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UOW Southern Highlands has provided the local community access to world-class university education for 21 years; proudly producing over 220 UOW graduates. Sharing a location with Moss Vale TAFE, the campus offers various undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, a pathway program, and a local traineeship.

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Courses offered at UOW Southern Highlands

Our Southern Highlands campus provides students a supportive, student-centred environment, face-to-face teaching, and interactive digital access to UOW lectures. The campus is also a support hub for students studying online with UOW, offering academic and practical support during their studies. If you live in the region and are considering uni study, look at what your local campus has to offer you.

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As well as our full degree programs, you can study the 1st year of the following UOW undergraduate degrees UOW Southern Highlands

The 1st year of several other programs is also offered. Contact highlands-enquiries@uow.edu.au to find out if you can start the degree you are interested in at this campus.

 

Tutorial classes are delivered online with flexible timetabling, with on-campus study facilities and support available through your local campus.

 This program is available for the following degrees: 

  • Bachelor of Arts - all campuses
  • Bachelor of Business - all campuses 
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - all campuses
  • Bachelor of Social Science - UOW Shoalhaven
  • Bachelor of Nursing - UOW Eurobodalla, UOW Bega Valley, and UOW Shoalhaven 

 

The University Entrance Program (UEP) is a fee-free program^ that - on successful completion - offers guaranteed entry* into the first year of a range of UOW bachelor degrees.

This program is offered to Domestic students only.

For further information, visit the UOW College course page.

 ^There are limited fully funded Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for this course. Where a CSP is awarded, the UEP course will be fee-free. 

*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.

UOW Southern Highlands: Empowering regional students to become future doctors

We’re excited to announce that in January 2025, our Moss Vale campus will welcome its first cohort of medical students. The UOW Graduate School of Medicine aims to produce doctors for regional and remote communities.

Media release UOW Doctor of Medicine

Regional scholarships

The below scholarships are just an example of the financial support offered to students at UOW Southern Highlands. 

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Country to Coast Scholarship

This scholarship is exclusive to students who applied to UOW via Early Admission and selected Indigenous Access Program (IAP) offer holders, from defined regional and remote areas across NSW.

Mia International student LHA UOW Equity scholarships

This scholarship supports various students and is one way that UOW demonstrates our commitment to equity and diversity. Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students experiencing financial hardship and other educational challenges.

Male student wearing black tshirt and glasses International scholarships

We understand how important scholarships are when making your decision to study overseas. At UOW we offer international scholarships for students looking to study. Most are available to students studying at Regional campuses.

Female student sitting at desk holding coffee cup, smiling at the camera Regional Kick Start scholarships

The $3,000 Regional Kick Start scholarships aim to support regional students with resources and living costs during their first year of study and will make it easier to undertake their uni study close to home.

Studying close to home is helping Holly build connections

I wanted to stay in my hometown of Robertson and knew I also wanted to study face-to-face, so UOW Southern Highlands was the perfect option. I like that I can build local community connections with other students, local businesses and industry to help me pursue my career as an accountant. Holly BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING & LAW) STUDENT, UOW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Local trainees for local employers

Meet Dakota, a trainee at Harbison residential care, and a student at UOW Southern Highlands. Hear from Dakota and Harbison's Zach Hulm, as they share their experience of this fee-free traineeship which is fully subsidised by the NSW Government, including the benefits to local students, the community and Harbison's residents.

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Regional student testimonials

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UOW Southern Highlands has developed a reputation as a cooperative learning environment with a high standard of academic excellence. 

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Start your study close to home

We understand that moving away or commuting to Wollongong might not be possible for everyone, especially during your first year. At UOW Southern Highlands, we have some exciting study opportunities available to help you stay connected with your study goals while staying close to home.

One program offers a fantastic introduction to studying at university, while the other allows you to undertake the first year of your degree at UOW Southern Highlands. Both programs include the personalised support and small campus experience that UOW Southern Highlands is known for. Take a look at these options and see how we can make your journey easier. If you have questions about either program, please email highlands-enquiries@uow.edu.au or call 02 4869 1888.

If you're keen to start uni full-time but not ready to leave your local area you may be able to take the first year of your UOW degree right here in the Southern Highlands.

The first year of the following undergraduate degrees can be studied at this campus:

Several other first-year programs may also be offered. Reach out to us if you have questions about your course of study.

The UOW Specialised Gap Year program can be undertaken at UOW Southern Highlands and is available in most study areas.

This program allows students to study for their degree locally and part-time for one year before moving to classes at UOW Wollongong. 

It allows students to get familiar with uni and get started on their degree and is a great alternative to a gap year.

News & stories from UOW Southern Highlands

Education, Students

Student Experience Survey highlights all-round excellence

UOW rated best in Australia for communications, law and paralegal studies, and teacher education

Health and Medicine

Southern Highlands campus gears up for first cohort of medical students

UOW’s end-to-end rural medical program is designed to encourage graduates to work in rural and regional areas
Research

Meet the Researcher at UOW Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands campuses

Hear the latest in medical, mental health and economic discoveries from UOW researchers

Alumni

Hometown heroes: Regional teachers making a local difference

The University of Wollongong’s Master of Teaching program is making an impact in regional communities by enabling teachers to live, work, and study close to home. Michael Clark and Jessica Stuart share their inspiring journeys.
Alumni, Community

The roadmap to teaching in rural and regional areas

After a military career cut short, Batemans Bay-local Michael Clark unlocked his passion for teaching at UOW Eurobodalla. Now a dedicated primary school teacher and soon-to-be dad, Michael shares how regional education transformed his life and the lives of those around him.
Community

Graduates inspired to bring “fresh eyes” to implement change

“The older I get the more appreciative I am of the perspective that fresh eyes bring to a situation or problem,” Captain Scott Palmer said.

Top 5

The latest QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey ranked UOW fifth among Australian public universities and 2nd in NSW, with overall satisfaction of graduates at 87.3 per cent.

Employer Satisfaction Survey Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2022

5 stars

UOW received a 5-star rating for undergraduate skills development.

The Good Universities Guide 2023

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At UOW Southern Highlands we're always happy to help. Call or email with your questions or book a time to come on campus to talk in person and take a tour. Our campus is located at Kirkham Street, Moss Vale.

(02) 4869 1888 highlands@uow.edu.au
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