School of Mathematics and Physics

About us

UOW's School of Mathematics and Physics brings together world-class research and teaching across mathematics, statistics, medical and space radiation physics, photonics, quantum and nuclear technologies. Our degrees are accredited by professional bodies and foster strong industry and research partnerships with organisations like ANSTO and CSIRO.​

Accreditation

Undergraduate

All undergraduate physics degrees offered by the University of Wollongong are accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics.  

Postgraduate

All postgraduate medical radiation physics degrees offered by the University of Wollongong are accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine and the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs. 

  • Top 200

    UOW ranks among the world's top 200 universities for Physical Sciences.
    Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject 2025
  • 1st in NSW

    UOW undergraduate Science and Mathematics rated 1st in Australia.
    Good Universities Guide 2025