UOW is a regional university that achieves good rankings inside the world's top 300.
University of Wollongong (UOW) is based in the coastal city of Wollongong, around 80 km south of Sydney.
- UOW always does well in course surveys.
- Recent graduates report high rates of satisfaction with courses, as well as good salaries and low unemployment.
Website: uow.edu.au
About UOW
Students: 34,900
- Indicative ATAR: 70
- Bachelor of Business: 6,200
- International students: 15,984
Cities and towns with a UOW campus
Wollongong, Batemans Bay, Bega, Dubai, Moss Vale, Nowra, Sydney (CBD, Loftus)
UOW World Ranking
Australia Rank: 15
The University of Wollongong is the fifth-ranked university in New South Wales and 15th in Australia. It ranks behind UNSW, Sydney University, UTS, and Macquarie, but ahead of the University of Newcastle and Western Sydney University.
World Ranking: 250
The University of Wollongong's global ranking is 167th with QS but falls outside the top 250 in ARWU and Webometrics. It is among the top 300 unis in the world.
History, Presence and Status
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales (NSW), Australia and was founded in 1951.
The University offers the full set of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across numerous disciplines, including business, engineering, health, information technology, law, science, and the humanities.
UOW is also known for its strong focus on research, with the university ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University is known for research in areas like renewable energy, health and medical research, and information technology. Additionally, UOW has a strong commitment to sustainability and has been recognised as a leader in environmental management.
UOW has a diverse student body, with students from over 130 countries and offers a range of support services to help students succeed, including academic advising, career counseling, and health and wellness services.
UOW also boasts of a number of campuses around the world and a number of research centers and institutes with partnerships with industry and other universities. It has campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, as well as partnerships with overseas universities and research institutions.
