University of Technology Sydney
With its main campus located in the heart of the city, the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) is an Australian university with an international focus. UTS has built an international reputation on its practical, career-oriented programs. Courses are developed with close links to industry, and teaching staff often work professionally in their field or are highly respected researchers dedicated to furthering knowledge in relevant and socially beneficial ways. UTS courses often include a practical component, ensuring students graduate with hands-on industry training as part of their degree.
UTS has a wide range of facilities catering for academic, social and sporting life at university. Examples of UTS’ state-of-the-art facilities include:
The UTS City Campus Master Plan is currently being implemented, and includes the construction of a new $170 million, environmentally friendly building which will house the Faculty of Engineering and IT, a Frank Gehry designed building to house the Business School, a just completed multipurpose sports hall, new student accommodation and a state-of-the-art library utilising a robot library stacker.
Key facts:
- UTS is a member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN), an influential coalition of five leading Australian universities.
- UTS graduates enjoy one of the highest rates of employment and highest average starting salaries in Australia (2009 Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia).
- UTS received a five star rating for teaching qualifications in the 2010 Hobsons Good Universities Guide.
- UTS offers over 500 undergraduate, postgraduate and non-award courses in the areas of Business, Communication, Design, Architecture & Building, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, International Studies, Law, Nursing, Midwifery & Health and Science.
- UTS has over 30,500 students including more than 7000 international students from over 115 countries.
UTS courses are organised into seven faculties, made up of 10 study areas. Students are encouraged to broaden their educational experience by either combining degrees or taking electives across multiple faculties or study areas.
Undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses are offered by the following seven faculties:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Social Science is comprised of three study areas; Communication, Education and International Studies, and offers some of the most highly sought after courses in Australia.
UTS: Communication
- Choose a program that produces sought-after graduates. UTS: Communication graduates are regularly chosen for positions with industry leaders, including the ABC (Australia’s national broadcaster), The Sydney Morning Herald, SBS (Australia’s multi-cultural broadcaster) radio broadcasters and regional television networks.
- Learn from industry-experienced staff, including successful and award-winning authors, journalists, scriptwriters, musicians and film-makers.
- Gain practical experience through strong industry links, including internships.
- Explore the emerging field of sound and music design through our ground-breaking course merging art and technology across composition, entertainment and audio technology.
- Join a program that promotes success. UTS: Communication students and graduates regularly win national and international awards for writing, journalism and film making, including the Walkley Media Super Student Journalist of the Year Award (Australia’s pre-eminent Journalism award), Tropfest, Sundance, Cannes, the Berlin Film Festival, the Times BFI London Film Festival, the Sydney Film Festival.
- Engage with professional practice on campus through 2SER radio station and publications such as Precinct, Reportage and the annual UTS Writers’ Anthology.
- Access high-tech facilities including film and sound recording studios, edit suites, Mac computer rooms and a journalism news workroom
UTS: Education
- Gain confidence as a teacher and continuously develop your skills with professional teaching placements included in every semester of our primary education programs
- Gain confidence as a teacher through our intensive professional experiences program for Bachelor of Secondary Education students: extensive, structured and closely supported experiences of secondary school teaching in different settings
- Engage with the latest knowledge, including subjects in e-learning in a school or organisational learning context
- Benefit from innovative and interdisciplinary research. Our coursework programs are informed by the latest developments, including research gained from UTS’s Centre for Child and Youth Culture and Wellbeing. The centre integrates technology, research, teaching and practice in all fields relating to the culture and wellbeing of children and youth, including education, health, sport, family and community
- Learn from excellent staff including internationally-experienced teachers, current consultants for government and industry, experts who have presented at conferences and been visiting scholars around the world, and widely published authors
- Develop a strong blend of skills including management, learning and development and human resource development strategies; our innovative degrees in organisational learning, include a mix of adult education and business subjects for a career in the people side of business.
UTS: International Studies
Choose International Studies to:
- Combine the study of a country, its language and culture with a degree in another professional study area
- Learn practical language skills in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish, from beginner to advanced levels
- Study for a year in your chosen country and language of specialisation as part of your degree
- Enhance your employability internationally through a deeper learning of the elements of language, cultural understanding and international experience in addition to a professional qualification
Choose Global Studies to:
- Learn about the global political, economic and cultural processes, institutions and theories involved in your area of professional specialisation
- Choose from six majors, including: business studies, communication, management studies, information technology, legal studies or organisational learning
- Equip yourself to work in globally-oriented businesses, the diplomatic service, public sector agencies or organisations with a global focus, such as trade, defence, development assistance, environmental protection and education, and United Nations agencies
UTS Business School
- Challenge yourself with intellectually rigorous, industry-relevant and practice-oriented courses
- Earn an internationally accredited qualification; UTS: Business is one of only five per cent of business schools in the world accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Develop an advanced skill base through creative thinking, ethics and sustainability subjects developed to foster graduates who are able to act with courage and decency, giving sound and ethical consideration to the issues we face in 21st century.
- Attain cross-disciplinary knowledge with access to research skills across all undergraduate programs.
- Choose from a wide variety of specialisations with 13 majors and over 30 sub-majors to select from.
Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
- Gain practical experience through strong industry links, including internships; in 2011 this includes five architecture internships with Gehry Partners in the USA
- Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including award-winning computer labs and the only university-based Motion Capture Laboratory in Sydney
- Join a creative environment that stimulates student success. UTS: DAB students regularly win awards and recognition in prestigious industry competitions including the Australian Textiles Institute Student Design Awards; the Australian Graphic Design Awards, the Australian Institute of Architects NSW Student Awards.
- Engage with research-integrated learning; for example, undergraduate students actively contribute to UTS’s Designing Out Crime Research Centre through an annual Winter School
- Participate in global community engagement such as the 2010 Construction for Developing Communities project in Koh Ramdual, Cambodia, where UTS students and staff worked together on the reconstruction of a traditional Cambodian hut occupied by a widow and her eight children, and additional works to a preschool used by orphans and other children
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
UTS: Engineering and Information Technology focuses on providing its students with the latest cutting edge technology and courses designed in conjunction with industry leaders. The Faculty maintains close links with industry, including leading technology and research organisations such as Bishop Technology, Alcatel-Lucent and the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Work is currently underway on a new $170 million, environmentally-friendly building which will house the Faculty.
UTS: IT
- Earn an industry-relevant education; our courses are regularly reviewed by an industry advisory committee and updated to meet current industry needs
- Develop a strong mix of business and technical skills, and learn how to work as part of a team while discovering how to use IT to solve business problems
- Access the latest technologies, including four purpose built networking labs, fully resourced by Cisco Systems, as well as a Games Studio and Creativity and Cognition Studio
- Benefit from world-class facilities; UTS: IT students have 24/7 and remote access to a wireless and network connected building with computer labs dedicated to IT students
- Fast-track your preparation for industry certification by studying at UTS, a Cisco Regional Academy
- Undertake a year of work experience as a valuable part of the Diploma in IT Professional Practice
- Connect with a creative environment that stimulates student success; UTS: IT graduates have worked on the Academy Award-winning Happy Feet, as well as Avatar, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings, Ice Age and The Matrix
UTS: Engineering
- Earn an internationally-recognised Bachelor of Engineering, accredited by Engineers Australia.
- Gain a practice-based education through the work experience embedded in our courses.
- Learn from industry experienced teachers.
- Experience research-inspired learning, with course content that is constantly updated and informed by UTS’s groundbreaking engineering research, relevant to today’s world.
- Benefit from the involvement of the prestigious Industry Advisory Network (IAN), a network of senior industry representatives from all fields of engineering practice providing strategic advice and support to ensure graduates are well equipped for industry.
- Access cutting-edge facilities such as the world-leading remote laboratory, where students can conduct experiments in real time, from anywhere at any time, using state-of-the-art equipment.
Faculty of Law
- Choose from an extensive range of programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels that produce graduates who enjoy high levels of employment in both Australia and overseas.
- Develop work-ready skills with professional competencies embedded in all core subjects.
- Learn the reality of legal practice from internationally recognised academics with current industry knowledge and experience.
- Enjoy close connections with the legal profession through practical legal training, an essential work experience component required to qualify as a lawyer.
- Participate in a tailored international law student mentoring program designed to provide an intensive introduction to studying law in Australia.
- Join our active and award-winning moot program, set in our purpose-built trial courts.
Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health
- Gain a globally-relevant education with an excellent mix of practice and theory, including cross-cultural communication skills.
- Engage with the latest developments in contemporary healthcare; learn from experts utilising the most current health research available.
- Practise the skills you need in a safe environment using world-leading simulation technologies before undertaking clinical placements.
- Learn from expert staff, including 10 clinical professors based in hospitals around Sydney where they conduct research designed to improve practice and policy.
- Benefit from an international focus, as UTS: NMH is home to the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development, forming part of an international network supporting WHO objectives for global public health.
Faculty of Science
- Earn an industry-relevant qualification; UTS: Science courses are regularly reviewed by industry and benefit from close collaboration with industry and government organisations, such as Agilent Technologies, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), and the CSIRO, Australia's national science agency
- Experience practice-oriented learning with a solution-driven approach and exposure to laboratory and clinical work from your first day of study
- Benefit from world-class facilities; UTS has invested A$110 million on advanced specialist facilities including the DeltaVision OMX 3D-Sim Super-Resolution microscope, one of only two in the world – enabling detection and treatment of many diseases
- Gain a globally-recognised qualification; the Biomedical Science program is the only course in Sydney accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), allowing graduates to practice in medical labs in the UK and USA
Research
“Practical Innovation” is how UTS describes their approach to research. UTS strives to develop pioneering research solutions which have real benefits for both communities and industries in Australia and around the world.
The university has established a reputation for research in traditional as well emerging fields, ranging from the creative industries, nanotechnology and sustainability, with a number of research strength areas across the University that are recognised national and international leaders in their disciplines.
UTS is a member of the Australian Technology Network of universities which brings together five universities to build strategic partnerships to undertake relevant research, as well as educating graduates that are ready to enter their chosen profession. ATN universities teach around 180,000 students, or almost 20% of Australia’s student population.
With one in four international students choosing to study at an ATN university, they are the largest provider of international education, both with our onshore and offshore students.
UTS programs are taught by world-class researchers and practitioners, and students benefit from the best minds and most current practices in their fields.
Collaborative research leader
UTS collaborates with universities across Australia through Cooperative Research Centres. These centres bring together researchers from universities, government laboratories and industry to achieve real outcomes of national economic and social significance.
UTS is also a member of three Australian Research Centres of Excellence, which aim to develop Australia’s international standing in designated priority research areas.
UTS has also taken on a leadership role in significant national collaborative efforts including the Creative Industries Innovation Centre, the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government and the Intelligent Grid Cluster.
Research outcomes
Research at UTS is driven by a desire to produce that research that has societal, environmental and economic impact. Some recent research achievements include:
- Developing an intelligent wheelchair which can be controlled by head movements or thought patterns, which has the potential to help people with severe disabilities.
- UTS researchers developed Switch, Australia’s first hybrid car that can be charged from a normal power point, as well as feed power back into the electricity grid.
- UTS is home to one of only two super-resolution DeltaVision OMX microscopes in the world. Researchers have used this equipment to capture never before seen images of cells dividing. They are now working on ways to prevent bacteria cells dividing, potentially changing the way we treat many diseases.
Students can find out more about the research degrees offered at UTS by visiting the University Graduate School website.
UTS offers its students a range of professional services which provide assistance in all areas of student life. This is to ensure students feel the necessary logistical, financial and emotional support needed in order for them to achieve academic success.
Careers Service
The Careers Service can provide students with career planning counselling as well as assistance in finding permanent or casual employment, professional internships or industry placements.
Health and Counselling
There is a bulk-billing medical centre on the city campus which provides confidential medical services to students and staff. The campus also houses a traditional Chinese medicine clinic and a completely confidential counselling service.
Financial Assistance
The Financial Assistance service can provide you with advice on managing your budget while at university, provide information on Centrelink, FEE HELP and HECS HELP and can provide eligible students with short term loans to help them out of immediate financial difficulties.
Special Needs
The Special Needs Services works to ensure students with disabilities, ongoing illnesses or other difficulties receive the proper support to allow them to thrive academically and socially during their time at UTS.
Multi-faith Chaplaincy
Through the Multi-faith Chaplaincy, students have access to a space for prayer and discussion with chaplains who can offer personal and spiritual guidance, regardless of denomination.
Housing and Accommodation
The UTS Housing Service is committed to finding students suitable accommodation, both on-campus and off, to ensure they are able to fulfil their academic aspirations.
U:PASS
The U:PASS program is designed to assist students who are studying subjects which are perceived as difficult or historically have a high failure rate. Flexible hourly study sessions are run by U:PASS leaders who are trained senior students who have previously completed the subjects.
Childcare Services
UTS Child Care Inc. (UTSCC) consists of three on-campus childcare centres, all of which are not-for-profit. They are dedicated to providing quality childcare to staff and students of UTS at a reasonable price, but also remain open for community placements.
Library
There are two university libraries; Blake Library, located on the city campus and George Muir Library which is on the Kuring-gai Campus. Between them, they house more than 650,000 books, journals and audiovisual items. Resources include 28,000 full-text journals, 370 computer terminals, laptop facilities, a wireless network and the Scholar’s Centre for postgraduate research students. There’s 24-hour access to the catalogue and international databases. Library computers are installed with Chinese, Korean and Japanese software.
IT Support
UTS provides staff and students with IT support through the Information Technology Division, or ITD. Services provided include 24-hour access to hundreds of computers across campus, access to a range of software, your own email account, wireless network for your laptop, printing, scanning and CD or DVD burning, and a laptop loan scheme.
Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning (IHL)
Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning provides a central meeting place for Australian Indigenous students studying at the University of Technology, Sydney. Here you will find Indigenous students, academics & researchers committed to improving education and research outcomes that benefit Indigenous communities.
ELSSA Centre
The ELSSA Centre has been established to help students develop academic literacy. For native English-speaking students and those for whom English is a second language, the ELSSA Centre provides training on academic reading, writing, listening, speaking and critical thinking.
Students' Association
The Students’ Association (SA) is the students’ representative body on campus. It is a completely independent and democratic organisation run by students, for students. The SA provides many services, including free academic advice, peer tutoring, clubs and the student newspaper Vertigo.
UTS Union
The UTS Union provides students with a rich and exciting university experience outside of the classroom. They provide social areas, are in charge of all eating and drinking establishments on campus and organise a host of clubs, societies, sports and recreational programs.
UTS Campuses
UTS is spread over two campuses, both of which are located in Sydney. Our main campus is in Ultimo, on the edge of the CBD and central to all the best Sydney has to offer. This not only means there are world-class restaurants, shopping and bars on the doorstep creating an exciting and dynamic urban community, but its proximity to Central Station and numerous bus and ferry services also ensures the campus is easily accessible from all areas of Sydney.
Our Kuring-gai campus is located in the quiet and leafy national park, though train links and free parking still ensure its easy accessibility. The campus offers all the facilities students require, including a well-stocked library, food hall and bar.
Social Life / Active Campus Life
There are over 200 different activities, clubs and societies that students can join to meet like-minded people. The UTS Students' Association (SA) not only provides essential services to support students, but champions a range of causes students can get involved in. The UTS Union runs the on-campus fitness centres where students can work out or play their favourite sport between classes.
BUiLD – Beyond UTS International Leadership Program
BUiLD is an exciting and dynamic international leadership program, open to all UTS students. The program provides opportunities for students to make the most of their time at UTS, develop their leadership potential and take part in a range of local and international activities. Joining BUiLD provides students with the ability to go beyond the academic curriculum of their degree.
International Exchange
UTS provides International Exchange as an opportunity for students to gain a global perspective on their courses and careers. Studying on exchange provides an exciting way to gain intercultural knowledge, skills and experience in another country.
Work Experience
UTS students get real-time work experience along with their degree, which gives them a competitive edge over other university graduates and improves their job prospects. At UTS, lecturers assist students to find the right position and gain experience. At the end of their study at UTS, students have not only gained practical skills and knowledge, but also valuable industry contacts.
Events & Exhibitions
The UTS calendar is full of events and exhibitions celebrating the success of our students and graduates. Several well established exhibition spaces allow for an ever changing palate of interesting and ground-breaking projects to be displayed. Some of our major and most exciting events include the world-renowned annual UTS:Design show, the colourful and dynamic in-Fusion Festival and the Sydney International Animation Festival.
UTS Online
UTS Online is an interactive web environment providing students with access to information about courses, assignments, exams and more.
Study support
Studying at UTS means a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory practicals, group work projects, individual study and research, assignments and exams. UTS helps students get the best out of their period of study at university through their many tutoring assistance programs including the ELSSA Centre, the Learning Skills Counsellor, study assistance centres specific to faculties, peer tutoring through the Students' Association and the UTS Library Information Skills Training Program.
Admissions:
Undergraduate
Applications for undergraduate courses are open twice a year for Autumn and Spring intakes. Students can visit the University’s website to find out more about the eligibility criteria, steps to apply and other useful information.
Postgraduate
Applications for postgraduate coursework programs such as Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or Masters by coursework degrees are open twice a year. To know more about the entry requirements and important dates for applying for postgraduate coursework, visit the University’s postgraduate website. If you want to apply for a Masters by research or Doctoral research (PhD) degree program the research degrees at UTS application process page provides information on how to apply.
Short courses and continuing professional education courses are offered throughout the year. Course availability information and application requirements can be found at:
Fees:
Students can access details about course fees and payments to be made at the UTS Student Administration Unit. Eligible students can apply for financial assistance from the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Supported Places.
Scholarships:
UTS offers many distinct scholarships to assist students. Scholarships vary considerably in terms of their purpose, eligibility criteria and amount. To find scholarships you may be eligible to receive, including information on how to apply, visit the scholarships search page.
In 2010 UTS introduced three new Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships. These scholarships are the most prestigious merit scholarships at UTS, providing opportunities for students across all disciplines. They are awarded on the basis of academic merit to recent school leavers, and are valued at $12,500 per year for the duration of the degree.
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UTS International
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
AUSTRALIA
Telephone (International) : +61 3 9627 4816
Facsimile (International): +61 2 9514 1530
Toll free (within Australia): 1800 774 816
web:
www.uts.edu.au/international
Email: international@uts.edu.au
Local Contact
UTS Representatives in Pakistan
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