University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong’s South Western Sydney campus at Liverpool is where the region’s best and brightest can earn an internationally recognised degree. This campus is the first major university campus in Liverpool and builds on an already thriving relationship between UOW and the Great South West.

Opened in February 2017, the new campus occupies two floors in the Liverpool City Council’s Moore Street building. The University offers various programmes from UOW’s Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts, the Faculty of Business, the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, and the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health. UOW College also offers university entry and vocational training programmes.

Many UOW students undertake placements and internships at partner organisations in the Great South West region, including around 330 Nursing students undertaking placements in local hospitals, mental health facilities and aged care facilities.

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UOW recognises secondary qualifications from more than 40 countries and education systems, and can assess students who have completed the equivalent of Australian high school (Year 12) for direct entry to the first year of a bachelor degree.

If students do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry to their chosen bachelor programme, they may receive an offer to study a pathway programme at UOW College that can guarantee entry into a range of UOW undergraduate degrees, at first or second year level.

Students who have completed a Diploma, or partially completed a bachelor degree, may apply directly for admission with credit transfer.

All students are required to provide evidence of satisfying English language requirements. Results in major international tests are accepted, including IELTS and TOEFL. Students can also meet the language requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.

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Wollongong enjoys a very reasonable cost of living, meaning you can focus your efforts on your study, and not your finances. The lower cost of living in Wollongong is a major advantage of being located outside of a capital city like Sydney or Melbourne. The prices of rent, food and entertainment in Wollongong compare very favourably with big-city options, meaning that you can make the most of your study in Australia.

UOW offers a range of scholarships that help with the costs of study. These offer a tuition fee reduction of up to 30 per cent. Students will be automatically considered for a scholarship when they submit their application.

UOW student Anne Fernando moved from Sri Lanka to UOW in 2015 to study Maths and Finance. Anne received an international student scholarship as well as one from her Faculty, in the form of a fee reduction. “I was tossing up between a university in Melbourne, Brisbane and Wollongong, but the Wollongong course fees were a lot more affordable. On top of my scholarships I also received the Dean’s Scholar award, which means I get a text book allowance every year “.

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While the free local shuttle buses will get students to Wollongong city or the beach in less than 10 minutes, the campus has seven coffee shops, more than 15 food outlets, a bar, supermarket, hairdresser, travel agent, post office, three banks, health clinic, dentist, physio, sporting fields, gym, swimming pool and one of the biggest movie screens in the region.

Accommodation

UOW provides a wide range of living options that suit different budgets and living needs. Brand new studio apartments and four or five bedroom units are now available in Kooloobong Village. The University’s International House, for instance, is home to many Australian and international students. It proudly boasts of a community representing over 30 nations.

Library

The University’s award-winning library and dedicated staff supports students during their study at UOW. Students will have access to print and digital collections containing over a million volumes that cover a variety of topics. The library also houses dozens of learning spaces, from quiet study areas to group seminar rooms.

UniActive

UniActive at the University of Wollongong provides a world-class facility to meet the training needs of individuals and sporting teams. Its highly qualified staff have provided training to some of the region's finest athletes and Australia's future sporting champions. UniActive is recognised as the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) regional training facility for its athletes. The University of Wollongong is also listed as an Elite Athlete Friendly University.

Food outlets

The University has a myriad of cuisines served at its many food outlets. From Indian to Korean, and Pizza to Pide, students can explore the world through the campus cuisine. UOW also has super skilled baristas and a fantastic selection of coffee.

IGA grocery store

IGA offers UOW students the convenience of grocery shopping on campus. Products available include fresh fruits and vegetables, delicatessen including BBQ chicken, international and ready-to-eat meals, among others.

Campus clinic

'Campus Clinic' is UOW's very own General Practice, available 5 days a week to provide friendly and confidential treatment of any health concerns students may have. It provides an extensive range of medical services such as vaccines, skin checks, travel medicine, and VISA medicals.

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UOW offers its students the kind of personal and academic support they need to succeed. It is a truly student-centred university with individual attention, available staff, dedicated research supervisors and a personal approach. From day one of becoming a UOW student, the University will offer guidance and support.

Support services offered include:

• Academic advisers

Each faculty has advisers and coordinators to assist students with questions about their subjects or course. Students can also consult their respective tutor, lecturer, or the course coordinator for the same.

• Learning development centre

For those students who wish to improve their academic and English language skills by accessing workshops, individual consultations or self-directed resources can do so free of charge.

• Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

At PASS students will develop their study skills and academic performance. PASS is a group-learning programme that gives students additional support in core subjects. The programme consists of weekly one-hour sessions, led by peer leaders - students who have excelled at these subjects in the past.

• Counselling services

This free and confidential counselling service is available five days a week to assist students with personal, study or work-related difficulties.

• IT services on campus

Students at the Wollongong campus can access campus-wide wireless internet, and freely use the large computer labs. Many private and collaborative study spaces across campus have network facilities for student computers.

• Student support advisers

These advisers provide support and referral services to UOW students. They also provide programmes supporting student equity and diversity both within faculties and across the campus. They assist students with a range of issues such as orientation to the local area, study difficulties, and academic concerns.

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UOW views its graduates as its greatest achievements. Employers in Australia and around the world agree UOW is ranked as the best university in New South Wales (QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2017) and in the top 1% of universities in the world for the quality of its graduates (QS Graduate Employability Ranking).

The University’s QS Graduate Employability Ranking places it 73^rd in the world for graduate employment rates and shows that more than 87% of its graduates find employment within six months of graduation.

UOW has a strong focus on internship programmes and links with industry to ensure that its students graduate with the skills they need to succeed in the global workplace. It also offers students career counselling and job-seeker workshops to ensure they are thinking about their careers and building their professional networks before they graduate.

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