University of Wollongong

RANKED #251 IN THE TOP 500 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD BY THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION*

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is at the forefront of a new generation of Australian universities with a contemporary approach to

research, teaching, and learning. UOW offers a comprehensive range of degrees and programs, building on over 50 years of expertise, and has been ranked as one the top 200 universities in the world.

The University is a modern, innovative center of learning, and provides a highly personalized environment for study. UOW is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in Australia, and scores the maximum five-star rating in key categories in the benchmark Good Universities Guide year after year. In the 2007 Guide, these included five-star ratings in Positive Graduate Outcomes, Graduate Starting Salaries, Staff Qualifications, Getting a Job, and Educational Experience. The University attracts students from all around Australia and from over 70 countries worldwide. Of the 20,000 students enrolled at UOW, 3,300 are international students. Staff: 1,500 Total enrollment: 20,000

Curriculum, research, and collaborations focus on engagement with the Asia-Pacific region, and many courses are internationally recognized. A broad range of programs are available in areas including Biotechnology, Business/Commerce, Communication & Media Studies, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Humanities, Graphic Design, Information & Communication Technology, Law, Logistics, Medicine & Medical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Marine Science, Nanotechnology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Psychology, and Visual & Performing Arts.

The University of Wollongong has been rated first for overall satisfaction among Australian university students in a new independent survey released this week. Melbourne-based Sweeney Research (http://www.sweeneyresearch.com.au/) surveyed 5000 students from 30 Australian universities who completed online questionnaires, as well as 10 focus groups.

University of Wollongong was also ranked first nationally in the “Sweeney Social Ranking” where students ranked the opportunities for becoming involved in campus life at their universities, and second in the “Sweeney Uni Advocacy Ranking” which measured the likelihood of students recommending their university to others as a place to study.

*http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/Rankings2009-Top200.html

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Degrees Abroad Coordinator

Name: AustraLearn Degree Program Team Title: Degree Program Enrollment Coordinator Department: Degree Programs in Australia and New Zealand BIO: The AustraLearn Degree Program Team Coordinators manage the student admission and pre-departure processes to our Australian and New Zealand member universities. We provide assistance and advice on program options, submitting applications, accepting offers, banking and financing an overseas education, the visa application process, as well as, travel and housing arrangements. As pictured above, the coordinators are Jodi Reesman, Casey Wopat, Matt Hancock, and Julie Atherton and they can be reached by phone at 303-446-2214 or toll-free (in Canada and the U.S.) at 1-800-980.0033. If you reside in Canada your coordinators are Jodi Reesman and Casey Wopat. Jodi and Casey can be emailed at Canada@australearn.org. If you reside in the U.S. you coordinators are Julie Atherton and Matt Hancock. Julie and Matt can be emailed at Degrees@australearn.org