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2019/2020 INTERNATIONAL COURSE GUIDE FIND STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT YOUR PATH CONTENTS 2 Welcome to UOW College Australia 4 About Wollongong 6 Location and Transport 8 Homestay and Accommodation 12 Cost of Living in Wollongong 14 UOW Wollongong Campus 18 UOW South Western Sydney Campus 20 Services and Support 22 Careers, Employment and Internships UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA COLLEGE UOW 26 Study Choices 29 University Preparation Programs 30 Diploma Programs 34 English Courses 36 Direct Entry English Courses 37 Academic English Courses 38 Scholarships 40 Entry Requirements and How to Apply 1 WELCOME — At UOW College Australia we are committed to providing high quality education with a mission of “unlocking potential through learning”. For over 30 years UOW College In less than 40 years the Australia has helped more than University of Wollongong (UOW) 30,000 students from over 70 has become a benchmark for nations continue their education. Australia’s new generation of universities: dynamic, agile, At UOW College Australia, we innovative and prominent in respect differences because it national and international brings individuality and a rich rankings for the quality of our variety of experiences to the research and teaching. classroom. We also know that diversity and equity help us to improve our college, enhance UOW routinely rates among the top Australian universities innovation and assist in supporting our students to achieve in key performance areas including teaching quality, their educational goals. graduate satisfaction and graduate starting salaries. Studying at UOW starts with exceptional access to lecturers UOW College Australia students learn from a range of who will challenge you and inspire you to greatness. methods including lectures, tutorials and practical sessions UOW has a five-star rating for learner engagement, skill in specialised computer and science laboratories. Our development, student support and teaching quality1, and in teachers are committed and dedicated to helping our 2018 outperformed all public universities in Australia in the students do well. overall satisfaction of undergraduate students2. UOW College Australia students benefit through the A degree from UOW provides a solid foundation for you combination of quality academic courses, small class sizes to achieve your career aspirations, with the University and the caring culture. UOW College Australia provides the consistently ranking in the top 1% of universities in the world vital support students need to succeed at university. Our for graduate quality3. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL class sizes facilitate an interactive approach, ensuring an exceptional learning experience from our highly qualified This same high quality student experiences and student teaching staff. outcomes also extend to UOW College Australia. You can be confident that UOW College Australia is the best UOW College Australia offers some of the best university possible pathway for your journey to higher education and a pathway programs available in Australia. university degree. This experience is why students from UOW College Australia We look forward to welcoming you to UOW College have been achieving great success at the University of Australia. Wollongong for over 30 years. I wish you every success in your chosen study at UOW College Australia and look forward to welcoming you to JULIE RENWICK the University of Wollongong. General Manager UOW College Australia PROFESSOR PAUL WELLINGS, CBE Vice-Chancellor University of Wollongong 1. QS World University Rankings 2018 2. 2018 Good Universities Guide 3. 2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2 ABOUT UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA — UOW College Australia has been helping students to achieve their personal, educational and career UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA COLLEGE UOW goals for over 30 years. UOW College Australia provides pathway programs for students to gain entry to the University of Wollongong, while also offering a range of career ready qualifications to prepare students for entry to the workforce. Our expertise lies in the delivery of English language programs, academic pathway programs, Higher Education Diploma qualifications and Vocational education and training. UOW College Australia is an integral component of the University of Wollongong and our students thrive from studying on the University’s world-class campuses, with access to the same academic support, accommodation, sports, culture and entertainment facilities. Over 95% Over 96% Over 97% — — — student satisfaction with learning student satisfaction with campus student satisfaction with facilities and friendly staff environment technology and library facilities iGraduate English Barometer (ELB) 2017/2018 3 WOLLONGONG IS A UNIVERSITY CITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL UOW plays an important part in the history of 17 beaches Wollongong city, and is a key part of its future, All patrolled educating skilled graduates for a changing economy. 15 nature walks Historically, Wollongong’s economy When UOW started enrolling a In the Wollongong region was centred around heavy industry, diverse mix of international students and it continues to employ a large in the 1980s, Wollongong was number of skilled graduates from already a home to many languages, UOW. Another effect of this cuisines, religions and customs. industrial past is Wollongong’s 292,500 people Today, Wollongong has a rich cultural diversity. Illawarra area population cultural calendar and attracts The pristine environment and people from all over Australia and availability of work attracted migrant the world to enjoy a healthy, active workers from all over the world to lifestyle. Here you can live stress-free make Wollongong their home. and focus on your studies. 4 A FULL CALENDAR 20+ live music venues 8,000+ people attend Thursday and Friday food markets at the Crown St Mall 60 new bars and cafés Uni nights Wednesdays and Thursdays at many venues in the city centre CHEAP MEALS Monday – Discounted food and drinks at Industry Night at Pepe’s Tuesdays – Taco night at Amigos, or half-price burgers at Humber Wednesday – Seven fitty schnitty ($7.50) at North Gong Hotel Thursday – Eat Street food markets in the mall Sunday – Bulli Foragers Markets SIZE MATTERS UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA COLLEGE UOW 3rd largest city in NSW 3,000+ businesses in the CBD 10 million visitors to the South Coast region annually 292,500 Illawarra population $13.1 billion economic contribution to the national economy ENDLESS FUN 17 patrolled beaches 15 coastal nature walks 19,000 sky divers per year with Skydive the Beach 25°C (77°F) average maximum summer temperature 18°C (64°F) average maximum winter temperature SO CLOSE 2.4km (1.5 miles) between Wollongong campus and the beach 80km (50 miles) or 1 hour to Sydney 2.5 hours to Canberra 4 free shuttle buses connecting Wollongong campus, CBD and nearby suburbs 5 LOCATION AND TRANSPORT — Once you’re here, getting around the city is safe, easy and cheap. Wollongong is close to Sydney – 90 minutes by road or train. BICYCLE CAR UOW has more than 900 bike racks for UOW runs a carpooling program, so if secure and convenient bike parking, you have two or more friends in your and also offers a bike share program. car, you get free parking on campus. BUS TRAIN Wollongong is well connected with city North Wollongong Station is a buses going to all its suburbs. 15-minute walk or a short free shuttle bus ride from our main campus. Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day and into the night, linking UOW with the city centre, trains and shopping district. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL TIME TO TRAIN FARE FREE SHUTTLE BUS WOLLONGONG Off- peak* Peak* UOW provides free shuttle buses for FROM students and campus visitors, linking our Sydney 90 min $6.08 $8.69 Wollongong campuses with the city (Central) centre, trains and student accommodation. Learn more at Hurstville 65 min $6.08 $8.69 uow.edu.au/transport/shuttles Sutherland 55 min $4.73 $6.76 WALK Most destinations in Wollongong are an easy walk away. CAPPED PRICES FOR BUSES & TRAINS Buses and trains servicing Wollongong use the pay-as-you-go Opal Card system, meaning your fares are capped. Travel as much as you want on all Opal-enabled trains, ferries, buses and light rail, and never pay more than: $15.80 A DAY* / $63.20 A WEEK* * Prices above were correct as of December 2018 and are subject to change. Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.au 6 average annual 22°C temperature (71.6°F) average max summer 25°C temperature (77°F) average max winter 18°C temperature (64°F) UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA COLLEGE UOW 7 HOMESTAY AND UOW ACCOMMODATION — Nearly 6,000 international students from all around the world call Wollongong home. UOW offers a range of accommodation options conveniently located both on-campus and in the Wollongong CBD, or you can choose to stay in Homestay or private rental options. UOW ACCOMMODATION Living in a UOW residence you’ll make lifelong friends with students studying everything from politics to polymers. It’s a welcoming, ready-made community, with a calendar full of social, sporting and cultural events, while 24/7 academic and wellbeing support is right outside your door. It’s not surprising that students who live in our residences achieve higher academic outcomes than students choosing private accommodation. HOMESTAY For those who prefer a family-oriented lifestyle, Homestays (living with a local family in a private home) are available. For more information see uow.college/homestay UOW College Australia received 100% student satisfaction for Homestay Welcome and are ranked #1 globally and in Australia.* INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION UOW’s Accommodation Services provides comprehensive information about private and shared accommodation on its website at uow.edu.au/accommodation/liveoffcampus This website also contains information on temporary accommodation you can use while looking for a permanent place to live.