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University of Wollongong — Wollongong, New South Wales

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Location:
Wollongong, NSW
Population:
225,000
Student Enrollment:
13,000
International Students:
2,000
Semester Load:
3-4 courses
Required GPA:
3.0/4.0
Academic Dates:
Feb - June : July - Nov
Program Calendar
CRICOS 00102E

The University of Wollongong is located approximately 3 miles northwest of the coastal city of Wollongong in the foothills of Mt. Keira and is accessible by direct bus line from all areas of the city. Wollongong is situated 90 minutes south of the Sydney Central Business District along the coast of New South Wales and has easy access to the city by rail or car.

The campus combines a tranquil bushland setting with modern, state-of-the art facilities and infrastructure that create the perfect learning environment. The campus is a sanctuary for native wildlife, its parklike environment encourages students to enjoy the surrounding beaches, rainforests and mountains. The university’s casual, laid-back atmosphere reflects a relaxed and friendly setting while its live music venues, numerous cafés, market days and parklands create a lively interactive student scene.

University Fact

A Times Top 200 University
UOW has been ranked as one of the top 200 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement, which bases its rankings on academic peer reviews and the universities of choice for key global graduate recruitment agencies, as well as the university's staff-to-student ratios, the number of citations of UOW academics, and the proportion of international students and staff.

Eligibility

Students must have sophomore standing at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution at the time of enrollment at the University of Wollongong. The University of Wollongong also requires that applicants have a minimum GPA of 3.0, although students with a 2.8-3.0 are encouraged to apply and may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

 

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