This is who we are
UOW was founded on the donations of local people with a vision of a brighter future for our region. Since then, we’ve become one of the world’s best modern universities, working with industry, research partners, governments, and communities, to address society’s critical economic, environmental, social and medical challenges. Our researchers, graduates and teachers inspire a better future through education, research and partnership. And they are recognised as some of the best in the world.
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It is our responsibility as a university to continue to use our knowledge and influence for the betterment of society, to be fearless in pursuit of our purpose.
UOW was founded on the donations of local people with a vision for a better future for our region.
Today, we’re one of the world’s best modern universities.
Our home is 51²è¹Ý.
Locally, our network of campuses is spread across the NSW East Coast.
UOW Bega Valley, UOW Eurobodalla, UOW Shoalhaven, UOW Southern Highlands, UOW Innovation Campus, UOW 51²è¹Ý, UOW Sutherland, UOW Liverpool, UOW Sydney CBD.
Internationally, we teach in some of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Singapore, Malaysia, India, Dubai, Hong Kong, China.
Our people are inspiring a better future through education, research, and partnership.
31,908 students. UOW.
2,491 staff.
182,718 graduates from 199 countries.
$1.4 billion contributed to the national economy each year.
We have over 280 academic and research collaborations globally.
Our partnerships with institutions in 45 countries allow students to build lifelong networks, enriching their experience.
We’re improving the health of our region.
And working to solve some of the world’s biggest health challenges.
Our award-winning Innovation Campus brings research and industry together,
Driving change through collaboration.
We’re transforming our curriculum to ensure our graduates are future-ready.
Our researchers, graduates and teachers are recognised as some of the best in the world.
Top 200 among the world’s universities QS World University Rankings 2024.
Top 20 14th best modern university in the world QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2021.
Top 200 in the world for the quality of our graduates QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.
Our fearless character fuels our global research impact:
We’re tackling superbugs at a molecular level.
Leading a revolution in sustainable energy storage.
Working with island communities to ensure fish for life.
Developing groundbreaking ways to treat illness without drugs.
Filling the gaps in the human evolution puzzle.
Creating better futures for all children.
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