University of Wollongong

Question 1

Is Wollongong good for students?

Accepted Answer

UOW was rated Australia's leading public university for undergraduate student experience in the 2018 Good Universities Guide. Highest ranked university in NSW overall for undergraduate study on The Australian Government's Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2018.

Question 2

Can I apply directly to UOW?

Accepted Answer

High school students must apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Non-school leavers or mature age applicants have the choice to apply directly to UOW or via UAC for the majority of UOW courses. B.Nursing, B.Pre Medicine and Health, and all education degrees must be applied for via UAC.

Question 3

How many courses can I apply for via UAC?

Accepted Answer

You can list five-course preferences on your UAC application. Even if you are eligible for all five courses, you will only get one offer per UAC round. You may receive additional offers in later rounds (one per round), if you alter your preference list and you are eligible for a new course on your application.

Question 4

Can I get offers to multiple universities via UAC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. You can list five-course preferences on your UAC application which can be at any participating UAC institution. You will receive one offer per UAC round which will be for your highest eligible preference.

Question 5

Does UOW apply adjustment factors for elite sports people?

Accepted Answer

No, the University of Wollongong does not provide adjustment factors for athletes.
Elite athletes, on the other hand, can include their specific sporting accomplishments in their Early Admission application, and the university will consider them as part of the application process.

Question 6

Is Engineering at UoW good?

Accepted Answer

Engineering programs at the University of Wollongong rank #92 in the world, #6 in Australia and at #3 in New South Wales. The University also holds a reputation in research in collaboration with the industry. Students will get world-class education and hands-on experience in Engineering and Technology, with a choice of 11 majors.

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Question 8

Why should I study at the University of Wollongong?

Accepted Answer

The University of Wollongong consistently ranks among the world’s top 250 universities and ranks among the top 200 in the world for the quality of its graduates. 72% of the Wollongong graduates secure full-time employment within 4 months of completing their course.

Question 9

How many students go to University of Wollongong?

Accepted Answer

The University of Wollongong has over 35,500+ students, out of which 23,548+ are undergraduates, 8,226 are graduates, along with students in higher degree research and non-degree students.

Question 10

Is the University of Wollongong expensive?

Accepted Answer

Wollongong is known to offer a reasonable cost of living that approximates to AUD 2,250 per month, which is comparatively less expensive than monthly budget requirements in other Australian cities such as Sydney and Melbourne.

Question 11

Is the University of Wollongong a good university?

Accepted Answer

The University of Wollongong is one of the most sought after Australian universities, ranking among the top 1% of the universities worldwide. Further, 15+ subjects offered at the University rank among the top 100 globally, while it is also recognized by the Global Teaching Excellence Award.

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