Support services and resources designed to give international students the best chance of success at UOW.
English Language skills support
English language and academic skills support to enhance your learning experience.
Support for international students
Tools to help you succeed and connect
English Language skills support
Social and friendship programs
Social and friendship programs to help connect you with fellow students and the broader community.
Looking after your wellbeing
Counselling - students in Australia
Confidential, free counselling and wellbeing services for you whilst you are studying in Australia, in your language.
24 Hour Wellbeing Support Line - students in Australia
The Wellbeing Support Line is available 24/7 via phone or text whilst you are studying in Australia.
Support & Wellbeing
Services to aid your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and personalised support to help you navigate your student journey.
Counselling & 24 hour support - students outside Australia
Confidential, free counselling and wellbeing services for you if you are currently outside Australia.
More support and information
Safety and security
- In an emergency call Triple 0 (000)
- Emergency services in Australia - how and when to call
- UOW Security - emergencies on campus, general safety enquiries and safety escorts on campus
Administration and general enquiries
- AskUOW- get instant answers to commonly asked questions, or get in touch with the AskUOW team
- Campus website - regional and metro campus contacts
- Managing your enrolment - useful information on a range of topics relating to your UOW enrolment
Keeping up to date
- SOLSMail - important messages relating to your studies
- UOWMail - other important messages from UOW
- MyUOW mobile app - stay connected to what's happening at UOW
- UOW Social Media channels - key channels to follow and check:
Websites
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)
Being Well, Living Well
Self-paced online modules providing tools, resources and tips to enhance your student experience.
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.
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.
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.