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International Course Guide 2022 Pathways to University of Wollongong
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2022
UOW College has been helping students to
achieve their personal, educational and
career goals for over 30 years.
UOW College provides pathway programs for students to gain
entry to the University of Wollongong (UOW). UOW College
is an integral component of UOW. Our students thrive from
studying on UOW campuses, and have full access to the same
academic support, accommodation services, sports, culture and
entertainment facilities.
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every corner WELCOME TO WOLLONGONG
WOLLONGONG CAMPUS
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A globally recognised
UOW ACCOMMODATION AND HOMESTAY 12
SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY CAMPUS 16
and respected degree SUPPORTED FOR SUCCESS 18
from UOW is your CHOOSE A COURSE 20
passport to a world of
SCHOLARSHIPS 32
HOW TO APPLY 34
opportunity.
Top 20
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14th best modern university in the world.
QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2021.
Top 200
Ranking for UOW graduates by global
employers. QS Graduate Employability
Rankings 2020.
Top 1%
UOW ranked 184th in the Aggregate
Ranking of Top Universities 2020, and
196th globally in the QS World University
Rankings 2021.
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Welcome
At UOW College Australia we are committed to providing high quality
education with a mission of “unlocking potential through learning”.
For over 30 years UOW College The University of Wollongong is
Australia has has supported young, dynamic and innovative, and
more than 30,000 students has become a benchmark for
from over 70 nations through Australia’s new generation of
their education journey. At universities.
UOW College Australia, we
respect difference because it The quality of our teaching and
brings individuality and a rich research features prominently in
variety national and international rankings,
of experiences to the classroom. and we’re proud to be among the
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We also know that diversity and top one per cent of universities in the
equity help us to improve our college, enhance innovation world.
and assist in supporting our students to achieve their Harnessing our expertise and strength to create positive impact
educational goals. in our local and global communities is at the forefront of
Our students learn via a range of methods including online everything we do and shapes our University’s purpose for the
and face-to-face lectures, tutorials and practical sessions in years to come.
specialised computer and science laboratories. Our We’re globally recognised for delivering impactful research that
teachers are committed and dedicated to student drives positive change. UOW ranks 6th among the world’s
learning. universities for social and economic impact in the THE Impact
UOW College Australia students benefit from a rankings, which are benchmarked against the United Nation
combination of quality academic courses, small class sizes Sustainable Development Goals.
and our caring culture. UOW College Australia provides the Through our researchers, students, graduates and staff, we’re
vital support students need to succeed at university. Our working towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
class sizes facilitate an interactive approach, ensuring an
exceptional learning experience from our highly qualified In addition to our research impact, we produce some of the
teaching staff. world’s most employable graduates, by anticipating emergent
industries and future jobs to prepare them for the future of
You can be confident that UOW College Australia is the work.
best possible pathway for your journey to higher education
and a university degree. Our graduates are ethical, mobile, technologically literate, and
ready for multicultural workplaces.
We look forward to welcoming you to UOW College
Australia. And with connections to more than 400 overseas institutions,
UOW is truly an international university. We have students from
FELIX LANCELEY more than 160 countries, and have nurtured a welcoming and
General Manager diverse community that helps students from all backgrounds
UOW College Australia settle into the Australian lifestyle and strengthen their university
experience.
These same high quality student experiences and student
outcomes also extend to UOW College Australia.
UOW College Australia offers some of the best university
pathway programs available in Australia. This experience is why
students from UOW College Australia have been achieving great
success at the University of Wollongong for over 30 years.
I wish you every success in your chosen area of study at UOW
College Australia and look forward to welcoming you to the
University of Wollongong.
PROFESSOR PATRICIA M. DAVIDSON
Vice-Chancellor and President
University of Wollongong
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About
UOW College
Australia
UOW College Australia has been
helping students to achieve their
personal, educational and career
goals for over 30 years.
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UOW College Australia provides pathway programs for
students to gain entry to the University of Wollongong,
while also offering a range of career ready qualifications
to prepare students for entry to the workforce. Our
expertise lies in the delivery of English language
programs, academic pathway programs, Higher
Education Diploma qualifications and Vocational
education and training.
UOW College Australia is an integral part of the
University of Wollongong and our students thrive from
studying on the University’s world-class campuses, with
access to the same academic support, accommodation,
sports, culture and entertainment facilities.
Over 95% Over 96% Over 97%
— — —
student satisfaction with learning student satisfaction with campus student satisfaction with
facilities and friendly staff environment technology and library facilities
iGraduate English Language Barometer (ELB) 2017/2018
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Welcome to
Wollongong
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beaches nature walks largest city in NSW
Patrolled by lifeguards Maintained by New South Wales 306,591 people call the
September to April – (NSW) National Parks in the Wollongong region home
with North Wollongong Beach Wollongong region
patrolled all year round
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Located on the east coast of Australia, Wollongong is a student city,
and the ideal place for you to study. It’s a diverse, safe and friendly
city, filled with many languages, cuisines, religions and customs.
A busy cultural calendar attracts people from all over the world who
enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. With big green mountains to the west
and the ocean to the east, you can breathe in fresh air, live stress-free
and focus on your studies.
TRANSPORT IS CHEAP & EASY COMPARE THE COST OF LIVING
Wollongong is close to Sydney – just 90 minutes by road or Being a student city, the cost of living is lower2 than many
train. Once you arrive here, your transport options around Australian cities, including Sydney and Melbourne. So in
Wollongong are safe, easy and cheap. Wollongong, you can focus on your study, not your finances.
FREE BUSES EGGS NOODLES
Wollongong is well-connected with buses going to $5.00 – 12 regular $1.80 instant noodle cup
all of the surrounding suburbs.
BREAD RICE
Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day and into the night,
$2.30 loaf $2.95 – 1Kg
making it easy for you to travel from campus and
student accommodation to the city centre, train COLA RENT COMPARISONS
station and shopping district.
$3.15, 1.25L bottle Median weekly rent3
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TRAIN for 2BR apartment:
COFFEE
North Wollongong Station is a 15 minute walk or a Wollongong $390
$3.50 on campus Liverpool $380
short free shuttle bus ride from our Wollongong
campus. Sydney CBD $650
MILK
Melbourne CBD $550
BICYCLE $1.50 – 1L
UOW has facilities including showers, change rooms,
and secure bike lock-up. Bike racks are also
conveniently placed outside buildings across campus.
WALK
Most destinations in Wollongong are an easy walk
away.
CAR
UOW runs a carpooling program, so if you have two or
more friends in your car, you get free parking on
campus.
COST
For any public transport in and between Wollongong
and Sydney, you’ll never pay more than $16.10 a day or Parramatta
$50 a week.1 UOW
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public transport. Prices correct as of January 2021 and are subject to change. Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.au 2. Numbeo.com, as of January 2021. 3. NSW Department of
Family and Community Services Housing Rent and Sales September 2020. Victorian Department of Health & Human Services Rental Report September 2020.
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Life in a postcard
From a hike in the mountains to a swim in the ocean,
and everything in between, there’s always something
happening in Wollongong.
SEEK ADVENTURES BE ENTERTAINED
Go hang-gliding at Bald Hill, experience See a show at the Illawarra Performing
skydiving over the beach, or ziplining Arts Centre or listen to a talk or take a
through the forest at a nearby treetop workshop at the Wollongong Art Gallery.
tour.
INDULGE
RELAX
Enjoy food and drinks with a view at one
Experience what’s on in Wollongong of many cafes and restaurants
throughout the year, including the overlooking the Pacific Ocean in North
Sunset Cinema, Eat Street Markets, Wollongong.
festivals, pop-up events, live music and so
much more. MEET UP
There are over 3,000 businesses in
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ENJOY NATURE
Wollongong CBD with new cafes and
Interact with the native Australian shops opening up all the time. You can
animals at Symbio Wildlife Park, or enjoy also join one of many special interest
one of many great hikes in the Illawarra, Meet Up groups going on around the
including Sublime Point and Mt Keira, region.
and see the coastline stretch for miles.
HAVE FUN
Or experience the Royal National Park,
which is nature’s playground Wollongong is home to 20+ live music
of walks, beaches and waterfalls. venues, including UOW’s UniBar.
SEE SOME SPORTS
Watch the St George Illawarra Dragons
compete in the NRL or see some slam
dunks at an Illawarra Hawks basketball
game at WIN Stadium.
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Wollongong campus
Our beautiful Wollongong campus is safe, vibrant, and
open, with everything you need to achieve your best and
feel like you belong. You’ll meet a friendly university
community with a wide range of facilities to help you
succeed in your studies and make the most
of your time at UOW.
ACHIEVE GET FIT
Get the most out of your study with both With your student discount, UniActive, is
online and print library resources, and the place to keep fit with a 50 metre
study spaces designed to help you focus swimming pool, various courts and ovals
on your studies, or collaborate with other and a variety of group exercise classes
students. each week. You can also join one of 60
sporting teams on campus from football
You can also access a range of academic
to underwater hockey.
support programs on campus or online
uow.info/support Team up at
uniactive.uow.edu.au/sports
REFUEL
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ACTIVITIES
You won’t go hungry with nine coffee
shops, 20+ food outlets, a bar and a Enjoy a full calendar of events, including
supermarket all on campus, or take the outdoor cinemas, free food, makers
free bus into Wollongong city centre. markets and so much more, right here
on campus.
JOIN A CLUB
STAY HEALTHY
With more than 130 student-run clubs
and societies covering everything from Take care of yourself with a health clinic,
religion and culture, to study groups and dentist, pharmacy, physiotherapist, and
camping, it’s easy to meet like-minded counselling services all on campus. A
friends and have fun. Can’t find one you hairdresser and post office are also
like? You can start your own. available.
Find your tribe at clubs.uow.edu.au
FEEL SAFE
HEAR SOME LIVE MUSIC Our free SafeZone App and UOW
Security team are here to help ensure we
UOW UniBar and the University Hall have
have a safe and secure campus
hosted some of the best Australian and
environment.
international acts.
As live music events begin to return,
we’ll be hosting events designed to
meet health regulations and keep our
patrons safe.
Check out the upcoming gigs at
unibar.uow.edu.au
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UOW accommodation
and Homestay
UOW offers a range of accommodation options
conveniently located both on campus and in
Wollongong city. And with options for self-catered or
catered rooms, you’re sure to find the home that suits you.
UOW ACCOMMODATION PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
You’ll make lifelong friends with students UOW provides you with all the information
studying everything from politics to polymers you need about private and shared
when you live in a UOW residence. accommodation. Our dedicated
accommodation web page also contains
It’s a welcoming, ready-made community,
information on temporary accommodation
with a calendar full of social, sporting and
you can use while you’re looking for a place to
cultural events.
live.
When you live on campus you will feel safe,
Learn more at uow.info/live-off-campus
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secure and supported. Wellbeing support is
available 24/7 from trained residence staff and APPLYING FOR UOW ACCOMMODATION
student Community Leaders. Building and
You can apply to live in UOW accommodation
room access is secured by individually coded
online at apply-accom.uow.edu.au
access keys, meaning that even in shared
units, bedrooms can only be opened by the In order to secure a place in a residence, you
key-holder. should submit your application as early as
possible.
It’s not surprising that students who live in our
residences achieve higher academic A free airport pick-up service from Sydney
outcomes on average than students choosing International Airport (60 minutes away) is
private accommodation. provided for all newly enrolled UOW
international students and UOW College
HOMESTAY students attending Wollongong campus and
who are arriving in Australia for the
For those who prefer a family-oriented
first time.
lifestyle, Homestays (living with a local family
in a private home) are available. For a full schedule of fees see uow.info/
accomm
For more information see
uow.college/homestay
THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, GUARANTEED.
UOW College Australia received 100%
UOW Accommodation can guarantee eligible
student satisfaction for Homestay
students a place in a UOW residence during
Welcome and are ranked #1 globally
their first year at the University.
and in Australia.*
Knowing you’re going to have a
roof over your head is one less thing
to worry about, leaving you free to
concentrate on your studies.
To apply and see conditions and closing
dates, visit uow.info/accomm
* iGraduate English Barometer (ELB) 2017/2018.
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Choose CAMPUS EAST
your UOW BEACH
527 residents
residence BANGALAY
Get your university experience off to a 254 residents
smooth start. Your weekly rent in a UOW
residence includes wi-fi, electricity, water,
furniture, security and support – no surprise CAMPUS KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE
bills or unexpected costs.
1,258 residents
Beach-side and city residences are connected
to the campus by free shuttle buses.
You can apply online at
apply-accom.uow.edu.au
FREE LOCAL BUSES
SYDNEY
Route 55A/55C Gong Shuttle
Route 9/9N North Gong Shuttle Fairy Meadow
station
Gwynneville – Keiraville Shuttle
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CAMPUS EAST CATERING Catered / Self-catered
Campus East is UOW’s only student NUMBER OF RESIDENTS 527
residence offering a choice of catered ROOMS Single / Shared
or self-catered units. Students can also BATHROOM Private / Shared
choose to live in a furnished single unit PRICE PER WEEK* $288
or share a two, three or five bedroom unit DISTANCE FROM BUS STOP
with other students. This residence is only a (FREE SHUTTLE) 300m
short five minute walk to Fairy Meadow DISTANCE FROM TRAIN STATION 400m
beach and two minutes to the free bus.
KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE CATERING Self-catered
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Kooloobong Village is the ideal residence for NUMBER OF RESIDENTS 1,258
students wanting to live independently, but ROOMS Single / Shared
still keen to be part of a community. All BATHROOM Shared / Private
Kooloobong students have access to study and PRICE PER WEEK* $224
wellbeing support, and enjoy an inclusive social DISTANCE FROM BUS STOP
life in a safe environment. Offering furnished (FREE SHUTTLE) 100m
shared units and single studio apartments, this DISTANCE FROM TRAIN STATION 2.1km
self-catered accommodation is located on the
Wollongong campus.
BANGALAY CATERING Self-catered
If you are a postgraduate student or a NUMBER OF RESIDENTS 254
mature-age undergraduate you should ROOMS Single / Shared
consider Bangalay. Located directly across the BATHROOM Shared / Private
road from Wollongong campus, Bangalay PRICE PER WEEK* $262
offers single and couple student apartments DISTANCE FROM BUS STOP
and two bedroom shared units. Two and three (FREE SHUTTLE) 50m
bedroom family units are also available, DISTANCE FROM TRAIN STATION 2km
making Bangalay ideal for students who move
to Wollongong with their partner or family. All
rooms are furnished and self-catered.
* Prices listed are for 2021.South Western
Sydney campus
When you study with UOW in Australia, you can
choose to study at our South Western Sydney campus in
Liverpool. Offering a selected range of undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees, the campus provides an experience
that is specially designed for the needs of our students.
PERSONALISED STUDY SHOPPING
As a student at UOW, you’ll benefit from Liverpool is a city that spoils you for
smaller class sizes and individual choice, with Westfield Shopping Centre,
attention from your teachers – who are the Macquarie Mall shopping strip and
leaders in their respective fields of study. Liverpool Plaza all within a few blocks of
This is a great opportunity to meet your classroom.
industry leaders and learn from the best.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
TRANSPORT
A short train ride will lead you to the
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Campus is only a four-minute walk from Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, where
Liverpool railway station. The city boasts you can see and learn about art, music
one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit-way and performance. If that’s not your style,
systems, connecting you to other major visit The Comic Shop, a karaoke bar or
areas around Sydney. The free the Liverpool City Library.
community shuttle also stops just
outside campus and is a great way to FOOD
move around Liverpool.
You don’t need to go far to satisfy your
appetite between lectures or tutorials;
FACILITIES
there are a variety of food outlets on
South Western Sydney is a vibrant and almost every street. Spice up your lunch
growing UOW campus providing break with an Indian curry, grab some
everything you need to make the most of treats from an Afghani bakery or order
your degree, including computer labs, some pizza or Thai food. If you prefer to
nursing labs, student kitchens, a pack some food, make the most of
recreation space, an outdoor rooftop UOW’s kitchen facilities on campus.
terrace, dedicated quiet study areas and
a prayer room. All of this is located within COFFEE
walking distance to public transport and
If you only have a five minute break
Liverpool’s shopping district.
between classes, you can find a quick
caffeine fix from a cafe right at the
COURSE SUMMARY
entrance to UOW. Alternatively, a short
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES walk will take you to numerous venues
– Business including the Blackrose Bar and Cafe,
– Business Information Systems where you'll find coffee, Italian food and
– Communications and Media cocktails. Or head to Ristretto and Co for
– Computer Science a gourmet breakfast, a coffee or a scoop
– Information Technology of gelato.
– International Studies
– Law SPORT & RECREATION
– Nursing
Take a break and visit the Georges River
UOW COLLEGE PROGRAMS or Lake Moore, nestled beside Liverpool
– Diploma of Business city. As home to two leisure centres, two
– Diploma of Information Technology aquatic centres and numerous parks,
– Undergraduate Certificate in riverside walkways, picnic areas and
Business sporting facilities, Liverpool caters for the
– Undergraduate Certificate in everyday walker to the focused athlete.
Information Technology
– University Access Program
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commissioned Claire
Foxton (artist and UOW
alumna) to paint a large
mural in the heart of
Liverpool depicting
SWS law and
international studies
student Adi Holmes.
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Supported for success
As a UOW College Australia student
you’ll have the academic and personal
support you need to succeed. Our size
means that we are a truly student-
centred campus with individual
attention, available staff and a personal
approach. From the day you become a
UOW College Australia student, you can
expect guidance and support.
18Work-Integrated Employment Skills Jobseeker
Learning Training Resources
You can graduate with real Through careers counselling, UOW CareerHub is an online
workplace experience and workshops and practical tool to help you find jobs,
the skills employers want by subjects, UOW Careers while UOW and UOW College
taking part in opportunities Central will show you how to Australia also has a number of
for work placement, apply for work, and help jobs available on campus. You
volunteering and our prepare you for the Australian can also attend career expos,
UniVative program. workplace. employer presentations and
access a range of online
resources.
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Peer Learning Have fun Studiosity
The UOW College Peer Enjoy UOW College Australia Free, online after-hours
Learning Program is free and BBQs, sports competitions academic support available
led by current students who and other social activities to you 7 days a week.
have already completed and held most days.
excelled in the subject.
Services & Support
Wellbeing Here to help
Free and confidential
counselling and Student You can find religious services The administrative staff at
Advisor support is available and groups, a health clinic, Building 30 reception area
to assist with personal and dentist and free confidential can help with enrolment
study related difficulties. You counselling services on the matters, official
can also access the libraries Wollongong campus. documentation, student fees,
with flexible study spaces and accommodation enquiries,
welcoming, knowledgeable scholarships and much more.
staff.
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a course
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Courses and
pathways
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Diploma Programs:
- Business
NATIONALLY ENTRY TO RELEVANT
- Engineering RECOGNISED SECOND YEAR UOW
- Information Technology QUALIFICATION BACHELOR DEGREE*
- Nursing^
- Science
ENTRY TO DIPLOMA
University Preparation Programs:
PROGRAM OR
- Foundation Studies FIRST YEAR UOW
BACHELOR DEGREE*
English Language Programs: ENTRY TO UOW
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) UNDERGRADUATE
- English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) OR POSTGRADUATE
- Introduction to Academic Studies (IAS) PROGRAMS*
^Subject to meeting UOW entry requirements and Faculty assessment.
*Subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
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GUARANTEED* ENTRY TO A RANGE OF UOW BACHELOR DEGREES
Foundation Studies#
CRICOS (2 SESSION): 007732G
CRICOS (EXTENDED): 023266F
For more information visit: uow.college/foundationstudies
PROGRESSION TO UOW:
Successful completion of Foundation Studies provides
COURSE DESCRIPTION: guaranteed* entry to most UOW undergraduate Bachelor
Foundation Studies is a preparation course for students who degrees. There are no pathways from this course into double
have not met the direct entry requirements for a UOW bachelor degrees, four-year professional degrees, Law, Bachelor of
degree. Students study a stream of subjects that are relevant to Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, or the Bachelor of Economics
the degree they want to move into at UOW. and Finance.
Stream 1 - Arts, Business, Commerce, Humanities, Social Science,
or
Stream 2 - Business Information systems, Information
Technology, Computer Science, Health Science, Nutrition
Science, Science or
Steam 3 - Engineering, Mathematics, Nuclear Science, Physics.
In the three-session Foundation Studies Extended program,
students will complete a common first semester which includes
subjects Academic Skills English, Academic Skills Mathematics,
People and Society, and Environmental Science. The first session
enables students to develop the skills required to succeed in the
second and third sessions of the Foundation Studies program.
INTAKES:
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Autumn Session (February)
Spring session (June)
Summer Session (October)
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong
DURATION:
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Foundation Studies (2 sessions):
• Stream 1 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent).
• Stream 2 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent), plus minimum
60% for Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2.
• Stream 3 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent), plus minimum
80% for Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and
Writing ( or equivalent).
Foundation Studies Extended (3 sessions):
• Completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent, PLUS
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with 5.0 in Reading and
Writing, or equivalent.
Students may be considered as meeting the English language
requirements if successfully completing two years of secondary
or tertiary study at an approved institution where the language of
instruction was English; and was located in a country where the
official language is English. For further information, please visit
UOW Course Finder.
* Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
# This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong (CRICOS: 00102E) and is delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D). This course is not available to
students from South Asia (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh).
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GUARANTEED* ENTRY TO SECOND-YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION
Diploma of Business Diploma of Engineering#
CRICOS (2 SESSION): 057231C CRICOS (2 SESSION): 0101924
CRICOS (3 SESSION): 057232B CRICOS (3 SESSION): 0101925
COURSE DESCRIPTION: COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Diploma of Business is an in-depth preparation program The Diploma of Engineering is designed to provide a guaranteed*
which provides guaranteed* entry into the second year of a pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce at UOW. (Honours) at UOW. The program will support you in developing
tertiary learning skills to help you to achieve your goals for
Tertiary skills development is embedded in all subjects in
university studies. The three session Diploma provides tertiary
the Diploma of Business which prepares you for successful
academic skills, training in English language proficiency, and
participation in the second year of the degree. Emphasis is on
introductory mathematics and physics subjects, and one elective
a range of oral, written and presentation skills, including group
business subject.
work. Assessment is by practical tasks, essays, mid-session tests
and final examinations. Subjects have a lecture and tutorial Students will study the core first year subjects of the Faculty
format, or lecture and laboratory format, timetabled over of Engineering and Information Sciences at UOW. This course
five days. offers you the opportunity to focus on an area of speciality
by undertaking elective subjects aligned with the disciplines
INTAKES: of engineering that you would like to pursue. The Faculty of
Autumn Session (February) Engineering and Information Sciences at UOW is an Associate
Spring session (June) Member of the Group of Eight Australian Engineers and
Associates.
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Summer Session (October)
INTAKES:
CAMPUS:
Autumn Session (February) – 2 Session program only
UOW Wollongong Summer Session (October) – 3 Session program only
UOW South Western Sydney: Autumn (2 Session program only) and
Summer (3 Session program only)
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong
DURATION:
DURATION:
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Diploma of Business (2 Session):
Diploma of Engineering (2 Session):
• Minimum ATAR 45, PLUS
• Minimum ATAR 60 (or equivalent), PLUS
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and
• Minimum 50% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics 2 Unit and Physics,
Writing or equivalent.
PLUS
Diploma of Business (3 Session):
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and
• Minimum ATAR 40, PLUS Writing or equivalent.
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Diploma of Engineering (3 Session):
Writing, or equivalent.
• Minimum ATAR 55 (or equivalent), PLUS
If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications
• Minimum Year 12 HSC Mathematics 2 Unit (any result) or
will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the
minimum 80% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS
applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed
high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be • Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and
considered to determine entry. Students may be considered Writing.
as meeting the English language requirements if successfully If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications
completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the
approved institution where the language of instruction was applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed
English; and was located in a country where the official language high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be
is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder. considered to determine entry. Students may be considered
PROGRESSION TO UOW: as meeting the English language requirements if successfully
completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an
If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects approved institution where the language of instruction was
of the Diploma of Business you will receive 48 credit points (entry English; and was located in a country where the official language
to second year) towards a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder.
Commerce offered at all UOW campuses.
PROGRESSION TO UOW:
If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects
of the Diploma of Engineering, you will receive 48 credit points
(entry to second year) towards a Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) at UOW.
# This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards
* Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements. Agency (TEQSA) and is jointly delivered by UOW and UOW College Australia.
24Diploma of Information Technology Diploma of Science#
CRICOS (2 SESSION): 057233A CRICOS (2 SESSION): 0101922
CRICOS (3 SESSION): 057234M CRICOS (3 SESSION): 0101923
COURSE DESCRIPTION: COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Diploma of Information Technology (IT) provides a The Diploma of Science is an in-depth preparation program
guaranteed* pathway into the second year of a Bachelor of which provides a guaranteed* pathway into the second year
Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information of a Bachelor of Science at UOW. It is designed to empower
Systems, or Bachelor of Computer Science at UOW. you to apply scientific thinking and analysis to important
issues impacting the world today. You will learn the language
The Diploma of IT covers a range of information systems,
and nature of science and mathematics, and will be able to
information technology and business topics, including structured
follow your interests in specific areas of science. Tertiary skills
programming, and techniques and technologies of systems
development embedded in the Diploma of Science prepares
analysis, and will help you build you skills for a career in IT.
you for successful participation at UOW, with an emphasis on a
INTAKES: range of practical laboratory and written work, including group
work.
Autumn Session (February)
Spring session (July) INTAKES:
Summer Session (October) Autumn Session (February) - 2 Session program only
CAMPUS: Summer Session (October) - 3 Session program only
UOW Wollongong CAMPUS:
UOW South Western Sydney: Autumn (2 Session program only), UOW College Wollongong
Spring (2 Session program only) and Summer (3 Session program
only) DURATION:
UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months
DURATION:
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Diploma of Science (2 Session):
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum ATAR 60 (or equivalent), PLUS
Diploma of Information Technology (2 Session):
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and
• Minimum ATAR 55 (or equivalent), PLUS
Writing or equivalent.
• Minimum 60% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS
Diploma of Science (3 Session):
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and
• Minimum ATAR 55, PLUS
Writing or equivalent.
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 in Reading and Writing, or
Diploma of Information Technology (3 Session):
equivalent.
• Minimum ATAR 50 (or equivalent), PLUS
If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications
• Minimum 60% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and the applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has
Writing, or equivalent. completed high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment
may also be considered to determine entry. Students may be
If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications considered as meeting the English language requirements if
will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the successfully completing two years of secondary or tertiary study
applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed at an approved institution where the language of instruction
high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be was English; and was located in a country where the official
considered to determine entry. Students may be considered language is English. For further information, please visit UOW
as meeting the English language requirements if successfully Course Finder.
completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an
approved institution where the language of instruction was PROGRESSION TO UOW:
English; and was located in a country where the official language If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects
is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course of the Diploma Science you will receive 48 credit points (entry to
Finder. second year) towards a Bachelor of Science at UOW.
PROGRESSION TO UOW:
If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects of
the Diploma of Information Technology you will receive 48 credit
points (entry to second year) towards a Bachelor of Information
Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, or
Bachelor of Computer Science at UOW.
#This course is jointly delivered by the University of Wollongong and UOW
College Australia.
*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
25DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO SECOND-YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
CRICOS: 094531F
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Diploma of Nursing is designed to assist you to develop
your knowledge, skills, and attributes for practice as an Enrolled DELIVERY:
Nurse. You will learn how to communicate effectively with You will learn through face-to-face delivery, including
patients and other staff, administer and monitor medications, tutorials and lectures on campus, clinical and laboratory
manage the care of wounds and prepare health assessments simulations undertaken at the world-class UOW School of
and care plans. You will also benefit from clinical placements in Nursing’s Simulation Centre and clinical placement (successful
which you will work as part of a team and under the supervision completion of 400 hours over 10 weeks).
of Registered Nurses. This is a nationally recognised qualification
that is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery PROGRESSION TO UOW:
Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing are are eligible to apply to UOW for entry to the Bachelor of Nursing.
eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Applications will be subject to UOW entry requirements
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The Diploma including Faculty assessment. If admission is approved,
of Nursing can be used to apply for entry into the second year applicants will be awarded 48 credit points towards the
of the Bachelor of Nursing at UOW or as direct entry into the Bachelor of Nursing (entry into the second year). Students
workforce following NMBA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. must also achieve NMBA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
and successfully complete a one day UOW Bachelor of
INTAKES:
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Nursing Orientation Program prior to Bachelor of Nursing
Autumn Session (February) commencement. Students who successfully complete the
Spring Session (July) Diploma of Nursing may also use this qualification to apply for
a range of bachelor degrees at UOW.
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong
DURATION:
Three sessions over 18 months. You will have a minimum of 20
scheduled course contact hours per week.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Completed Australian HSC (or equivalent Australian
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education) or international
equivalent, OR
• A Certificate IV or international equivalent (deemed as
equivalent to completion of HSC), PLUS
• Complete a UOW College Australia basic numeracy online
assessment with results of exit level three or higher, PLUS
• Overall IELTS score of 7.0 Academic (minimum 7.0 in all
bands) or equivalent, in accordance with the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills
Registration Standard.
*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
2627 UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
Direct entry English courses
For those with intermediate to advanced English skills, these courses provide a direct entry pathway to
both undergraduate and postgraduate study at UOW. Successful completion allows admission to UOW
without having to sit an IELTS test when minimum UOW English language requirements are met.
English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND INTAKES
CRICOS: 059174B* For entry to UOWCA Diploma courses and UOW undergraduate
and postgraduate courses with a minimum entry requirement
of IELTS 6.0 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0), the following
CAMPUS:
ETS entry requirements apply:
UOW Wollongong
Course Duration Intakes Entry Requirements
UOW South Western Sydney (limited intakes available)
UOW Sydney Business School (limited intakes available) ETS 6 6 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with
5.5 in Reading or Writing
WHO IS IT FOR? bands
English for Tertiary Studies is for students who need to improve
their English in order to gain admission to a College Diploma ETS 12 12 weeks Six times per year IELTS 5.5 (Academic)
program or undergraduate or postgraduate university study.. with 5.0 in Reading and
Writing bands
WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
ETS 18 18 weeks Five times IELTS 5.0 (Academic)
ETS prepares students who have intermediate or above English per year with 5.0 in Reading and
skills for successful participation in all aspects of academic Writing bands
life, and improves their English ability to levels required for
successful university study.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2022
WHAT DO I STUDY? For entry to UOW undergraduate and postgraduate
You will focus on study skills, language development, university courses with a minimum entry requirement of IELTS 6.5
level research and essay writing seminar presentation and Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0), the following ETS entry
lecture note-taking skills, as well as critical thinking and analysis. requirements apply:
There are 22 hours of formal lessons per week. Course Duration Intakes Entry Requirements
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? ETS 6 6 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with
UOW Wollongong: 6, 12 or 18 weeks (based on your entry level). 6.0 in Reading or Writing
bands, no bands less
UOW South Western Sydney and UOW Sydney Business School: than 5.5
12 weeks only.
ETS 12 12 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.0 (Academic)
WHERE DOES IT LEAD? with 5.5 in Reading and
Successful completion leads to guaranteed entry into UOW Writing bands
College Diploma and UOW programs when minimum entry
ETS 18 18 weeks Five times IELTS 5.5 (Academic)
requirements for UOW are satisfied**.
per year with 5.0 in Reading and
Writing bands
* While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language
Programs (Beginner to Advanced).
** Academic and English language entry requirements to UOW courses apply. Please refer to Course Finder for details.
28English Courses
Want to improve your English but not necessarily progress to a university degree? Then these
courses are for you.
General English English Plus Uni
CRICOS: 057140F* CRICOS: 057138M
CAMPUS: CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong UOW Wollongong
WHO IS IT FOR? WHO IS IT FOR?
General English courses are for students who want to improve For higher level General English students who also want to
their all-round English language skills for everyday use, work or experience university study.
leisure at a pace that suits them. The course is designed over
five levels. Each level has a strong focus on core skills such as WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
listening, reading, writing and speaking. English Plus Uni provides an opportunity to study English and
also participate in an academic course to fully experience
WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
university life. You will attend English classes designed to
The courses provide students with the opportunity to learn develop a broad range of language skills for 14 hours per week
English within the context of both Australian and international while studying one or two first-year undergraduate (bachelor)
culture and prepare interested students for more formal subjects at UOW for the remaining six hours per week of your
academic study. Students are provided with opportunities study program. You will have the opportunity to develop skills
to acquire and practise their language skills in an interactive that are needed for university study. The number of subjects you
language environment including excursion activities. study depends on the university session.
WHAT DO I STUDY? WHAT DO I STUDY?
There are five levels of study in the General English program There are a range of subjects available to study from all five
and you will enter at the level that best suits your English ability. faculties at UOW. There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week.
UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
This course is designed to improve your skills in all areas of 6 hours per week are dedicated to UOW subjects and 14 hours
language. English Studies 1, 2, and 3 provide students with the per week for English classes.
language they need in the real world including language for
It is not compulsory for English Plus Uni students to submit
work, study, travel and international communication. Grammar
assignments for UOW subjects audited; however they are
and vocabulary are set within real-life situations and reading and
encouraged to participate in all aspects of the course.
writing tasks are designed to practise a new language.
In English Studies 4 and 5 the course focuses on speaking HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
fluency and improving listening and comprehension skills in a REQUIREMENTS?
wide range of social, professional and academic situations. The course length is approximately 15-18 weeks. The course is
Language skills are developed within a wide range of high designed to coincide with UOW session dates and can vary in
interest topics with an international and business perspective. length according to the time of year and session. Students need
There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week. to have completed high school and have an English level of IELTS
5.5 Reading and Writing 5.0 or equivalent to begin university
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY subjects.
REQUIREMENTS?
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
Courses run from 2-48 weeks (depending on your entry level).
Students may enrol in English Studies 4 and 5 for a minimum of English Plus Uni is designed as a standalone course. You have
two weeks. the opportunity to meet and interact with Australian university
students and experience a Western tertiary education system.
Course Entry Requirement: Students from offshore institutions may choose to undertake this
as part of a Study Abroad experience.
English Studies 1 (Elementary) Overall IELTS of 3.0 or lower
English Studies 2 (Pre-intermediate) Overall IELTS of 3.5
English Studies 3 (Intermediate) Overall IELTS of 4.0
English Studies 4 (Intermediate/Upper Overall IELTS of 4.5
Intermediate)
English Studies 5 (Upper Intermediate) Overall IELTS of 5.0 or higher
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
General English is normally a standalone course. However, you
can progress to the English for Academic Purposes course, or a
specialised course such as English Plus Uni.
* While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language Programs
(Beginner to Advanced).
29Academic English courses
English preparation courses are for students who wish to improve their academic English skills before
starting university study.
English for Nursing Studies Introduction to Academic Studies
CRICOS: 0101843
(IAS)
CRICOS: 057141E*
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong CAMPUS:
WHO IS IT FOR? UOW Wollongong
English for Nursing Studies is designed to prepare international WHO IS IT FOR?
students for academic study in nursing and to undertake
an IELTS exam in order to meet the English language entry For students who have already met university entry
conditions of diploma and bachelor level nursing studies. requirements in their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate
degree course and want to improve their academic skills before
WHAT DOES IT OFFER? commencing undergraduate or postgraduate study.
The course aims to prepare students for IELTS testing at an WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
advanced level, developing academic English language (reading,
writing, listening and speaking) skills in health related fields This is a ‘top-up’ course that builds additional support,
and the application of such skills in practical and tertiary study confidence and academic skills to maximise performance in
contexts. university study. The course covers critical thinking and analysis,
university level essay writing, library and research skills, academic
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2022
WHAT DO I STUDY? study skills, seminar presentation and tutorial participation skills.
The course focuses upon the development of English language There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week.
skills, test preparation skills at an advanced level and the WHAT DO I STUDY?
application of language in practical health-related contexts. In
order to support students in their preparation for undergraduate The IAS course emphasises academic writing and presentation
study, students will also develop their tertiary preparation skills skills.
essential for undergraduate study in an Australian tertiary
institution. HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS?
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
The course runs for six weeks. Intakes are twice per year, prior
REQUIREMENTS? to UOW Autumn and Spring session start dates. The entry
The course runs for 12 weeks consisting of 22 hours of study per requirement is an unconditional offer for a UOW degree course.
week. There will be one intakes per year which is scheduled to
finish prior to UOW Autumn session commencement and will WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
enable sufficient time for IELTS testing to be conducted. On completion of IAS, students will proceed to a UOW degree
Students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with course as per their unconditional offer.
minimum 6.0 in all bands (or equivalent) OR completion of UOW
College ETS 3 course with a minimum Credit grade (65% or
higher) for entry to this course.
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
On completion of the English for Nursing Studies course,
students will be able to undertake IELTS examination in order to
meet the English language entry conditions of undergraduate
nursing courses at the diploma and bachelor level.
30English for Academic Purposes WHEN ARE THE INTAKES?
(EAP)
Every six weeks
CRICOS: 057131G*
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS?
From 6-48 weeks (dependent on your entry level).
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong Course Entry Requirement:
WHO IS IT FOR? Academic Skills 1 Overall IELTS 4.5 (4.0 in Reading and Writing)^
Students who have an elementary to advanced understanding Academic Skills 2 Overall IELTS of 4.5 (Reading and Writing –
of English. one must be at least 4.5 and the other at
WHAT DOES IT OFFER? least 4.0)
EAP offers a varied length of English study to assist in the Academic Skills 3 Overall IELTS of 5.0 (4.5 in Reading and
development of core and academic English skills in preparation Writing)
for UOW College Foundation Studies and Diploma courses.
Students can also progress to ETS as part of their EAP program
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
WHAT DO I STUDY?
Successful completion of this course leads to either a Direct
You will study three Academic Skills Modules. These will Entry English Course, Foundation Studies or Diploma program.
develop your core English skills as well as provide you with more
academic English language. There are 20 hours of formal lessons
per week.
UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
WHICH ENGLISH COURSE?
English Course Who For Entry Level Purpose Progression
English for Academic Intermediate to Advanced IELTS 4.5-5^ Improve basic English Standalone course OR
Purposes (EAP) English students skills in preparation for can lead to Direct Entry
higher level academic English courses OR
English study Foundation/Diploma
courses
English for Tertiary Intermediate English IELTS 5.0-6.0 (Writing 5.0 Improve English skills to Direct entry to
Studies (ETS) students or 5.5) gain entry to university postgraduate /
courses undergraduate OR
Diploma
Introduction to High level English Met direct entry English Additional English and Direct entry to
Academic Studies (IAS) students requirements for UOW academic study postgraduate/
degree preparation before undergraduate
commencing degree
General English Students who want to No required level of Improve English skills for Standalone course OR
improve English for English. Applicants are everyday usage, not can lead to EAP or other
everyday use/work placed on arrival. necessarily for progression specialised English
to university courses
English plus Uni Students who want to IELTS 5.5 (Reading and To improve English skills Standalone course OR
improve English and Writing 5.0) and gain exposure to can lead to EAP or other
sample study in a university study by specialised English
university course auditing one or two courses
subjects
^
Students who do not meet this entry requirement will study General English to reach the required standard prior to commencing EAP.
* While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language
Programs (Beginner to Advanced).
31Scholarships
At UOW College Australia we strive to help students achieve their educational goals.
We offer a number of scholarships that cover partial costs of a range of courses.
These scholarships are for particular international student cohorts that have been
identified by UOW College Australia to encourage their participation in higher
education.
UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
SCHOLARSHIPS
UOW College Australia offers a range of tuition scholarships
of up to 50% for students from selected countries for English
Language, Vocational and Academic pathway courses.
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uow.college/intscholar
UOW SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS (UES)
The UES offers a 30 per cent reduction off the published
course tuition fee for the duration of the course, up to a
maximum of four years.
To be considered, you must meet the academic criteria.
For criteria see uow.edu.au/future/international
You may be eligible if you have excellent results in one of the
following categories:
• Australian Year 12 or equivalent international secondary
school qualification
• Foundation Studies programs approved for direct
admission to Bachelor degrees and offered at an
institution recognised by UOW
HOW DO I APPLY?
• Diploma or other academic pathway programs approved No need to apply for these scholarships, you can simply
for admission with credit exemption from an institution complete the Application Form for your course and the
with which UOW has a formal agreement scholarship will be assessed and awarded as
appropriate.
• Up to one year of study in a Bachelor degree at a
recognised university, where there is no credit exemption
awarded to study at UOW
The UES is available to students enrolling in Bachelor
degrees at UOW (Australian campuses only) except for the
following: Doctor of Medicine; Nursing; 4 year Nutrition &
Dietetics; 4 year Exercise Science & Rehabilitation; and
Education, Social Work; and Psychology (all degrees).
32UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
The teachers are very helpful and friendly
which makes me happy and the study easier.
Wollongong is a great place to live and has
Indian restaurants and all the facilities I
need. I am really grateful that UOW College
Australia has helped me to prepare for
Bachelor study and recommend studying at
UOW College Australia to others.
ARNAV
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FROM INDIA
DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
33Basic entry requirements
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ACADEMIC ENTRY OTHER QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED
REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH
UOW and UOW College Australia recognises secondary Applicants may be considered as meeting the English
qualifications from more than 40 countries and education language requirements if successfully completing two (2)
systems, including GCE A levels, International Baccalaureate years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved
and SAT, from all around the world. UOW College Australia institution where:
can assess students who have completed the equivalent of
• the language of instruction was English; and
Australian high school (Year 12) from places such as: China,
India, Nepal, Vietnam, and more. Students who have • the institution is located in a country where the official
completed an approved Foundation Studies or equivalent language is English.
program may also be considered for direct entry to UOW. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the
Not sure about entry requirements from your country? institution certifying that English was the sole language of
instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous
To find out more, simply submit an application and we study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and
will assess this for you or email us at: does not automatically meet UOW’s English language
uowcollege-admissions@uow.edu.au requirement.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2022
WHAT IS THE ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
All students are required to provide evidence of satisfying FOR MY COURSE?
English language requirements. For full details go to
The English requirement for each course is shown in the
uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english
preceding course description pages. The requirements are
Results in the major international English language tests are shown in terms of the IELTS academic test requirements; for
accepted, including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson and Cambridge. example: “IELTS: 6.0 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)”
For English language courses, tests should be taken within
This means, to meet the English requirement for the
one year of course commencement.
Bachelor of Commerce, a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0
is required, with at least 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.0
PREVIOUS STUDY IN ENGLISH in speaking and listening bands.
Applicants may meet the English language requirement The equivalent scores for overall and individual band scores
based on successful study in English medium in Australia or in the TOEFL and Pearson Test of English (academic tests)
offshore. can be determined by using the table below:
STUDY IN AUSTRALIA OR AUSTRALIAN Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Overall
QUALIFICATIONS OFFSHORE
Successful completion of the following qualifications are TEST
acceptable as meeting the University’s English language
requirement: IELTS 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
TOEFL 79 18 18 18 18
• Year 12 in Australia, or any Australian Year 12 qualification
completed offshore; Pearson PTE 57 57 57 50 50
• Foundation Studies, Certificate IV or Diploma with a
minimum duration of one year (full-time) completed in IELTS 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
Australia; or any of these qualifications completed at an TOEFL 88 20 20 20 20
Australian institution offshore; Pearson PTE 64 59 59 59 59
• At least one year (full-time) of study toward a Bachelor or
Masters degree in Australia, or at an Australian institution IELTS 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
offshore. TOEFL 100 22 22 22 22
Pearson PTE 72 72 72 65 65
The English language requirement can also be satisfied by
completing a ‘direct entry’ English course with UOW College
Australia (see page 30).
UOW recognises a number of other English language
pathway courses offered by English language centres in
Sydney, for details, email: futurestudents@uow.edu.au
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