UOW lists on-campus residences including Bangalay, Campus East, Graduate House, I-House and Kooloobong Village, with catered and self-catered options. Published 2026 examples include a self-catered single studio at AUD 350 per week; the university also lists an AUD 35 application fee and a AUD 500 or 530 acceptance/service fee depending on contract length. Off-campus private and shared accommodation is supported through UOW Accommodation Services.

Catered and self-catered residence options are available, so meal arrangements depend on the residence and contract selected. Students should check the current residence fee tables and meal-plan details before accepting an offer; UOW also provides information for private and shared off-campus accommodation.

UOW's main campus is at Northfields Avenue in Wollongong, a coastal city south of Sydney. The university traces its origins to 1951 and became independent in 1975; its current academic portfolio spans business, computing, engineering, science, health and the arts.

UOW provides campus security and safety services, confidential counselling, Safe & Respectful Communities support, and a 24-hour Wellbeing Support Line for students studying in Australia. International students should save the university's current emergency and wellbeing contacts after enrolment and confirm local arrangements at their campus. International students can use AskUOW, the Student Success Hub, English Language Conversation Groups, skill sessions and Welcome to Wollongong events. UOW's enrolment steps are to accept the offer, obtain a Confirmation of Enrolment, apply for a student visa, complete the Arrival Registration Form and enrol online or in person.

UOW lists on-campus residences including Bangalay, Campus East, Graduate House, I-House and Kooloobong Village, with catered and self-catered options. Published 2026 examples include a self-catered single studio at AUD 350 per week; the university also lists an AUD 35 application fee and a AUD 500 or 530 acceptance/service fee depending on contract length. Off-campus private and shared accommodation is supported through UOW Accommodation Services.

Catered and self-catered residence options are available, so meal arrangements depend on the residence and contract selected. Students should check the current residence fee tables and meal-plan details before accepting an offer; UOW also provides information for private and shared off-campus accommodation.

UOW's main campus is at Northfields Avenue in Wollongong, a coastal city south of Sydney. The university traces its origins to 1951 and became independent in 1975; its current academic portfolio spans business, computing, engineering, science, health and the arts.

UOW provides campus security and safety services, confidential counselling, Safe & Respectful Communities support, and a 24-hour Wellbeing Support Line for students studying in Australia. International students should save the university's current emergency and wellbeing contacts after enrolment and confirm local arrangements at their campus. International students can use AskUOW, the Student Success Hub, English Language Conversation Groups, skill sessions and Welcome to Wollongong events. UOW's enrolment steps are to accept the offer, obtain a Confirmation of Enrolment, apply for a student visa, complete the Arrival Registration Form and enrol online or in person.