University of Wollongong

Last Updated on Monday, 29 June 2009 01:41 Written by Andrew Lai Monday, 13 April 2009 04:53

Wollongong is a thriving industrial and commercial center that combines big-city benefits with small-city charm, It has truly stunning ocean views and great surfing beaches just a short stroll from the city center.

Top sport and recreation facilities and National League teams, including Illawarra Flame (baseball), St. George lllawarra Dragons (rugby) and Illawarra Hawks (basketball)

University highlights

• Excellent academics in a friendly, supportive environment.
• An ecologically designed campus in the foothills of the Mt. Keira rainforest and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
• On-campus pubs, cafes, restaurants, concerts, movies, plays and art exhibitions.
• On-campus bank, bookshop and general store, hairdresser, chaplain’s office and health center.
• A recreation and aquatic center with pool and gym, plus leisure and adventure activities including surfing, scuba diving, self-defense and dance.
• One of only two universities to achieve top-tier rankings in every discipline category of the Australian government’s 2008 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund.

Housing

Housing may be in college-style halls with mandatory meal plans, a walk or short shuttle bus ride from the teaching campus. Other housing is in university-managed accommodation located close to the city center, beach and university, in which students purchase or prepare their own meals. Housing available in Kooloobong, an on-campus complex in which students also purchase or prepare their own meals

Subjects to consider

• Telecommnications
• Health Sciences
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Theatre
• Visual Arts
• Aboriginal Studies

More Information

• Program Dates
• Program Fees
• Program Advisor: Lindsey Jendraszak
• Email the Local Office
• Download a Application form, Apply online *

*Applications only available to US or Canadian higher education students