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University of Wollongong

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

University of Wollongong is a university in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It enrols approximately 34,931 students. The institution is ranked #184 in the QS World University Rankings.

QS World Rank

#184

QS 2026 · Score 57.5

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — international students

Derived: median across the provider's active (Expired = 'No') CRICOS courses with Course Level = 'Bachelor Degree' (excludes 'Bachelor Honours Degree'; excludes courses shorter than 104 weeks as a proxy for graduate-entry/top-up programs), each annualised as Tuition Fee / Duration (Weeks) x 52. International (overseas student) tuition as registered on CRICOS; n = 128 courses; dataset extracted 2026-09-26. CRICOS provider code(s) used: 00102E.

Source: CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export · as of 2026-09-26

A$37,008 / year

Students enrolled

Total headcount of all students (domestic + overseas, all course levels), 2024 full year; DoE 2024 Section 2 Table 2.5, row 'University of Wollongong'.

Source: Selected Higher Education Statistics 2024 Student data, Section 2 - All students, Table 2.5 (All Students by State, Higher Education Institution and Broad Level of Course, 2024) · as of 2024

34,931

Graduates in work (or further study)

Full-time employment rate (proportion of domestic undergraduate graduates available for full-time work who were employed full-time), surveyed ~4-6 months after course completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'University of Wollongong' = 73.4 (70.6, 76.1) (90% CI).

Source: 2025 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) National Report tables, sheet LF_UG_UNI_1Y_INST_CI · as of GOS 2025

73.4%

Graduate median salary

Median annual full-time salary of domestic undergraduate graduates employed full-time, ~4-6 months after completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'University of Wollongong' = 75,000 (73,400, 76,600) (90% CI).

Source: 2025 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) National Report tables, sheet LF_UG_UNI_1Y_INST_CI · as of GOS 2025

A$75,000 / year

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

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26 Nov 2026

Apply for December Round 2 (main offer round) — application deadline · in 44 days

UAC — NSW & ACT undergraduate (Semester 1, 2027) · Year 12, non-school-leaver and international applicants to undergraduate courses at UAC participating institutions (NSW & ACT) starting in 2027. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
16 Dec 2026

NSW and ACT ATARs released · in 64 days

UAC — NSW & ACT undergraduate (Semester 1, 2027) · Year 12, non-school-leaver and international applicants to undergraduate courses at UAC participating institutions (NSW & ACT) starting in 2027. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
18 Dec 2026

Change preferences for December Round 2 offers · in 66 days

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23 Dec 2026

December Round 2 offers released — main offer round for Semester 1 · in 71 days

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Frequently asked questions

How many students attend University of Wollongong?

University of Wollongong enrols approximately 34,931 students.

How much is tuition at University of Wollongong for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Wollongong is about A$37,008 a year (2026-09-26, CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Wollongong?

University of Wollongong is ranked #184 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of University of Wollongong?

The official website of University of Wollongong is https://www.uow.edu.au.

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