University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong (UOW), founded in 1951 and gaining independence in 1975, is a vibrant public research university located in Wollongong, New South Wales—about 80 km south of Sydney. Its main campus covers over 82 hectares surrounded by bushland and ocean vistas, while UOW also operates regional campuses across NSW and international campuses in locations like Dubai, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, and Singapore. The university supports around 33,000 students and employs over 2,400 staff, including 16 distinguished professors, creating a diverse and globally connected community.

UOW offers more than 300 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across five faculties—Business; Engineering and Information Sciences; Law, Humanities and the Arts; Science, Medicine and Health; and Social Sciences. It is classified in the top 1% of universities worldwide and is known for research excellence in areas like sustainable energy, marine sciences, health, infrastructure, arts, and humanities. High-impact research centers on campus include the SMART Infrastructure Facility, Molecular Horizons, iAccelerate startup hub, and Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, all fostering innovation and community impact.

Student life at UOW is both engaging and well-supported, with extensive facilities such as cafés, bars, a gym, sports fields, an Olympic-standard pool, and a student union organizing clubs, cultural activities, and events. Students benefit from strong local and international partnerships, high graduate satisfaction rates, and active community service—included among leadership roles and recognitions like Shaping Australia Awards for societal impact. With its innovative teaching, research strength, and spectacular location in the Illawarra region, UOW offers a rich, supportive environment for learning and growth.