As the University of Wollongong moves confidently into its sixth decade, Vision 2035 and the Strategic Plan 2030 set a bold agenda for the future – one defined by adaptability, innovation and a steadfast commitment to societal impact. At the heart of this vision are the people who drive our success: students, staff, alumni, partners and communities working together.
Think global. Act local. Impact through partnership.
Our
vision and strategy
Purpose
To create and apply knowledge that empowers people, strengthens communities and supports a resilient and sustainable world.
Vision 2035
Empowering student success, delivering world-leading teaching and research, and driving local and global impact, UOW will be recognised among the world’s top 100 universities.
Strategic pillars
Our strategic pillars reflect the enduring strengths and values that are woven into UOW’s DNA, shaping who we are today and guiding who we will become over the next decade.
Australia’s leading university in student equity, experience and employability – nurturing a sense of belonging and passion for life-long learning.
A powerhouse for innovation, economic prosperity and social impact, harnessing our regional strength from the Illawarra to Greater Sydney and across our footprint.
An interconnected, world-leading university with a long-standing international presence recognised for teaching and research excellence and societal impact.
A values-driven culture grounded in trust, inclusion and respect - strengthening connections across the University, fostering belonging and building trusted partnerships with our communities.
Our strategic aspirations
Vision 2035 and the Strategic Plan 2030 articulate our distinctive value as a university dedicated to empowering our people and regions through accessible education, outstanding graduate outcomes and leveraging our extensive regional and global networks.
As a university with a proud regional heritage and global reach, ambition and vision have always defined us. At UOW our purpose is clear, to create and apply knowledge that empowers people, strengthens communities and supports a resilient and sustainable world. Our vision for 2035 is to empower student success, deliver world-leading teaching and research and drive local and global impact.
We will be recognised among the top 100 universities in the world. This vision is brought to life through four strategic pillars. Australia's leading university in equity, experience and employability, where every student belongs and develops a passion for lifelong learning.
A powerhouse for innovation, economic prosperity and social progress, harnessing our regional strength from the Illawarra to Greater Sydney and across our footprint. An interconnected world-leading university with a long-standing international presence, recognised for teaching and research excellence and societal impact. A values-driven culture grounded in trust, inclusion and respect, strengthening connections across UOW and building trusted partnerships with our communities.
Together these pillars ensure we think global, act local and deliver impact through partnership. We are proudly UOW.
Download the plan
Together, we’re shaping a future that thinks global, acts local, and delivers impact through partnerships. Download the strategy to see how our goals will turn vision into action.
Strategy on a page (PDF) Vision 2035 & Strategic Plan 2030 (PDF)
At the University of Wollongong, we are driven by a deep sense of purpose: to create and apply knowledge that empowers people, strengthens communities, and supports a resilient and sustainable world. This mission has guided us from our beginnings as a small regional institution to becoming a globally recognised university, renowned for our excellence in research, teaching, and societal impact.
Our focused strategies
Key priorities have been developed into focused strategies to drive our impact.
The University of Wollongong is committed to Reconciliation and to inspiring a better future through education, research and partnership.
UOW Liverpool is putting a world-class university education within reach, driving accessibility, participation and success for our communities in South Western Sydney.
Questions or comments on our strategy?
Contact the Strategy Division via email.