Strong links and regular interaction with industry allow the University to base its teaching on the latest business trends and needs , as well as offering a practical component to many courses where students complete industry-based experience. UOW gained the maximum five-star ranking for graduate starting salaries and employment outcomes in the 'Good Universities Guides to Australian Universities', 2000. An international dimension is added to programs through Study Abroad, the International Exchange Program, Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development in the Asia Pacific and curriculum streams such as International Studies. UOW's Study Abroad program includes more than 65 universities in 19 countries, including Japan, the USA and Sweden. Business and industry helps develop our academic programs, ensuring they are relevant for the rapidly changing working world.
Quality assurance is maintained by an active program of staff development and curriculum review.
A mid-sized university with around 13,000 students, UOW offers a personal approach to students' needs. Programs offered on and off campus, and through flexible delivery . UOW also offers professional development courses and customised postgraduate degrees in-house for corporations. Wollongong University College offers Undergraduate bridging programs , plus a range of certificates and diplomas in English language and academic studies.