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NAME: University of Wollongong
LOCATION: Wollongong, New South Wales
TYPE OF INSTITUTION: University |
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Founded in 1951, the University of Wollongong is recognized
as one of Australia's leading universities. Visionary, enthusiastic and dedicated to excellence,
it is officially ranked in the top 10 Australian universities, and was also selected AUSTRALIA'S
UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR (Good Universities Guide Joint Winner) for both 1999-2000 and 2000-2001.
With a total enrollment of more than 13,000 students, including roughly 2,000 international
students from over 70 countries, the university offers the ideal combination of world-class
courses, academic and personal support, modern facilities and lifestyle. The university has
developed a reputation far beyond the shores of Australia and has a high research profile in a
number of disciplines including telecommunications, multimedia, foreign affairs, teaching,
health and international business. The university also has active teaching, research, and
student exchange programs with more than 65 universities in the US, Europe and Asia. |
Wollongong: a city within a city |
The University and the city of Wollongong are thriving
international communities, welcoming international students into a vast range of coursework and
research programs, and the relaxed and friendly lifestyle of the region. Located only an hour
from Sydney, site of the 2000 Olympics, Wollongong is the ninth largest city in Australia
(population of roughly 300,000). It has a colorful multicultural character and combines to best
advantage the benefits of a big-city living with the friendlier environment of a small city.
Wollongong is also a safe city, and as a result has attracted a thriving international student
population. It's glorious sunny weather and clean environment encourages an outdoor lifestyle
that takes advantage of the surrounding natural parks and beaches. The modern pedestrian
shopping malls, performing arts centre, entertainment centre, regional art gallery, wide choice
of restaurants and well-equipped sporting facilities make Wollongong an excellent place in which
to live.
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Wollongong University College |
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Wollongong University College is the private
college of the University of Wollongong. With a commitment to quality, the College offers a
range of programs at many levels designed to advance your learning and facilitate your entrance
into university. Programs include the University preparation schemes and a range of English
language programs, from General English to English for Academic Purposes.
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ESL |
| Wollongong University College offers English
language courses on campus at both the Wollongong and the Sydney Centre campuses. General
English courses of 5-50 weeks give students training in the use of English for everyday purposes,
and focus on listening and conversational skills. English for Academic Purposes courses of 5-50
weeks prepare students continuing to foundation studies and diploma courses at the college or
degree courses at the University. Students follow a program leading to assessment either
through the College's exit test or through IELTS. The College is an accredited IELTS testing
center and IELTS tests are scheduled each month. |
Study Abroad |
| The study abroad program is designed for those
students who are enrolled at an overseas university to spend either one session (6 months) or
two sessions (1 year) at Wollongong, where the subjects studied at Wollongong are credited
towards the degree they are undertaking at their home university. Often referred to as a
"Junior Year Abroad" (JYA), students must take three or four subjects per session while at
Wollongong. |
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