Diploma of Engineering (3 Sessions) at University of Wollongong

University of Wollongong

Australia, Wollongong

University Rank:#184

International students can study the Diploma of Engineering (3 Sessions) at University of Wollongong on the UOW College Wollongong campus in Australia. This Diploma degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program is offered at the UOW College Wollongong campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on December 1, 2026.

About Diploma of Engineering (3 Sessions)

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).

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Diploma of Engineering (3 Sessions) at University of Wollongong

Entry Requirements

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 Program Requirements

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.

Career Opportunities after Completing Diploma of Engineering (3 Sessions)

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)

Fee Information

Diploma of Engineering (3 Sessions) at University of Wollongong

University of Wollongong

Australia, Wollongong