University of Wollongong
Student and campus services
UOW has a range of student support services. These include counselling, chaplaincy, academic assistance, learning support, and employment and career advice. Campus facilities include a medical centre, computing centre, sporting and recreation facilities, and a childcare centre.
The university supports a variety of student organisations, clubs and societies for students to become involved in campus life.
Since establishing its campus in Wollongong, the University of Wollongong has expanded its teaching locations to both onshore and offshore campuses:
Onshore
- Batemans Bay
- Bega
- Innovation Campus (North Wollongong)
- Shoalhaven
- South Western Sydney
- Southern Highlands
- Southern Sydney
- Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong.
Offshore
- University of Wollongong in Dubai
- UOW College Hong Kong.
UOW has dedicated support services for students with disabilities and special needs. Disability Services at UOW provides reasonable adjustment advice and support for current and prospective students with a disability or health condition. Our aim is to ensure that students with a disability realise their full academic potential.
If you have a disability, register with us as soon as possible in order to receive additional support and advice. If you have complex requirements it is even more important to contact us early so that we may arrange your support in a timely manner.
Disability Services is committed to creating a safe and productive environment for registered students.
UOW offers guaranteed accommodation to students in their first year of study, provided they meet the conditions. Many students say one of the best parts of their University experience is living in a residence. Rarely will you have the chance to live in a community with people from so many walks of life and countries. UOW Living provides a range of accommodation options in convenient locations. Students benefit from an environment that is committed to providing high academic achievement, involvement, development and fun. The community culture in each residence provides a vibrant atmosphere with many social, cultural, sporting and other activities on offer.
If you are thinking of living at UOW, it is important to apply online early as demand for accommodation is high. Make sure you read the conditions for guaranteed accommodation.
One alternative to taking a gap year is to consider the International Exchange Program. If you’re interested in travelling, UOW offers a range of options including short overseas courses to fully international degrees, meaning you can choose to learn in another country for a few months to a few years.
By taking advantage of UOW’s 190 study abroad and exchange links in 45 countries, you can explore the globe while you study. Students can access a UOW Travel Grant or more than $14,000 in an OS-HELP loan to assist with one year of overseas study (this can be added to your HECS-HELP). Subjects taken offshore can be credited towards your UOW degree, so you can still graduate at the same time as your peers.
UOW Careers Central is where you can access tailored careers services and resources. Faculty-based Career Consultants offer individual career consultations, workshops, ideas about how to enhance your employability, job search support, resume advice, assistance with interview preparation and more. Your Career Consultant will help you establish career goals and develop employability skills.
General information for University of Wollongong
Location
UOW Student Central, (ground floor Building 17)
Northfields Avenue, Gwynneville NSW 2500