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University of Wollongong

Location

Northfields Ave, Wollongong, AU, Wollongong Australia

Ranking

# =167QS World University Rankings

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458Undergraduate programs

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157Postgraduate programs

stars

5+QS stars

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 programs

The University of Wollongong (UOW) has become one of the best modern universities in the world: dynamic, agile and prominent in national and international rankings for the quality of our teaching, research, student experience and outcomes.

We are 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.

Through our graduate employment support, employability workshops, internship, and placement programs, UOW continues to ensure our graduates are highly sought after by employers.

A personalised approach ensures students make a smooth transition into university life, while the real-world experience incorporated into every degree has seen UOW consistently ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates.*.

UOW has a proud history of working closely with our communities to increase participation and attainment of underrepresented groups in higher education. Our student cohort represents one of the most diverse student bodies in any Australian higher education institution. We facilitate student diversity by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with schools, pathway providers and community partners.

* QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Laws

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Bachelor of Laws

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The University of Wollongong (UOW) aims to equip our graduates with the skills to deliver real-world outcomes, underpinned by strong industry partnerships, a personalised style and a pioneering approach to international education.

Postgraduate students enjoy access to world-class facilities – including Sydney Business School in Sydney’s CBD and the Innovation Campus at Wollongong – and are encouraged to collaborate with researchers from different disciplines to transform lives and regions on an international scale.

As a modern university, we are uniquely placed to understand and respond to change. UOW’s mission is to transform people and the world we live in. To do this, we connect our communities with an international network of businesses, collaborators, researchers, students, governments, and investors.

At UOW, we are driving change that is relevant to regional priorities but with global impact. Our initiatives are transforming education, research, industries, healthcare, and communities.

Our researchers dedicate their careers to finding solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. They work with some of the world’s best research partners to solve the biggest questions facing society, striving towards a better quality of life for future generations.

This is why UOW is consistently rated in the top 200 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates*

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

Master of Nursing

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Master of Nursing

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Master of Autism

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Master of Autism

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University information

Bachelor

70+
6+
79+

Master

6+
79+
15,228
78%
22%
3,541
35%
65%
1,196
63%
37%

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Rankings & ratings

University of Wollongong is one of the top public universities in Wollongong, Australia. It is ranked #=167 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #264
  • 2014
    #=276
  • 2015
    #=283
  • 2016
    #=243
  • 2017
    #218
  • 2018
    #232
  • 2019
    #=218
  • 2020
    #212
  • 2021
    #196
  • 2022
    #193
  • 2023
    #=185
  • 2024
    #162
  • 2025
    #=167
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