University of Wollongong
Location: Wollongong, Australia
Instagram: @uow
Website: www.uow.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Spring semester aka 'Term 1' (February - June) // Fall semester aka 'Term 2' (July - November)
Highlights
- UOW is a leading Australian research and teaching institution and rated in the top 1% of universities in the world by THE QS World University Rankings 2026.
- The 83-hectare campus combines modern teaching spaces with native bushland, lush parks, and waterways only an hour south of Sydney.
- At UOW, students can immerse themself in student life through various clubs and societies, gyms, cafes, international food outlets and live music at the Unibar.
- UOW provides a wide array of services, resources, and assistance specifically tailored to support students during their university journey, all available free of charge.
- Wollongong is a dynamic and multicultural city located on one of Australia’s most picturesque coastlines and only 80 kilometres from Sydney.
- Wollongong is regarded as Australia’s most “liveable” regional city and offers a broad range of dining, cultural, shopping and outdoor pursuits.
Accessibility
- The Student Accessibility and Inclusion Team provides accessibility support to exchange students.
- UOW asks students to disclose their accessibility needs during the application process to be best supported.
- Exchange students should contact the Office of Student Mobility at study-overseas@uow.edu.au to set up supports for when they arrive.
Area of study
- Arts
- English and Media
- Humanities and Social Inquiry
- Economics and Finance
- Operations and Marketing
- Education
- Health and Society
- Geography and Sustainable Communities
- Psychology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Physics
- Computing and Information Technology
- Mathematics and Applied Statistics
- See course catalogue for full course selection.
Credits
Credits at UoW:
- Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 24 credit points per term at UoW
Course Evaluations at UVic:
- Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
- Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
- This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students.
- Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record.
Exchange credit history
- Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
- Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
- Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
- After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information.
Housing
On-campus housing: Available
- Several on-campus housing options are available at different locations and formats, including furnished, semi-furnished, and self-furnished residences.
- Please see UOW's Accommodation Services website for more details.
Off-campus housing: Available
- UOW StudyStays offers a platform by which students can find off-campus housing with different styles, locations, and rates.
- Information about shared accommodations, private accommodations, and homestays can be found on UOW's off-campus housing website.
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
Medical insurance: Mandatory
- As a requirement of the student visa, all international students must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of study in Australia.
- Bupa is UOW's chosen OSHC provider. When students receive an offer to study at UOW, they will have the option to allow UOW to organize OSHC if they are interested in Bupa as a provider.
- The cost for OSHC is between $600–$700 per year.
- More information about the OSHC at UOW.
Immigration documents:
- All international students require a visa to study in Australia.
- The UOW Office of Global Student Mobility will email students an electronic confirmation of
enrolment (eCOE) once they have accepted their offer. - Exchange students will use this eCOE when applying for an Australian student visa (visa sub class 500 Non Award).
- Learn more at the Wollongong student visa page.
Arrival:
- Visit the orientation website for up-to-date events and details for getting settled at UOW.
- Download the Wollongong Exchange Guide
How to apply
Interested in studying at Wollongong as an exchange student? Learn how to apply to the ICS Exchange Program and submit your application by the deadline!