University of Wollongong
Strengths
UOW is ranked as the 12th most modern university in the world and is globally among the Top 2% for its academic excellence. It is 40th in the Asia-Pacific region.
The university has more than 130 nationalities.
Major, Academics
You will be able to take classes from the following programs offered by the Faculty of Business :
– Bachelor of Arts
– Bachelor of Commerce
– Bachelor of Business
– Bachelor of Economics & Finance
Anglo-Saxon teaching, meaning few hours of lectures but more homework.
more info : https://www.uow.edu.au/future/studyabroad/yourprogram/index.html
Campus
American-style campus : bookstore, 18 restaurants, 2 banks, 7 cafes, post office, grocery store, travel agency, a doctor and even a hairdresser !
Many associations are available to you : sport, cinema, music, etc …
To discover
Wollongong is Australia’s 9th largest city in terms of size and population. It runs along the coast for 17 places, or as many surf spots.
Sydney is 83 km from Wollongong (1 hour drive).
Good to know
It is 22 ° C on average, 27 ° C during summer !
An ‘Airport pick-up’ service is offered.
What's going on?
– http://www.smh.com.au/index.html
– http://www.world-newspapers.com/australia.html
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 3rd, 4th year
ICD : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ISTEC : 4th year
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : mid-July
Lectures start : end of July
End of lectures : early November
Exams : mid-November
SPRING
Orientation : end of February
Lectures start : early March
End of lectures : mid-June
Exams : end of June
Please note : seasons are reversed in Australia !
more info : https://www.uow.edu.au/student/dates/
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
The OSHC – a medical insurance- is compulsory for all foreign students at a cost of AUD353 / semester. The study visa can only be obtained when UOW issues you a letter of admission after payment of this insurance. This insurance is quite similar to the National Health Care in France. Therefore, you can plan an additional health mutual to cover unsecured risks, especially in case of travelling outside Australia (which includes your round trip).
Your VISA allows you to work 20 hours per week.
Accommodation
The university has 7 residences. The rooms are single or double, with private or shared bathroom. Plan between AUD285 and AUD385 / week.
more info : https://www.uow.edu.au/accommodation/index.html
Specialized websites :
– www.shareaccommodation.com
–https://www.flatmatefinders.com.au/
– https://flatmates.com.au
– http://sharehouses.com.au
–http://easy-apartments-to-rent.com/
