University of Wollongong: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at UOW
- University Excellence Scholarship ↗No application needed30% off tuition for the courseBachelor’s · Outstanding Year 12 results or an approved pathway.
- Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship ↗Check how to applySee the official pageMaster’s · High-achieving postgraduate applicants.
With the 30% scholarship (needs outstanding Year 12 results): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$26,578 a year instead of A$37,968.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on UOW's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 50 | A$32,640 | A$34,992 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 46 | A$36,048 | A$45,954 |
| 🔬 Science | 38 | A$40,368 | A$37,776 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 25 | A$34,560 | n/a |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 23 | A$37,968 | A$38,400 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 21 | A$44,304 | A$44,304 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 19 | A$33,312 | A$32,688 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 19 | A$36,912 | A$37,056 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 18 | A$40,800 | n/a |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 16 | A$40,368 | A$40,368 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 13 | A$38,208 | A$37,104 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 11 | A$40,368 | A$45,954 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 6 | A$36,624 | A$35,664 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 3 | A$38,352 | A$35,328 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 2 | A$38,688 | A$74,496 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at UOW
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Business Administration CRICOS 102885J | Diploma | Sydney, Wollongong | 1 | A$30,864 | A$30,864 |
| Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities CRICOS 111162C | Diploma | Wollongong | 0.8 | A$35,836 | A$35,836 |
| Diploma of Business (Fast Track) CRICOS 117699K | Diploma | Sydney, Wollongong | 0.5 | A$30,672 | A$30,672 |
| Diploma of Engineering CRICOS 091524G | Diploma | Wollongong | 1 | A$49,344 | A$49,344 |
| Diploma of Engineering (Fast Track) CRICOS 117696B | Diploma | Wollongong | 0.7 | A$35,472 | A$35,472 |
| Diploma of Information Technology CRICOS 117697A | Diploma | Wollongong | 0.5 | A$34,320 | A$34,320 |
| Diploma of Science CRICOS 117695C | Diploma | Wollongong | 0.7 | A$32,160 | A$32,160 |
| Bachelor of Research CRICOS 091515G | Masters | Wollongong | 1 | A$46,368 | A$46,368 |
| Doctor of Medicine CRICOS 089196C | Masters (Extended) | Sydney, Wollongong | 4 | A$74,496 | A$297,984 |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance CRICOS 095779G | Grad Certificate | Sydney, Wollongong | 0.5 | A$18,552 | A$18,552 |
Common questions
Does University of Wollongong offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. University Excellence Scholarship: 30% off tuition for the course (no separate application). Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship: See the official page (check how to apply). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does University of Wollongong cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at University of Wollongong is A$37,968 for undergraduate courses and A$37,776 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at University of Wollongong?
University of Wollongong has 327 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (179 undergraduate, 111 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at University of Wollongong?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Teaching (Secondary) has the lowest estimated annual tuition among UOW’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$29,616 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with University of Wollongong.