University of Wollongong Admission Requirements 2027

The University of Wollongong is a public research university based in Wollongong, New South Wales, offering a wide range of undergraduate degrees to international students. Entry is assessed on academic merit and English proficiency, and tuition is charged per teaching session rather than as one flat annual figure.

Requirements

Bachelor

Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification or an equivalent recognised overseas secondary qualification, meeting the entry score set for the specific course
Course-specific prerequisite subjects where the course requires them
English language proficiency at IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent test score (higher for some courses, including Communication and Media and Journalism)
Any course-specific extra requirement, such as a portfolio or audition, where the course requires one

Documents

Academic transcripts and certificates for secondary (and any completed tertiary) study, evidence of English language proficiency, a certified copy of the passport identity page, and any course-specific material requested for the chosen degree.

How to apply

Choose a course and campus using UOW's Course Finder and check its specific entry requirements.
Prepare academic transcripts and English test results.
Apply directly to UOW online.
Track the application and respond to any request for further documents.
Receive an offer, accept it and pay the required deposit.
Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover and apply for a student visa.

English test waiver

The 6.0 overall standard applies to most bachelor's degrees. Communication and Media programs require IELTS 6.5 and the Journalism major requires IELTS 7.0 with a higher Writing score; exact requirements for a chosen course are listed on UOW's Course Finder under the International student type filter.