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Support for international students

Support services and resources designed to give international students the best chance of success at UOW.

Tools to help you succeed

English Language skills support
Academic skills & study support
International student programs
Peer programs

Looking after your wellbeing

Counselling - students in Australia
24 Hour Wellbeing Support Line - students in Australia
Support & Wellbeing
Counselling & 24 hour support - students outside Australia

International Student Success Course

This free online course will give you strategies and tips to help you achieve your best and enjoy your time at UOW and in Australia. Access to this course requires an Open Learning account.

Access the course Open Learning account setup guide

More support and information

Safety and security

Administration and general enquiries

Keeping up to date

Websites

Peer Programs

Illawarra Friends of International Students (IFIS) - a range of programs and activities

Co-curricular

UOWx - get involved in volunteer and paid opportunities to enhance you skills while receiving formal recognition.

UOW Pulse

International Student Success Course

interactive online course is designed to provide practical strategies and tips to help you achieve your best and enjoy your time at UOW. How to register/log in guide (PDF)

Access via Open Learning

Being Well, Living Well

Self-paced online modules providing tools, resources and tips to enhance your student experience.

Access via Open Learning

Consent Matters

Compulsory module covering sexual consent, communication in relationships, and bystander intervention. This course will help you understand what consent looks like and identify situations where it can’t be given.

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Lifeworks Student Support Program

Self-directed programs covering relationships, mind, body, work, and personal finances. Available to UOW students currently offshore (outside Australia). Access the programs via the LifeWorks portal.

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Health and wellbeing

Careers and jobs

  • NSW Jobs Connect - employment opportunities during study and after graduation.

Visa and immigration information

General resources

  • Study NSW -  Information for international students studying in NSW.
  • Service NSW - Support for International students from the NSW government.
  • Study Australia - the Australian Government's official resource for international students.
  • Insider Guides - best-practice guides to ensure international students are prepared, welcomed, connected and supported in Australia.

Contact the AskUOW team


Open hours: 8am - 6:30pm, Mon - Fri, including session breaks (exceptions apply)