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WELCOME
I’m pleased to introduce you to the UTS UTS also ranks first in Australia in the
Study Abroad and Exchange program ‘QS top 50 under 50’ and Times Higher
– a world-class educational experience Education’s ‘Top 150 under 50’.
providing opportunities to broaden your Students at UTS benefit from learning
academic, personal and professional and collaborating in state-of-the-art
horizons. The UTS Study Abroad and facilities, which provide a vibrant
Exchange program offers an excellent campus environment where students
education at one of Australia’s quality can collaborate, study and relax.
teaching universities, combined with Located in the heart of Sydney, UTS is
a rich, exciting learning experience in also in easy walking distance to Sydney
Australia’s global city – Sydney. CBD and Central Station, Sydney’s
UTS welcomes more than 1000 study major transport hub.
abroad and exchange students each As you read through this course
year from around the world. It’s always guide, you will discover the benefits of
pleasing to see the significant cultural studying at UTS and living in Sydney
and linguistic diversity of students – where you can enjoy a world-class
who choose to study abroad at UTS. education in the heart of one of the
“Our strong partnerships with With around 40,600 students from 120 world’s great global cities.
industry and professional different countries, UTS is a reflection
I look forward to seeing you on campus
of Sydney’s multicultural diversity.
bodies produce courses in the near future.
A place in the UTS Study Abroad and
that are innovative, industry Exchange program offers you an
relevant and cutting-edge.” internationally respected education.
Our strong partnerships with industry
and professional bodies produce
courses that are innovative, industry
Professor William R Purcell
relevant and cutting-edge.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and
Our international standing is reflected Vice-President
in our university rankings, which (International and Advancement)
include being named among the top 50
universities worldwide for ‘international
outlook’ by Times Higher Education.
UTS has committed to a 30 per cent reduction in UTS is a member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN), an influential alliance
greenhouse gases (from 2007 levels) by 2020/21. of five distinctive and prominent Australian universities located in each mainland
state. ATN is committed to forging partnerships with industry and government to
You’ll be happy to know that this course guide has been
deliver practical results through focused research.
produced using environmentally friendly, vegetable-based
ink, and is is printed on environmentally friendly paper. The network educates graduates who are ready to enter their chosen profession,
dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and eager to claim a stake in building
For more information, visit
sustainable societies of the future; and continues to champion the principles of
www.sustainability.uts.edu.au
access and equity that have ensured its members are the universities of first choice
for more students.
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HEART OF SYDNEY
Station and Chinatown.
10 minutes’ walk to cinemas,
theatres, cafes, galleries,
markets and live music venues.
10 minutes by train to the
UTS is located in the heart of Sydney, one Opera House.
of the world’s most vibrant cities. With TOP 10 THINGS TO DO AROUND
its famous harbour and sandy beaches, SYDNEY
national parks, and suburbs with their 30 minutes by public transport
own unique identity, you will have plenty to to Bondi Beach.
1. C
ruise on Sydney Harbour – catch
explore. The UTS campus is in easy walking a ferry to Manly for fish and chips.
distance to Central Station and the Sydney 90 minutes by train to
2. V
isit the Sydney Opera House bushwalking, camping and rock
CBD, and easily accessible by bus and train
for a performance or just to climbing in the Blue Mountains.
from surrounding suburbs.
enjoy the spectacular view.
A mild climate allows Sydneysiders to
3. E
xplore the buzzing markets
enjoy the natural environment and outdoor
in and around Sydney – from
leisure activities, throughout the year. And
gourmet food to fashion.
to celebrate its cultural diversity, Sydney
offers a rich calendar of cultural activities, 4. W
ander through the Royal Botanic
festivals, entertainment and sporting events. Gardens and marvel at the view
from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.
SYDNEY FACTS 5. C
atch a wave at the famous Bondi
Beach (remember to swim between
>> 4.8 million population (Greater Sydney)
the flags!) or walk along the coastal
>> 4th MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN THE track from Bondi to Coogee.
WORLD FOR STUDENTS, according
6. W
alk across the Sydney Harbour
to the QS Best Student Cities 2016 BARBARA MENDOZA
Bridge and admire the breathtaking
>> 7th MOST LIVEABLE CITY view (or climb it if you dare!). “I simply love Sydney because I think it’s the
Economist Intelligence Unit perfect combination between the city and
7. V
enture to the Blue Mountains for
Liveability Ranking 2015 the beaches. I love going over to the beaches
bushwalking and spectacular scenery.
>> 6th SAFEST CITY whenever I don’t have class - it’s really beautiful.
8. E
ncounter unique Australian
Economist Intelligence Unit I love being in the heart of the city at UTS. Living
animals, and enjoy the views
Safe Cities Index 2015 nearby is really good because all the buses and
from Sydney’s Taronga Zoo.
>> WORLD’S FRIENDLIEST CITY FOR the trains leave from this area, and you can walk
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atch a game of cricket or tennis, anywhere as well. There are lots of coffee shops,
TRAVELLERS
rugby league, AFL or soccer – for the and malls, and places to go.”
according to Condé Nast Traveler
best atmosphere, go with a fan.
magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards, 2015 Home country: Mexico
10. Visit the nearby Hunter Valley, Studied: Business
>> 2015 IFEA World Festival &
South or Central Coast for an
Event City Award Recipient
adventure outside of Sydney.
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ABOUT SYDNEY
SYDNEY’S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
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Opera House
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SYDNEY’S CITY UNIVERSITY
UTS is a modern university, offering one of the largest student
mobility programs of any Australian university.
We provide a hands-on style of teaching and learning that builds practical
skills and academic knowledge. With our focus on creativity and innovation,
studying at UTS will challenge you to think critically and learn actively.
AREAS OF STUDY
UTS offers undergraduate, postgraduate
and research programs in:
>> Analytics and Data Science
>> Business
>> Communication
>> Creative Intelligence and Innovation
>> Design, Architecture and Building
>> Education
>> Engineering
>> Health
>> Information Technology
>> International Studies
>> Law
>> Pharmacy
>> Science
Note: UTS cannot guarantee that all subjects and study areas listed
above will be available for study abroad and exchange students.
Please check with the UTS Study Abroad and Exchange team for
WENDELIEN BAKELAAR more information.
There’s a huge exchange student network here
and it’s such a strong community. It’s nice because
it makes you feel at home if you actually recognise
people when you walk to and from university.
I also enjoy the exchange life itself - being able to travel
around and see how different things work. It’s also
beneficial because I want to work abroad in the future, so I
get to see how different universities approach things, which
will be reflected in the business culture of that country too.
Home country: The Netherlands
6 Studied: Business
2015 SNAPSHOT OF UTS
SYDNEY’S
ABOUT
40,645 s tudents enrolled at UTS onshore and
outside Australia
UTS
1095 incoming study abroad and exchange students
CITY UNIVERSITY
11,420 international students
Planting trees
on National Tr
1625 research students
UTS QS WORLD
UNIVERSITY
SUBJECT RANKINGS
50
> LAW (41st)
> ACCOUNTING AND
SHANGHAI
JIAO TONG 250 TOP 101-150
> ENGINEERING - CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL
ACADEMIC TIMES HIGHER > ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EDUCATION
RANKING OF WORLD
> ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL, AERONAUTICAL
AND MANUFACTURING
WORLD UNIVERSITY
> ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITIES RANKINGS
TOP 51-100
46 200 MOST > BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
> COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES > COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION > ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS
1 (AUSTRALIA) 1 (AUSTRALIA)
21 (GLOBALLY) 14 (GLOBALLY)
THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION (THE) TOP 100 UNDER 50 UNIVERSITIES QS TOP TOP 50 UNDER 50
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YOUR PROGRAM OPTIONS
We offer a variety of study abroad and exchange options ranging from
full-time English-language courses through to coursework programs
of one or two teaching sessions and up to four teaching sessions for
postgraduate research.
Whether you’re interested in enrolling in standard classes, conducting
research or improving your English, you’ll find a program to suit your needs.
For information on fees, entry requirements and how to apply, see pages 28-29
www.studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au
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YOUR PROGRAM OPTIONS
OPTION 4
VISITING RESEARCH
STUDENTS OPTION 5
PROGRAM AUSTRALIAN
LANGUAGE AND
>> open to all graduate level research
CULTURE STUDIES
students enrolled in a master’s
by research degree or PhD at any
recognised university or college >> open to students who do not meet
>> you can apply to undertake the required English language
supervised research at UTS for one level to enrol in other UTS study
to four teaching sessions, with the abroad and exchange programs*
approval of your home institution >> allows you to complete full-time studies
>> you are required to pay a flat fee to UTS to that will develop your English language
cover the cost of supervision and tuition skills through the study of Australian
language, society and culture
>> discuss your research plans with
your home university supervisor >> you can enrol in full-time studies at UTS
for one or two teaching sessions with
>> you should then make contact with
the approval of your home institution
an appropriate supervisor at UTS
>> taught on campus by UTS faculty staff
>> students who enrol in this program for
two teaching sessions may choose to
take an IELTS test at the end of their
OTHER STUDY ABROAD first session to see if they are eligible to
transfer into a different study abroad or
OPTIONS AT UTS exchange option for their second session
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STUDY AREAS AT UTS
10,925 students
NICOLINE FALCON
“On top of keeping me abreast with
the constant development of digital
communication, I also found myself working
with relevant cases and clients throughout
the teaching sessions. Therefore my
IN 2015, UTS ARTS AND SOCIAL
experience became even more relevant and
SCIENCES HAD:
I learned a lot about how communication,
5005
marketing and PR works ‘in the real world’.”
students Home country: Denmark
Studied: Communication Management
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STUDY AREAS AT UTS
DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE &
BUILDING
www.dab.uts.edu.au/future
Become part of an active and creative STUDY AREAS
environment that drives student success. >> Animation
Our courses and subjects have a global >> Architecture
perspective and are renowned for their
>> Construction Project Management
innovative and practical application. Our
>> Fashion and Textile Design
teaching staff are at the forefront
>> Integrated Product Design
of international trends.
>> Interior and Spatial Design
Benefit from research-integrated learning >> Landscape Architecture
in state-of-the-art facilities, including >> Photography and Situated Media
computer labs and the only university-based >> Property Economics
Motion Capture Laboratory in Sydney. >> Visual Communications
UTS is ranked 31 in the world for ‘Art & MASTER’S LEVEL COURSES
Design’ according to QS World University
Subject Rankings 2016. >> Architecture
>> Design
>> Planning
>> Project Management*
>> Property Development
>> Real Estate Investment
* Work Experience requirements may apply
4220 students
BOLOR AMGALAN
“UTS’s practical and experimental
approach to design and the tutors’
passion for teaching really pushes us in
COMMUNICATION our own work. Having access to amazing
facilities at UTS including laser-cutter,
www.communication.uts.edu.au/future 3D printer and a well-equipped textiles
studio further facilitated this.”
Join one of Australia’s most established STUDY AREAS Home country: Mongolia
and respected schools of communication. >> Aboriginal Studies Studied: Design (Fashion and Textiles)
Taught by industry-respected lecturers, you >> Advertising
will explore emerging fields and engage >> Creative Writing
with innovation and culture through a cross- >> Digital and Social Media
disciplinary mix of learning and research. >> Gender Studies
Access digital media production facilities, >> Information Design
equipment and the latest software, and >> Journalism
gain practical experience on campus >> Media Studies
through 2SER radio station and >> Music and Sound Design
publications such as Reportage and
>> Public Relations
the annual UTS Writer’s Anthology.
>> Screen Studies
UTS is ranked in the top 100 universities >> Social and Political Sciences
in the world for ‘Communication & Media >> Video Production
Studies’ according to QS World University
Rankings by Subject 2016.
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STUDY AREAS AT UTS
EDUCATION
www.education.uts.edu.au/future
With a strong, practice-oriented approach IN 2015, UTS ARTS AND
to learning, UTS prepares you to work in SOCIAL SCIENCES HAD:
the educational contexts of primary and
secondary school, and language, literacy
and numeracy education, and in learning 5005 students
and leadership. Benefit from innovative and
interdisciplinary research, and learn from
highly respected educators.
Develop a strong blend of vocationally
relevant skills including the ability to think
constructively – a skill that’s transferable to AIKKA WATANABE
any job or discipline. “UTS helps you to persevere with your
studies and they challenge you in all
UTS Education is ranked in the top 200 in the
the right ways. I enjoy the hands-on
QS World University Subject Rankings 2016.
component of my course, and the
STUDY AREAS professors are approachable and
>> Primary Education really helpful.”
>> Secondary Education Home country: Japan
>> Teaching English as a Second Studied: Education
Language (TESOL)
>> Applied Linguistics
>> Learning and Leadership
Note: The UTS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences may accept exchange and study
abroad students for coursework subjects in Education, but never teaching placements.
Note: UTS has a new academic calendar. Teacher Education students will operate
on an alternative calendar (Calendar B) that meets their accreditation and practicum
needs. For more information, visit www.uts.edu.au/current-students/2016-
newacademic-calendar/key-dates
VADIMS BRODSKIS
“I was very impressed with the quality of
the technology here. We’ve got brand
new machines, very fast and very good.
When I studied networking we had
routers and connection cables,
and it was all high tech.”
Home country: Latvia
Studied: IT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
www.it.uts.edu.au/future
A leader in practice-based IT education in STUDY AREAS
Australia, our courses are regularly updated >> Business Analysis
to reflect this rapidly changing industry. You >> Computer Science, Data
will develop a strong mix of business and Mining and Data Analytics
technical skills, and learn how to work as >> Games Development
part of a team. >> Information Systems
UTS: IT is a Cisco Regional Academy and >> IT Management and Leadership
has four specialist internetworking labs >> Multimedia and Graphics
resourced with the latest equipment from >> Software Development and Programming
Cisco Systems. >> System Design and Analysis
UTS: IT is ranked in the top 100 universities >> Web and Cloud Computing
in the world for ‘Computer Science and
Information Systems’ in the QS World
12 University Subject Rankings 2016.
STUDY AREAS AT UTS
ENGINEERING
www.eng.uts.edu.au/future
UTS offers a research-inspired education in STUDY AREAS
engineering, with practical course content >> Biomedical
that is current and relevant to today’s world. >> Civil
You will have access to advanced facilities >> Civil and Environmental
such as the world-leading Engineering >> Computer Systems
Remote Laboratory, where you can conduct >> Construction
experiments in real time, from anywhere at >> Data
any time, using state-of-the-art equipment.
>> Electrical
Our new environmentally sustainable >> Environmental
building also features a 3D data >> Mechanical
visualisation arena and Software >> Mechatronics
Development Studio.
>> Software
In the 2016 QS World University Subject >> Structural
Rankings, UTS: Engineering is ranked >> Telecommunications
in the top 150 for ‘Civil and Structural
Engineering’, ‘Electrical Engineering’ and
‘Mechanical Engineering’.
8515 students
MONICA GEORGE
IN 2015, UTS ENGINEERING AND “The people in my faculty are very
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HAD: down-to-earth and knowledgeable.
The lecturers make it so much fun -
8515 students
they try to mix it up and find different
ways to teach. And they love what
they’re doing - they’re really
passionate and it shows.”
Home country: India
Studied: Engineering
Management
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and cultural processes and theories >> German Language and Culture
involved in your area of professional >> Italian Language and Culture
specialisation. Combine the study of a >> Japanese Language and Culture JULES STRIFFLER
country with practical language skills and >> Spanish Language and Culture “What I like about my course is that
deeper cultural knowledge.
>> Foundations in International Studies the students are engaged and the
We offer Language and Culture subjects >> Contemporary Canada (Quebec) teaching staff are skilled. I’m learning
from beginner through to advanced levels. >> Contemporary China another way to approach international
Students may be required to take a test for >> Contemporary France relations. Now I can compare how it is
placement into the correct language level. taught abroad and change my previous
>> Contemporary Germany
>> Contemporary Italy understanding.”
IN 2015, UTS ARTS AND SOCIAL Home country: France
>> Contemporary Japan
SCIENCES HAD: Studied: International Studies
>> Contemporary Latin(o) Americas
>> Contemporary Spain
5005 students
>> Contemporary Switzerland
>> Globalisation
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STUDY AREAS AT UTS
LAW
www.law.uts.edu.au/future
Learn the reality of legal practice from STUDY AREAS
internationally recognised academics, >> Banking and Financial Regulation
researchers and practitioners who offer >> Corporate, Commercial and Tax Law
current industry perspective and knowledge. >> Criminal Justice and Criminology
Connect with your peers and improve >> Dispute Resolution
your study skills via our comprehensive >> Family Law, Health Law and Policy
mentoring programs, designed to support >> Intellectual Property, Media
the needs of international law students. and Communications
You will study in modern, dedicated law >> International Law, Human
facilities and develop graduate attribute Rights and the Environment
skills that prepare you to thrive and succeed >> Law and Regulation
in your future professional career. >> Public and Private Law
UTS is ranked 41 in the world for Law
according to QS World University Rankings
by Subject 2016.
PHARMACY
Note: If you are from Germany and you
spend one or two teaching sessions at
UTS as part of your LLM degree, you
may be given credit for your exchange
www.uts.edu.au/ if you decide to come back to UTS
to complete your degree.
future-students/pharmacy
UTS offers cutting-edge and practice-
based graduate entry pharmacy education
and research. Integrated problem-based
learning, simulated environments and
interdisciplinary workshops are used to
help students apply the theory they learn
and build their considerable skill set.
STUDY AREAS
>> Health Policy IN 2015, UTS PHARMACY HAD:
>> Pharmaceutical Science
>> Pharmacy
Note: The UTS Graduate School of Health will only
125 students
accept exchange and study abroad students for
coursework subjects in Pharmacy on a case-by-case
basis. Check with your home institution to see whether
there is an arrangement in place.
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STUDY AREAS AT UTS
SCIENCE
www.science.uts.edu.au/future
Experience practice-oriented learning with Agilent Technologies and CSIRO,
solution-driven approaches and exposure Australia’s national science agency.
to laboratory, clinical and field work. Benefit
from world-class facilities and technologies STUDY AREAS
including a new Super Lab, one of a kind >> Advanced Materials
in Australia, and equipped to teach more and Data Science
than 200 students at once running different >> Analytics
experiments concurrently. Learn forensic >> Applied Chemistry
science in a unique Crime Scene Simulation >> Applied Physics
Lab or experience the DeltaVision OMX >> Biomedical Physics
Blaze – the world’s first imaging system >> Biomedical Science RAKA SWASTIKA
(super microscope) for studying cell >> Biotechnology “The facilities at UTS are awesome,
biology of living microorganisms at >> Environmental Biology especially the new buildings and
super-resolution. >> Environmental Biotechnology laboratories. I had a subject in Crime
UTS Science courses are regularly >> Environmental Sciences Scene Investigation and used the
reviewed by industry and benefit from >> Forensic Biology Crime Scene Simulation Lab at UTS.
close collaboration with industry and >> Forensic Science After we discussed the theory with
government organisations, including >> Infection and Immunity our lecturer, there was a laboratory
simulation where we learnt how
>> Marine Biology
UTS’s School of Life Sciences also offers to solve problems.”
>> Mathematics
pre and post-session study abroad Home country: Indonesia
>> Mathematics and Computing
options, including extensive field trip Studied: Forensic Science
>> Medical Science
opportunities across Australia’s diverse
>> Medicinal Chemistry
ecology and landscapes. For more
>> Nanotechnology
information, visit www.studyabroad-
exchange.uts.edu.au >> Pre-Medicine
>> Statistics
3920 students
VERENA STREITFERDT
“My institute has a great work environment
and collegial atmosphere. Every researcher
is unique and inspiring, weekly roundtables
are engaging and social events make it a
IN 2015, UTS HAD: perfect work place.”
Home country: Germany
1625 higher degree
research students
Studied: at the UTS Institute for
Sustainable Futures
www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/future-researchers/
applying-uts
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STUDY AREAS AT UTS
AUSTRALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
www.studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au
UTS offers a group of subjects in Australian These subjects are available as individual in order to transfer into a different study
Language and Culture that are designed electives within all UTS study abroad and abroad or exchange option for their
to strengthen your academic English level exchange programs. second session.
and give you an improved understanding of The full suite of Australian Language and Note: Minimum English proficiency requirements apply for
contemporary Australian culture. Culture subjects is also available as a this program. Please see page 28 of this guide for details.
5005 students
WE PRE-ENROL YOU
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Once your subjects are approved by both
your home institution and by UTS, we will
enrol you into your study plan.
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CREDIT, CLASSES AND ASSESSMENT
STUDENTS ARE AWARDED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GRADES AFTER COMPLETING A SUBJECT AT UTS
H – High Distinction 85–100% Work of outstanding quality on all objectives of the subject
D – Distinction 75–84% Work of superior quality on all objectives of the subject
C – Credit 65–74% Work of good quality showing more than satisfactory achievement on all objectives of the subject
P – Pass 50–64% Work showing a satisfactory achievement on all objectives of the subject
Z – Fail 0–49% Work showing an unsatisfactory achievement on one or more objectives of the subject
Note: Some courses award only a Pass or Fail grade. Autumn session results are released in mid-July, with Spring session results released at the end of November.
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SERVICES AND SUPPORT
Studying overseas is a rewarding opportunity to broaden your experience and
outlook, but it can also be challenging. UTS provides the support you need to
develop academic and professional skills, feel confident in your study and maintain
your wellbeing.
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YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK
UTS has an active campus culture with free student programs and events including
barbecues, festivals and parties. We also offer a sports and recreation program, and
numerous clubs and social programs that bring together local and international
students throughout each teaching session.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
www.communityconnections.uts.
edu.au
Community Connections is a free and
ALEXANDRA POPOV easy way to experience Australian
“Because I climb at home and I like culture and lifestyle from the local
to go hiking, I joined the UTS Outdoor student perspective! You can join
Adventure Club. I go climbing at special local students as they guide you
spots around Sydney - there are lots of through culinary delights in Sydney’s
multicultural precincts, show UTS BUiLD trip to Vietnam
good outdoors spots. I’m also a member Photography: Clare Donald
of the UTS Surfing Society.” you opportunities to volunteer for
environmental or charity events, or take
Home Country: Germany GET SOCIAL
you on road trips to New South Wales’
Studied: IT
lesser known attractions. Events run
throughout the teaching session.
www.uts.edu.au/current-students
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FEEL AT HOME
UTS Housing provides accommodation and support for UTS students, including
assistance with off-campus options.
UTS-OWNED STUDENT You will need to provide your own bed linen
ACCOMMODATION and cooking equipment.
UTS has five residences available to Residential fees are different for each
UTS students, all within walking distance to residence, and there is a non-refundable
campus, which you can view at application fee of A$40 (subject to change).
www.housing.uts.edu.au. Due to the high level of accommodation
The UTS Housing community is made up requests, UTS Housing has also sourced
of more than 1160 students from across reserved beds for UTS students with
Australia and the world. Our Residential off-campus private providers (Urbanest,
Life program provides students with a Unilodge and Iglu). ABDULHAKEEM MUSE-ARIYOH
dedicated support network that assists with “I get a lot of support from UTS Housing.
the transition of living away from home, I think it’s one of my best experiences at
enhances learning and organises a wide
range of social activities. UTS HOUSING UTS. It’s really beautiful staying there. The
staff are very friendly, nice people. I’ve met
All UTS residences: GUARANTEE so many people from so many nationalities.
Home country: Nigeria
>> are self-catered, secure and As a study abroad or exchange Studied: Engineering and Business
competitively priced student, you are guaranteed a place to
>> have spacious communal live at UTS Housing if you apply before
and barbecue areas 30 November for Autumn session
>> have games and computer rooms and 15 June for Spring session. Your
accommodation preference will be
All bedrooms are for one person (except
considered, but the place you are
twin share), with shared kitchens,
offered may not correspond with your
bathrooms and living areas. Apartments are
first choice of residence.
fully-furnished and residential fees include
gas, electricity, water bills, cable internet
access and cleaning of communal areas.
Students relaxing at one of UTS’s student
residences. Photography: Claire Sargent
www.housing.uts.edu.au
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LIVING IN SYDNEY
RENTING PRIVATE LIVING COSTS
ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION TIPS
The table below details approximate
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on’t pay any money before viewing
If you plan to rent private accommodation establishment and ongoing costs you may
incur while studying at UTS and living in and being satisfied with a non-UTS
in Sydney, we recommend you arrange
Sydney. This table should be used only as a property. Until you arrive and get a
short-term accommodation to begin with,
guide, as individual spending may vary. It is feel for the area you want to live in,
so you can view properties on your arrival
and choose something that really suits your a requirement of the Australian government you won’t know whether it is right
needs for the long-term. that prospective international students can for you.
demonstrate that they have access to at >D
uring Orientation, UTS Housing
Share accommodation means you usually least A$19,830 a year to fund their living
have your own room and share a kitchen, hosts specific accommodation
costs in Australia. sessions and has an
living area and bathroom with other
students or people who work. Alternatively, ESTABLISHMENT COSTS accommodation information
you may choose a studio or one-bedroom stand where staff can guide
You should expect to pay approximately
apartment to live in on your own, but this is and support you with your
A$4200 start up or establishment costs
more expensive.
for independent accommodation. These
accommodation search.
Most private rental accommodation in costs include items such as a rental
Sydney is unfurnished. accommodation bond (maximum four
Visit UTS Housing’s off-campus weeks’ rent), rent in advance, linen,
accommodation website, to find share furniture, telephone and internet
rooms in private houses and apartments connection, kitchenware, personal items
close to the UTS campus: and electricity connection, and must be
www.uts.studystays.com.au budgeted for. With regards to UTS Housing,
you will have to budget for the acceptance
All accommodation rentals require a written fee (A$120 subject to change), the deposit
or residential tenancy agreement. If there fee (equivalent of 4 weeks of your licence
are points you are unsure of, please contact agreement), two weeks rent in advance and
the UTS Housing Off-Campus Officer any personal items you need to purchase.
(housing.welfare@uts.edu.au) or the Bulga Ngurra offers recently renovated recreational
facilities and study areas on every floor
UTS Student Legal Service
(studentlegalservice@uts.edu.au) for help.
A$19,916 – A$17,992 –
Total estimated ongoing costs A$383 – A$513 A$351 – A$512
A$26,676 A$25,896
*Any amount below this will likely be twin share. Note: Prices vary depending on the condition of the property, the number of people you share with and the proximity of
the accommodation to the centre of Sydney and other amenities. Note: UTS Housing requires study abroad and exchange students to pay their residential fees either in
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Awarded as a top international destination for festivals and events1, Sydney hosts
a wide range of public events and activities throughout the year — and many of them
are free!
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BEFORE YOU APPLY
FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Financial aid and loans
If you are from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the
TUITION FEES PER 2016 2017 UK or the USA, you may be eligible for financial assistance from
SESSION your home university or government. For further information, talk to
Study abroad A$9600* A$9888* your UTS representative or visit: www.uts.edu.au/future-students/
international/essential-information/financial-aid
Study abroad 18 A$7200** A$7416** ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic requirements - current university students
Visiting research A$9600* A$9888*
You must have completed one full year or more of study at a
Exchange students Regular fees paid to home institution recognised institution with:
>> a ‘credit’ or ‘good’ average, or
* Flat fee for 24 credit points of study
>> a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale, or
** Flat fee for 18 credit points of study
Note: Students undertaking additional credit points will incur additional >> an average grade of ‘c’ or better on the
fees. Tuition fees are subject to change at the beginning of each European ECTS grading scale.
calendar year. In 2016, tuition fees are $400 per credit point and in 2017
Academic requirements - high school graduates
they will increase to $412 per credit point.
For an explanation of credit points, see page 19. Students who have not completed one full year at a recognised
institution may also apply for admission if they meet university
matriculation requirements.
Refund of fees
Visiting research students
For the UTS Statement of protocol on fees, visit: www.uts.edu.au/
If you are applying as a visiting research student, you must discuss
future-students/international/essential-information/
the most relevant field of research for you to undertake at UTS with
fees-information
your home university supervisor. Also check if UTS has a supervisor
Scholarships in your field of research at: http://cfsites1.uts.edu.au/find/uts-
UTS offers Study Abroad Excellence Award valued at up to A$2000 research/find-a-supervisor/index.cfm
for commencing Study Abroad students. Selection is based on
See guidelines for Applying to the Visiting Research Students
academic achievement. We also offer mobility grants to eligible
Program: www.studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au
students from UTS partner institutions.
For more information about fees and scholarships, visit: English language requirements
www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and- UTS will accept original or certified copies of English language test
exchange-students/fees-and-living-expenses results according to the table below:
IELTS (Academic Strand) 6.0 overall with a writing score of 6.0 5.0 and above 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
APPLYING TO UTS
www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/
steps-applying
Are you applying as an exchange, study abroad, study abroad 18 or
1. CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM visiting research student?
2. CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY Check that you meet the entry requirements for your program.
Consult with your home university to understand the application and credit
3. DISCUSS YOUR STUDY OPTIONS requirements of studying abroad. If you are from a UTS exchange partner
WITH YOUR HOME UNIVERSITY university, you’ll also need approval to participate in the exchange.
Review the information in this guide and on the UTS website to select the
4. CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS - appropriate study plan for your program in Australia.www.uts.edu.au/
18 OR 24 CREDIT POINTS future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/
steps-applying#tips
Exchange students
> Ensure your home university confirms your nomination to UTS first.
> We will then send you a link to apply online.
> Your home university must submit a scanned copy of your application
with certified supporting documents to saex.applications@uts.edu.au
Study abroad students
5. APPLY TO UTS > Complete the online application form www.uts.edu.au/future-
students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/
steps-applying/study-abroad
> Submit a scanned copy of your application with certified supporting
documents to your UTS representative or to saex.applications@uts.edu.au
UTS will assess your application. If you are successful, UTS will issue
6. LETTER OF OFFER AND STUDY an electronic Letter of Offer and start to prepare your study plan. The
PLAN average timeframe to process applications is two to three weeks.
Once you have been issued an offer and student number, you are able to
7. APPLY FOR UTS HOUSING apply for UTS Housing – even before you accept your offer. To secure a
guaranteed place in a UTS residence, apply by 30 November or 15 June.
You must formally accept your offer and, if applicable, pay your tuition
8. ACCEPTANCE AND fees to UTS. Once UTS receives your acceptance and deposit, you will be
CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT issued an eCoE. The eCoE is official documentation provided by UTS and
is required to obtain an Australian student visa.
Apply for a student visa online. Once your student visa has been
approved, you should finalise your travel arrangements.
9. APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA You must obtain an Australian student visa before you can commence
study in Australia. www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud
The UTS Study Abroad and Exchange Officer will send you a Pre-
Departure Guide, and provide information regarding accommodation,
10. PRE-DEPARTURE airport reception and orientation activities. At this stage, UTS will
also pre-enrol you in the pre-approved units listed on your signed
acceptance.
EXCHANGE PARTNERS
Chuo University Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru Chulalongkorn University
Gifu University King Mongkut University of Technology
Hokkaido University of Education PHILIPPINES Thonburi (KMUTT)
Ibaraki University Ateneo de Manila University Mahidol University
Kagoshima University
Kanazawa University POLAND TURKEY
Kansai Gaidai University Warsaw School of Economics Sabanci University
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS)
PORTUGAL UNITED KINGDOM
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Nova School of Business and Economics, Lisbon Bangor University, Wales
Kyushu University
Meiji University University of Porto Bath Spa University
Nara Institute of Science and Technology Cardiff University
SINGAPORE City University, London
(NAIST)
Niigata University Nanyang Technological University Glasgow School of Art - Mackintosh School
Obirin University (J. F. Oberlin) of Architecture
SLOVENIA Lancaster University
Okinawa University
Osaka Prefecture University University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics Leeds University
Saga University Loughborough University
SPAIN
Saitama University Manchester Metropolitan University
ETSAB School of Architecture, Universitat
Sapporo University Nottingham Trent University
Politecnica de Catalunya
Sophia University Oxford Brookes University
CETT School of Tourism, Universidad de Barcelona
Shiga Prefecture University Regents University, London
IE University, Madrid
University of Yamanashi University of Birmingham
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Yamaguchi University University College of Creative Arts (UCA)
Universidad de Cantabria
Yokohama National University University of East Anglia
Universidad de Granada
University of Kent
KOREA (SOUTH) Universidad de La Rioja
University of Strathclyde, Scotland
Korea University Universidad de Malaga
Universidad de Navarra University of Westminster
Sogang University
Universidad de Zaragoza
Yonsei University URAGUAY
Universidad Nebrija
Universidad de Montevideo
KUWAIT Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Kuwait University - College of Business Universidad Publica de Navarra UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Administration Universidad San Jorge California State University, Sacramento
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona Clarkson University
MALAYSIA Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona Florida Atlantic University
Taylors University
George Mason University
Universiti Sains Malaysia SWEDEN International Student Exchange Program
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Jonkoping University (ISEP) Consortium
KTH Royal Institute of Technology Kent State University
MEXICO Linkoping University Michigan State University
Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) Lund University, School of Business and Northern Arizona University
Universidad de Guadalajara Economics
Oregon State University – School of Business
Universidad de las Americas, Puebla (UDLAP) Stockholm University
Pace University
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico Uppsala University Saint Mary’s College of California
(UNAM)
San Diego State University
Universidad Veracruzana SWITZERLAND
San Francisco State University
PH Luzern, University of Teacher Education
NETHERLANDS State University of New York (SUNY), New Paltz
FHNW University of Northwest Switzerland
Erasmus University, Rotterdam University of Arizona*
University of Bern
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
University of Fribourg
University University of Hawaii at Manoa
Universite of Lausanne
Technical University (TU) Delft University of Miami
Universite of Neuchatel
Technical University, Eindhoven University of Minnesota - Carlson School of
University of Svizzera italiana
Tilburg University Management
University of Zurich
University of Amsterdam University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) -
University of Maastricht University of North Carolina, Ashville
Business & Law
University of Texas at Austin
NEW CALEDONIA TAIWAN Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of New Caledonia National Taiwan Normal University
VIETNAM
National Taipei College of Business Hanoi University
NORWAY
BI Norwegian Business School Hanoi University of Science and Technology
FPT University
For a complete and current list of UTS exchange partners please visit: www.uts.edu.au/future-students/
international/study-abroad-and-global-exchange-students/partner-institutions
* denotes a UTS Key Technology Partner (KTP). The purpose of KTPs is to build enduring, broad-based international engagement and strategic, high-quality research links with
overseas partner institutions. To date UTS has 15 KTPs with leading universities in Greater China, India, Europe and Latin America. www.ktp.uts.edu.au 31
CONTACT UTS
For more information about study abroad
and exchange at UTS contact:
Study Abroad and Exchange
UTS International
University of Technology Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia
Tel: (+ 61 2) 9514 7915
Fax: (+ 61 2) 9514 1530
Email: studyabroad.exchange@uts.edu.au
www.studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au
www.facebook.com/UTSStudyAbroadandExchange
www.facebook.com/UTSInternationalstudents
instagram.com/utsglobalexchange
instagram.com/utsint
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has used its best efforts to ensure that the information contained in this
guide was correct and current as at May 2016. The information is provided in good faith as a guide and resource for new
students. UTS accepts no responsibility for any error or omission. Any information contained in this guide is subject
to change from time to time. You are advised to check the accuracy and currency of the information with the relevant
faculty or unit within UTS, or with the relevant external organisation, before acting upon the information.