Overview

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is at the forefront of a new generation of Australian universities with a contemporary approach to research, teaching, and learning. UOW offers a comprehensive range of degrees and programs, building on over 50 years of expertise, and has been ranked as one the top 200 universities in the world.

The University is a modern, innovative center of learning, and provides a highly personalized environment for study. UOW is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in Australia, and scores the maximum five-star rating in key categories in the benchmark Good Universities Guide year after year. In the 2007 Guide, these included five-star ratings in Positive Graduate Outcomes, Graduate Starting Salaries, Staff Qualifications, Getting a Job, and Educational Experience.

The University attracts students from all around Australia and from over 70 countries worldwide. Of the 20,000 students enrolled at UOW, 3,300 are international students.
Staff: 1,500
Total enrollment: 20,000

Academic Highlights

Curriculum, research, and collaborations focus on engagement with the Asia-Pacific region, and many courses are internationally recognized. A broad range of programs are available in areas including Biotechnology, Business/Commerce, Communication & Media Studies, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Humanities, Graphic Design, Information & Communication Technology, Law, Logistics, Medicine & Medical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Marine Science, Nanotechnology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Psychology, and Visual & Performing Arts.

Facts

Location: Wollongong, New South Wales
Overseas Students: 3300
Staff: 1500
Total Enrolment: 20000

Dates

All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change.AustraLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans.

February 2009 Full Degree - Spring

Application Deadline: November 1, 2008

Anticipated Departure
Start Date	February 23, 2009
End Date	June 26, 2009
Mid Semester Break #1	April 10, 2009 - April 17, 2009
Mid Semester Break #2	-

July 2009 Full Degree - Fall

Application Deadline: April 1, 2009

Anticipated Departure
Start Date	July 20, 2009
End Date	November 18, 2009
Mid Semester Break #1	September 29, 2008 - October 5, 2009
Mid Semester Break #2	-

AustraLearn Coordinator

Name:	Jodi Reesman and Michelle Finerty
Title:	Degree Program Enrollment Coordinators
Department:	Degree Programs in Australia and New Zealand

BIO:
Jodi and Michelle work in tandem in degree student services, managing student admissions and pre-departure processes to all Australian and New Zealand universities.

AustraLearn’s degree student services provides assistance and advice on accepting offers, banking and financing an overseas education, the visa application process, as well as , travel and housing arrangements.

Jodi earned her B.S. in mass communication at the University of Evansville in Indiana. She studied a semester abroad at the University of South Australia and has also been an exchange student to Germany. She has traveled through western Europe, volunteered in Guatemala, and has extensively backpacked Australia and New Zealand.

Michelle holds a B.S. in International Business from the University of Colorado at Denver. She worked in London for 6 months and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and Canada.

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