Overview
Wollongong attracts people from all over Australia and the world to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. Here you can live stress-free and focus on your studies. At every turn there will be new opportunities: to follow your passions, make discoveries and figure out what you stand for.
Being the 10th largest city in Australia, there are many surrounding suburbs of Wollongong you can live in if you are studying at the University of Wollongong.
Weather Forecast
Wollongong enjoys hot, dry summers and mild winters. During summer rain is unusual, but winter can bring downpours of rain and thunderstorms.
Spring (September – November) 11°C to 25°C
Summer (December – February) 17°C to 31°C
Fall (March – May) 12°C to 29°C
Winter (June – August) 10°C to 19°C
Getting Around Wollongong
The Wollongong Campus is conveniently located only 3 kmto the northwest of the Wollongong Central Business District, in a beautiful bushland setting.
There are many ways you can travel to the campus. It can be easily accessed by free shuttle buses connecting you to the train, and shared paths for walking and cycling. We encourage you to consider sustainable transport options such as walking, cycling, using the free shuttle buses or public transport, where possible. UOW’s free shuttle bus service is operated using zero emissions electric buses.


































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