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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 377 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 18 of 60 | In Oceania |
| # 16 of 41 | In Australia |
| # 32 of 14,131 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
67%
Enrollment
31,313
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 67% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Candidates must achieve the required mark in an Australian Yr 12, Senior secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent. Any tertiary studies completed prior to enrolment may lead to advanced standing or credit |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - July; July-December). Also optional Summer Session (December-January) |
| Enrollment | 31,313 |
We've calculated the 67% acceptance rate for University of Wollongong based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Wollongong.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Wollongong faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Wollongong.
Centre : Asia-Pacific Social Transformation
Asian Studies
Pacific Area Studies
Social Studies
Centre : Canadian-Australian Studies
Canadian Studies
Pacific Area Studies
Centre : Equity Research in Education
Education
Ethics
Centre : Health Services Development
Health Administration
Health Sciences
Centre : Landscape Change
Environmental Management
Landscape Architecture
Centre : Medical Radiation Physics
Radiology
Centre : Smart Foods
Food Science
Faculty : Arts
Arts and Humanities
Social Sciences
Faculty : Commerce
Business and Commerce
Economics
Finance
Management
Marketing
Faculty : Creative Arts
Fine Arts
Music
Theatre
Faculty : Educational Sciences
Educational Sciences
Physical Education
Special Education
Teacher Trainers Education
Faculty : Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Management
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Health and Behavioural Sciences
Behavioural Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Dietetics
Health Sciences
Midwifery
Nursing
Psychology
Public Health
Faculty : Informatics
Information Management
Information Technology
Mass Communication
Mathematics and Computer Science
Faculty : Law
Administrative Law
Civil Law
Commercial Law
Comparative Law
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Human Rights
International Law
Labour Law
Law
Maritime Law
Faculty : Science
Biological and Life Sciences
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Marine Science and Oceanography
Natural Sciences
Physics
Institute : Biomolecular Science
Molecular Biology
Institute : Conservation Biology and Law
Biological and Life Sciences
Ethics
Law
Institute : Social Change and Critical Enquiry
Social Sciences
Social Studies
Research Division : Advanced Materials Processing
Materials Engineering
Research Division : Atmospheric Chemistry
Chemistry
Meteorology
Research Division : Brain and Behaviour
Behavioural Sciences
Neurosciences
Psychology
Research Division : Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies
Solid State Physics
Research Division : Digital Media Initiative
Electronic Engineering
Research Division : Engineering Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering
Research Division : Image, Performance and Text
Film
Graphic Arts
Performing Arts
Photography
Writing
Research Division : Industrial Automation
Electronics and Automation
Research Division : Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
Production Engineering
Research Division : Intelligent Polymer
Polymer and Plastics Technology
Research Division : Legal Intersection
Ethics
Law
Research Division : Mathematical Modelling and Computational Systems
Mathematics and Computer Science
Research Division : Metabolic Research
Biological and Life Sciences
Research Division : Ocean and Coastal Research
Coastal Studies
Marine Science and Oceanography
Research Division : Railway Engineering and Technologies
Railway Engineering
Research Division : Smart Internet Technology
Computer Networks
Research Division : Steel Processing and Products
Metal Techniques
Metallurgical Engineering
Research Division : Superconducting and Electronic Materials
Conducting
Electronic Engineering
Materials Engineering
Research Division : Sustainable Earth Research
Earth Sciences
Research Division : Telecommunications and Information Technology
Information Technology
Telecommunications Engineering
Research Division : Welded Structures
Metal Techniques
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Wollongong.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor Degree
Accountancy
Arts and Humanities
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Education
Environmental Studies
Finance
Fine Arts
Health Sciences
Information Sciences
Information Technology
Law
Literature
Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Performing Arts
Psychology
Social Sciences
Social Work
Bachelor Honours Degree
Biology
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Engineering
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Finance
Geography
Geography (Human)
Geology
Health Sciences
Heritage Preservation
Marine Science and Oceanography
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Medicine
Molecular Biology
Nanotechnology
Psychology
Graduate Certificate/Diploma
Accountancy
Business Administration
Computer Science
Data Processing
Education
Engineering
Finance
Foreign Languages Education
Gerontology
Health Administration
Health Sciences
Human Resources
Hygiene
Information Technology
Leadership
Management
Marine Science and Oceanography
Maritime Law
Marketing
Nursing
Occupational Health
Public Health
Radiology
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Special Education
Master Degree
Accountancy
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Clinical Psychology
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Dietetics
Earth Sciences
Economic and Finance Policy
Education
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Finance
Fishery
Gerontology
Health Administration
Health Sciences
Human Resources
Hygiene
Information Technology
International Business
Law
Leadership
Management
Maritime Law
Materials Engineering
Medical Technology
Mining Engineering
Nutrition
Occupational Health
Physics
Physiology
Primary Education
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Psychology
Public Health
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Secondary Education
Social Work
Special Education
Telecommunications Engineering
Doctoral Degree
Medicine
Research profile
University of Wollongong is a world-class research university with 71,789 scientific papers published and 2,024,279 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
38,657
/ 1,262,412
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
36,147
/ 825,461
|
| Biology |
34,440
/ 1,290,942
|
| Physics |
34,366
/ 1,148,999
|
| Environmental Science |
32,704
/ 975,856
|
| Chemistry |
31,490
/ 1,178,430
|
| Computer Science |
28,340
/ 722,859
|
| Medicine |
24,498
/ 781,707
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
24,324
/ 869,802
|
| Political Science |
20,783
/ 431,968
|
| Materials Science |
20,099
/ 798,590
|
| Law |
19,496
/ 420,936
|
| Geography and Cartography |
18,881
/ 517,149
|
| Geology |
18,369
/ 591,925
|
| Psychology |
18,057
/ 557,622
|
| Organic chemistry |
17,623
/ 742,261
|
| Sociology |
16,347
/ 356,263
|
| Philosophy |
16,250
/ 360,199
|
| Business |
15,880
/ 353,960
|
| Mathematics |
15,505
/ 390,256
|
| Ecology |
14,136
/ 488,924
|
| History |
13,011
/ 302,330
|
| Biochemistry |
11,633
/ 478,633
|
| Economics |
11,429
/ 238,570
|
| Archaeology |
11,241
/ 288,145
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
11,217
/ 276,467
|
| Statistics |
10,824
/ 299,005
|
| Paleontology |
10,751
/ 352,170
|
| Metallurgy |
9,655
/ 413,609
|
| Pathology |
9,438
/ 305,362
|
| Electrical Engineering |
9,346
/ 319,585
|
| Genetics |
9,061
/ 308,229
|
| Optics |
8,301
/ 269,684
|
| Psychiatry |
7,970
/ 305,316
|
| Linguistics |
7,963
/ 166,211
|
| Art & Design |
7,710
/ 159,377
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
7,507
/ 199,158
|
| Management |
7,412
/ 174,115
|
| Chemical Engineering |
6,774
/ 399,981
|
| Nanotechnology |
6,695
/ 402,057
|
Annual publication & citation counts
48 Notable alumni
1. Wendy Richardson
1933-. (aged 93)
writer
playwright
Wendy Richardson, OAM is one of Australia's most popular playwrights, best known as the author of Windy Gully. Richardson lives in Mount Kembla near Wollongong, New South Wales. She is very active in the local community, working with disabled and disadvantaged youth, assisting those in need, teaching Sunday School and participating in historical and literary events.
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2. Bryan Doyle
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
Bryan Michael Doyle is an Australian former politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Campbelltown for the Liberal Party from 2011 to 2015.
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3. Graham West
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Graham James West an Australian former politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Campbelltown between 2001 and 2011 for the Labor Party.
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4. Fernanda Borges
1969-. (aged 57)
politician
Fernanda Borges is an East Timorese politician.
All 48 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UOW
Founded
1975
Motto
Excellence Innovation Diversity.
Colors
blue, gold, red
Academic calendar
February to December (February - July; July-December). Also optional Summer Session (December-January)
Address
Administrative Building Northfields Avenue Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522 Australia
City Population
262,000
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