The University of Wollongong traces its origin to 1951. The New South Wales University of Technology established a division in Wollongong to train Engineers and Metallurgists for the local steel industry.&nbsp;

Then in 1975, The University of Wollongong was incorporated by the Parliament of New South Wales as an independent institution. In 1982, the University amalgamated with the Wollongong Institute of Higher Education, which had begun life in 1962 as the Wollongong Teachers&#39; College.

Facts

<ul>
	<li>Ranking 193 according to QS World University Rankings</li>
	<li>Very High Research output</li>
	<li>Total faculty is 1410 with a good StudentFaculty Ratio of 13</li>
	<li>Universit has 4,779 International Students.</li>
	<li>Ranked among the best 20 modern universities in the world.</li>
</ul>

About

On-Campus Accommodation

The university has four places namely Kooloobong Village,&nbsp;Bangalay,&nbsp;Campus East, and Graduate House&nbsp;for providing accommodation. All are located on campus so there&#39;d be no travelling expenses. You&#39;d get most of the facilities needed for a comfortable stay like laundry, meal, wifi, with mostly accommodations being furnished.

Off-Campus Accommodation

You can also get off-campus accommodations nearby, they can range from private accommodations to shared ones depending on your budget and preferences. Homestays can also be a good option with similar facilities and being affordable.

Food Facilities

There are so many restaurants in Australia that are Indian and provides Indian and vegan foods. Also, you can order them online. But, if you are going as a student then it is not a good option to get a meal from the hotel every day. It will be very expensive and not healthy also.&nbsp;

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Accommodation

Student Clubs

The University has a lot of clubs and Societies you can join:

<ul>
	<li>BioNet - A support network for those studying biotechnology &amp; another biology lineage.</li>
	<li>ChemSoc - UOW School of Chemistry.</li>
	<li>Critical Care Interest Group - further information to be advised.</li>
	<li>Groundswell - School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Student Social Club.</li>
</ul>

Popular majors/top fields of study

You will get nearly every course in UoW. Some of the famous courses of the University are:

<ul>
	<li>Marketing&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Accounting&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Business Administration and Management, General&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Computer Science&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Information Technology&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Business/Commerce, General</li>
</ul>

Part-time jobs

The university has various opportunities for you to find part-time jobs. These involve&nbsp;UOW Careers Central Job Board,&nbsp;Jobs on Campus (JOC), UOW Pulse, etc. You can also get part-time jobs through platforms like LinkedIn or visit the local businesses and asking for openings.

Campus

UoW was established to provide education and training to the engineers for the local steel industries. Later it became an independent university. Currently, UoW is ranked 193 according to QS Rankings and is also ranked among the best 20 modern universities in the world.&nbsp; 
The university currently offers over 300-degree programs across both undergraduate and postgraduate. 
The University has established an excellent reputation in teaching and learning across its five facilities: Business; Engineering and Information Sciences; Law, Humanities and the Arts; Science, Medicine, and Health and Social Sciences.

Conclusion

International Students have a lot of scholarship options. They can get Undergraduate/Postgraduate Scholarships. They also have the option to go to their country bursaries to get tuition fee reductions. Higher Degree Research Scholarship is also available for research scholars who are eligible.

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Financial Aid

The campus is a shared facility between the University, TAFE, and the Batemans Bay Community Library.

The campus is located at Hanging Rock reserve at Corrigans Beach which also houses a variety of sporting facilities including tennis courts, playing fields and basketball courts. The campus is accessible by walk/cycleways, public transport and there is also plenty of free parking.

<ul>
	<li>Library</li>
	<li>Computer Laboratory</li>
	<li>Wireless Internet Access</li>
	<li>Common Room</li>
	<li>Lockers</li>
	<li>24 hours campus access</li>
	<li>Study Spaces</li>
	<li>AV facilities</li>
</ul>

UoW Security operates in Wollongong 24/7 throughout the year and responds to the whole Wollongong campus and Students Accommodation. UoW also engages security contracts for the regional and metropolitan campuses. 
Other descriptions and more details about security can be found on University website.

Infrastructure

Wollongong is known for its heavy industry and&nbsp;its port activity.&nbsp;It is a coastal city in Australia located in the&nbsp;south of Sydney and north of Bald Hill. It has an almost continuous chain of surf beaches and the cliff line of the rainforest-covered Illawarra escarpment.

Important landmarks/places nearby -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Grand Pacific Drive</li>
	<li>Wollongong Botanic Garden</li>
	<li>Wollongong Harbour and Lighthouses</li>
</ul>

Crime rate - The crime rate at Wollongong is moderate. The high rate of crime is related to drugs, so it is advised not to indulge in those. Rest all are moderate, the authorities are active there and would take quick action in case of any emergencies.&nbsp;

Nearby Airports -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Shellharbour Airport</li>
	<li>Wilton Airport (YWIO)</li>
	<li>Wedderburn Aerodrome</li>
</ul>

Nearby Subways and train stations -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>&nbsp;University Of Wollongong, Early Start Discovery Centre</li>
	<li>University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Stand B</li>
</ul>

Location

Internships

<ul>
	<li>Internships help you gain real-world experience in your subject.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>You can even get internships from your teachers&#39; recommendations, internship fares and can even use platforms like LinkedIn.</li>
	<li>Also, UoW provides a number of internship opportunities. Most of them are Business Internship but they also have internship for other students such as Management, Marketing, Public Relations, HR Management, etc.</li>
	<li>You can get further information from the university website.</li>
</ul>

 
Types of Companies

<ul>
	<li>Different Companies visit campus for recruitment and open job opportunities for students of the University.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Some of the recruiters are TATA Consultancy Services, Lendlease-Australia, Tasmanian State Service, Dell Technologies, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Wipro, Boston Consulting Group, etc</li>
</ul>

 
Sector 
Students can join different sectors after studying from UoW. Sectors range from Management to Technology. All types of companies visit the campus to hire students according to their need for management, business, accounting, technology-related works, and so on

Placements

The climate in Wollongong is generally warm and temperate. The rainfall in Wollongong is around 1097 mm, with precipitation even during the driest month. The average annual temperature is 17.1 &deg;C | 62.8 &deg;F in Wollongong.&nbsp;

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