Capability Statement A truly international university

The (UOW) is UOW’s students and graduates are connected with global employers, strengthened by study abroad and exchange links recognised internationally for the quality with 200 universities in 46 countries. We also have more than and impact of our education, research and 270 academic and research collaborations across the world. industry and community engagement. UOW has developed a strong offshore presence since the opening of the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) in UOW is a leading global university powered by our people, 1993. partnerships and communities. Throughout our global network, UOW works together with industry, research UOW ensures that we deliver high-quality education and partners, governments, communities and other universities research programs that enhance the capacity of the regions to address society’s critical economic, environmental, social in which we have a presence, along with meeting the and medical challenges. demands and needs of the global employment market. We also continually work with offshore accreditation authorities Globally, UOW is among the top 200 universities, and is to ensure offerings are compliant, and that future offerings currently ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities in the are brought to the market in a timely manner. world for the quality of our graduates. We are also one of the best modern universities in the world (16th in world - QS Top SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS DURING PANDEMIC 50 Under 50 Rankings 2020). Students at UOW have been greatly impacted by the The University has increasingly deepened our connection COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to adjusting to online with Central Asian countries, particularly India, Sri Lanka learning, many are also dealing with the financial struggle and Nepal via research agreements, transformative projects, following job losses. For our international students, the education exchanges and academic partnerships. added stress of being away from friends and family has also Some 115 nations are represented in UOW’s onshore student presented an emotional challenge. community. We have formal agreements with more than UOW is committed to helping our students through these 400 overseas institutions in 46 countries spanning research challenging times. In April 2020, we introduced the Financial collaborations, teaching collaborations, credit arrangements, Assistance Grants Scheme. The scheme provides currently articulation arrangements, study abroad and exchange enrolled onshore domestic and international students most programs and offshore program delivery. in need with the opportunity to access emergency funding UOW values the depth of our strategic partnerships, (that does not have to be paid back) to ease some of the delivering world-class education programs in Malaysia (UOW financial burden experienced as a result of COVID-19. Malaysia KDU and INTI Malaysia), Singapore (PSB Academy and Singapore Institute of Management), Hong Kong SAR Grants are available for impacted onshore domestic (UOW College Hong Kong), China (Central China Normal and international students enrolled at any one of UOW’s University) and Dubai (University of Wollongong in Dubai). Australian-based campuses, including UOW College Australia. As at 1 July 2020, 3,510 students have been eligible In 2019, the university colleges of Malaysian education for the grant. Seventy-five percent of those eligible were provider KDU officially became UOW Malaysia KDU. With international students (2,647), and 25 per cent were domestic strong alignment between missions, values and course students (863). In Session 2, UOW extended a remote study offerings, UOW and KDU are working together to continue to bursary to all domestic and international full fee-paying build on the legacy of KDU. students who are not enrolled in Commonwealth Supported UOW Malaysia KDU has over 5,000 students, including Places. international students, at three campuses with a fourth new campus at , . Its campuses are UOW Malaysia KDU University College at Utropolis Glenmarie, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, and UOW Malaysia KDU College, in Damansara Jaya. uow.edu.au UOW has significant expertise in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and tailored professional training in many offshore locations. A truly international university international A truly INCREASING STUDENT MOBILITY HIGH GLOBAL PROFILE UOW is continuing to strengthen our links with offshore UOW is globally-rated as a five-star university for our educational campuses and partners through increasing student experience and graduate outcomes. Cultural diversity and participation in mobility programs. the global mobility of our students and teaching staff are extremely important and we continue to enhance our student In 2018, UOW established new exchange agreements with and staff exchange and international scholarship programs. 10 global universities including new partners in Japan, the Netherlands, Indonesia, India, France, China, Singapore, Hong Our network of regional, metropolitan and international Kong, the Philippines and Thailand. campuses provide the grounding and global outlook required UOW Capability Statement to address issues of importance across all of our communities. With international travel on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UOW’s global program providers have partnered We are investing to enhance our campuses and align our with our Office of Global Student Mobility (OGSM) to continue facilities to changing centres of population and emerging to bring invaluable global opportunities to students. research priorities.

Students can apply for virtual programs – providing all of the UOW’s reputation as a leader in teaching and learning – benefits of a global program, without any of the travel costs. and particular strength in peer learning – was reinforced after being acknowledged as a finalist at the Global From entrepreneurship with The Hacker Exchange, to virtual Teaching Excellence Awards in 2017 and 2018. UOW is the internship opportunities with CRCC Asia, to online subjects only Australian university to be listed as a finalist for the with renowned international universities, there are a range of prestigious award for two consecutive years. The award programs available to suit students’ interests and studies. recognises and celebrates institution-wide commitment to UOW aims to enhance the two-way mobility opportunities the pursuit of teaching excellence and UOW was identified with our offshore campuses through the Global Leaders among 17 leading universities from Asia, Europe, North Development Program (GOLEaD), which was launched in America, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia. 2017. Through this program, Australia’s best and brightest In 2018, UOW received the Spotlight Award for “cultivating students have the opportunity to gain real work experience, a culture amongst staff and students that continuously undertake overseas study within the UOW network and be promotes and supports learning and teaching”. exposed to leadership development and mentoring activities. Other accolades received by UOW for our contribution to Significant efforts have been made by UOW to develop international education include the Consumer Services new student mobility partnerships with leading global Award at the 2019 Westpac AustCham Australia-China universities. UOW currently has exchange partnerships with Business Excellence Awards. UOW Global Enterprises 26 universities in the top 150 in the world. received the award in recognition of the value of the services UOW College Hong Kong has been delivering to its students UOW is also working to develop a coordinated offering of and its consistent and sustained business excellence, overseas student internships and work experience through program growth and expansion into China. our Work-integrated Learning Enabling Plan (WIL). This is aimed to increase full-time employment outcomes by expanding access to authentic degree-related, work-based experiences for all student cohorts.

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