Course
Accounting & Finance
QS Accounting & Finance
QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 350 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #197
UOW offers a well-regarded finance education at more affordable fees than Sydney while being just 80km away, with a strong focus on practical, industry-linked finance education.
Key advantages
- Affordable fees vs Sydney
- 80km from Sydney
- Regional university PR advantages
- Strong student-to-staff ratio
- Beautiful coastal setting
- Strong student-to-staff ratios
- Programme & duration
- Master of Finance: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- February and July
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.
Employability & placement
Good graduate employment outcomes, with easy access to Sydney's job market alongside regional visa advantages (491 pathway).
Student experience
Wollongong is a beautiful coastal city offering an excellent quality of life at a more affordable cost than Sydney.
Research strengths
Research in applied finance, accounting, and regional economic development.
