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Stands for purpose 2018 International Postgraduate Guide
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
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OUR MISSION
Inside
The University of Wollongong is VICE-CHANCELLOR’S WELCOME 3 SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDY OPTIONS 38
a global leader in discovery and —
OUR HOME, WOLLONGONG 6
Scholarships
Coursework
How to use this guide
learning – working to transform
About Wollongong Our degrees
Location & transport
Transport in Wollongong —
people and the world we live in.
UOW accommodation MAKING A GLOBAL IMPACT 90
Cost of living in Wollongong
Major research entities
Campus life at Wollongong
Research
Sydney CBD Campus
Our research centres
South Western Sydney Campus (Liverpool)
Innovation Campus —
— APPLYING TO UOW 98
A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY 26 Academic entry requirements
English language courses
An internationally linked university
Our international campuses —
IMPORTANT DATES 101
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CAREER & ACADEMIC SUPPORT 32 —
Work-intergrated learning HOW TO APPLY 101
Employment skills training
Jobseeker resources
Services & support
A MESSAGE FROM THE
Vice-Chancellor
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
—
People are drawn to the University of
Wollongong for many reasons: to pursue
accredited qualifications, employment
experience, global perspectives and access
to world-class research.
Every one of them is assured of receiving the support they need to do
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their very best.
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has the expertise and
experience to help you reach your goals.
High quality, accessible research has placed us in the top two per cent
of universities worldwide for research quality, and we continue to
invest in areas of national and international priority.
Our graduates are well respected, with UOW being ranked among the
top one per cent of universities in the world by employers. We pride
ourselves on preparing people for emerging industries and future jobs,
people who are ready to succeed in their careers and make positive
contributions to their communities.
With connections to more than 200 universities in 35 countries,
UOW is truly an international university. We have students from more
than 160 nationalities, and have nurtured a welcoming multi-ethnic
community that helps students from all backgrounds settle into the
Australian lifestyle and strengthen their university experience.
This Course Guide is designed as a starting point. I encourage you to
find out what we have to offer by talking to our staff, our students, or
2 one of our 138,000 alumni. Ask them why UOW would be right for you. 3
Professor Paul Wellings CBE
Vice-Chancellor
Personalised World-class
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experiences results
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We’re here to open doors and We’ve worked hard to become
support your choices, so you can one of the world’s most
graduate ready for your dream job. respected young universities.
This starts with exceptional access to passionate lecturers who Studying at UOW means learning from some of the
are actively involved in leading their industry forward. They are brightest minds on the planet – recognised globally for
here to teach you, challenge you and inspire you to greatness. their academic excellence. But our proudest achievements
You’ll be given the freedom and flexibility to tailor your are our students, who upon graduation are ranked among
experience, follow your passion and see where it takes you. the best in the world.
4 5
5 stars 73.1% Top rated Top 20 Top 1% Top 2%
Overall Quality, Student Retention, Percentage of graduates who Best university in NSW/ACT 17th best modern university Rating for graduates from Overall rating among
Learner Engagement, Learning secured full-time employment in 9 study areas. in the world. a global employer survey. the world’s universities.
Resources, Skill Development, within four months. Quality Indicators for Learning and QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2018 QS World University Rankings Graduate 232nd QS World University
Student Support and Teaching Quality. The Good Universities Guide 2017 Teaching (QILT) 2017 Employers Survey 2016/2017 Rankings 2018
The Good Universities Guide 2017
17 beaches 5 minutes
All patrolled From UOW to Wollongong city
15 nature walks 90 minutes
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
In the Wollongong region To Sydney CBD
293,494 people 32 trains
Our home,
Illawarra area population To Sydney daily
Wollongong
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From the mountains
to the sea
Wollongong is Australia’s ninth largest
city, and situated in the Illawarra Region,
on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
People come from all over the world to
6 live, work and study here. It’s a vibrant 7
and welcoming community where you
can achieve your best.
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About
Wollongong
—
UOW is an important part of the history of
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Wollongong city, and is a key part of its future,
educating skilled graduates for a changing
economy.
Historically, Wollongong’s economy When UOW started enrolling a
was centred around heavy industry, diverse mix of international students
and it continues to employ a large in the 1980s, Wollongong was already
number of skilled graduates from a home to many languages, cuisines,
UOW. Another effect of this industrial religions and customs.
past is Wollongong’s cultural diversity.
Today, Wollongong has a rich
The pristine environment and cultural calendar and attracts people
availability of work attracted migrant from all over Australia and the world
workers from all over the world to with a healthy, active lifestyle. Here
make Wollongong their home. you can live stress-free and focus on
your studies.
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Location &
transport
—
Once you’re here, getting around the city is safe,
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easy and cheap. Wollongong is close to Sydney
– 90 minutes by road or train.
TIME TO TRAIN FARE 22°C average annual
temperature (71.6°F)
WOLLONGONG Off-
FROM peak* Peak*
Sydney
27°C average max summer
temperature (80.6°F)
90 min $5.95 $8.50
(Central)
17°C average max winter
temperature (62.6°F)
Hurstville 70 min $5.95 $8.50
Sutherland 55 min $4.62 $6.61 83km drive to Sydney
(53 miles)
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Parramatta
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CAPPED PRICES FOR FREE SHUTTLE BUS
BUSES & TRAINS
UOW provides free shuttle buses for
Buses and trains servicing Wollongong students and campus visitors, linking our
use the pay-as-you-go Opal Card system, Wollongong campuses with the city centre,
meaning your fares are capped. Travel trains and student accommodation. Learn
as much as you want on all Opal-enabled more at uow.edu.au/transport/shuttles/
trains, ferries, buses and light rail, and
never pay more than:
$15.40 A DAY* / $61.60 A WEEK*
* Prices above were correct as of July 2017 and are subject to change. Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.au
Transport in
Wollongong
—
SYDNEY
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Station
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UOW has more than 800 bike racks for UOW runs a carpooling program, so if you Most destinations in Wollongong are an Campus
secure and convenient bike parking. There have two or more friends in your car, you easy walk away.
are always second-hand bikes for sale get free parking on campus.
around campus. Northfield
s Ave
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NORTH
WOLLONGONG
Botanical
Gardens
Free Nth Wollongong
Station
WOLLONGONG
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in zone marked on map
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our main campus. F6
Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day and into Route 9 North Gong Shuttle
the night, linking UOW with the city centre,
trains and shopping district. Gwynneville - Keiraville Shuttle
WOLLONGONG
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Wollongong
Hospital Mall
Wollongong
City Beach
Student residences
Wollongong
Princes Hwy Station
UOW student residences are conveniently Bangalay Kooloobong Village
located throughout central and North
Wollongong, and are connected to the Campus East Marketview
UOW campus by free buses.
Graduate House Weerona
International House
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catered $335
make your move to Australia so much UOW Bangalay is the newest residence. Located
just across the road from the main
easier. We guarantee accommodation accommodation campus, this residence features modern
facilities, landscaped outdoor communal
for eligible students, and your safety and guarantee
areas, recreation areas, study spaces and
meeting facilities.
wellbeing are top priorities for us.
UOW Living will guarantee accommodation to all CAMPUS EAST Flexi- 527 a S From 300m 400m
students in their first year of study, provided they meet the catered $295
Located close to campus, student residences give you the confidence A five-minute walk to the beach and and self-
of knowing that your accommodation is taken care of, so that you can conditions: see uow.edu.au/accommodation 10-minute bus ride from the main UOW catered
focus on your studies and settling in to your new life in Australia. campus, Campus East is located in the
beach-side suburb of Fairy Meadow.
The residence setting is spread across
large grounds, including a number of
MEAL OPTIONS
playing fields.
Choose the catering option that suits your budget and lifestyle:
Self 78 a P From 100m 2km
FULLY CATERED GRADUATE HOUSE
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catered Units $280
Your weekly fee includes 19 meals a week. Special dietary Located right across the street from our postgrad,
requirements can be easily catered for. main campus, Graduate House offers family &
furnished units with private kitchen, living, mature
FLEXIBLE CATERING and bathroom facilities. age
Campus East residents can purchase meals from the dining hall
and on-site cafe, so you only pay for what you eat.
SELF-CATERED INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Fully 222 a a S From 200m 200m
catered $330
With full kitchen facilities, you prepare your own meals at International House is an affiliate of the (19 meals
your convenience. 16 International Houses Worldwide. It a week)
proudly boasts a community representing
APPLYING FOR UOW ACCOMMODATION many nations, living and learning
peacefully under the one roof.
Applications for university residences are made online at
apply-accom.uow.edu.au
Self- 1258 a S/P From 100m 2.1km
A free airport pick-up service from Sydney International KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE
catered $260
Airport (60 minutes away) is provided for all commencing Located right on-campus, living at
students. Make your accommodation application when you Kooloobong Village means being
make your course application to ensure your place. minutes from classes and all of UOW’s
leisure facilities. In 2018, there will be
For a full schedule of fees see uow.edu.au/accommodation 800 additional beds in a new world class
14 student accommodation facility, forming 15
part of Kooloobong Village.
HOMESTAY
For those who prefer a family-oriented lifestyle, Homestays Self- 144 a P From 150m 800m
MARKETVIEW
(living with a local family in a private home) are available. catered $285
Marketview is in the heart of Wollongong,
For more information see uowcollege.edu.au/future- next to the city’s largest shopping
students/international/homestay mall and dozens of restaurants and
cafes. You’ll also be a short walk from
Wollongong’s cultural hotspots, including
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION the Wollongong City Art Gallery and the
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC).
UOW’s Accommodation Services provides comprehensive
information about private and shared accommodation on its
Fully 204 a a S From 100m 1.4km
website at uow.edu.au/accommodation/liveoffcampus WEERONA COLLEGE
catered $330
Weerona College is located next door to (19 meals
This website also contains information on temporary Beaton Park, a large sporting complex a week)
accommodation you can use while looking for a permanent with an indoor pool, gymnasium, tennis
place to live. courts and running track.
Cost of living
in Wollongong
I was considering studying in
Sydney or Melbourne, but I
chose UOW because I wanted
—
somewhere quieter and peaceful
so that I could concentrate on
study. I also like that Wollongong
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is much cheaper than Sydney or
Melbourne.
The cost of living in Wollongong is very MEDIAN RENTAL FIGURES FOR A
THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE
My life at UOW is about more than
reasonable, so you can focus your efforts CITY WEEKLY MONTHLY
attending classes. I completed
an English language course and
on your study, not your finances. Wollongong $470 $2,037* became involved in different
Sydney – Hurstville $590 $2,557* student clubs, which really
Cost of living in Wollongong is lower than many other cities Melbourne – Fitzroy $750 $3,250^ improved my English and gave
in Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney – city $945 $4,095* me confidence.
Here we’ve compared weekly and monthly rental costs
across several cities based on government data.
SAMPLE MONTHLY LIVING COSTS
rice
$2.40 - 1KG
bread
85c – $3.50 LOAF
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This table shows some typical student monthly rent and personal
expenses in a range of different living arrangements.
eggs milk
Food prepared at home
purchased on campus
$5.70 – 12 FREE RANGE $2.40 - 1L
Local travel costs
& other groceries
Food and drinks
Personal phone
AVERAGE MONTHLY COST
Entertainment
$A per month
e.g. electricity
OF LIVING IN WOLLONGONG†
movie coffee
Total cost
/ internet
Indicative costs per person
Rent
Bills
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
$4 AT UOW UNIMOVIES $3.30 CUP
Shared 2 bedroom apartment,
780* 320 120 124 90 180 20 $1,634
Wollongong & UOW area (own room)
noodles gym
Xinru Wang
Shared 3 bedroom shared house, CHINA
679* 320 80 124 90 180 20 $1,493
Wollongong & UOW area (own room) Business
Doctor of Philosophy (Finance)
16 $0.60 INSTANT $8.80 A WEEK 17
Homestay, Wollongong area (single room) 1,127 0 0 124 90 180 20 $1,541
(1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP)
University accommodation,
1,040 320 0 0 60 150 20 $1,590
self catered (Kooloobong Village)
University accommodation,
1,540 0 0 0 60 150 20 $1,770
catered (Weerona College)
Source: * NSW Department of Family and Community Services Rent Report September 2016; ^ Department of Health & Human Services Rental Report (Victoria), Sept 2016;
† Does not include bond or initial set-up costs such as application fee or utility connection.Campus life at Hockey
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Our Wollongong campus combines 25 atm
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modern teaching and study 27
spaces in a beautiful Australian 23
landscaped garden setting. Robsons Road
32
Entrance Amphi-
Administration
IHMRI: Gerard
We have created a campus that P4 58 59 60
theatre Sutton Building
57 47 46 45
includes academic support, Western Car Park 66
Oval No. 3
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accommodation, sports, culture 50 51 21 22
McKinnon
P7
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and entertainment – everything 56 Early Start Building 36 41 Ovals Car Park
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you need. 49
55 48 atm 43
McKinnon
42 MC Sciences
At UOW you can relax and focus MC
Lawn Teaching Facility
on your education. 30
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SUPERMARKET Site Eastern Entrance
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Security Phone Public Phone Shuttle Bus Stop Door Entrance S Security Base Food Outlet atm ATM Bike Repair Station 120 Bangalay 121
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RETAIL OUTLETS
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Parking Parking Ticket parking only or UOW Permit 4.00pm-6.30pm Parking Parking (24 hrs)
UOW UniBar Gym, sports halls and Olympic-sized
A UOW Library B IGA Supermarket C Duck Pond Lawn D 180 gigs on campus each year
E group fitness classes F swimming poolI came to study with Sydney
Sydney CBD
Business School, University of
Wollongong (UOW) because
of the school’s reputation. The
campus
Sydney Business School was the
best choice I could have made
for my overseas study. I majored
in International Finance back in
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Vietnam and I wanted to work
in a multinational environment,
so I decided to study abroad to
brighten my career.
The Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong,
CBD campus offers state-of-the-art facilities in a Studying at Sydney Business
unique learning environment. It is located in the heart School, UOW gave me a lot of
of Sydney’s central business district, overlooking opportunities to gain broader
Sydney Harbour. The Sydney campus provides tailored knowledge. The University had
learning and teaching facilities, together with full great lecturers and supportive staff
administrative support and online links to the main who helped me in dealing with
campus, including all electronic catalogues and assignments and exams, which
databases from the main library. had to be done entirely in English
and in different styles to what I had
The Sydney Business School delivers the done previously.
following programs at the Sydney campus,
in addition to the Wollongong campus: The campus was amazing and
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provided easy access to all the
MASTERS DEGREES facilities. I also made friends with
students from a variety of countries
–– Master of Applied Finance whom I learnt from and shared
–– Master of Applied Finance (Investing and experiences with. I believe that
Corporate Treasury) my time studying at UOW Sydney
–– Master of Business Business School was a great asset
in my future - where I find myself as
–– Master of Business (Double Specialisation)
a global citizen.
–– Master of Business Administration (MBA)
–– Master of Business Administration Advanced
–– Master of Professional Accounting
–– Master of Professional Accounting Advanced
–– Master of Science (Supply Chain Management or
Project Management)
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
–– Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
–– Graduate Certificate in Business
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–– Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH
–– Doctor of Philosophy
–– Doctor of Philosophy Integrated
–– Master of Philosophy
–– Master of Research
See page 46 for more information on the courses
offered at UOW Sydney Business School.
Nhu Thi Cam Ho
sydneybusinessschool.edu.au VIETNAM
Master of International BusinessSouth Western Getting to and
Sydney Campus around Liverpool
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Our new South Western Sydney (SWS) The City of Liverpool has six train lines
BUS
Liverpool boasts one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit-way
campus in Liverpool is located in one of the passing through the area, and boasts systems. The Liverpool to Parramatta bus transit-way is a
largest and fastest growing urban areas in one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit- dedicated 20km bus priority transport route linking the two major
centres via the industrial areas of Wetherill Park and Smithfield.
Australia. With people from more than 150 way systems, making it easy for students There are a number of operators running bus services within the
countries calling Liverpool home, it is also to travel to and from the UOW South Liverpool local government area. For more information please refer
to Trip Planner transportnsw.info
one of Australia’s most culturally diverse Western Sydney campus. CYCLING
communities. This rich cultural mix makes TRAIN If you choose to cycle to class, Liverpool City Council offers a
it a vibrant and welcoming place to live The UOW South Western Sydney campus is only a four-minute
number of bike racks in its Dewsbury Lane carpark.
and study. walk from Liverpool railway station. This station sees an average FREE COMMUNITY SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
of 22,000 commuters each day, making it one of the busiest on the Liverpool City Council offers a free community shuttle bus,
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Sydney rail network. Travel time to central Sydney on the East which operates Monday to Friday and is en-route to the UOW
Liverpool offers everything in the way of food, shopping and lifestyle. Hills line is an average of 30 minutes.
Whether your ideal study break is retail therapy, a walk in the park or a SWS Campus.
picnic by the Georges River, UOW’s campus on Moore Street is just a short With the construction of the Harris Park to Merrylands railway The community shuttle is an easy method for getting around
walk away. link, Liverpool passengers also have direct railway access to the Liverpool. UOW SWS students do not need a ticket. Just refer to the
Western line and centres such as Parramatta, Penrith and the timetable, look out for the bus and jump on board.
Blue Mountains.
FOOD liverpool.nsw.gov.au/services
CAR
For lunch or snacks between your lectures or tutorials, there is food on
Liverpool has almost 5,000 car parking spaces available in or near
almost every street to fulfil your hunger. Spice up your lunch break with an
the city centre. These include free and low-cost options, short and
Indian curry, grab some treats from an Afghani bakery or order some pizza
long stay. For more information visit liverpool.nsw.gov.au
or Thai food.
Driving time from Liverpool campus to:
COFFEE
–– Sydney (CBD) 60 min
If you only have a five-minute break between classes, you can find a quick
–– Parramatta 35 min
caffeine fix from a cafe at the entrance to UOW. Alternatively, a short
walk will take you to a number of cafes, including the Blackrose Bar and –– Hurstville 30 min Elizabeth
Dr
Café where you’ll find coffee and Italian food, or head to Ristretto and Co –– Wollongong 65 min
2
for a gourmet breakfast, a coffee or a scoop of gelato.
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within a few blocks of your classroom. You’ll find a vast range of specialty
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stores and international retailers carrying everything you need for your Moore St
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Moore St
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
A short train ride will lead you to the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
Memor
ial Ave
where you can see and learn about art, music and performing. If that’s not KEY
your style, visit the comic shop, karaoke bar or the Liverpool City Library. FREE community Dewsbury Lane bike
wy
SPORT AND RECREATION shuttle bus rack parking
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UOW South Western Liverpool bus
Take a break and visit the Georges River or Lake Moore, nestled beside Sydney campus interchange
Liverpool city. As home to two leisure centres, two aquatic centres,
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numerous parks, riverside walkways, picnic areas and sporting facilities, Liverpool City Library Liverpool Train
Liverpool caters for the everyday walker to the focused athlete. Station
2 Westfield Liverpool
Free parking
Liverpool Hospital NORTH
Paid parking
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AT THE FOREFRONT OF AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD
University of Wollongong
The Innovation Campus is a 33-hectare research,
Campus development and commercial precinct established by
UOW. The beachside campus aims to drive partnerships
— and collaboration between academic and business
communities.
Through engagement, we The Innvation Campus is home to a number of The Innovation Campus is a significant
build bridges between UOW’s leading research institutes working to
develop:
investment by UOW to drive the economic
transformation of the Illawarra by creating jobs
academics, businesses and –– Intelligent innovative materials with the and industry, and attracting business, research
and investment.
potential to regenerate damaged human
researchers. We learn from nerves
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Celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2016, the
each other through sharing –– Superconductors that make energy
transmission more efficient
Innovation Campus was awarded the Emerging
Research Park Award at the Association of
knowledge, expertise and –– New techniques for sustainable building University Research Parks (AURP) 2016 Awards
for Excellence. The Emerging Research Park
design
skills. These associations –– Maritime law and security, and innovative
Award is judged on the ability to excel in bringing
technology from the laboratory to economically
are essential for knowledge approaches to health services delivery and
policy
viable business activities, promoting the growth
transfer as they link user The campus is home to national and international
of businesses and jobs.
Innovation Campus is also home to the UOW
needs, long-term research and companies, researchers, and students, working
to develop and translate products to commercial
start-up initiative, iAccelerate. Designed
a clear direction to research
around a robust educational framework, the
success. It has a well-established community of
iAccelerate program offers start-ups the unique
innovative companies that have steadily grown
outcomes. over the past decade.
opportunity to partner with the University to
accelerate sustainable business growth. Offering
One such example is NEC Australia, which a two-stream program with up to a three-year
UOW is growing the Illawarra’s innovation ecosystem incubation period, iAccelerate is unique in the
officially opened its new corporate office at the
and pursuing the uptake of disruptive technologies that Australian start-up landscape.
Innovation Campus in September 2016, aiming
deliver positive economic impacts. The nexus between
to create more than 130 new technology jobs
community, business and university is more important
and connect UOW students with graduate
than ever as we continue to anticipate the nature of
opportunities.
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The future is being created here.University of Wollongong
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A global
university
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A place to learn
Wherever we are in the world, UOW
connects a quality education with real
opportunities, and uses modern facilities
to prepare students for global careers.
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internationally
linked university
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UOW has established itself as a truly international
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university with more than 13,000 enrolled
international students, of which 7,500 are in programs
overseas.
Our students, graduates, academics and To build our global network, UOW makes exchange
opportunities more accessible through a range of
researchers study, work and collaborate scholarship and bursary arrangements, which assist
more than 250 students to transfer to UOW’s home
right across the world. campus annually from our campuses in Dubai, Hong
Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
We have also established joint programs and
arrangements with four universities in China, meaning
students can transfer to our Wollongong campus to
CHINA complete their studies.
More than 700 UOW students per year undertake
semester programs at our overseas campuses and
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exchange partners around the world, as well as faculty-
led short courses, social entrepreneurship programs
and internships.
It is this global network, including students, graduates,
academics and researchers, that has UOW advancing
social, environmental and economic development on an
international scale.
GLOBAL COMMUNICATORS
HONG KONG
The Global Communicators Program encourages all on-
DUBAI
shore students to engage in multicultural experiences
to build cultural literacy and become global citizens.
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MALAYSIA
STUDENT EXCHANGE
Our International Exchange Program gives you the
chance to study for a semester or a year at some of the
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finest institutions in the world as a part of your UOW
degree.
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Exchange can add a further edge to your employment
prospects after graduation, as employers value the
WOLLONGONG skills acquired through global experience. At UOW you
can choose from more than 200 exchange universities
in more than 35 countries.
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UOW global presence
UOW campuses & teaching locations
UOW global exchange partners
(size indicates number of partners)Our UOW is a truly global university,
with linked to leading educational
international institutions around the world. The
University has formal agreements with
campuses
more than 150 overseas institutions
in the areas of research collaboration,
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student and staff exchange, study
abroad and off-shore program delivery.
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UOW DUBAI CCCU HONG KONG PSB ACADEMY SINGAPORE INTI MALAYSIA
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the United Community College of City University (CCCU) is recognised as a Established in 1964, PSB Academy has an enrolment of more than International University & Colleges (INTI) is one of the most
Arab Emirates’ (UAE) oldest and most prestigious universities, premier college in Hong Kong providing quality tertiary education. 11,000 local and international students. PSB Academy and UOW recognised names in the private higher education industry in
with a proud Australian heritage. Located in Knowledge Village, CCCU is highly regarded for its rigor in quality assurance and its have been in partnership for 10 years, offering students a range of Malaysia. UOW teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses at
and as an independent UAE institution of higher education, emphasis on holistic education. UOW teaches a number of top-up course options from UOW’s Faculty of Business. INTI campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Subang Jaya.
UOWD has an enrolment of 3,500 students, comprising more degree programs at CCCU.
than 90 nationalities. UOWD provides a comprehensive range SIM SINGAPORE
of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business and
Management, Finance and Accounting, Humanities and Social The Singapore Institute of Management - SIM Global Education
Sciences, and Computer Science and Engineering. is the leading provider of higher education and professional
training in Singapore. SIM offers a wide range of high quality
degree programs in partnership with UOW, including courses in
Information Sciences and Psychology.Work-integrated learning
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Career
At UOW you can graduate with real workplace
experience and the skills employers want.
& academic
INTERNSHIP SUPPORT UNIVATIVE VOLUNTEERING
Careers Central offers support to prepare Univative is a suite of co-curricular Work Volunteering for a not-for-profit business or
you for extracurricular workplace learning Integrated Learning (WIL) programs charity is an excellent way to improve skills
experiences or internships. designed to enhance your employability. (and make friends) while learning about
You will gain first-hand knowledge and Australian culture and the Wollongong
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We can help you:
experience of a particular organisation community. Volunteering is a great way to
support
–– Explore options and find out about or industry, while working on innovative show employers you’re well-rounded and
paid internships and other workplace solutions to business challenges. not afraid of a challenge.
learning experiences
You will be able to demonstrate your unique There are many opportunities for
–– Make better career choices by knowing
skills and show potential employers how volunteering at UOW, including:
what opportunities are available
you can work in a team to solve problems.
–– Maximise any internship or THE AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS
workplace experience you have found Every year there is a new and exciting MENTORING EXPERIENCE (AIME)
independently business problem for Univative teams to
Learn to be an academic mentor to a local
solve. Past challenges have included:
–– Understand what documentation or school child with AIME. Volunteer mentors
legal requirements are needed before –– Planning and promoting an open day for in the program work with young Aboriginal
starting professional services firm EY and Torres Strait Islander people to support
–– Improve your CV and make positive –– Developing communications channels them through their high school studies
impressions at interviews for hotel group Accor and help them achieve their best. Learn
Top 1% for graduates uow.edu.au/careers
–– Using Australia’s National Broadband valuable organisational and interpersonal
Network to help build businesses in skills and meet lots of new people. AIME
UOW is consistently ranked in Australian towns has gained national attention and welcomes
the top one per cent of universities LEARNING FOR PROFESSIONAL international student volunteers.
in the world for the quality of our –– Retaining volunteers for the Cancer
ACCREDITATION uow.info/AIME
graduates, ranking in the 151-200 Council Australia
32 band in the 2017 QS Graduate Professional degrees at UOW integrate uow.info/univative UNICREW 33
Employability Rankings. practical workplace learning to earn
you professional accreditation with Help run UOW student events all over
peak national and international bodies, campus, organise fun activities every week
including Engineers Australia, the Nursing and support the bands that play at UOW.
& Midwifery Board of Australia, the Organised through the Centre for Student
Australian Computer Society, and the Engagement (CSE), UniCrew are there to
Australian Board of Studies, Teaching and help make your time at UOW the best time
Educational Standards. of your life.
uow.info/volunteering
Check the UOW Course Finder online
or talk to your UOW representative to
find out about professional accreditation
experiences available in your degree.Employment skills Jobseeker
training resources
—
UOW Careers Central will teach you
—
If you’re planning to find work in Australia, My UOW degree has really
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prepared me for the workforce.
how to apply for work in Australia. UOW Careers Central will show you where to look. The subjects I’ve taken are globally
recognised, and I’ve learnt practical
skills that I’ll use when I graduate.
I’ve worked part-time though my
GLOBAL WORKPLACE You will develop cultural awareness of Often the discussion will focus around CAREERHUB ONLINE TOOLS & RESOURCES degree as a Disability Support
Australian workplaces by examining career direction and the things you can do Worker, which is relevant to my
PRACTICE (GWP 800)
intercultural differences. From handshakes to increase your employability, including UOW CareerHub is an online tool that Explore the Careers Central website and Nursing degree.
Global Workplace Practice 800 is an and eye contact in interviews, to ways appropriate UOW Careers services and will help you find and apply for jobs, be sure to have a look through our range
intensive subject designed to meet the of communicating with colleagues and programs. or join workshops and events during of useful resources including CareerHub
employment aspirations of international management in the workplace, you will learn your time here (and after you graduate). Plus, Where Grads Go, GoinGlobal and
FACULTY CAREER CONSULTANTS
students undertaking work in Australia. how to resolve conflict and make your voice Through Careerhub you can: the CareerSmart Discovery Tool. You’ll
This 6 credit point subject combines theory heard. These skills are practical and valuable UOW employs career consultants in every –– Search for jobs, including graduate, also find:
and practice by giving you workplace in any workplace regardless of your career faculty. These consultants give personal vacation, part-time and casual, and –– Sample resumes and resume
experiences that develop their skills and aspirations. careers guidance tailored to your area of work experience opportunities writing guides
intercultural competency. specialisation and help you source possible
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Upon completion of the subject, you may also –– Register for workshops, employer –– Interview preparation checklists
internship opportunities. They also arrange
In this subject you will: be eligible for a post-session internship. presentations and careers expos
presentations from industry experts who
–– undertake an internship or industry- Places in this subject are limited, and only can give you insights into a sector, or help –– Book an appointment with a careers JOBS ON CAMPUS
based project (a minimum of 48 hours students undertaking a Masters degree in you start building a professional network. consultant or career counsellor
and a maximum of 140 hours is to be An international student visa allows
the Faculty of Business at either Wollongong –– Access careers resources such as fact
uow.info/careerconsult you to work 40 hours per fortnight (two
completed in addition to class contact or Sydney CBD campus are eligible. sheets, links, news and FAQs
time during session). weeks) during university session and
uow.info/WIL JOB-SEEKING WORKSHOPS –– Create your resume and e-portfolio full-time during session breaks. Jobs on
–– identify requirements of employers and Campus offers casual jobs across UOW,
businesses in order to participate in COMMUNICATION AND ICT Careers Central offers a variety of short CAREERS EXPOS connecting students with employers who
recruitment processes workshops to you for the challenges are looking to hire staff.
WORKPLACE PRACTICE
–– acquire and develop work-based in obtaining employment at the end of Each year there are opportunities to meet
(ECTE975) employers on campus.
uow.info/jobsoncampus
learning skill sets your degree. These one-hour seminars
–– develop cultural awareness and Designed for students in the Master and workshops help you refine specific
Some employers are invited to UOW to
employment skills and help you in all
Top 1% for
business communication skills of Engineering (Telecommunications hold information sessions, while others
Engineering), this subject will develop your aspects of the job seeking process. They
–– apply discipline specific knowledge in a participate in the UOW Careers Expos.
graduates
communication skills and give you a better cover resumes, interview skills, the hidden
practical workplace setting UOW runs a number of expos every year.
understanding of how to apply your skills in job market, assessment centres, selection
–– use career management tools to develop Some are general events for many different
the Australian workplace. criteria and more.
and communicate professional qualities industries, and some are specific, such as AS RATED BY GLOBAL EMPLOYERS
in future job seeking contexts uow.info/careerworkshop the Nursing Careers Expo. SHRISTI BHARATI
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE UOW is consistently ranked in the
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To be eligible for this subject, you must first (ENGG942) UOWX HEALTH & MEDICINE
complete a minimum of 48 credit points in for the quality of our graduates,
ranking in the 151-200 band in the MASTERS OF NURSING
an approved postgraduate course, and be Professional Practice is designed for UOWx connects you with valuable co-
2017 QS Graduate Employability INTERNATIONAL
eligible to work in Australia. students of the Master of Engineering, to curricular activities that are offered at the
provide the skills and knowledge required Rankings.
University of Wollongong. The personal
INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE to successfully enter the Australian and professional development that you
PRACTICE (GWP 900) engineering workforce. Upon completion gain through these activities is formally
of the subject, you may also be eligible for a recognised through the UOWx Record
International Workplace Practice 900 is a post-session internship. and Award.
subject designed for Masters students in the
uow.info/uowx
Faculty of Business to meet the employment CAREERS COUNSELLING
aspirations of international students to
undertake work in Australia. This subject This free service is available to all UOW
crosses boundaries between theory and students. You will meet one-on-one with
practice and will maximise your potential a qualified careers counsellor and discuss
to access workplace experiences that lead to your career thinking and what you might do
employment opportunities. during and after your studies.I did a month internship with
Enware Australia. This was
organised through a UOW Careers
Counsellor who has good industry
links. It was a great experience as
I was given responsibilities and
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freedom to work independently.
I have also used Careers Central
for resume writing workshops and
& support
practising interviews to get ready
to apply for jobs in Australia.
Coming to UOW has been life-
—
changing for me. I’ve gained so
much confidence - looking back, I
wouldn’t recognise myself.
As a UOW student you’ll Academic support Personal services
have the academic and ACADEMIC ADVISERS AND PEER ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS (PASS) COUNSELLING SERVICES SAFEZONE APP
personal support you POSTGRADUATE COORDINATORS
At PASS you’ll develop your study skills This free and confidential counselling You can download SafeZone, the free
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Each faculty has advisers and coordinators
need to succeed. to assist you with questions about your
and academic performance and meet new
people. PASS is a group-learning program
service is available five days a week to
assist you with personal, study or work
smartphone app that makes it easy to
ask for assistance from UOW Security
subjects or course. You can also consult your that gives you additional support in core related difficulties. Counselling can involve Services with the press of a single button.
We are a student-centred university tutor, lecturer, or the course coordinator. subjects. The program consists of weekly identifying options and choosing between
with available staff, dedicated research one-hour sessions, led by peer leaders: them, learning new skills to cope better with STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISERS
supervisors and a personal approach. From GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
students who have excelled at these subjects problems, gaining a greater understanding These advisers provide support and
the day you become a UOW student, you can The UOW Graduate Research School in the past. of what is occurring, or being supported referral services to UOW students. They
expect guidance and support. supports Higher Degree Research while recovering from some significant life
uow.info/pass also provide programs supporting student
students with orientation and enrolment, event. equity and diversity both within faculties
scholarships, finding a supervisor, training STATISTICAL CONSULTING SERVICE uow.info/counselling and across campus. They assist you with
and professional development, and thesis a range of issues such as orientation to
The Statistical Consulting Service can
submission and examination. HEALTH AND MEDICAL the local area, study difficulties, academic
advise on the planning of surveys and
concerns, budgeting, homesickness,
uow.edu.au/research/grs/ experiments, data collection, statistical Located on Wollongong campus, Campus
legal issues and accidents, student visas,
analysis, and the presentation of results. Health provides comprehensive health care
health and personal problems, family
LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE services to UOW students and staff. Campus
uow.info/statconsult emergencies, and children’s education. The
This free service is for students who wish Health has both female and male GP
service is free and confidential.
to improve their academic and English STUDENT CENTRAL
doctors for friendly treatment of any of your
language skills by accessing workshops, health concerns. There are also dietitians, UOW SECURITY SERVICE
A central office for student assistance, psychologists and a dentist on campus.
individual consultations or self-directed
including enrolment matters, official The Security Service helps provide a safe NAVIN PARAMNE
resources.
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uow.info/learningdevelopment and results, and student fee matters. trained and licensed security officers MASTER OF ENGINEERING
While at the Wollongong campus you can
providing emergency responses, first
LIBRARY uow.info/central access campus-wide wireless internet,
aid, after-dark escorts and patrols. They
and freely use the large computer labs.
Our award-winning library and dedicated STUDENT COMPUTER RESOURCE CENTRE operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Many private and collaborative study
library staff are here to support you during spaces across campus have network besafe.uow.edu.au/
Information Management & Technology
your study at UOW. You’ll have access to facilities for student computers.
Services (IMTS) provides training, user
print and digital collections containing over UOW WELLBEING
guides and student computer resources,
a million volumes, and dozens of learning RELIGIOUS SERVICES
including nine central student computer UOW Wellbeing is here to help you
spaces – from quiet study spaces to group
laboratories equipped with 500 desktop There are a range of religious services maintain a healthy, happy life balance and
seminar rooms.
computers, as well as teaching laboratories on and off campus, including a Muslim keep on track. Our health and wellbeing
library.uow.edu.au and two computer science laboratories. prayer space, the Omar Mosque near workshops and events include meditation
the University, the Nan Tien Buddhist and yoga classes, and a breakfast bar.
uow.info/itlabs
Temple in nearby Berkeley and the Sri
Venkateswara Hindu Temple. Student- uow.info/wellbeing
based religious clubs include the Buddhist
Society; Chinese Christian Fellowship;
Evangelical Christian Union; and the
Muslim Students’ Association.Scholarships
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& study
options
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UOW degrees reflect the needs
of future employers, paving the
way for a specialist career with
up-to-the-minute knowledge
and recognised methods.
That’s part of why we’ve spent nine years rated in
38 the top one per cent of universities in the world 39
by employers,1 and why you can find UOW people
building careers in 143 countries around the world.
1 Top 200 universities in the world –
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UOW Coursework
my China Scholarship Council,
Many scholarships for international students are UOW Postgraduate Tuition Award
You will develop a practical and relevant
skills base – critical in today’s workplace
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offered by UOW, the Australian Government and and UOW Faculty of Engineering
and Information Sciences top-up
programs are designed – from a range of subjects that present the Coursework programs normally have the
latest findings and contemporary practices majority of their requirements met by the
a number of international organisations. scholarships. They cover my living to help you make a real from around the globe. completion of face-to-face classroom subjects
impact on your working
expenses, which allows me to in a particular discipline or professional area.
Many UOW Coursework programs take a
UOW has a range of attractive postgraduate scholarships for international students. seriously focus on my PhD studies. Assessment may be based on a combination
cross-disciplinary approach, allowing you
For the latest information on scholarship opportunities at UOW, go to
My research interests are mainly
environment. to tailor your qualification to a specific area
of written assignments, presentations, formal
uow.info/intnlscholarships examinations, class participation or practical
related to lithium ion battery of interest. You can elect to develop your
exercises. A minor research project, research
cathode materials. ISEM at UOW is expertise in a particular area to suit your
preparation subjects, or practical experience
career goals.
Coursework Research a flagship institute in Australia and
is famous for expertise in energy A number of Masters programs also include
subjects may also be included.
storage systems. the option to complete a research project.
FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
For entry criteria and information on how UOW offers a wide range of research
to apply, visit the scholarship website: scholarships and awards to eligible TYPES OF COURSEWORK DEGREES COURSE STRUCTURES TWO-YEAR POSTGRADUATE STUDY
International Higher Degree Research OPTIONS
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MASTERS BY COURSEWORK (1–2 YEARS)
(HDR) students. UOW HDR scholarships on a credit point structure. Individual The options for two years of study in
UOW’S SYDNEY Direct admission normally requires a
are in the form of allowances to assist subjects are allocated a credit point value: postgraduate coursework include:
BUSINESS SCHOOL recognised Bachelor degree. In most cases,
candidates in meeting their living costs the majority of subjects have a value of 6 or 8
a Bachelor degree in a related area to the –– Two-year Masters courses
There are five partial tuition scholarships while they undertake their research. credit points (cp) each.
Masters will be required for entry; however –– Graduate Certificate or Graduate
available for students commencing their They can include Annual Stipends, Living
there are some opportunities to take a A typical structure for a 1.5 coursework Diploma plus a Masters Degree
first course at UOW’s Sydney Business Allowances and Tuition Fee Costs.
Masters degree in a different area to your degree is the completion of twelve subjects
School in each of the three trimesters. Full details of two-year courses and
The main UOW scholarship schemes Bachelor degree (for example, in Business). worth 6 cp each, totalling 72 cp. Details of
The scholarship offers a 25 per cent packages are noted in the relevant course
are the University Postgraduate the credit points required to complete each
reduction of the tuition fee for the The duration will also depend on your section of this guide.
Awards (UPA) and the International degree are shown next to the duration for
standard duration of the course. previous qualification; for example in
Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTA). each course. You should note the following Students who complete two years of full-
Engineering and IT, it is possible to reduce
The 2018 International Student Bursary Applications close 17 October for Autumn when reading the course structure time study may qualify for a visa to remain
the duration of the Masters to 1.5 years
applies to all two-year Master’s courses (February) Session. information: in Australia. However, students seeking to
if you have a Bachelor degree in the same
from UOW’s Sydney Business School –– not all elective subjects are available in qualify for this should be aware that being
There are also scholarships offered discipline. If you have a degree equivalent
offered at our Wollongong and Sydney all years awarded a full credit exemption through a
by individual faculties or research to an Australian Bachelor Honours, there
CBD campus, and offers a 15 per cent credit transfer arrangement could change
centres, as well as scholarships offered in are opportunities to complete a one-year –– you should verify details of the latest
reduction of the tuition fee per session their pattern of study. Their pattern of
cooperation with overseas organisations Masters. Details of the minimum duration course structures and subjects within
of study. study may no longer be full-time study,
such as the Chinese Scholarships Council are provided for each course in this guide the relevant faculty via the online
and the Higher Education Commission, (shown in the entry requirements or as defined by the Australian Government
ENGINEERING Course Handbook at
Pakistan. available credit transfer). (Department of Immigration and Border
uow.edu.au/handbook
The Faculty of Engineering and Jiantie Xu Protection).
40 Information Sciences offers a Information on all research scholarship CHINA
GRADUATE DIPLOMA (1 YEAR) –– individual subjects shown in the 41
Postgraduate International Scholarship schemes, including details on how to GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (6 MONTHS) course structures may have their own
PhD (Nanomaterials Science)
of 10 per cent of tuition fees per session. apply (all HDR applications including These courses vary in their purpose, and prerequisites that have to be satisfied
scholarships must be submitted online) –– China Scholarship Council before enrolment is permitted in that
SOCIAL SCIENCES Award are designed for students who may be
go to: seeking a different educational direction subject.
The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a –– International Postgraduate
uow.edu.au/research from their Bachelor degree; or those
Postgraduate International Scholarship Tuition Award
without a Bachelor degree but with other
of 10 per cent of tuition fees per session. –– Engineering Faculty academic qualifications and/or relevant
Scholarship professional experience. Graduate Diplomas
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT and Graduate Certificates also provide a
SCHOLARSHIPS pathway to a Masters course, for applicants
who do not meet the entry requirement.
UOW participates in the range of schemes These programs normally earn credit for
funded by the Australian Government subjects completed if progressing to the
– including the Australia Awards and related Masters.
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