University of Technology, Sydney - Fact File

Sydney's CityUniversity, the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) reflects the city around it; modern, diverse and progressive.

Studying at UTS is the best choice you could make for your international education because:

  • UTS is ranked in the Top Five Australian Universities¹.
  • Graduates enjoy a close to 100% Graduate Employment Rate².
  • UTS is the only city university in one of the world’s most liveable global cities³.

Delivering professionally focused courses and topical research, UTS is committed to practical education with an international perspective. It is this unique combination of practicality, international awareness and city culture which distinguishes UTS from other universities. Offering more than 100 undergraduate and 200 postgraduate courses, UTS is much more than a technical university.

WHY UTS?

As one of Australia's largest and most respected universities, UTS attracts students from all over the world. The University encourages international interaction, fostering worldwide student exchanges and partnerships with over 185 universities in 39 countries. A multicultural mix of more than 30,000 students, including over 5,500 international students from 117 countries have chosen UTS because it offers:

  • Career-relevant education
  • Teaching excellence
  • A diverse range of courses
  • Excellent graduate outcomes
  • Excellent facilities and student services
  • A unique experience of Australia's largest city, Sydney

Academic Strengths
The University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and research programs across the Faculties of:

  • Business
  • Design, Architecture and Building
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Nursing, Midwifery and Health
  • Science

and the Institutes for:

  • International Studies
  • Sustainable Futures

Developed in consultation with industry partners and leading professionals, UTS courses produce graduates with one of the highest employment success rates in Australia.²

Please visit the UTS International website for detailed information on UTS courses, fees and entry requirements.

¹2007 Australian Learning, Teaching and Performance Fund

²2006 Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia

³2007 Mercer Quality of Living Survey

Undergraduate courses offered

Yes

No

First degrees

  • Three-year first degree:

Y

 
  • Four-year first degree (not including sandwich courses):

Y

 
  • Four- or five-year sandwich courses (including one-year work placement):

Y

 
  • First degrees taking longer than four years:

Y

 
  • Architecture:

Y

 

Type of first degrees offered

  • Single major:

Y

 
  • Joint subject (double major, equal weighting)

Y

 
  • Combined (double degrees)

Y

 

Postgraduate courses offered

  • Postgraduate Certificate:

Y

 
  • Postgraduate Diploma:

Y

 
  • Master’s by Coursework:

Y

 
  • Master’s by research:

Y

 
  • Doctorate:

Y

 

English language requirements:

Yes

No

IELTS Test

Y

 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Y

 

Support offered to students

Yes

No

English language support

  • Pre-sessional courses:

Y

 
  • In-sessional courses:

Y

 
  • Specialist courses:

Y

 

General support

  • Induction programme:

Y

 
  • Study skills training:

Y

 
  • Ongoing support courses:

Y

 

Tuition Fees by Faculty for 2008 entry (per annum)

Min

Max

  • Business:

A$16,500

A$25,300

  • Design, Architecture and Building:

A$18,000

A$20,700

  • Education:

A$15,500

A$18,000

  • Engineering:

A$20,000

A$20,700

  • Humanities and Social Sciences:

A$17,600

A$19,500

  • Information Technology:

A$18,500

A$23,800

  • Law:

A$19,500

A$20,700

  • Nursing, Midwifery and Health:

A$17,500

A$17,500

  • Science:

A$20,000

A$21,700

Scholarships

Yes

No

  • Undergraduate

Y

 
  • Postgraduate coursework

Y

 
  • Postgraduate research

Y

 

Student population

Number of full-time students (2006)

  • Undergraduate:

21,400

  • Postgraduate:

11,308

Percentage of students who are international students

  • Undergraduate:

26.2%

  • Postgraduate:

32.5%

Male-to-female ratio of students

  • Undergraduate:

1:1

  • Postgraduate:

1:1

Facilities and learning resources

Yes

No

Computer – aided learning:

Y

 

Language laboratory:

Y

 

Free internet access:

Y

 

Free e-mail access:

Y

 

Library open

  • daily during term:

Y

 
  • weekends:

Y

 
  • holiday periods:

Y

 

Computer facilities available 24 hours:

Y

 

Student life

Yes

No

Students’ union:

Y

 

International student welfare officer:

Y

 

Student health service:

Y

 

Housing office / accommodation officer:

Y

 

Careers service:

Y

 

Job shop:

Y

 

Part-time employment opportunities with university:

Y

 

Institution Facilities

Sporting

Social

Religious

UTS students participate in 27 sports clubs ranging from tae kwon do and outdoor adventure to more traditional athletics and rowing clubs. Students who prefer a solitary approach to exercise can use the UTS Union Fitness Centre which houses the University Gym and squash courts.

More than 60 social clubs and societies offer students a chance to meet other students in a fun and relaxed environment. Clubs focus on bringing like-minded students together through religion, music or cultural similarities.

UTS is a secular institution, but recognises and supports students in their faith. A visiting chaplaincy representing various faiths and traditions is provided at UTS. Prayer rooms with washing facilities are available

Accommodation

Yes

No

Average weekly costs (2008)

Homestay:

 

N

 

Student apartments:

Y

   
  • full board:
  

N

N

  • partial board:
  

N

N

  • self-catering:

Y

 

Begins at A$160/wk

House share (private sector):

Y

 

A$150

Guaranteed accommodation in first year of course:

 

N

N

Single-sex accommodation blocks:

 

N

N

Location

Nearest town/city:

Sydney

Environment:

Urban

Nearest international airport:

SydneyInternationalAirport

Nearest railway station:

Central Railway Station