University of Technology, Sydney

Overview

The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) is an innovative and practice-oriented university with an international outlook. Situated in the heart of Australia’s global city of Sydney, UTS is a 10-minute walk from Sydney’s Central railway station, in the creative industries precinct.

UTS offers career-relevant education across a diverse range of traditional and emerging fields. Combining learning with professional practice maximises students maximises students’ chances of reaching their career potential, making UTS graduates highly employable.

With a focus on practical innovation and excellent education, UTS was rated five stars (the highest possible rating) in the new QS Stars™ system in 2011.

The social and cultural diversity of our students, staff and partners in the professions and the community is another key strength of UTS. Of 32,500 students more than 7,500 are international students from 120 countries. This diversity creates a vibrant and rich learning environment that exposes students to a range of points of view and values. Such exposure to working with a diverse mixture of people helps prepare graduates for workplaces of today and the future

UTS provides:

Excellent teaching. UTS teaching excellence is complemented by the UTS Model of Learning, an integrated approach to learning that encourages dynamic forms of professional practise, international and intercultural engagement, research and cutting edge technologies.

Practice-oriented learning. Leading industry professionals regularly help to develop and review UTS courses to provide a balance between theory and contemporary practical application. Our courses include major projects, real-life case studies, extensive group work and field-trips, all of which help students place their knowledge in a real-world context, thus distinguishing UTS students from their peers.

World-class facilities. UTS provides students with technologically advanced facilities to support their academic, social and sporting life at university, including 24-hour access to computer labs and one of the most technologically capable libraries in the Southern Hemisphere. Future students can also look forward to a revitalised campus including the newly completed multi-purpose sports hall, with indoor sports court, a gym and dance studio, tutorial and change rooms, and on-campus accommodation for 720 students.

Collaborative Networks

UTS maintains strong relationships with local industry and the professions. The university has a Vice-Chancellor’s Industry Advisory Board, comprised of CEOs and visionary leaders representing the broad spectrum of industries integral to UTS. We are a founding member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN), an influential alliance of five leading Australian technology universities building strategic partnerships to undertake solution-based research.

Recognised courses. Many of our courses have accreditation with a wide range of professional associations and governing bodies, giving our students the capacity to work internationally.

Excellent support. UTS provides comprehensive support for international students, including English language support, a multi-faith prayer room, career counselling, health and housing services, sporting facilities and a peer support network.

UTS offers over 100 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate courses across the following study areas:

> Business

> Communication

> Design, Architecture and Building

> Education

> Engineering

> Information Technology

> International Studies

> Law

> Nursing, Midwifery and Health

> Pharmacy

> Science

Strengths and research areas

UTS collaborates closely with industry and research organisations to develop pioneering research solutions, which have a real impact on communities within Australia and abroad. UTS’ commitment to excellence in research was recognised in the 2011 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) national report. Based on the Report, UTS has been calculated to rank 13th among the Australian universities.

The university has established a reputation for research in traditional and emerging fields, including intelligent systems and quantum computation, infectious diseases, societal change, creative industries, finance, study of choice, nanotechnology and sustainability.

UTS collaborates with universities across Australia through Cooperative Research Centres and is a member of three Australian Research Centres of Excellence.

Alumni

UTS graduates are highly employable and this is reflected in a number of notable UTS alumni. Graduate of the Bachelor of Business, Rob Adams is now a CEO of Challenger Financial Services while graduate of the Bachelor in Business Accounting, David Murray, is the former CEO at the Commonwealth Bank. Other notable alumni include Morris Iemma - Former Premier NSW (Master of Law) and Hugh Jackman - Actor (Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Journalism) and the 2008 Chancellor’s Alumni Award for Excellence).

Scholarships

UTS offers scholarships for international students, available university-wide or for study in particular faculties. Our Academic Excellence and Study Abroad Excellence scholarships, valued at A$2,000 are available for international and study abroad students commencing in 2012. They are awarded for academic achievement to all eligible students and credited to students' first semester fees. For more information about all scholarships offered to international students at UTS, visit: www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/studying/scholar.

For more information contact:

UTS International
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007 Australia
[T] +61 3 9627 4816 (outside Australia)F] +61 2 9514 1530
[E] international@uts.edu.au
www.uts.edu.au/international

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