Introduction:

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a young and vibrant university. Their spirit of inquiry drives their research and learning environments and their objective of earning a place in the top 1% of the world’s universities. Wollongong is Australia’s 9th largest city and is located just over an hour from Sydney. It is affordable, easy to get around and enjoys a lower cost of living than other Australian cities. UOW is globally ranked among the top 250 universities and is globally ranked as one of the world’s best modern universities.

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Disclaimer:
Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, applicants should be aware that changes to academic calendars may occur with little or no notice. Students are encouraged to either wait to book travel or book travel that allows for changes with no financial penalty. 
 
Applicants should also be aware that processing of visas may be impacted or halted by specific countries. Failure to secure the necessary visa may result in inability to participate in this program. 
 
Participants on this program may be required to self-quarantine prior to the start of their program for a specified period of time. Students are responsible for arranging (logistics and financial) their travel appropriately to ensure self-quarantine is completed prior to the start of the program.

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Campus: 

The Wollongong campus combines modern teaching and study spaces on 205 acres of landscaped Australian bushland. There are over 100 clubs and societies and 180 live acts on campus each year.
 
Situated on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, with 17 patrolled surf beaches. Bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawara to the south, and the spectacular Illawara Escarpment to the west.

Academic Areas:

Business and Economics	Computer Science and Information Technology	Creative Arts	Education
Engineering	Environmental Sciences	Health and Medicine	Humanities
International Studies	Mathematics and Statistics	Media and Communications	Psychology
Public and Population Health	Science	Social Science	Social Work

Searching for classes at UOW: 

Classes are referred to as “subjects” at UOW. You can search for subjects on the University of Wollongong Subject Database. Subjects are listed in alphabetical order by subject area. The session each subject is offered is identified as well as the credit point value. This subject information should be used as a guide only as subjects are not offered every year.
 
If you would like more information about subjects for exchange students at UOW, please visit the “Planning Your Academic Program” website.

Grading Scale:
 

Grade Description	US Grade
High Distinction	A+
Distinction	A
Credit	B
Pass	C
Conceded, Conditional or Compensatory Pass	D
Failure	F

Credit Equivalency:

6 University of Wollongong Credit Points (typically for one class) = 4 UM credits

Program Dates:
The academic calendar is the inverse of what students are accustomed to at UM. 

Semester One: February to June (correlates with UM spring semester)
Semester Two: July to November (correlates with UM fall semester)

Housing:

UOW provides on-campus student residences and apartments with single and shared rooms and catering and self-catering options. Although there is no guaranteed on-campus housing, they are usually able to accommodate exchange students. If you wish, you can live off-campus in apartments, however you will need private/public transportation to campus. The University of Wollongong Housing and Accommodation website provides further details on housing options.