OverviewAs a key member of the Australian Technology Network, a prestigious coalition of five leading Australian universities, the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) offers contemporary and innovative education in the center of Australia’s most exciting city, Sydney.
In 2008, UTS was rated top for Learning and Teaching by the Australian Government (Australian Commonwealth Government Learning and Teaching Performance Fund 2008). This means that UTS is one of only two Australian universities to be rated top for all teaching discipline areas.
UTS courses are developed in consultation with industry partners and leading professionals, and provide a unique balance between theory and practice. UTS has a truly global community, with over 32,000 students, including more than 5200 international students from over 115 countries on campus.
 While studying at UTS, you can maximize your study abroad experience by enrolling in the new Global Identity course (EdPA 3103 Connecting Your International Experience to Your Future). The course will help you articulate the value of your experience to future employers, demonstrate your intercultural development and skills, and understand intercultural interactions.
This one-credit, online course is offered by the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities exclusively for students studying in Australia with AustraLearn. LEARN MORE>LocationUTS is located in central Sydney, adjacent to the city’s vibrant commercial and cultural hub and surrounded by the cosmopolitan districts of Darling Harbor and Chinatown. A network of creative inner city villages is a short walk away. An underground walkway connects UTS to Sydney’s Central Railway station providing students with direct access to the city’s beaches and outer suburbs through Sydney’s public transport network. Extracurricular ActivitiesUTS students have Sydney at their doorstep. The restaurants of Chinatown, shopping arcades, major museums, theatres, waterfront parks, and the pubs and clubs of the inner city are all an easy walk from the campus.
On campus, UTS students can join more than 90 cultural, sporting, and social clubs and societies, ranging from Bollywood to Ultimate Frisbee! UTS has a newly refurbished Fitness Center and our students regularly excel in national and international sporting competitions. The UTS rowing club based on Sydney Harbor is regarded as one of the finest in Australia.
With an active Student Association, UTS encourages students to participate and be heard. The University’s student newspaper, Vertigo, is always recruiting new writers, artists and editors and Sydney’s most dynamic independent radio station, 2SER FM, is presented and broadcasted by UTS students.
If you prefer to spend your time skydiving, white-water rafting, horse riding, sailing, or mountain biking, the UTS Union Recreation and Adventure programs are a great way to explore and make new friends outside the classroom. Catering to beginners and advanced adventurers, programs range from half-day excursions to 12-day trips all over Australia, set at a reasonable price for students.Academic HighlightsStudy Abroad students can choose to enroll in a group of subjects from one major discipline or can combine subjects from any of the following areas of study:
- Business: accounting, banking, economics, electronic business, finance, international business, management, marketing, sport management, tourism
- Design: architecture, construction, fashion and textiles design, industrial design, interior design, property economics, visual communication
- Education: Aboriginal education, adult and vocational education, community education, creative arts, human resource development, literacy and numeracy, music therapy, organizational learning, special education, TESOL
- Engineering: civil and environmental, computer systems, construction, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic, software telecommunications
- Humanities and Social Sciences: communications, cultural studies, sociology, political studies, history
- Journalism and Media: journalism, public relations, media arts and production, creative writing, information management (Journalism and Media subjects attract an extra AUD$500 charge each. If you enroll in one of these subjects the extra cost will be added to your tuition fee for the semester.)
- Information technology: information systems, technical programming, e-commerce, Internet technologies, IT management and strategy, computer graphics, inter-networking, intelligent systems databases, software engineering
- Law: business law, international law, dispute resolution
- Nursing, Midwifery, and Health: adult-medical nursing, mental health nursing, children's nursing
- Science: environmental science (with field trip opportunities across Australia), forensic science, mathematics, biotechnology, medical science, traditional Chinese medicine, nanotechnology, statistics and operations research, marine biology,
- Language and Cultural Studies: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
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Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need. University ServicesUTS offers its international students the benefits of all its student services. This includes study support, prayer room facilities, student and career counseling, health and housing services, sporting facilities, a peer support network, and a student tandem program where you can meet Australian and other international students on campus.
Also available are:
- The University library with over 650,000 books, journals and audiovisual items, plus an International Cultural and News Center (ICNC).
- Over 800 computers for student use as well as specialized faculty laboratories, with 24-hour access to computers on the City campus. Free wireless internet access is available to all enrolled students on both the City and Kuring-gai campuses.
- Specialist Learning Assistance centers for students undertaking Chemistry, Engineering, Design, Mathematics, Physics, and Education.
- New and second hand bookshops, stationery and arts supplies shops, cafes, bars, news agencies, and other retailers on campus.
- UTS Union Fitness Centre
- The UTS Union organizes concerts, films, barbeques, creative leisure courses, art exhibitions, plays, lunchtime speakers, and social events throughout semester.
HousingThe UTS Housing Services offer pre-arranged housing in shared apartments that are furnished and self-catered. If students wish, they can also choose independently organized accommodation arranged upon arrival.OrientationUTS organizes a comprehensive International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) for new students before each semester. This program is designed to familiarize new students with the university's services and facilities and to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of living and studying in central Sydney.
The orientation week is supported by UTS staff and our “Peer Network”, who are a large group of experienced UTS students who volunteer to make sure that new international students can get the most out of their UTS experience.
ISOP includes a series of campus tours, faculty welcomes, and academic counseling sessions, social activities on and around the campus and optional short trips and adventure programs. You will also be given detailed advice about how to make enrollment changes, academic expectations, working in Australia, and fulfilling your student visa obligations.Special Programs/ExcursionsThe UTS Union Recreation and Adventure programs cater to all UTS students’ capabilities and interests. Details about the programs that the UTS Union offers are provided during the International Student Orientation Program for students at the beginning of each semester.Community InvolvementWhile abroad, we recommend getting involved in your local community. It's an awesome way to meet locals, experience the true Australian culture, and create long lasting memories. From volunteering to festival-going, we challenge you to make the most of your international experience... See a sample of community involvement opportunities available in Sydney or discover your own upon arrival!
You'll get a taste of how enriching community involvement can be during your first few days in Australia on AustraLearn's Culture and Adventure Program. The program includes one day of pre-arranged volunteering with the local community. You'll interact directly with locals while giving back to and sharing your own culture with the community that first welcomes you to Australia. Plus, you can continue your volunteer efforts later in the semester by signing up for AustraLearn's Conservation Volunteer Weekend.
   View SubjectsClasses are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog.
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Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need. Fees| Program Fees | $10180.00 | | Housing | | With Meals | Not available at this university | | Without Meals | Starting at $4,050 | | Housing Deposit | | With Meals | Not applicable | | Without Meals | Refundable housing deposits range from approximately $200 - $1,200 and are billed in addition to the housing fees. |
Fee IncludesProgram fees are in U.S. dollars. Program Fees include tuition for 3 to 4 subjects, university administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), overseas health coverage, ISIC Premium (International Student Identity Card), 25% Lonely Planet Book discount, also included is our renowned 6-day Bridging Cultures Program in Tropical Cairns, Australia. Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Several universities have included the Sports and Rec. membership. Activities are usually extra. The Housing Fees are approximates and are in addition to the Program Fees. Housing fees listed include the least expensive option available for single accommodation in flats, houses and/or dormitories. AustraLearn offers a wide variety of accommodation options and costs allowing for individual budget considerations. Students who choose to arrange their own accommodation upon arrival will be charged the Program Fee only, as they will be responsible for making payment directly to the housing provider once accommodation has been arranged. Fee SemesterThe Program Fees listed are for the February 2010 semester. Fees are subject to change for future terms.
The Housing Fees listed are approximate figures based on the least expensive option available for accommmodation in flats, houses and/or dormitories. AustraLearn offers a wide variety of accommodation options and costs allowing for individual budget considerations. FactsLocation: Sydney, New South Wales
Overseas Students: 5200
Staff: 2635
Total Enrolment: 32000
Dates| All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. AustraLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. | |
| July 2010 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | July 16, 2010 | | Start Date | July 18, 2010 | | End Date | December 3, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 27, 2010 - October 1, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2010 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | July 16, 2010 | | Start Date | July 18, 2010 | | End Date | June 27, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 27, 2010 - October 1, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 21, 2011 - April 25, 2011 |
| February 2011 Year - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | February 3, 2011 | | Start Date | February 5, 2011 | | End Date | November 28, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 21, 2011 - April 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | September 29, 2011 - October 3, 2011 |
| February 2011 Semester - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | February 3, 2011 | | Start Date | February 5, 2011 | | End Date | June 27, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 21, 2011 - April 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2011 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | July 13, 2011 | | Start Date | July 15, 2011 | | End Date | June 27, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 29, 2011 - October 3, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 21, 2011 - April 25, 2011 |
| July 2011 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | July 13, 2011 | | Start Date | July 15, 2011 | | End Date | November 28, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 29, 2011 - October 3, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| February 2012 Semester - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | February 3, 2012 | | Start Date | February 5, 2012 | | End Date | June 27, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 21, 2012 - April 25, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| February 2012 Year - Spring | Application Deadline: November 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | February 3, 2012 | | Start Date | February 5, 2012 | | End Date | November 28, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 21, 2012 - April 25, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | September 29, 2012 - October 3, 2012 |
| July 2012 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2012
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| Anticipated Departure | July 13, 2012 | | Start Date | July 15, 2012 | | End Date | November 28, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 29, 2012 - October 3, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2012 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: April 15, 2012
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| Anticipated Departure | July 13, 2012 | | Start Date | July 15, 2012 | | End Date | June 27, 2013 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | September 29, 2012 - October 3, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | April 21, 2013 - April 25, 2013 |
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level.
Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.
Required GPA: 3.00
AustraLearn Coordinator| Name: | Caroline Chant | | Title: | Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services | | Department: | Semester or Year Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji |
BIO:
Caroline manages study abroad admission and participant pre-trip services to Australian National University, Macquarie University, University of Canberra, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney and University of Technology, Sydney.
Caroline graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Public Relations with a minor in Business. Through her study abroad travels she studied at Bond University on the Gold Coast of Australia. While abroad her travels included the east coast of Australia, as well as a roadtrip around the South Island of New Zealand.
Advice From The Coordinator:
UTS is a great university option for students looking for an urban study abroad experience. The university is surrounded by a great variety of shops, museums, cafes, restaurants, and nightlife. Due to the large student population in the area, the options for those on a budget are plentiful! Students also looking for a multicultural city will be happy to know that Chinatown is a short walk away. |
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