The University of Wollongong is a public research university on the coast south of Sydney. It is best known for engineering, computer science, nursing and business, and for graduate employment rates that regularly top the Australian averages. Choose it for a well-ranked degree in a smaller, cheaper beach city within reach of Sydney.
Wollongong, Australia
Official website: uow.edu.au
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Top 20 worldwide under 50 years old (QS)
Top 200 worldwide (QS)
Above world standard in all broad fields (ERA)
A$34,000 – A$46,000
International students, undergraduate and coursework master's
A$20,000 – A$26,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uow.edu.au before you apply.
Master of Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Master of Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Master of Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Master of Business Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
Master of Nursing
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 94
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
Top 20 young university in the world — strong research for its age and size.
Innovation Campus — a research and business park with 40+ companies on site.
Campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Hong Kong for students who want to transfer.
Beach location — the main campus is a short bus ride from the Illawarra coast.
Engineering graduates join BlueScope, Sydney Water, Transport for NSW and defence contractors.
IT and computer science alumni work in Sydney's tech sector, 90 minutes away by train.
Graduates can stay and work in Australia for two to three years on a post-study visa, longer in regional areas.
Nursing graduates enter NSW Health hospitals, which recruit heavily from the university.
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The main campus is a green, park-like site at the foot of the escarpment, with a duck pond, walking trails and free shuttle buses to the city and the beach.
Wollongong is a relaxed coastal city of about 300,000 people with surf beaches and much lower rent than Sydney. Sydney's CBD is about 90 minutes away by train.
Confirmation of Enrolment from UOW
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
IELTS or equivalent English test result
Overseas Student Health Cover for stay
Genuine Student statement
Health examination, if requested
Applications are rolling for both sessions. For a February start, apply by late November to leave time for your offer, deposit and visa; for July, apply by late April. Nursing and some health programmes have fixed earlier deadlines listed on their course pages.
Wollongong has two main intakes: Autumn Session in February and Spring Session in July. Most undergraduate and coursework master's programmes admit for both. A few programmes are February only, so check the course page before you plan.
You need a Student visa (subclass 500). After you accept your offer and pay the deposit, the university issues a Confirmation of Enrolment. You then apply through ImmiAccount with proof of funds, Overseas Student Health Cover and a Genuine Student statement.
Information technology, computer science, engineering, the MBA and nursing are the most applied-for programmes. Master's entry usually needs a bachelor's degree with a credit average (around 60% for Indian degrees) and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0; nursing requires 7.0. Undergraduate entry is based on school results.
Yes. Wollongong offers merit scholarships for international students that reduce tuition by a set percentage, with eligibility based on academic results and country, and many are awarded automatically on application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current awards, amounts and closing dates.
