University of Wollongong
- Australia
- Founded 1951
Overview
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is an Australian public research university located in the suburb of Keiraville, within the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales, approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Sydney. As of 2023, the university had an enrolment of more than 33,000 students, an alumni base of more than 176,000 [LC1] and over 2,400 staff members including 16 distinguished professors.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1951Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | WollongongSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 2,602 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | uow.edu.au (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Julian McMahon (opens in a new tab)Australian–American actor (1968–2025)
- Omowunmi Sadik (opens in a new tab)Nigerian professor, chemist, and inventor
- Michellie Jones (opens in a new tab)triathlete
- Clare Bowen (opens in a new tab)Australian actress and singer
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