real difference through regular donations to charitable organisations. By giving through their pay, UOW staff can provide a reliable funding stream for community and humanitarian organisations focused on helping communities and individuals reach their full potential. UOW Cares beneficiaries have included:

  • SCARF, providing support to refugee families moving to the region
  • Headspace Wollongong, providing mental health services to the community
  • The Fred Hollows Foundation, ending avoidable blindness
  • AIME - Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience Mentoring Australian Indigenous students to aim for success
  • Motor Neuron Disease Research - Donate towards UOW Researcher and MND sufferer Professor Justin Yerbury’s research to eradicate this disease.