The University of Wollongong (UOW) has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities. It is ranked among the top modern universities in the world and has built a reputation as an enterprising institution, with a multi-disciplinary approach to research and a personalised approach to teaching.

Recognized as a global leader in discovery and learning, UOW embraces both technology and practical learning to maximise student success.

The University works in tandem with community partners enabling learning through immersion in the workforce and it collaborates with educators, professionals, researchers and students to inform when, how and why students learn.

UOW is consistently adapting to changing workforce needs and new industries, offering face to face learning, distance education and online courses. With five faculties – Business; Engineering and Information Sciences; Law, Humanities and the Arts; Science, Medicine and Health; and Social Sciences, UOW currently offers over 300 degree programs across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to more than 32,000 students around the world.

UOW, is proud to be among the best modern universities in the world. Throughout our 60-year history, we’ve built an international reputation for world-class research and exceptional teaching quality. Employers have ranked its graduates as some of the most career-ready in the world for nine years in a row. They rank in the top two per cent of universities worldwide and are aiming higher every day.

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.

Highest ranked university in NSW for postgraduate study for Learner Engagement and Generic Skills Scale on QILT 2018

Employers are more satisfied with UOW graduates, than graduates from all other NSW universities (QILT) 2017.