The University of Wollongong stands for purpose. We are a young and vibrant university with undiminished ambitions and a strong sense of who we are and where we are going.
In less than 50 years, UOW has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities; dynamic, innovative and prominent in national and international rankings for the quality of our teaching and research.
- Rated in the top 250 universities in the world
- We are the 16th best modern university in the world
- We are the highest-ranked university in NSW overall
Our student outcomes
UOW graduates are well respected and are consistently ranked among the top one percent in the world by employers. We pride ourselves on preparing people for emerging industries and future jobs, people who are ready to succeed, and take their careers to the next level to make a positive contribution to their communities.
75% of UOW graduates secured full-time employment within four months of completing their course.
Living in Wollongong
Wollongong attracts people from all over Australia and the world to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. Here you can live stress-free and focus on your studies. At every turn, there will be new opportunities: to follow your passions, make discoveries and figure out what you stand for.
There’s always something happening in Wollongong – so if you want to make it your home, it is the perfect place to be a student. In a vibrant coastal city filled with a bustling nightlife and a growing live music and arts scene, through to beautiful botanic gardens and peaceful study spots – you’ll soon find your place to learn, live and belong.
Our Australian and International campuses
UOW is a global network of campuses, delivering world-class research and teaching to students in Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.
We have formal agreements with more than 400 overseas institutions in 45 countries spanning research collaborations, teaching collaborations, credit arrangements, articulation arrangements, study abroad and exchange programs and offshore program delivery. UOW connects people who want to learn new things and improve the world around them.
In Australia, UOW has campuses in Wollongong and Sydney as well as in regional areas such as Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven and Moss Vale.
