About University of Wollongong Australia

University of Wollongong

Within top 1 percent of universities in the world and 8th in Australia 

The University of Wollongong (UOW), the parent institution of UOW College Hong Kong, is a truly global educator, delivering world-class teaching to students in Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates.  Within Australia, in addition to UOW's main Wollongong Campus, the University has three campuses in Greater Sydney and four regional campuses across the state of New South Wales.

UOW is a young, dynamic, and innovative university that over its more than 50-year history has become one of the best of Australia’s new generation of universities.  Ranked 8th overall and 3rd for teaching in Australia by The Australian Financial Review, UOW is a dynamic and innovative Australian public university.  The QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey in Australia ranked UOW graduates first for foundation skills, second for adaptability and employability skills.  It is ranked 41st in the world for social and economic impact by the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2026, and consistently within the top 1 percent in QS World University Rankings.  These rankings reflect the underlying excellence of its teaching and research. 

UOW has a strong reputation for creating a positive impact in local and global communities through teaching and research. This impact informs everything it does and shapes the university’s purpose now and for the years to come.  The university works with academic and industry partners to solve the world’s most challenging problems, from food security and economic turmoil to climate change and disease. UOW’s alumni are also making their mark on the world as leaders in business, IT, engineering, the arts, science, medical science, law, education and more.

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