Study at University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia

• University of Wollongong is ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities in the world according to QS World University Rankings Graduate Employers survey for the quality of graduates.
• The University has formal agreements with more than 150 overseas institutions in the areas of research collaboration, student and staff exchange, study abroad and off-shore program delivery.
• University of Wollongong, Australia has 34, 000 enrolled students with over 340 degrees on offer and over 179 nationalities represented on campus.
• It also has long-standing partnerships with two of Singapore’s leading private colleges, the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) and the PSB Academy, to deliver internationally recognized academic programs in business, information technology and psychology.
• University of Wollongong is also a member of the Australian-European Network (AEN), linking the University with 31 universities across Europe.

Why Study at the University of Wollongong in Australia

Main Reasons

• 15 Years Education Accepted: If you wish to study an MBA or MS in Australia, you can directly apply after your Bachelors. You can immediately start your Masters level study in Australia in the same year that you finish your degree program in India since all Australian university accepts Indian three years  of Bachelors.
• Two Years Work Permit after course: The post-study work stream of this visa allows international students completing an Australian bachelor, masters or doctoral degree to remain in Australia to gain practical work experience after they graduate. Graduates of bachelor and masters by coursework degrees can apply for a two-year work visa at the completion of their degree. Masters by research graduates are eligible for a three-year visa. PhD graduates can apply for a four-year work visa in Australia.
• Education Quality: Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act, 2000 which ensures that institutions who enroll international students are registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). This ensures that Institutions meet stringent standards for marketing activities, education delivery, facilities and student support services. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) links 15 schools, vocational and university education qualifications into one national system. It assures of a stellar education delivery system.
• Work and Study: With an Australian student visa, a student can work up to 40 hours a week in an occupation requiring basic skills like at grocery stores, gas stations etc.

Other Reasons

• Scenic & Friendly: The golden sands of the famed beaches along the Gold Coast, the Koala bears, the Aboriginal people as well as the classic Aussie drawl that gives Australia a distinct character of its own.
• English-speaking Country: Australia is an English speaking country and therefore, students will have no trouble in moving around and integrating themselves with the locals.
• Companies in Australia: Australia has a booming economy, with tourism, hospitality, banking, healthcare, pharma, infrastructure, education, mining with the top 1000 companies in Australia accounting for over 28% of the trade like ANZ Banking, Woolworths, Wesfarmers, Rio Tinto, NSW Health, NAB, Telstra among several others.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Australia’s per-capita GDP is greater than that of the UK, Canada, Germany and France in terms of parity in purchase power. Per Capita GDP (PPP) Australia is ranked 18th in the world (CIA World Factbook 2016). The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2019 Human Development Index and sixth in The Economist’s quality-of-life index.

Exclusive Reason for NOC

• Permanent Residency: Australia offers a great opportunity to settle down in the country,if your occupation is on the National Occupation List (NOC)!

So all in all, TWO year Master’s (Coursework) + 2 Years Work Permit. Additionally, students who complete their Master’s study by research and Doctoral degree holders are eligible to apply for a three and four year post study work visa in Australia, respectively. Take this opportunity to settle down and Immigrate to Australia. It is a country that offers you among the best work/life balance and brilliant medical facilities, beaches and more!

For more detailed reasons and information about advantages of studying in Australia, check out our Why Study in Australia page

Entry Requirements to Study at the University of Wollongong (FU), Australia

General entry requirements (exact requirements may vary from course to course)

• Postgraduate Courses: At least 60 % in Bachelors or CGPA of 6.0 or higher (on a scale of 10). IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 6.0 in the writing module. And 5.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)
• Undergraduate Courses (after 12th): Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60 %. Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board) with an average of 65 %. IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 6.0 in the writing module. And 6.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)
• UOW MBA: Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 50%. With a minimum of three years’ relevant full-time professional or managerial experience. IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing module. 6.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Scholarships to study at the University of Wollongong (UOW)

UOW offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. We encourage students to apply for the UOW scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through application process at no cost

Australian Government scholarships for Indian students to study at the University of Wollongong

At the University of Wollongong, there are scholarships for which the student will be assessed with the application for admit.

Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS): These are for bachelors, masters and doctoral courses (Comprehensive scholarship covering medical, airfare, tuition etc.). The university offers Masters-level scholarships to exceptional Indian graduate students from high-performing institutions. Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships offered by the Australian Government. With the AAS, your entire cost of study will be offset.

International PG Research Scholarship Award: Aimed at enabling excellent scholastic international students to study in Australia for the Master’s degree. The benefit of this scholarship is extensive and the university offers it on yearly basis.

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF): Specifically aimed at mutual sectors of cooperation agreed upon by Australia and India. In the fields like nanotechnology, agriculture, ICT, Marine Sciences etc. The scholarship enables Indian researchers to spend time at Australian institutions. The fellowships help to facilitate long-term science, technology and innovation collaboration. They are generally term based scholarships covering all costs of the study, including return airfare, medical, tuition, stipend etc.

Australia Deadline for Applications to study at the University of Wollongong

• The application deadline for admissions to University of Wollongong would be May or November, depending on the intake. Apply four months prior to the deadline to allow for the university to assess and complete the paperwork.
• Masters level courses are in demand so apply at the earliest.
• If you would like to apply to University of Wollongong, do speak with ILW for further details and gain admission to University of Wollongong.

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