The University of Wollongong regularly holds and attends information sessions for prospective students. These events are designed to give you the information you need about choosing courses and studying at UOW.
Future student events
Maths & Physics Support Sessions
- Every Thursday during Term 3 of NSW school term
- Wollongong campus
- Year 11-12 students
Calling all Illawarra Year 11 and 12 students studying Mathematics Advanced, Extension 1, Extension 2 or Physics!
UOW’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences are hosting free weekly drop-in sessions to assist you with your HSC studies on the Wollongong campus.
Journalism School Holiday Workshops
- Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 and Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- UOW Wollongong campus
- Year 9-10 students
Passionate about communication and news? Ever dreamt of being on TV? Sign up now to attend one or more workshops created for aspiring young journalists! Two different workshops are available: Audio Journalism and Video Journalism.
EmpowerHER STEM Summit
- Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 to Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- UOW Wollongong campus
- Year 7, 8, and 9 female students
The EmpowerHER STEM Summit is returning again in Spring 2024. This hands-on, two-day event, taking place during the Spring school holidays, is exclusively designed for fierce female students in Years 7, 8 & 9.
Brace yourself for an exciting experience as we raise the STEM-bar for girls and ignite their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)!
Upcoming events for parents and carers
Future Talk
- Online via Zoom
- Once a month from March to October
- Mondays 7-8 pm
Year 12 can be a particularly stressful time for students and family/carers. The pressure to succeed and make post-school decisions can be overwhelming for students and those who are trying to support them on their Year 12 journey. Future Talk is a series of online information sessions designed specifically for a student's support crew. If you're a parent or carer who is navigating the HSC with your child, we've got your back.
Upcoming events for non-school leavers
We're currently busy planning our next non-school leaver event. Check back again soon!
Upcoming events for Postgraduate study
Postgraduate Information Series: Master of Teaching
Learn about UOW’s Master of Teaching programs, available with Primary or Secondary specialisations, and find out which one suits you best. We’ll cover application details, key dates, fee support, and tips for balancing study with your commitments.
The Master of Teaching program is for students who are looking for a teaching qualification.
Qualified teachers looking for professional development are encouraged to pursue our Master of Education.
Postgraduate Information Series: Business
Enhance your career with a Postgraduate Business degree from Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong.
Join our experts to learn about:
- Fees and financial support for eligible domestic students.
- Flexible delivery options, including online study.
- Study requirements, workloads, and timetables.
- Application process and key dates.
- Academic support and student experience.
Postgraduate Information Series: Master of Financial Technology
Take your career to the next level or kickstart your own business with UOW’s Master of Financial Technology. Join the experts as they guide you through everything—application tips, fee support, key dates, and balancing life with study.
Postgraduate Information Series: Mental Health Nursing
Advance your career by learning how to provide specialised and contemporary care for individuals with the Graduate Certificate of Mental Health Nursing at UOW.
Join our webinar on 11 November where presenters, Dr Joel Zugai and Postgraduate Specialist, Janet Frizell will discuss key dates, course information, application tips, and workloads.
Postgraduate Information Series: Public Health
Learn how you can become a leader in improving health and wellbeing for people and communities with a postgraduate public health degree at the University of Wollongong. Hear from Lecturer Dr Amy Bestman (School of Health & Society, ASSH) who will provide information regarding fees, application tips, key dates and how to balance postgraduate study with the demands of life.
Postgraduate Information Series: Medical and Health Leadership
Be equipped with the skills necessary to undertake management positions in health with a postgraduate degree at UOW. Discover everything from fees to admission requirements, workload to course information at our Medical and Health Leadership Webinar on 12 November.
Postgraduate Information Series: Indigenous Health
Discover how to make a positive impact on Indigenous Health in Australia with a postgraduate degree from UOW. Join our webinar on 14 November and hear from Dr Liz Dale, Worimi Woman (Gathang) Clinical Psychologist, Senior Lecturer & Program Director, and Fiona Sheppeard as well as Postgraduate Recruitment Specialist, Janet Frizell as they discuss course content, key dates, fees and workload.
Postgraduate Information Series: Analytics of Medical Imaging Data
Discover how you can gain specialised skills in data analysis to complement your experience in healthcare with our postgraduate medical imaging data webinar. Be equipped to tackle future health challenges, while strengthening your career prospects. Hear from Academic Program Director, Dr Joshua Fan and Postgraduate Recruitment Specialist, Janet Frizell, who will explain fees, workload, application tips and course details.
Postgraduate Information Series: Education
Develop your leaderships skills and open a world of opportunities with UOW’s postgraduate Education programs. Discover how you can take the next step with our PG Education webinar on 19 November. Join Dr Michael Burri, Associate Professor Kylie Lipscombe, and Postgraduate Recruitment Specialist, Lucy Alexander who will provide comprehensive information regarding course details, fees, workload, and application advice.
If you are looking to gain a teaching qualification, our Master of Teaching program is intended for you.
Postgraduate Information Series: Autism & Neurodivergent Studies
Whether you’re a parent, educator or professional, postgraduate study in autism and neurodivergent studies will equip you will the skills you need to create opportunities for individuals to thrive in school and employment settings. Join Associate Professor Amanda Webster, Academic Director and Postgraduate Recruitment Specialist Lucy Alexander as they discuss course information, fees, workload and application tips.
The Master of Education (Special Education) will also be discussed during this webinar.
Postgraduate Information Series: Master of Nursing (Pre-registration)
Are you considering a career change or seeking to advance your nursing career?
Join our Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) webinar to discover how you can become a leader in healthcare.
Dr. Chris Patterson, Academic Director, and Postgraduate Recruitment Specialist, Lucy Alexander, will guide you through course details, application tips, key dates, fees, and workload.
This degree is designed for graduates from any discipline who want to become registered nurses; the Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) provides a pathway to becoming a registered nurse.
Postgraduate Information Series: Postgraduate Coursework
Learn how you can take your career to the next level with our postgraduate webinar on 27 November. Discover more about your area of interest, key dates, fees and application tips from our team of Postgraduate Recruitment Specialists.
Our campus and accommodation tours will highlight why UOW has one of the most beautiful campuses in Australia!
If you are a non-school leaver, a mature-age student, studying at TAFE or finishing your gap year, these consultations are for you.
Ask us about courses, Commonwealth supported fee places, what's involved with postgraduate study, how to apply and more.
These events are designed to give you the information you need about choosing courses and studying at UOW College.
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