University of Wollongong is associated with AustraLearn: North American Center for Australian and New Zealand Universities, located in Denver, Colorado. AustraLearn is a non-profit organization, which facilitates students' enrolment into 26 institutions in Australia and New Zealand. For more information on how AustraLearn can assist you with applying to this university and others, please visit www.australearncanada.org. The University of Wollongong has a strong reputation for student-centered learning, for preparing students for the challenges of both future study and the workplace, for research performance and alliances, and for an enterprising international agenda. For the last five years, the University has been ranked by the Good Universities Guide as Australia's top university under the two key categories of 'student educational experience' and 'graduate outcomes'. For a second successive year, UOW also received a five-star ranking for Research Intensity and now joins an elite group of just eight universities at the top of the rankings in this important category. UOW was named by The Australian newspaper in August 2005 as the Number One ranked university in Australia for Teaching Performance, based on the Australian Government Department of Education Science and Training (DEST) “Student Outcome Indicators for the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund”.

The University offers many disciplines, including Arts, Commerce and Business, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, IT, Mathematics, Telecommunications, Law, and Science. In the research field, the University is identified with the following areas of research strength: Centre for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies; Centre for Smart Foods; Institute for Biomolecular Science; Centre for Health Services Development; Centre for Maritime Policy; Engineering Manufacturing; Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials; Intelligent Polymer Research Institute; Centre for Nanostructured Electro-materials; and Telecommunications and IT Research Institute.

University-managed apartments offer independent cooking facilities in each room; a single or shared study bedroom, together with living and dining room furnishings. University-managed residences (catered or self-catered) are for students who want to live in a community with academic support, pastoral care, and the chance to mix with other residents. Most residences are within walking distance of the campus or a shuttle service is available.

The above Homestay fees include a fully furnished room, with bed linen and towels, breakfasts and dinners, plus weekend lunches. For information on any additional fees, see www.australianfamilyhomestays.com.

Services to help students succeed at the University of Wollongong are at least the equal of any in the country. For full information on the services available, please refer to the Services for Students Web link at www.uow.edu.au/student/index.html.

A Careers Service assists students with their career plans and provides them with the skills to carry out their decisions. It has a resource library with information on individual occupations; job seeking skills and organizations that recruit graduates in Australia and overseas; job boards; company employment websites; and resources on voluntary and overseas work placement opportunities.

Intramural Sports for Female: A variety of sports are available, i.e. netball, basketball, hockey, badminton, swimming, volleyball, water polo, tennis, etc. Intramural Sports for Male: A variety of sports are available, i.e. baseball, cricket Kendo, rugby union, water polo, basketball, hockey, rugby league, soccer, swimming, volleyball, etc. Intercollegiate Sports for Female and Male: UOW actively participates in the annual University Games. The sports include basketball, baseball, AFL, badminton, netball, rugby union, softball, soccer, tennis, squash, ultimate Frisbee, touch, golf, water polo, and volleyball. Intercollegiate Sports for Male: Please limit your text to 1 paragraph. As above. URAC provides world-class facilities for sport and recreation. These include playing fields, all-weather outdoor playing surfaces, a 50-metre heating swimming pool, and tennis courts. The centre has a fully equipped gymnasium, squash courts, basketball courts, and café.

Activities offered by the Recreation and Aquatic Centre include fitness classes, leisure and outdoor activities, learn-to-swim classes, and a social sports competition.

There are 50 clubs and societies on campus, ranging from religious and cultural groups to recreation groups. The UniCentre and Students’ Association manage the many varied clubs for international students.

Student computer resources include eight central student computer laboratories, equipped with 500 desktop computers as well as teaching laboratories. Students can access e-mail, the Internet, software, and laser printers.

Clubs for international students include the Chinese Students’ Association; Indian Society; Indonesian Student’s Association; Iranian Association; Malaysian Students’ Association; Thai Students’ Association; and the Vietnamese Students’ Association. In addition, student-based religious clubs include the Buddhist Society; Chinese Christian Fellowship; Indonesian Christian Fellowship; and the Muslims Students’ Association.

Information on services available for students can be found at www.uow.edu.au/student/index.html.

A comprehensive listing of the University’s partner institutions can be found at www.uow.edu.au/student/exchange/destinations.html.

The University of Wollongong is a truly international university, with a diverse student population, staff from many countries, and extensive links with leading educational institutions around the world. The University is committed to providing opportunities for international experience and cultural exchange, so that students may enrich their academic programs and gain a global outlook. For a listing of exchange destinations, see www.uow.edu.au/student/exchange/destinations.html. The Visiting Research Practicum Program is designed for students from overseas universities who wish to come to UOW to obtain research experience or professional/industrial practice with a UOW research team. This professional practicum is for a limited period (usually between three and six months) and may be a formal requirement.

Campus tours can be arranged by contacting uniadvice@uow.edu.au or by calling 1300 367 869.