UOW was founded on the donations of local people with a vision of a brighter future for our region. Since then, we’ve become one of the world’s best modern universities, working with industry, research partners, governments, and communities, to address society’s critical economic, environmental, social and medical challenges.
- #185 Ranking
- 211 Bachelors
- 603 Academic Staff
- 18,222 Students
- 5,467 Students (int'l)
- 9,658 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (48)
- B.A. - B.Int.Stud. Arts - International Studies
- B.C.M. - B.Int.St. Communication and Media - International Studies
- B.Soc.Sc. Criminology
- B.Soc.Sc. - L.L.B. Criminology - Laws
- B.Soc.Sc. - L.L.B. Criminology - Laws
- B.Bus. Economics
- Bachelor Economics and Finance
- B.Econ.&Fin. - L.L.B Economics and Finance - Laws
- B.Geog. Geography
- B.Int.St. Global Sustainable Development
- B.Sc. Human Geography
- B.Soc.Sc. Human Geography
- B.A. Indigenous Studies
- B.Bus. International Business
- B.Int.St. International Relations
- B.Int.St. (Hons) International Studies (Honours)
- B.Int.St. - L.L.B. International Studies - Laws
- B.Jrnl. - B.Int.St. Journalism - International Studies
- B.Neurosci. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physical Geography
- B.A. Politics
- B.P.P.E. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- B.P.P.E. (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
- B.P.P.E. - L.L.B. Politics, Philosophy and Economics - Laws
- B.Psyc.Sc. Psychological Science
- B.Psyc.Sc. (Hons) Psychological Science (Honours)
- B.Psyc.Sc. - B.Bus. Psychological Science - Business
- B.Psyc.Sc.-B.Soc.Sc Psychological Science - Criminology
- B.Psyc.Sc. - L.L.B. Psychological Science - Laws
- B.Psyc.Sc.-B.Neurosc Psychological Science - Neuroscience
- B.Psyc.Sc.-B.Soc.Sc. Psychological Science - Social Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Psyc.(Hons)-B.Bus. Psychology (Honours) - Business
- B.A. - B.Bus. Psychology - Business
- B.A. - L.L.B. Psychology - Laws
- B.Soc.Sc. Social Science
- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) Social Science (Honours)
- B.Soc.Work Social Work
- B.Soc.Work (Hons) Social Work (Honours)
- B.Soc.Sc. Sociology
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Western Civilisation
- B.A. - B.Ints. Western Civilisation - International Studies
- B.A. - B.P.P.E. Western Civilisation - Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Business & Management (45)
- B.Bus. Accountancy
- B.A. - B.Bus. Arts - Business
- B.Bus. (Hons) Business (Honours)
- B.Bus. - L.L.B. Business - Laws
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- B.Bus. Business Analytics
- B.Bus.Info.Sys. Business Information Systems
- B.Bus.Info.Sys. Business Information Systems (Honours)
- B.Bus. Business Law
- B.Comp.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science (Honours)
- B.Data.Sc.An. Data Science and Analytics
- B.C.M. Digital and Social Media
- Bachelor Economics and Finance
- B.Econ.&Fin. - L.L.B Economics and Finance - Laws
- B.Bus. Finance
- B.Bus. Financial Planning
- B.Math.Fin. (Hons) Financial Planning
- B.Int.St. Global Sustainable Development
- B.Bus. Human Resource Management
- B.Soc.Sc. Human Services
- B.I.T. (Hons) Information Technology (Honours)
- B.Bus. International Business
- B.Int.St. International Relations
- B.Int.St. (Hons) International Studies (Honours)
- B.Jrnl. - B.Int.St. Journalism - International Studies
- B.Jrnl. - B.Sc. Journalism - Science
- B.Bus. Management
- B.Bus. Marketing
- B.Math. Mathematics
- B.Math. - B.Sc. Mathematics - Physics
- B.Math.Adv. Mathematics Advanced
- B.Math.Fin. (Hons) Mathematics and Finance (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)
- B.Psyc.Sc. - B.Bus. Psychological Science - Business
- B.Psyc.(Hons)-B.Bus. Psychology (Honours) - Business
- B.A. - B.Bus. Psychology - Business
- B.Bus. Public Relations
- B.Math.Fin. (Hons) Quantitative Corporate Finance and Investments
- B.Math.Fin. (Hons) Quantitative and Computational Trading
- B.Sc. - B.Bus. Science - Business
- B.Bus. Supply Chain Management
- B.Tech. Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (41)
- B.Math. Applied Mathematics
- B.Math. Applied Statistics
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Science
- B.Sc.Adv. (Hons) Atmospheric Science
- B.Sc. Biomolecular Physics
- B.Sc.Adv. (Hons) Biomolecular Physics
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Cons.Bio. (Hons) Conservation Biology (Honours)
- Bachelor Economics and Finance
- B.E. (Hons) - B.Sc. Engineering (Honours) - Physics
- B.Bus. Finance
- B.Sc. Marine Science
- B.Math. Mathematics
- B.E. (Hons) Mathematics
- B.Math. (Hons) Mathematics (Honours)
- B.Math. - B.Comp.Sc. Mathematics - Computer Science
- B.Math. - L.L.B. Mathematics - Laws
- B.Math. - B.Sc. Mathematics - Physics
- B.Math.Adv. Mathematics Advanced
- B.Math.Fin. (Hons) Mathematics and Finance (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)
- B.Med.Biotech. Medical Biotechnology (Honours)
- B.Med.Rad.Phys. Medical and Radiation Physics
- B.Med.Rad.Phys.Adv. Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours)
- B.Med.Chem. (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
- B.Neurosci. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physical Geography
- B.Sc.Adv. (Hons) Physics
- B.Sc.Adv. (Hons) Physics
- B.Sc. - B.A. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. - B.A. Physics - Arts
- B.Sc. Physics and Mathematics
- B.Psyc.Sc.-B.Neurosc Psychological Science - Neuroscience
- B.Math. Pure Mathematics
- B.Math.Fin. (Hons) Quantitative Corporate Finance and Investments
- B.Math.Fin. (Hons) Quantitative and Computational Trading
- B.Sc. (Hons) Science (Honours)
- B.Sc. - B.A. Science - Arts
- B.Sc. - B.Bus. Science - Business
Humanities (32)
- B.A. Arts (Honours)
- B.A. - B.Bus. Arts - Business
- B.A. - L.L.B. Arts - Laws
- B.C.A. - B.A. Creative Arts - Arts
- B.C.A. - B.C.M. Creative Arts - Communication and Media
- B.C.A. - L.L.B. Creative Arts - Laws
- B.C.A. - B.Sc. Creative Arts - Science
- B.A. Creative Writing
- B.A. English Literatures
- B.A. French
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indigenous Studies
- B.A. Japanese
- B.Jrnl. - B.A. Journalism - Arts
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.Sc. - B.A. Physics
- B.Sc. - B.A. Physics - Arts
- B.P.P.E. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- B.P.P.E. (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
- B.Sc. - B.A. Science - Arts
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Western Civilisation
- B.A. - L.L.B. Western Civilisation - Laws
- B.A. - B.C.A. Western Civilisation - Creative Arts
- B.A. - B.Ints. Western Civilisation - International Studies
- B.A. - B.P.P.E. Western Civilisation - Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Engineering & Technology (29)
- B.E. (Hons) Architectural Engineering (Honours)
- B.E. (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc.Adv. (Hons) Biomolecular Physics
- B.Sc. Biomolecular Physics
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.E. (Hons) Civil Engineering
- B.E. (Hons) Computer Engineering
- B.E. (Hons) Electrical Engineering
- B.E. (Hons) (Schol) Engineering (Honours) (Scholar)
- B.E. (Hons) - B.A. Engineering (Honours) - Arts
- B.E. - B.Comp.Sc. Engineering (Honours) - Computer Science
- B.E. (Hons) - B.Sc. Engineering (Honours) - Physics
- B.E. (Hons) - B.Sc. Engineering (Honours) - Science
- B.E. (Hons) Engineering with Flexible First Year
- B.E. (Hons) Environmental Engineering
- B.E. (Hons) Materials Engineering
- B.E. (Hons) Mathematics
- B.E. (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- B.E. (Hons) - B.Sc. Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (Honours) - Exercise Science
- B.E. (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering
- B.Med.Biotech. Medical Biotechnology (Honours)
- B.Med.Chem. (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
- B.E. (Hons) Mining Engineering
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc.Adv. (Hons) Physics
- B.Sust.Communities Sustainable Communities
- B.Tech. Technology
Medicine & Health (28)
- B.E. (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
- B.Ex.Sc. Exercise Science
- B.Ex.Sc.&Rehab. Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
- B.Hlth.Phy.Ed. Health and Physical Education
- B.E. (Hons) - B.Sc. Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (Honours) - Exercise Science
- B.Med.Biotech. Medical Biotechnology (Honours)
- B.Med.Hlth.Sc. Medical and Health Sciences
- B.Med.Hlth.Sc.(Hons) Medical and Health Sciences (Honours)
- B.Med.Hlth.Sc.(Hons) Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)
- B.Med.Rad.Phys. Medical and Radiation Physics
- B.Med.Rad.Phys.Adv. Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours)
- B.Med.Chem. (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
- B.Nurse Nursing
- B.Nurse (Conversion) Nursing (Conversion)
- B.Nurse (Hons) Nursing (Honours)
- B.Nutr.Sc. Nutrition Science
- B.Nutr.Diet. (Hons) Nutrition and Dietitics (Honours)
- B.Soc.Sc. Occupational Health and Safety
- B.Pre.Med.Sc.Hlth. Pre-Medicine, Science and Health
- B.Psyc.Sc. Psychological Science
- B.Psyc.Sc. - B.Bus. Psychological Science - Business
- B.Psyc.Sc.-B.Soc.Sc Psychological Science - Criminology
- B.Psyc.Sc. - L.L.B. Psychological Science - Laws
- B.Psyc.Sc.-B.Neurosc Psychological Science - Neuroscience
- B.Psyc.Sc.-B.Soc.Sc. Psychological Science - Social Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Pub.Hlth. Public Health
- B.Pub.Hlth. (Hons) Public Health (Honours)
Computer Science & IT (23)
- B.Comp.Sc. Big Data
- B.Bus.Info.Sys. Business Information Systems
- B.Bus.Info.Sys. Business Information Systems (Honours)
- B.E. (Hons) Computer Engineering
- B.Comp.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Comp.Sc. (Scho) Computer Science (Dean's Scholar)
- B.Comp.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science (Honours)
- B.Comp.Sc. - L.L.B. Computer Science - Laws
- B.Comp.Sc. - B.Sc. Computer Science - Science
- B.Comp.Sc. Cyber Security
- B.Data.Sc.An. Data Science and Analytics
- B.Comp.Sc. Digital Systems Security
- B.E. - B.Comp.Sc. Engineering (Honours) - Computer Science
- B.Comp.Sc. Game and Mobile Development
- B.Geog. Geography
- B.I.T. (Hons) Information Technology (Honours)
- B.I.T. - L.L.B. Information Technology - Laws
- B.Math. - B.Comp.Sc. Mathematics - Computer Science
- B.Comp.Sc. Software Engineering
- B.I.T. Web Design and Development
Law (23)
- B.A. - L.L.B. Arts - Laws
- B.A. - L.L.B. Arts - Laws
- B.Bus. - L.L.B. Business - Laws
- B.Bus. Business Law
- B.C.M. - L.L.B. Communication and Media - Laws
- B.Comp.Sc. - L.L.B. Computer Science - Laws
- B.C.A. - L.L.B. Creative Arts - Laws
- B.Soc.Sc. - L.L.B. Criminology - Laws
- B.Soc.Sc. - L.L.B. Criminology - Laws
- B.Econ.&Fin. - L.L.B Economics and Finance - Laws
- B.I.T. - L.L.B. Information Technology - Laws
- B.Int.St. (Hons) International Studies (Honours)
- B.Int.St. - L.L.B. International Studies - Laws
- B.Jrnl. - L.L.B. Journalism - Laws
- L.L.B. Laws (Graduate entry)
- L.L.B. Laws (Honours) (4-Yr Degree)
- B.A. Legal Studies
- B.Math. - L.L.B. Mathematics - Laws
- B.P.P.E. - L.L.B. Politics, Philosophy and Economics - Laws
- B.Psyc.Sc. - L.L.B. Psychological Science - Laws
- B.A. - L.L.B. Psychology - Laws
- B.Sc. - L.L.B. Science - Laws
- B.A. - L.L.B. Western Civilisation - Laws
Journalism & Media (20)
- B.A. - B.C.M. Arts - Communication and Media
- B.C.M. Communication and Media
- B.C.M. (Hons) Communication and Media (Honours)
- B.C.M. - B.Bus. Communication and Media - Business
- B.C.M. - B.Int.St. Communication and Media - International Studies
- B.C.M. - L.L.B. Communication and Media - Laws
- B.C.A. - B.C.M. Creative Arts - Communication and Media
- B.C.M. Digital and Social Media
- B.Int.St. International Relations
- B.Jrnl. Journalism
- B.C.M. Journalism
- B.Jrnl. - B.A. Journalism - Arts
- B.Jrnl. - B.C.M. Journalism - Communication and Media
- B.Jrnl. - B.Int.St. Journalism - International Studies
- B.Jrnl. - L.L.B. Journalism - Laws
- B.Jrnl. - B.Sc. Journalism - Science
- B.Bus. Public Relations
- B.C.M. Screen Media Production
- B.C.M. Visual Communication Design
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (15)
- B.Cons.Bio. (Hons) Conservation Biology (Honours)
- B.Sc. Environment
- B.Env.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science (Honours)
- B.Geog. Geography
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Int.St. Global Sustainable Development
- B.Sc. Human Geography
- B.E. (Hons) Mining Engineering
- B.Sc. Physical Geography
- B.Sc. (Hons) Science (Honours)
- B.Sust.Communities Sustainable Communities
Education & Training (12)
- B.Ed. (Hons) Education - The Early Years (Honours)
- B.Hlth.Phy.Ed. Health and Physical Education
- B.Hlth.Phy.Ed.(Hons) Health and Physical Education (Honours)
- B.Math.Ed. Mathematics Education
- B.Sc. - B.A. Physics
- B.Prim.Ed. Primary Education
- B.Prim.Ed. (Hons) Primary Education (Honours)
- B.Psyc.Sc. Psychological Science
- B.Psyc.Sc. (Hons) Psychological Science (Honours)
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc.Ed. Science Education
Arts, Design & Architecture (10)
- B.E. (Hons) Architectural Engineering (Honours)
- B.A. Arts (Honours)
- B.C.A. - B.A. Creative Arts - Arts
- B.C.A. - B.Sc. Creative Arts - Science
- B.C.A. Music
- B.Perf.Thea. Performance and Theatre
- B.A. Photography
- B.C.A. Visual Arts
- B.C.A. Visual Arts and Design
- B.C.M. Visual Communication Design
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (6)
- B.Ex.Sc. Exercise Science
- B.Ex.Sc.&Rehab. Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
- B.Hlth.Phy.Ed. Health and Physical Education
- B.Hlth.Phy.Ed.(Hons) Health and Physical Education (Honours)
- B.Sport Sport
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- B.Soc.Sc. Human Services
- B.Soc.Sc. Social Science
- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) Social Science (Honours)
- B.Soc.Work Social Work
- B.Soc.Work (Hons) Social Work (Honours)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- B.Sc. Marine Science
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Diploma of Business
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Diploma of Information Technology
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Diploma of Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Foundation Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Foundation Studies
Social Sciences (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Foundation Studies
About
History
In the postwar era of development and innovation, the then New South Wales University of Technology established a division in Wollongong to train the engineers and metallurgists of the local steel industry. That institution grew and evolved, and in 1975 legislation was passed in the parliament of New South Wales, establishing the University of Wollongong as an independent institution.
Education
Your time at UOW is about uncovering your passions and using them to make an impact. As a University that's big enough to matter, but small enough to care, you'll receive all the support and resources you need to find your purpose and chase your dream career. We focus on teaching not just specialist knowledge, but the skills you will need to embrace change and solve tomorrow's challenges.
Research
To confront the challenges of a rapidly changing world, UOW research is focused on supporting the best intellectual and technical talent to force change for good. From next-gen materials engineering in medicine to social transformation over the lifecycle, our research is purposeful and positive.
Career
Whether you know exactly what you want to do with your life; are still exploring options; or have absolutely no ideas about your future, we are here to support you. From tailored employability programs, work integrated learning subjects, workshops, online resources or a conversation with an expert Career Consultant we can help you get on track for the career that you want.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
185 8
2022
193 3
2021
196
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
201
2022
201
2021
201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201
2021
201
2020
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
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2022
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2021
214
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Student Service Officers are the primary administrative information contact point for UOW students, external and internal stakeholders. This position seeks to provide the highest standards of customer service while maintaining adherence to University policy and procedures.
Student Service Officers work across UOW’s front-of-house and back-of-house contact centre operations, providing customer service by being responsible for answering student enquiries via email, phone or face-to-face. The nature of enquiries span the entire student lifecycle from orientation to graduation.
Housing services
Many students say one of the best parts of the university experience is living in a residence. UOW Accommodation offers a vibrant community, with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Our residents enjoy being part of an active community, and many make friends for life.
As a city filled with students, Wollongong is the perfect place to start your future. Many UOW students say one of the best parts of the university experience is living on campus. You'll become part of an instant community, make new friends before you start your classes, and have access to all the services and support you need to be happy and succeed at uni.
Library services
What sets UOW Library apart is our commitment to exceptional service delivered by our highly trained teams in person and online.We have millions of resources including over 450,000 ebooks, 260 databases, and over 90,000 electronic journals.
ICT services
Information Management & Technology Services (IMTS) provides IT services to staff, students, and visitors of the University community.
Student Life
Campus life
At UOW, the campus experience is designed for the needs of our students. By spending your time in class, joining a club or seeing a gig at the UniBar, you ultimately become part of one big community of learning.
As a student, you’ll soon come to know our resident ducks, where to find the best coffee and how to navigate around our beautiful campus while you enjoy UOW’s five-star educational experience. This is why our students are among the happiest and the most satisfied. Grab some lunch, meet new friends and have fun – that’s your first semester on campus.
Sports facilities
Whether you are a serious athlete or just starting on your fitness journey, UniActive is the place for you. UniActive provides access to a 50m heated swimming pool, extensive sporting facilities & ovals, swim school plus two state of the art gyms featuring Life Fitness & Hammer Strength equipment across two convenient locations. Our highly qualified staff have provided training to some of the regions finest athletes and Australia’s future sporting champions.
Student clubs
The Wollongong Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) is a 15-member council (plus 5 General Representatives) elected by the student body each September to take office on the 1st of December of that year. Presidency is elected for a 1 year period, with Office Bearers taking Council for up to two years. Every undergraduate student is able to run for a position on WUSA.
Accreditation
UOW courses are recognised internationally and in Australia through accreditation by professional organisations.
Student Reviews
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My experience studying in the university where I currently enrolled I must say it is good , I learned a lot from our professors and all the activities that we do my skills develop but even if our university have a lot of things to do there's always lack of equipment and that's the hindrance to us to learn more.
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My overall experience in my university was good
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