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Public university

University of Wollongong

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
QS ranking
193
Acceptance rate
30%
Tuition fee
USD20,412/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Wollongong is located in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Its most popular subjects include Engineering - Mineral and Mining, Materials Science, Nursing, Sports-Related Subjects and Engineering - Civil and Structural. This is a large university, with approximately 31,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
83%
17%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
79%
21%
Local studentsInternational students

Student gender

In this university

50%
50%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

22 : 1
22 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

24 : 1
24 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

23 : 1
23 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2021 Budget

USD 515.3 mn

Endowment

-

University website

https://www.uow.edu.au/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

5,654

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Engineering - Mineral and Mining

  2. 2.

    Materials Science

  3. 3.

    Nursing

  4. 4.

    Sports-Related Subjects

  5. 5.

    Engineering - Civil and Structural

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

9

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

203acres

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Others

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

2

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

2

Number of dormitories

4

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
5,783
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
75 - 79%
Temperature
18°
25°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
64 - 70%
Temperature
11°
22°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
61 - 64%
Temperature
10°
20°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
69 - 77%
Temperature
14°
23°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Shellharbour Airport

Distance between airport and university

22 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 2 - 4
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 25 - 32

After graduation

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

220

Average numbers of services

6