How to Apply to Engineering at the University of Wollongong: The Four-Year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Ten Majors, a Common First Year and 12 Weeks of Work Placement, with Entry Routes for Australian Applicants, International Students (Including Chinese Applicants) and Transfer Students

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is in Wollongong, New South Wales. Engineering sits in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, and the degree is the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Here is what you need to know for 2027 entry, based on UOW’s official information, in four parts: Australian applicants, international students, students at high schools in China and transfer students. The Bachelor of Computer Science is in the same faculty and has its own guide on this site, so it is not covered here.

1. The degree and majors

• Duration and codes: four years full-time (or part-time equivalent); UOW code 1856, CRICOS 083339G; the course page shows on-campus delivery at Wollongong, and engineering is currently offered at the Wollongong campus only.
• Ten majors: Biomedical, Civil, Computer and Autonomous Systems, Electrical and Electronics, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Mining, and Telecommunications Engineering and Internet of Things. The course page also has a “Still deciding” option.
• Common first year: UOW says the first year is a common undergraduate year in which students can try all study areas before selecting a major in second year; from second year you focus on your major, and in third and fourth year you branch into more specialised areas. The course page does not say whether choosing a major depends on grades or whether places are limited; this is not published, so ask the UOW Future Students Team.
• Accreditation: the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (single major) and its specialisations are accredited by Engineers Australia. UOW explains that accreditation is outcomes-based, so a program that has not yet produced enough graduates may hold provisional accreditation; check the handbook page of each major for its status. The engineering page adds that under the Washington Accord graduates can work as engineers in many other countries, including the US, UK, Canada and Japan.
• Other engineering degrees: the engineering study-area page also lists double-major and Scholar versions of the degree, the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (including Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics, and Sustainable Infrastructure and Resources) and the Bachelor of Computational Technology (Cyber Network Security); each has its own course page and this guide covers the single-major degree only.
• Double degrees: Engineering (Honours) can be combined with Arts, Computer Science, Science (Physics), Science (SMAH), Business, Laws or Mathematics.
• Link to a Master of Engineering: UOW offers a Master of Engineering, but the bachelor course page does not describe a direct bachelor-to-master arrangement; this is not published.

2. Work placement and workload

• Compulsory placement: the course includes 420 hours of compulsory work-based placement, which is 12 weeks at 35 hours a week, completed during the degree, in Australia or overseas, alongside industry projects and other career-ready learning.
• Workload: a full-time student can expect around 48 hours of study a week, including class time and independent study; exams, practical work and placements may need more.
• The engineering page also mentions scholarships with work-integrated learning from organisations such as Westpac, Huon Contractors, Tyree and Scalapay, 12-week placements each year in UOW’s Infrastructure and Property Division, and BlueScope and ANSTO cadetships; check each program for places and eligibility.

3. Australian applicants

• Entry score: for 2027 at Wollongong the ATAR-SR (selection rank) is 80 and the IB admissions score (IBAS) is 30.25; the page says these are indicative and may change with demand and applicant performance. Selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment points, which can reflect results in relevant subjects, school location or equity schemes.
• 2025 intake: 374 students, including 87 international students (23%) and 107 (29%) with higher education study. For ATAR-based offers, the highest ATAR was 99.45, the median 81.80 and the lowest 68.10, with selection ranks of 99.95, 86.25 and 75.10.
• Prerequisites and recommended studies (written for New South Wales): UOW assumes any two units of English and Mathematics Advanced, and ideally Mathematics Extension 1, Engineering Studies and Physics. For Materials, Mining, Environmental and Civil Engineering, Chemistry is also recommended. Students who have not studied Physics (or Chemistry) are strongly encouraged to enrol in the bridging courses offered each February. Subject names differ by state and UOW does not list state-by-state equivalents on this page; ask UOW.
• Ways to apply: school leavers finishing the HSC, IB or an interstate equivalent can apply through UOW Early Admission (usually June to August) or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC); non-school leavers can apply directly to UOW.
• Autumn 2027 deadlines: UAC Early Bird 30 September 2026, direct 31 December 2026, UAC final round 28 January 2027. For Spring 2027: direct 31 May 2027 and UAC final round 1 July 2027.
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places are available, with the student contribution depending on enrolment year and study area; the course page does not list an amount, so it is not published. See UOW’s domestic fees page.
• UOW’s domestic scholarships page was not read for this guide; check it directly.

4. International students

• Entry groups: UOW sorts bachelor’s degrees into three groups, and Engineering is in Group 1. Country-by-country qualification scores are on the international entry requirements page, which is a guide only and does not guarantee admission.
• A-levels and IB: A-levels are scored as an aggregate of 3 subjects out of 18 (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1); Group 1 needs 8. The IB Diploma needs 25 for Group 1.
• English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking, or a pass in UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies (weighted average of 50 and at least 50 in Academic Reading and Writing). UOW also accepts TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1/C2, among others, listed on its English page; IELTS Indicator/Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
• Documents: UOW asks for scanned academic records covering all subjects and grades, an official English translation of any document in another language, and your English test results. The course and application pages do not mention extra essays, recommendation letters or interviews for engineering; this is not published.
• How to apply: through an approved UOW agent (free to students) or directly through UOW Apply; international students completing the HSC in Australia may use Early Admission. The application fee is not published.
• Timeline for 2027 entry: Autumn session starts 1 March 2027 and Spring session on 26 July 2027. For international applicants the course page only says to see the international students page for cut-off dates, and that page advises applying at least 4 months before your start date with all documents; counted back, that is about early November 2026 for March and about late March 2027 for July. UOW also says applications after the advertised date will still be accepted and processed as time allows, with no guarantee. Applications usually take two to four weeks to assess.
• 2027 tuition: AUD 25,512 per session at Wollongong, with an indicative course total of AUD 204,096 based on normal length and progression. Fees are reviewed annually and may rise during your studies; they are confirmed in your offer. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) are additional.
• Scholarships: the University Excellence Scholarship (UES) is a 30% tuition reduction for the minimum duration of the course, assessed automatically with no separate application and no cap on numbers; engineering is not on the exclusion list, and it cannot be combined with other UOW tuition scholarships. To qualify on high school results you need the Group 3 standard: Gaokao 75%, Year 3 average 90%, A-level 13 or IB 32. The scholarship page is inconsistent: it gives 2027 as the commencement year but says to enrol “in 2026”; check with UOW. Other scholarships that need a separate application (including alumni and humanitarian ones) are on UOW’s international scholarships page.

5. Students at high schools in China

These figures come from the China Mainland section of UOW’s international entry requirements page; Engineering is Group 1:

• Gaokao: 60%. UOW does not say whether this is a raw total or a converted percentage, or how provincial differences are handled; not published.
• Senior High School Year 3 average: 80%.
• Year 2 only: a 70% Year 2 average appears in the table only under the foundation program, with no requirement listed for the bachelor’s groups.
• Maple Leaf World School Program Grade 12 Diploma: 73% across the best five Grade 12 academic subjects plus the two core subjects (Personal and Global Leadership 12 and Creative Thinking & Problem Solving 12); for Engineering, Calculus 12 ≥ 73% and relevant Physics 12 and/or Chemistry 12 ≥ 73%.
• Prerequisites: the course page only advises relevant senior high school subjects, and the named subjects (Mathematics Advanced, Physics and so on) are New South Wales subjects. Apart from the Maple Leaf diploma, UOW does not say which Chinese high school subjects count; not published, so contact the Future Students Team (future-students@uow.edu.au).
• Foundation and diplomas: if you fall short, UOW College offers a foundation program or diplomas. A 60% Year 3 average qualifies for the foundation program or the three-session diploma, and 65% for the two-session diploma. The engineering page says that completing UOW College’s Diploma of Engineering offers a chance to enter the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
• Other material: documents in Chinese need an official English translation. Interviews and credential-verification bodies are not mentioned; not published.

6. Transfer and credit

• International applicants using university results: associate degree or bachelor’s study is assessed after at least 0.5 full-time equivalent, and Group 1 needs 50%. Graduates of an AQF diploma or advanced diploma need 57% in graded results for Group 1.
• Australian applicants: to be assessed on university results you need at least half a year of full-time study at bachelor’s level or above, in Natural and Physical Sciences, Information Technology or Engineering; grades are converted to a selection rank.
• Credit for prior learning: previous study or relevant work can earn credit or subject exemptions, shortening your degree and reducing cost; you request it in the admissions application, with transcripts and subject outlines for study completed elsewhere. The credit limit and how credit applies to required engineering mathematics, physics and chemistry are not published; UOW assesses each case.
• Internal transfer into engineering: not published.

Checklist

Australian applicants:

• 2027 selection rank guide 80 (IBAS 30.25); Mathematics Advanced, and ideally Mathematics Extension 1, Engineering Studies and Physics
• UAC Early Bird 30 September 2026; direct 31 December 2026; UAC final round 28 January 2027

International students:

• Group 1: A-level 8 or IB 25; IELTS Academic 6.0 with 6.0 in each band
• AUD 25,512 per session (2027); the 30% scholarship needs the Group 3 standard
• Apply at least 4 months before the start date; for March 2027, aim for early November 2026

Students at high schools in China:

• Gaokao 60% or Year 3 average 80%; for the 30% scholarship, Gaokao 75% or Year 3 average 90%
• Ask UOW how Chinese high school subjects map to the mathematics and physics prerequisites

Transfer students:

• At least half a year of full-time university study at 50% or above; request credit in the application

Sources: University of Wollongong, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major), international, 2027; Same course page, domestic, 2027; Engineering study area; International entry requirements; English language requirements; International applications; University Excellence Scholarships; International scholarships; Credit for prior learning. Information is for 2027 entry; admission data are from the 2025 intake. Check UOW for the latest details.