Why UOW is your future university

Choosing a university is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. From world-class education and career-ready learning to an unforgettable student experience, discover why the University of Wollongong is your future uni. 

Career preparation

Choosing the right uni is more than just choosing a degree.  

We encourage you to find a place that strives for strong outcomes, real-world learning, and opportunities that build the skills you need. That's where UOW stands out. You’ll gain practical experience, industry-ready skills, and the confidence to hit the ground running after graduation.  

We help students match their career goals to pathways and degrees that align with their future.

For more information and advice, check out our career resources.

Course offerings

Choosing a course might be the most stressful part of uni, but let's start with the basic question, does UOW offer the course I want to study? 

UOW offers more than 300+ programs and ranks 1st in Australia for public university for undergraduate educational experience. 

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate degrees, flexible learning options, double degrees, honour programs, or pathways through UOW College, you’ll find exactly where your passion lies at the University of Wollongong. 

Location

UOW offers an environment that supports both academic success and an enjoyable student lifestyle. 

“The nature! It’s a no brainer that Wollongong campus is just stunning,” Bachelor of Nursing student Lochlann O’Duibhir says.  

Our students, staff and community love our campus locations. The Wollongong campus is surrounded by greenery, located in the suburb of Keiraville, and is a prime location for study/life balance being just a few kilometers north-west of the Wollongong CBD, local beaches, and amenities.  

We also have campuses in Sydney, Liverpool Civic Place, Sutherland, Bega Valley, Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven, and the Southern Highlands. A campus to study at no matter your location. 

See for yourself with a virtual tour of campus.

Student experience

Immerse yourself in student life through our 120+ clubs and societies or come along to our live music gigs at the Unibar. 

As a student at UOW you can study abroad to broaden your educational experience by combining study and travel.We have partnerships with more than 250 universities in 45 countries. The world is your oyster. 

Accomodation

Moving away from home for the first time can be quite the daunting process. Lucky for you, UOW offers a variety of student accommodation. Whether you’re relocating for uni or just ready for more independence, it’s important to find a place that feels like your home away from home.  

Explore UOW Accommodation options.

Reputation

Our rankings:

• Top 200, UOW ranks in the world’s top 200 universities. (QS World University Rankings 2027).
• 1st for educational experience, UOW has been named Australia’s top-ranked public university for undergraduate student experience.
• 1st in NSW, UOW scores 5 stars for learning resources (Good Universities Guide 2025). 
• 5-stars, UOW scores a 5-star rating in Learner Engagement, Learning Resources, Skills Development and Teaching Quality. 

Early Admission

UOW Early Admission is an early entry offer program for students completing Year 12 (Higher School Certificate or other Australian equivalents). When you apply for Early Admission, UOW considers your unique skills and experiences, alongside your Year 11 results, so you can earn an offer to uni before you sit your first exam. 

UOW Early Admission applications are now open. 

Scholarships

Other entry options

UOW offers alternative non-ATAR and supplementary programs for students who still want to pursue their university studies despite not quite getting the high school results they hoped for, or for those who may need additional study to prepare them for their uni degree.