About University of Wollongong
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading global university, powered by its people, partnerships and communities. Ranked 12th in Australia and 162nd in the world*, UOW’s Wollongong campus is located on the south coast of New South Wales, a 90-minute journey/trip by road or rail from Sydney.
UOW’s vision is to inspire a better future through education, research and partnership. We look ahead to a future defined by a rapid rate of change and opportunity. Leading us towards our vision, we are grounded by our values:
· Intellectual openness
· Excellence and dedication
· Empowerment and academic freedom
· Mutual respect and diversity
· Recognition and performance
UOW is dedicated to solving real-world problems, from cyber security to climate change, through purpose-built research institutes and centres. UOW is also committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals throughout its research and operations, including a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030, and currently ranks =62nd in the world and =11th in Australia for sustainability.**
A significant international player among Australian universities, UOW’s global network of campuses, students, graduates and academics, is strengthened through a collaborative network of partners across the globe.
UOW is recreating our learning environment to be truly global, delivering a distinctive UOW experience across all our locations. We foster a knowledge exchange and provide students with opportunities to enrich their experiences and build lifelong networks. UOW has campuses in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India (opening in 2024), with a presence in China and Singapore.
UOW has nine campuses throughout NSW to provide exceptional learning experiences specially designed to meet the needs of local students. Through our partnerships with international education institutions, we create the opportunities to access quality education delivered by UOW across the globe.
* QS World University Rankings 2024
** QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024
About University of Wollongong
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading global university, powered by its people, partnerships and communities. Ranked 12th in Australia and 162nd in the world*, UOW’s Wollongong campus is located on the south coast of New South Wales, a 90-minute journey/trip by road or rail from Sydney.
UOW’s vision is to inspire a better future through education, research and partnership. We look ahead to a future defined by a rapid rate of change and opportunity. Leading us towards our vision, we are grounded by our values:
· Intellectual openness
· Excellence and dedication
· Empowerment and academic freedom
· Mutual respect and diversity
· Recognition and performance
UOW is dedicated to solving real-world problems, from cyber security to climate change, through purpose-built research institutes and centres. UOW is also committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals throughout its research and operations, including a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030, and currently ranks =62nd in the world and =11th in Australia for sustainability.**
A significant international player among Australian universities, UOW’s global network of campuses, students, graduates and academics, is strengthened through a collaborative network of partners across the globe.
UOW is recreating our learning environment to be truly global, delivering a distinctive UOW experience across all our locations. We foster a knowledge exchange and provide students with opportunities to enrich their experiences and build lifelong networks. UOW has campuses in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India (opening in 2024), with a presence in China and Singapore.
UOW has nine campuses throughout NSW to provide exceptional learning experiences specially designed to meet the needs of local students. Through our partnerships with international education institutions, we create the opportunities to access quality education delivered by UOW across the globe.
* QS World University Rankings 2024
** QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024
Available programmes
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Master
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Scholarships
Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
Value
30% Tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Value
20% Tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Rankings & Ratings
University of Wollongong is one of the top Public universities in Wollongong, Australia. It is ranked #195 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=283
- 2016#=243
- 2017#218
- 2018#232
- 2019#=218
- 2020#212
- 2021#196
- 2022#193
- 2023#=185
- 2024#162
- 2025#=167
- 2026#=184
- 2027#195
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=283
- 2016#=243
- 2017#218
- 2018#232
- 2019#=218
- 2020#212
- 2021#196
- 2022#193
- 2023#=185
- 2024#162
- 2025#=167
- 2026#=184
- 2027#195
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