University of Wollongong

Pg-Sin-Syd : The University is located in the city of Wollongong (pronounced 'Wool-n-gong'), 50 miles (80 km) south of Sydney. The main campus is situated at the base of Mt Keira. The city enjoys a mild coastal climate, with an average summer maximum temperatures of 25 °C and winter maximum of 17 °C. The city of Wollongong is a short bus ride from campus, and an hour's train ride south of Sydney. Wollongong offers many alternatives for shopping, and more energetic outdoor activities. The University of Wollongong is a modern, innovative center of learning. It offers a comprehensive suite of degree programs from Engineering and Information Technology to Australian Studies/Aboriginal Studies. Established in 1951, the University has a student population of over 20,000. Students from over 70 countries study together on an 82-hectare (202 acres) campus with many green spaces, ponds, streams and waterfalls.