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Diploma of Engineering (International)

Gain the skills to succeed at university and secure guaranteed* entry into UOW. 

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on 1300 367 869 or submit an online enquiry form.

To apply for this course, please visit the UOW College Application page.

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Call UOW Future Students on

1300 367 869 (in Australia)

or

+61 2 4221 3218 (International)

For more details about this course

Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
International
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Starts
  • UOW College Autumn College CoDelivered 2024
  • UOW College Summer College CoDelivered 2024
  • UOW College Autumn College CoDelivered 2025
  • UOW College Summer College CoDelivered 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 0101925
UOWCA: 2903

Overview

The Diploma of Engineering provides guaranteed* entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at the University of Wollongong (UOW). 

You will gain the skills to succeed in your UOW bachelor and cover core first-year engineering subjects, blending theoretical and practical components for hands-on experience in fundamental engineering areas and explore various engineering disciplines, including maths and physics. You will also graduate with a Higher Education Diploma to help get you into the workforce while completing your bachelor's degree. 

This course consists of three sessions, each lasting 14 weeks, and is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia. See the course outline for more information.

UOW College offers three intakes each year, giving you the flexibility to start your studies at different times throughout the year. 

*The guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements as described in the course outline. 

This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12062; CRICOS: 00102E) and jointly delivered by the University of Wollongong and UOW College Australia (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12027; CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329). 

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Pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain entry into the following UOW courses:

Bachelor of Engineering (all specialisations) - entry into second year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)

Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy. For additional information, see UOW College Admission Information.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    Minimum ATAR 55 or equivalent

    Assumed knowledge and recommended studies

    Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 > 80%

    The UOW country equivalency webpage will help you convert international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.

  • English Language Requirements

    Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent

    The UOW English equivalent webpage details alternative English language tests including TOEFL, Pearsons and Cambridge. Students may be considered as meeting the English language requirements if successfully completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where the language of instruction was English; and was in a country where the official language is English.

  • Workload

    As a guide, the workload for your course is determined by the number of subjects you take each session. Four subjects in a standard session is considered to be a full-time load and generally equivalent to working full-time e.g. 35-45 hours a week (including preparation, revision and assessment tasks undertaken in your own time, in addition to the scheduled classes you must attend).

More detail

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

    Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website

    • Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong
    • Summer, 2025 at Wollongong
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