Overview
Founded in 1975, the University of Wollongong is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Wollongong (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in Dubai, Shoalhaven, Loftus, Moss Vale, Bega, Batemans Bay and Liverpool. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of Wollongong (UOW) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of Wollongong (UOW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 49-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UOW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Wollongong  |
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| Acronym | UOW |
| Founded | 1975 Origins date back to 1951 |
| Motto | Excellence Innovation Diversity |
| Colours | Blue, gold and red |
| Mascot | Baxter The Duck |
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University Location
| Address | Northfields Avenue Wollongong 2522 New South Wales Australia |
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+61 (0)2 4221 3218 |
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+61 (0)2 4221 3233 |
| Other locations | Dubai, Shoalhaven, Loftus, Moss Vale, Bega, Batemans Bay and Liverpool |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Wollongong's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Wollongong's Facebook page
University of Wollongong's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Wollongong's YouTube channel
University of Wollongong's Instagram page
University of Wollongong's main LinkedIn profile
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