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In keeping with UTS’s commitment to environmental sustainability, this prospectus has been produced using environmentally-friendly, vegetable-based ink. It is printed on Titan Plus – an environmentally responsible paper that is FSC Mixed Sources Chain of Custody (CoC) certified.

UTS has committed to a 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases (from 2007 levels) by 2020/21.

For more information, visit www.sustainability.uts.edu.au

UTS is a member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN), an influential alliance of five distinctive and prominent Australian universities located in each mainland state. ATN is committed to forging partnerships with industry and government to deliver practical results through focused research.

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 sustainable societies of the future; and continues to champion the principles of access and equity that have ensured its members are the universities of first choice for more students.

I’m pleased to introduce you to the UTS Study Abroad and Exchange program; a world-class educational experience providing opportunities to broaden your academic, personal and professional horizons. The UTS Study Abroad and Exchange program offers an excellent education at one of Australia’s quality teaching universities, combined with a rich, exciting learning experience in Australia’s global city – Sydney.

UTS welcomes over 300 study abroad and exchange students each semester and I am always impressed by the cultural and linguistic diversity of students who choose to study abroad at UTS. With around 37,400 students from 120 different countries including Australia, UTS is a reflection of Sydney’s multicultural diversity.

A place in the UTS Study Abroad and Exchange program offers you an internationally respected education. Our strong partnerships with industry and professional bodies produce courses that are innovative, industry relevant and cutting-edge.

Our international standing is reflected in our university rankings, which include being named among the top 25 universities worldwide for international outlook by Times Higher Education and ranking first in Australia and 20th in the world in the QS Top 50 Under 50.

In addition, the university’s campus redevelopment program is delivering a campus of the future including a new library, collaborative learning and social spaces and Australia’s first Frank Gehry-designed building.

As you read through this course guide, you will discover the benefits of studying at UTS and living in Sydney – where you can enjoy a world-class education in the heart of one of the world’s great global cities.

I look forward to seeing you on campus in the near future.

Professor William R Purcell Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International and Development)

“Our international standing is reflected in our university rankings, including ranking 20th in the world in the QS Top 50 Under 50.”

UTS KEY DATES

* For details, see page 24.

For all official UTS dates, visit the UTS website and search Principal Dates or Academic Dates.

CONTENTS

UTS Autumn semester (Northern Hemisphere Spring)

UTS Spring semester (Northern Hemisphere Autumn/Fall)

Orientation Mid-February Late July

Semester teaching weeks February - June July - November

Mid-semester break April September - October

Exams June November

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Study abroad and exchange applications 30 November 30 April

UTS Housing guaranteed place* 30 November 15 June

About Sydney 4-5

About UTS 6-7

Your program options 8-9

Study areas at UTS 10-17

Choosing your subjects 18

Credit, classes and assessment 19

Services and support 20-21

Your social network 22

Campus and facilities 23

Living in Sydney 24-25

Sydney events calendar 26-27

How to apply 28-29

Exchange partners 30-31

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STUDY IN THE HEART OF SYDNEYLocated on Australia’s east coast, Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the business heart of Australia – a national hub for global industries such as business, design, financial services, law, telecommunications and media. Sydney is a multicultural city with diverse attractions – from the natural beauty of its harbour and beaches, to a wealth of cultural venues and events, shopping, dining and night life.

Ethan Rohloff; Destination NSW

SYDNEY FACTS > 4.5 million population > 4th most liveable city in the world

for students, according to the QS Best Student Cities, 2014

> 5th in the world for social experience based on the openness, tolerance and diversity of the population – 2013 Bank of Communications (China) Sea Turtle Index

> ranked one of the 10 most livable cities in the world by Mercer (2014) and The Economist (2013)

> one of the best 25 cities in the world for travellers according to Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards, 2013

> recognised with the World Festival and Event City Award by the International Festivals and Events Association, 2010 – 2013

TOP 10 THINGS TO DOAROUND SYDNEY1. Cruise on Sydney Harbour – catch a

ferry to Manly for fish and chips.2. Visit the Sydney Opera House

for a performance or just to enjoy the spectacular view.

3. Explore the buzzing markets in and around Sydney – from gourmet food to fashion.

4. Wander through the Royal Botanic Gardens and marvel at the view from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.

5. Catch a wave at the famous Bondi Beach (remember to swim between the flags!) or walk along the coastal track from Bondi to Coogee.

6. Walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and admire the breathtaking view (or climb it if you dare!).

7. Venture to the Blue Mountains for bushwalking and spectacular scenery.

8. Encounter unique Australian animals, and enjoy the views from Sydney’s Taronga Zoo.

9. Watch a game of cricket or tennis, rugby league, AFL or soccer – for the best atmosphere, go with a fan.

10. Visit the nearby Hunter Valley for an adventure outside of Sydney.

5 minutes walk to Central Station and Chinatown.

10 minutes walk to cinemas, theatres, cafes, galleries, markets and live music venues.

30 minutes by public transport to Bondi Beach.

UTS IS:

10 minutes by train to the Opera House.

90 minutes by train to bushwalking, camping and rock climbing in the Blue Mountains.

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CAMPUS TRAVEL TIMESCity campus to Kuring-gai campus: approximately 40 minutes by shuttle bus (or one hour in peak traffic)

City campus to Bondi Beach: 30 minutes by public transport

WHERE WILL I STUDY?The UTS City campus is in the heart of Sydney, a five-minute walk from Central Station – Sydney’s major train and bus station. The university is located within the creative industries ‘inner city triangle’, the location of 39 per cent of Australia’s head offices for creative industries and 70 per cent of its major international creative IT companies.The City campus is home to Business, Communication, Design, Architecture and Building, postgraduate Education, Engineering, Information Technology, International Studies, Law, Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Pharmacy and Science students.Our Kuring-gai campus is located in the beautiful Kuring-gai Chase National Park, just 30 minutes north-west of Sydney’s Central Business District. It is home to undergraduate Education, accelerated Nursing, Sports Science and some of our Business students.Public buses and trains travel to nearby Lindfield station, and there is a bus service from Lindfield to the campus. UTS provides a free shuttle bus service that runs regularly, from Monday to Friday, between the City and Kuring-gai campuses.Note: 2015 is the last year that study will be offered on Kuring-gai campus. UTS will unite all learning, teaching and research activities at our City campus from the beginning of 2016.

SEASONS

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Autumn March – May 24 (75) 11 (52) 59

Winter June – August 17 (63) 9 (48) 63

Spring September – November 24 (75) 11 (52) 61

Summer December – February 26 (79) 17 (63) 60

Source: adapted from information published by the Bureau of Meteorology

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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.

UTS STUDENT DIVERSITY > 34 per cent of students come from a

non-English speaking background > 46 per cent of students were born

outside Australia > 130 languages other than English

are spoken by the student body

AREAS OF STUDYUTS offers undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, as well as research programs to study abroad and exchange students in: > Business > Communication > Design, Architecture and Building > Education > Engineering > Health > Information Technology > International Studies > Law > Pharmacy > Science

STEPHAN STEVNSBORG“The best thing about UTS is that it’s a very vibrant and active university; it’s very international, which makes it unique, in my point of view. You get to work with people from different areas of the country, as well as different areas in the globe. This is important for the future, because it allows you to build close ties and close connections.” Home country: Denmark and FranceStudied: Tourism Management

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37,400 students enrolled at UTS onshore and outside Australia

32,800 students at the City campus

3470 students at the Kuring-gai campus

850 incoming study abroad and exchange students

9700 other international students

1050 UTS students studying overseas on exchange or study abroad

24,800 students enrolled in undergraduate courses

11,000 postgraduate coursework students

1500 research students

3100 full-time staff

UTS RANKINGS

24 TOP 100 MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION

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20QS GLOBAL TOP 50 UNDER 50

TOP 10 (AUSTRALIA)TOP 300 (GLOBALLY)QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

10 (AUSTRALIA)83 (GLOBALLY)THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION (THE) TOP 100 UNDER 50 UNIVERSITIES

350TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

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TOP 51-100ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE • COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

TOP 101-150COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS • ENGINEERING – CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL • ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS • LAW

TOP 151-200ENGINEERING – ELECTRICAL • ENGINEERING – MECHANICAL • EDUCATION

QSWORLD UNIVERSITYSUBJECT RANKINGS

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We offer a variety of study abroad and exchange options ranging from short winter school programs through one and two semester coursework programs and up to four semesters for postgraduate research. So, whether you’re interested in enrolling in standard classes, conducting research or improving your English, you’ll find a program to suit your needs.

YOUR PROGRAM OPTIONS

For information on fees, entry requirements and how to apply, see pages 28-29

> open to all students from any recognised university or college

> enrol in full-time studies and gain credit at UTS for one or two semesters with the approval of your home institution

> pay a flat fee to cover the cost of tuition

> discuss your study plan with your home university academic adviser and our team will be happy to assist you with the subject approval process

> apply to UTS directly or through one of our official student recruitment agents or a UTS representative in your home country

OPTION 2 STUDY ABROAD

> open to eligible students who are enrolled at an official UTS exchange partner institution

> enrol in full-time studies and gain credit at UTS for one or two semesters with the approval of your home institution

> you are not required to pay tuition fees to UTS, but may still pay regular fees at your home university

> discuss your study plan with your home university academic adviser and our team will be happy to assist you with the subject approval process

> once your exchange is approved by your home institution, they will submit your details to us on your behalf

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www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students

THINKING OF TAKING A GAP YEAR?As a high school graduate, you may be able to join the study abroad program at UTS before you commence university in your home country! To see if you meet the entry requirements, refer to page 28 of this guide.

> identical to study abroad in most respects, Study Abroad 18 offers you the chance to study a reduced number of credit points (18 per semester rather than the usual 24) and pay a lower tuition fee

> the lighter study load and lower costs make Study Abroad 18 an excellent way to experience more of Australian culture

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> open to all graduate level research students enrolled in a master’s by research or PhD at any recognised university or college

> you can apply to undertake supervised research at UTS for one to four semesters, or seek to combine research and coursework with the approval of your home institution

> you are required to pay a flat fee to UTS to cover the cost of supervision and tuition

> discuss your research plans with your home university supervisor

> you should then make contact with an appropriate supervisor at UTS

> open to all students who do not meet the required English language level to enrol in other UTS study abroad and exchange programs

> allows you to complete full-time studies that will develop your English language skills through the study of Australian language, society and culture

> you can enrol in full-time studies at UTS for one or two semesters with the approval of your home institution

> taught on campus by UTS faculty staff > students who enrol in this program

for two semesters may choose to take an IELTS test at the end of their first semester in order to transfer into a different study abroad or exchange option for their second semester

> in addition to English classes you will be ‘buddied’ with an experienced UTS student and you will attend excursions to places of cultural importance

OTHER STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS AT UTS UTS also offers specialised packages such as a three-week winter school program and Study Abroad plus internship. For more information on the full range of study abroad options currently available at UTS, visit www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students

OPTION 4 VISITING RESEARCH STUDENTS PROGRAM

OPTION 5 AUSTRALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE STUDIES

IN 2013, UTS ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES HAD:

students4955

STUDY AREAS AT UTS

UTS BUSINESS SCHOOLwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/businessDevelop an advanced skill base through creative thinking, ethics and sustainability initiatives introduced in our programs. Experience reality-based rigour as you participate in case studies taking on the complex business problems of real clients. UTS Business School embraces integrative thinking, ethical decision-making and corporate sustainability within our programs to equip students for a multi-dimensional and rapidly changing professional landscape. One of a select number of business schools worldwide accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), we are ranked in the top 100 for ‘accounting and finance’ and top 150 for ‘economics and econometrics’ in the 2014 QS World University Subject Rankings.

STUDY AREAS > Accounting > Economics > Events Management > Finance > Financial Services > Human Resource Management > International Business > Management > Marketing > Marketing Communications > Sport Management > Tourism Management

‘Yin Yang’ - Animation by UTS students Jing Tian and Xiaofei Li

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TONY TANG“The University has broadened my knowledge about the business industry. It is a very well-positioned business school in Australia - UTS is a really good choice.” Home country: PeruStudied: Business

MIRANDA KUSI“There’s a hands-on approach to the trade. I’ve learnt how to write media releases, develop creative concepts based on theory and prepare a ‘client pitch’. You have to keep thinking critically!” Home country: Bulgaria /United KingdomStudied: Public Communication

10,885 students

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IN 2013, DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING HAD:

students3495

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COMMUNICATIONwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/communication

Join one of Australia’s most established and respected schools of communication. Taught by industry-respected lecturers, you will explore emerging fields and engage with innovation and culture through a cross-disciplinary mix of learning and research.Access new-media production facilities, equipment and the latest software, and gain practical experience on campus through 2SER radio station and publications such as Reportage and the annual UTS Writer’s Anthology.

STUDY AREAS > Aboriginal Studies > Advertising

> Australian Studies > Creative Writing > Cultural Studies > Digital and Social Media > Environmental Studies > Gender Studies > Information Design > Journalism > Media Studies > Public Relations > Screen Studies > Social Inquiry > Sound and Music Design > Video Production > Web Design

DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE &BUILDINGwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/ design-architecture-and-buildingEngage with a creative environment that stimulates student success. Our courses and subjects have a global perspective and are renowned for their innovative and practical application. Our teaching staff are at the forefront of international trends.Benefit from research-integrated learning in state-of-the-art facilities, including computer labs and the only university based Motion Capture Laboratory in Sydney.

STUDY AREAS > Animation > Architecture > Construction Project Management > Fashion and Textile Design > Integrated Product Design > Interior and Spatial Design > Landscape Architecture > Photography and Situated Media > Property Economics > Visual Communications

MASTER’S LEVEL COURSES > Advanced Architecture

(Design Technologies or Urban Design) > Animation > Design > Planning > Project Management > Property Development

SUSANNE STEINBACH“The typography subject that I took was so much work, but my lecturers pushed me to achieve something which I initially thought I couldn’t create. That was really satisfying.” Home country: The Netherlands Studied: A mix of Advertising and Design subjects

IN 2013, UTS ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES HAD:

students4955

EDUCATIONwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/education

With a strong, practice-oriented approach to learning, UTS prepares you to work in the educational contexts of primary and secondary school, and language, literacy and numeracy education. 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 any job or discipline.UTS Education ranked in the top 200 in the 2014 QS World University Subject Rankings.

STUDY AREAS > Literacy and Numeracy Teaching > Primary Education > Secondary Education > Teaching English as a Second

Language (TESOL)

A leader in practice-based IT education in Australia, our courses are regularly updated to reflect this rapidly changing industry. In addition UTS: IT is a Cisco Regional Academy and has four specialist internetworking labs resourced with the latest equipment from Cisco Systems.You will develop a strong mix of business and technical skills, and learn how to work as part of a team. In the 2014 QS World University Subject Rankings, UTS: IT was ranked in the top 150 in ‘Computer Science and Information Systems’.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/information-technology

STUDY AREAS > Business Analysis > Computer Science, Data

Mining and Data Analytics > Games Development > Information Systems > IT Management and Leadership > Multimedia and Graphics > Software Development and Programming > System Design and Analysis > Web and Cloud Computing

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MANUELA DI GIOVANI“The teaching course provides potential teachers with the opportunity to learn theoretical subjects important to their own development, such as Psychology of Adolescent’s Learning.” Home country: ItalyStudied: Teaching in Secondary Education (language)

DANIEL (YIJIU) HU “The networking principles I learnt are applicable to my daily life and to business. I like that UTS is flexible - we can tailor our study strategies to our own needs and passion.”Home country: ChinaStudied: E-Business and Consulting

STUDY AREAS AT UTS

IN 2013, UTS ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HAD:

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ENGINEERINGwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/engineering

UTS offers a research-inspired education in engineering, with practical course content that is current and relevant to today’s world. You will have access to advanced facilities such as the world-leading Engineering Remote Laboratory, where you can conduct experiments in real time, from anywhere at any time, using state-of-the-art equipment.In the 2014 QS World University Subject Rankings, UTS: Engineering was ranked in the top 150 for ‘Civil and Structural Engineering’ and in the top 200 in ‘Electrical Engineering’ and ‘Mechanical Engineering’.

STUDY AREAS > Biomedical > Civil > Civil and Environmental > Computer Systems > Construction > Electrical > Environmental > Innovation > Mechanical > Mechatronics > Software > Structural > Telecommunications

PATRICK BAUER“The support given at UTS meant that I never felt lost in the new environment. I’m thankful for the stimulating group work and class room discussions.” Home country: GermanyStudied: Engineering Management and Engineering Studies

IN 2013, UTS ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HAD:

students7785

IN 2013, UTS ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES HAD:

4955

INTERNATIONAL STUDIESwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/international-studies

Add another dimension to your study at UTS with our respected International Studies program. Learn global, political, economic and cultural processes and theories involved in your area of professional specialisation. Combine the study of a country with practical language skills and cultural knowledge.We offer Language and Culture subjects from beginner through to advanced levels. Students may be required to take a test for placement into the correct language level.

STUDY AREAS > Chinese Language and Culture > French Language and Culture > German Language and Culture > Italian Language and Culture > Japanese Language and Culture > Spanish Language and Culture > Foundations in International Studies > Contemporary Canada (Quebec) > Contemporary China > Contemporary France > Contemporary Germany > Contemporary Italy > Contemporary Japan > Contemporary Latin(o) Americas > Contemporary Spain > Contemporary Switzerland

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LAURIANE LEGRAND“The language and culture subjects are helpful and insightful! With so many students from different countries on campus, I have opportunities to practise my English, Spanish and German.” Home country: FranceStudied: Spanish and German language and culture

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PHARMACYwww.uts.edu.au/ 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 > Pharmaceutical Science > Pharmacy

125 students

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HEALTHwww.uts.edu.au/ future-students/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 and the health and fitness industry. Learn from expert staff, many of whom are renowned researchers in their field and are shaping current and future practice in health and fitness.UTS Health is top ranked in NSW for its research by the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) national report.

STUDY AREAS > Sport and Exercise Management > Sport and Exercise Science

LAWwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/law

Learn the reality of legal practice from internationally recognised academics, researchers and practitioners who offer current industry perspective and knowledge. Connect with your peers and improve your study skills via our comprehensive mentoring programs, designed to support the needs of international law students. You will study in modern dedicated law facilities and develop graduate attribute skills that prepare you to thrive and succeed in today’s rapidly changing legal profession.

STUDY AREAS > Banking and Financial Regulation > Corporate, Commercial and Tax Law > Criminal Justice and Criminology > Dispute Resolution > Family Law, Health Law and Policy > Intellectual Property, Media

and Communications > International Law, Human

Rights and the Environment > Law and Regulation > Public and Private Law

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SHAHRAZ ROTI-GRAWHARY“UTS is one of the best universities in Australia and in Sydney. The teachers and facilities are great. Everything is provided for the students; it’s fantastic for them.” Home country: AfghanistanStudied: Law

Nursing subjects may be taken by special arrangement. For more information, contact studyabroad.exchange@uts.edu.au

IN 2013, UTS LAW HAD:

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SCIENCEwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/science

Experience practice-based learning with solution-driven approaches and exposure to laboratory, clinical and field work. Benefit from world-class facilities and technologies including a new Super Lab, one of only two in Australia equipped to teach more than 200 students at once, and the DeltaVision OMX Blaze – the world’s first imaging system (super microscope) for studying cell biology of living micro-organisms at super-resolution. UTS Science courses are regularly reviewed by industry and benefit from close collaboration with industry and government organisations, including Agilent Technologies and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.

STUDY AREAS > Applied Chemistry > Applied Physics > Nanotechnology > Mathematics > Statistics > Mathematics and Computing > Mathematics and Finance > Environmental Sciences > Environmental Biology > Environmental Forensics > Marine Biology > Biotechnology > Biomedical Science > Medical Science > Traditional Chinese Medicine > Forensic Biology > Forensic Science

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KATHERINE MAILER“I enjoyed how practical the courses in Science were, and loved all the hands-on experience I gained through the field excursions. I found the classes interesting, entertaining and applicable to the workplace.” Home country: CanadaStudied: Environmental Biology

STUDY AREAS AT UTS

UTS’s School of the Environment (SoE) offers pre- and post-semester study abroad options including extensive field trip opportunities across Australia’s diverse ecology and landscapes. For more information, visit www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students.

IN 2013, UTS SCIENCE HAD:

3310 students

IN 2013, UTS HAD:

higher degree research students 1535

MARGARITA VIDAL LIZAMA“One of my favourite things about my course is my supervisor, she’s a great professor – she has a lot of experience in her field and she’s a wonderful person. She’s very easy to work with and has been great at guiding me through this whole process. We also have a lot of support and facilities available to us – such as seminars on writing. We’ve had weekly seminars with other students to discuss our ideas and share what we’re working on.” Home country: ChileStudied: Doctor of Education

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These subjects are available as individual electives within all UTS study abroad and exchange programs.The full suite of Australian Language and Culture subjects is also available as a stand-alone program. If you need additional English language support or you do not meet English language entry requirements to enrol in other academic areas, this program could be appropriate for you.Australian Language and Culture Studies is taught on campus by UTS faculty staff. Students who enrol in this program for two semesters may choose to take an IELTS test at the end of their first semester in order to transfer into a different study abroad or exchange option for their second semester.

STUDY AREAS > Australian Language Studies > Australian Media > Australians at work > Australian conversations > Performing Australia > Natural Australia

RESEARCHwww.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-researchUTS focuses on applied, impact-driven research that shapes the world we live in. We believe in practical innovation – driving change and finding practical solutions to issues of national and international importance. All fields of UTS research have been benchmarked at world standard or above world by the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)evaluation.As a visiting research student with a suitable academic background, you can seek supervision in any of the following areas:

FUTURE SERVICES, INDUSTRIES AND PRODUCTIVITY > Intelligent Mechatronic Systems > Innovation in IT Services and Applications > Materials and Technology

for Energy Efficiency

COMMUNICATION AND INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS > Human Centred Technology Design > Real-time Information Networks > Quantum Computation and

Intelligent Systems > Advanced Analytics Institute

HEALTH FUTURES > Health Economics

Research and Evaluation > Health Technologies > Health Services and Practice > ithree institute (infection,

immunity, innovation)

SUSTAINABILITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT > Sustainable Futures > Built Infrastructure > Plant Functional Biology and > Climate Change Cluster (C3) > Environmental Sustainability > Technology in Water and Wastewater

CREATIVE AND CIVIL SOCIETIES > Forensic Science > Law Research > Contemporary Design Practices > Cosmopolitan Civil Societies > Research in Learning and Change > Transforming Cultures > Strengthening Indigenous Communities

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AUSTRALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTUREwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students

HUA HAN“Studying here has really improved my critical thinking, my English and horizons. These subjects gave me a precious chance to get to know more about Australian culture.” Home country: ChinaStudied: Australian Language and Culture

UTS offers a group of subjects in Australian Language and Culture that are designed to strengthen your academic English level and give you an improved understanding of contemporary Australian culture.

> China Research Centre > Creative Practices and

Cultural Economy

BUSINESS INNOVATION > Corporate Governance > Management and Organisation Studies > Quantitative Finance Research > Study of Choice

IN 2013, UTS ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES HAD:

4955 students

As a study abroad or exchange student, you can choose from hundreds of subjects, across a range of disciplines. Review your study plan to see what type of subjects you need to take while studying at UTS. If you have electives, you can choose from a range of subjects, however, in order to transfer credit, you might need to study specific subjects.

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WE PRE-ENROL YOU BEFORE YOU ARRIVEOnce your subjects are approved by both your home institution and by UTS, we will enrol you into your study plan.

STEP 1. DOWNLOADSUBJECT GUIDESDownload our comprehensive online guides for study abroad and exchange studentsfor detailed information about the subjects we offer in:BUSINESSCOMMUNICATIONDESIGN, ARCHITECTURE & BUILDINGENGINEERINGINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSCIENCEGENERAL ELECTIVES

Find the Subject Advice Guide for your study area here:www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/steps-applying#tips-for-selecting-subjects

For further information about subjects offered across all study areas at UTS, visit www.handbook.uts.edu.au

STEP 2. CHOOSE SUBJECTS USINGSUBJECT CHECKLISTA full-time load for one semester is usually between 18 and 24 credit points. When choosing subjects, check:

the credit point value for each subject

whether the subject is available in the correct semester Autumn semester (February start) and/or Spring semester (July start)

which campus the subject is held at

if there are pre-requisites or assumed knowledge. In some cases, if you have taken an equivalent subject in the past, you can apply for an exemption.

STEP 3. Once you have chosen – or shortlisted – subjects you think fit your study needs, print out the full subject outline from the UTS Handbook. (You can find this by clicking the relevant subject number in our subject choice guides.)

Take the print outs to your academic adviser at your home university for approval before you apply to study at UTS.

Note: Subjects with a practical component (such as nursing and teacher education) are restricted. Applicant’s eligibility to enrol in these subjects will be assessed on an individual basis.

Note: Some subjects include excursions and these may incur extra costs.

CREDIT, CLASSES AND ASSESSMENT Study arrangements at UTS will be different from your home institution. Learn more about classes, assessment and gaining academic recognition for your study at UTS.

ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTSUTS automatically issues transcripts at the end of each semester. The transcript is a record of subjects studied, final grades and marks awarded.As an exchange student, you will receive your academic transcripts from UTS through your home institution. At the end of each semester, the exchange officer will send two academic transcripts to the international office at your home university.As a study abroad student, one original transcript is sent to your home address or your authorised representative. Upon request, an official copy of the transcript can also be sent to your home institution for credit transfer processing. Your home institution will determine how credit will be transferred.

STUDY ABROAD CERTIFICATESStudents who successfully complete the UTS Study Abroad program are issued a Certificate of Completion. If you take at least two subjects from a recognised UTS major in any field of study, you may request a discipline specific Study Abroad Certificate. This certificate is issued with your academic transcript from UTS.

CREDIT TRANSFERStudy abroad and exchange students must enrol in a full-time load at UTS. The full-time study load is 18-24 credit points per semester. Credit points apply to all subjects (except higher degree research programs) and represent a measure of the student’s workload by subject. Most subjects at UTS are 6 credit points each except for those offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences which are 8 credit points.

CREDIT POINTS The information below is a guide to the equivalent credit points from your home country to UTS credit points.

EUROPE

1 UTS credit point 1.25 ECTS credits

6 UTS credit points 7.5 ECTS credits

8 UTS credit points 10 ECTS credits

24 UTS credit points (full time load)

30 ECTS credits

NORTH AMERICA

6 UTS credit points approx. 4 US credit hours

8 UTS credit points approx. 5 US credit hours

24 UTS credit points (full time load)

approx. 15 or 16 US credit hours

CHINAIf you are a student coming from China, you will find that 24 UTS credit points are approximately equivalent to 7-9 subjects at most Chinese universities.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTInformation about coursework assessment is given to you in the first lecture of each subject. Regular written assignments, tutorial participation, practical work, projects, short tests, seminar presentations and a final examination may form part of the assessment. In some subjects, the final examination may be worth 20 to 60 per cent of the final subject grade. Some subjects have no final examinations.

CLASS SIZESClass sizes vary depending on the popularity of a subject and the nature of teaching. Normally, subjects involving tutorial classes have 15 to 25 students in a classroom.

Most UTS subjects are taught through a mix of lectures and tutorials, seminars or laboratory sessions. These normally total between 12 and 24 hours per week.

ACADEMIC YEAR The academic year is divided into two main semesters: > February to June (Autumn semester)> July to November (Spring semester).

Each semester has 14 weeks of teaching.

Note: The UTS Academic Calendar is under review from 2016. UTS reserves the right to change the Calendar, including but not limited to, the organisation of study periods. If your course start or end dates, study periods or course structure change or are affected in any way as a result of this review, UTS will provide relevant information and assistance with study plans.

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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. Semester 1 results are released in mid-July, with Semester 2 results released in mid-December.

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ORIENTATIONwww.orientation.uts.edu.auTo help you get to know the university campus and services, UTS runs an Orientation program in February and July immediately before semester begins. This program is designed to familiarise new students with the university’s services and facilities. It’s also an excellent way to meet staff and students from Australia and overseas.

UTS INTERNATIONALwww.uts.edu.au/current-students/internationalThe UTS International team offers you advice and support during the application process and throughout your studies at UTS. Our student advisers can assist with all general enquiries, and keep you up-to-date with important news and events around UTS via our international students’ e-newsletter.

SAFETY AND SECURITYUTS fosters a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, with 24-hour security assistance on and around campus. This includes accessible security offices, regular patrols, an emergency telephone network and closed circuit television cameras.

GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICESwww.uts.edu.au/current-students/UTS provides a wide range of on-campus services for students, including:

> medical services > traditional Chinese medicine clinic > counselling services > special needs services for students with

a disability or ongoing medical condition > financial assistance and advice > multi-faith chaplaincy and prayer rooms

ACADEMIC SUPPORTwww.uts.edu.au/current-students/ > English language and academic literacy

support – including weekly study, reading, writing and speaking skills workshops, writing clinics, intensive academic English programs and individual consultations for assistance with assignment writing and referencing www.ssu.uts.edu.au/helps

> English language conversation classes www.ssu.uts.edu.au/helps > subject-specific study sessions led by

trained student facilitators to assist students enrolled in difficult subjects www.ssu.uts.edu.au/peerlearning

UTS LIBRARYwww.lib.uts.edu.auThe UTS library’s services and resources include: > an international librarian who is dedicated

to helping international students and those whose first language is not English

> training sessions for postgraduate research students

> 24-hour global access to the catalogue, Australian and international databases online

> presentation and group discussion rooms and silent study areas

> scholars centre – a dedicated space in the library for postgraduate research students and staff.

> computers installed with Chinese, Korean and Japanese software

CAREERS SERVICEwww.careers.uts.edu.au > information and advice on

career development issues > support with resume writing > interview techniques and

job search strategies > jobs listing service is also available > Accomplish program, a free, year-long

specialised program for international students focusing on employability skills in the Australian workforce.

STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONwww.sa.uts.edu.auThe Students’ Association represents all UTS students. Their services include:

> an Overseas Student Officer representing and supporting international students

> the Bluebird Brekkie Bar, a free, sustainable pop-up breakfast café that opens every Wednesday of semester

> a food co-op where you can purchase fresh, organic fruit and vegetables

> a second-hand bookstore > the campus student newspaper, Vertigo

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SERVICES AND SUPPORTStudying 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.

SHUKHRATJON ADILOV “The HELPS service is really useful, and helped me with my assignments. When I have to make a presentation or write an essay, I go there lots of times to ask them how to write correctly in English. They help with language and study skills, and supporting your homework. They have workshops and drop-in consultations, and the staff are good. It really helps and I like to go there.” Home country: Uzbekistan / ChinaStudied: Information Technology

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ARRIVAL TIPSAim to arrive in Sydney at least two weeks before classes start in order to participate in the Orientation program for commencing students and find suitable accommodation.

UTS International offers a complimentary airport shuttle service from the airport to either UTS or a convenient CBD location for new international and study abroad and exchange students who arrive in the two weeks before orientation begins. This service includes a welcome pack, full of useful info and resources to help you settle in.

WAYS TO MEET PEOPLESocialise, gain personal and professional skills or volunteer experience. Programs such as Network Café and the Peer Network focus on welcoming international students and helping you meet other international and local students, while UTS’s SOUL and BUiLD programs offer opportunities to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the wider community.ActivateUTS provides students with social, cultural and sporting programs, including lunchtime social sports competitions and over 100 clubs and societies.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONSwww.uts.edu.au/current-students/campus-life/community-connections Community Connections is a free and easy way to experience Australian culture and lifestyle from the local student perspective! You can join local students as they guide you through culinary delights in Sydney’s multicultural precincts, show you opportunities to volunteer for environmental or charity events, or take you on road trips to New South Wales’ lesser known attractions. Events run throughout the semester.

EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD CLUB (ESAC)www.facebook.com/esac.uts ESAC was formed specifically to encourage study abroad and exchange students to mix with Australian students through a variety of social activities. Recent events include:> barbecues with Australian students> a beach and bushwalk trip at Sydney’s

Royal National Park> the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition

coastal walk from Bondi Beach> surfing lessons on Manly Beach

EVENTS ON CAMPUSThroughout the year, there are events where you can socialise and network, both on and off campus. These include orientation events, barbecues, band performances, a sport and recreation program, outdoor cinema, trivia competitions, Fair Day and Amazing Race.

UTS’s annual Infusion festival celebrates the cultural diversity of the UTS community through a program of live music, dance and other performances, as well as food, competitions and an international markets day.

YOUR SOCIAL NETWORKUTS 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 the semester.

The UTS Exchange and Study Abroad Club learn how to surf at the iconic Manly Beach. Photography: Emelie Eriksson

Students enjoying a free Wednesday breakfast at UTS’s pop-up Bluebird Brekkie Bar. Photography: Seb Crawford

The UTS French Society at Clubs Day.

ASHLEY MELEEN“Living in a big metropolitan city like Sydney was new to me. To get involved, I went on a couple of union trips at the beginning of the semester. I’m also a big fan of Network Café, which I did every week. It’s a very good chance to catch up with friends and the Peer Networkers you meet during Orientation!”Home Country: USAStudied: Journalism

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DHEERAJ NAIR“I used the UTS facilities for group work and individual study often. The touch screen projectors are useful and explain visual concepts to an audience, for example line graphs. It’s also eco-friendly, which is a bonus.”Home country: India / Saudi ArabiaStudied: Business Administration

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UTS-OWNED ACCOMMODATIONUTS has five residences available to UTS students, all close to the City campus.

The UTS Housing community is made up of over 1140 students across Australia and throughout the world. Our Residential Life program provides students with a dedicated support network that assists with the transition of living away from home, enhances learning and organises social activities.

All UTS residences:

> are self-catered, secure and competitively priced

> have spacious communal and barbecue areas

> have games and computer rooms

The Yura Mudang residence also has a music room.

All bedrooms are for one person (except twin share), with shared kitchens, bathrooms and living areas. Apartments are fully-furnished and residential fees includes gas, electricity, water bills and cable internet access.

FEEL AT HOMEUTS Housing provides support for UTS students, including information and assistance with UTS residences and a range of private accommodation options.

You will need to provide your own bed linen and cooking equipment.

Residential fees are different for each residence, and there is a non-refundable application fee of A$35 (subject to change).

Due to the high level of accommodation requests, UTS Housing has sourced reserved beds for UTS students with off-campus providers (Urbanest and Iglu).

Students relaxing at one of UTS’s student residences. Photography: Claire Sargent

UTS HOUSING GUARANTEEAs a study abroad, exchange or visiting research student, you are guaranteed a place to live at UTS Housing if you apply before 30 November for February semester and 15 June for July semester. Your accommodation preference will be considered, but the place you are offered may not correspond with your first choice of residence.

KEVIN SPIEKERMANN“I joined UTS Housing because I knew that I would get to meet other students. I lived in a six share apartment with my own bedroom.The accommodation at UTS seemed expensive at first, but after a bit of research you soon start to see that it is comparable in price. It is a weekly amount that covers all bills such as electricity, water and internet, whereas when you rent private accommodation you need to add these expenses after.”Home country: Germany Studied: Engineering

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ACCOMMODATION TIPS> Don’t pay any money before viewing

and being satisfied with a non-UTS property. Until you arrive and get a feel for the area, you want to live in, you won’t know whether it is right for you.

> During Orientation, UTS Housing hosts accommodation sessions where staff can guide and support you with your accommodation search. This service is available in February and July.

RENTING PRIVATEACCOMMODATIONIf you plan to rent private accommodation in Sydney, we recommend you arrange short-term accommodation to begin with, so you can view properties on your arrival and choose something that really suits your needs for the long-term.

Share accommodation means you usually have your own room and share a kitchen, living area and bathroom with other students or people who work. Alternatively, you may choose a studio or one-bedroom apartment to live in on your own, but this is more expensive.

Most private rental accommodation in Sydney is unfurnished.

Visit UTS Housing’s off-campus accommodation website, to find share rooms in private houses and apartments close to UTS campuses: www.uts.studystays.com.au

All accommodation rentals require a residential tenancy agreement. If there are points you are unsure of, please contact the UTS Housing Off-Campus Officer (housing.welfare@uts.edu.au) or the UTS Student Legal Service (studentlegalservice@uts.edu.au) for help.

LIVING COSTSThe table below details approximate establishment and ongoing costs you may incur while studying at UTS and living in Sydney. This table should be used only as a guide, as individual spending may vary. It is a requirement of the Australian government that prospective international students can demonstrate that they have access to at least A$18,610 a year to fund their living costs in Australia.

ESTABLISHMENT COSTSYou should expect to pay approximately A$4200 start up or establishment costs for independent accommodation. These costs include items such as a rental accommodation bond (maximum four weeks’ rent), rent in advance, linen, furniture, telephone and internet connection, kitchenware, personal items and electricity connection, and must be budgeted for. With regards to UTS Housing, you will have to budget for the acceptance fee (A$120 subject to change), the deposit fee (A$850), two weeks rent in advance and any personal items you need to purchase.

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A$200* – A$330 A$10,400 – A$17,160 A$210 – $372 A$10,920 – A$19,344

Groceries (eg. food, drinks, toiletries) A$100 A$5200 A$100 A$5200

Internet/phone (mobile) A$14 A$728 Free access Free access

Gas/electricity A$20 A$1040 Inclusive Inclusive

Books/supplies A$16 A$832 A$16 A$832

Transport costs A$30 A$1560 A$10 A$520

Total estimated ongoing costs A$380 - A$510 A$19,760 - A$26,520 A$336 - A$498 A$17,472 - A$25,896

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. * Any amount below this will most likely be twin share.† Weekly costs are shown for comparison purposes only. UTS Housing requires study abroad and exchange students to pay their residential fees either in one lump sum upfront or in

three instalments.

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SYDNEY EVENTS CALENDAR

JANUARY SYDNEY FESTIVALwww.sydneyfestival.org.au Three weeks of live music, visual arts, theatre, food and film on Sydney’s streets.

AUSTRALIA DAY – 26 JANUARYwww.australiaday.org.au Public holiday celebrations including fireworks and free community events held across the nation.

FEBRUARYSYDNEY CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVALwww.sydneychinesenewyear.com Over two weeks of celebrations culminating with a street parade, light show and fireworks on the eve of Lunar New Year.

MARCH SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRASwww.mardigras.org.au Two weeks of events including a film festival, fair day, academic discussions, finishing with a colourfully costumed and choreographed parade.

MARCH - APRIL ROYAL EASTER SHOWwww.eastershow.com.au Held at the site of the 2000 Olympics, the Easter show is Australia’s largest annual event, with agricultural competitions, animal experiences, entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and much more.

MAY SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVALwww.swf.org.au Featuring globally acclaimed writers and commentators, the writers’ festival is also the launchpad for the annual UTS Writers’ Anthology.

MAY - JUNE VIVID SYDNEYwww.vividsydney.com Vivid Sydney brings to life large-scale light installations, music and creative ideas across the city.

JUNE SYDNEY FILM FESTIVALwww.sff.org.au The second longest running film festival in the world, featuring films from over 40 countries, including shorts, documentaries, classics and Australian films.

AUGUST CITY TO SURFwww.city2surf.com.au Join the UTS team for the largest timed fun run in the world – starting in the city centre and finishing at Bondi Beach.

UTS INFUSION FESTIVALwww.ssu.uts.edu.au/infusion Infusion celebrates the cultural diversity of the UTS community with tantalising food, live music and performances.

SEPTEMBER ULTIMO SCIENCE FESTIVALwww.ultimosciencefestival.com A collaboration between UTS, the Powerhouse Museum, Australia’s National Broadcaster, the ABC, and TAFE NSW, the science festival is a series of talks, shows, exhibitions and events for all ages.

SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVALwww.siaf.uts.edu.au Founded by UTS, this festival showcases the best of world animation and actively supports up-and-coming animators.

BEAMS ARTS FESTIVALwww.beamsfestival.com.au A free street festival held in nearby Chippendale, featuring artworks and installations, dance, theatre and performance art, video and lighting projections, workshops and public programs, live music and outdoor dining.

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER FOOTBALL FINALS SERIESwww.afl.com.auwww.nrl.comwww.rugby.com.au Get a taste of Australian sporting culture. Rugby league, rugby union and AFL finals attract hundreds and thousands of colourful spectators.

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER SCULPTURE BY THE SEAwww.sculpturebythesea.com An outdoor exhibition of contemporary Australian and international sculpture along Sydney’s spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.

NOVEMBER NEWTOWN FESTIVALwww.newtowncentre.org/festival The inner city suburb of Newtown hosts this festival of live music, food and clothing markets, seminars and art workshops.

DECEMBER SYDNEY TO HOBART YACHT RACEOne of the most celebrated ocean yacht races in the world kicks off on Boxing Day each year from Sydney Harbour.

NEW YEAR’S EVEwww.sydneynewyearseve.com Sydney explodes with street parties, music and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the world.

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!

For the full range of Sydney events, visit the City of Sydney What’s On calendar: whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

For more UTS events, visit: www.uts.edu.au/current-students

For a guide to events, shopping, dining, attractions, sports and travel in NSW, visit the Destination NSW website: www.visitnsw.com

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BEFORE YOU APPLYFEES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID2015/2016 tuition fees per semester > Study abroad - A$9600* > Study abroad 18 - A$7200* > Visiting research - A$9600* > Exchange students - Regular fees paid to home institution

* This is a flat fee for up to 24 credit points of study and students undertaking additional credit points will incur additional fees. Tuition fees are subject to change at the beginning of each calendar year. For an explanation of credit points, see page 19.

Refund of feesFor the UTS fee policy, visit: www.uts.edu.au/international/prospective/studying/fees/policy.html

ScholarshipsUTS offers Study Abroad Excellence Award valued at A$2000 for commencing Study Abroad students. Selection is based on academic achievement. We also offer mobility grants to eligible students from UTS partner institutions.For more information about fees and scholarships, visit: www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/fees-and-living-expenses

Financial aid and loansIf you are from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the UK and the USA, you may be eligible for financial assistance from your home government. For further information, talk to your UTS representative or visit: www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/essential-information/financial-aid

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAcademic requirements - current university studentsYou must have completed one full year or more of study at a recognised institution with: > a ‘credit’ or ‘good’ average, or > a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale, or > an average grade of ‘c’ or better on the

European ECTS grading scale.

Academic requirements - high school graduatesStudents who have not completed one full year at a recognised institution may also apply for admission if they meet university matriculation requirements.

Visiting research studentsIf you are applying as a visiting research student, you must discuss the most relevant field of research for you to undertake at UTS with your home university supervisor. Also check if UTS has a supervisor in your field of research at: cfsites1.uts.edu.au/research/find-a-supervisor

See guidelines for Applying to the Visiting Research Students Program: www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-student

English language requirementsUTS will accept original or certified copies of English language test results according to the table below:

TEST ENGINEERING (UNDERGRADUATE) AUSTRALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE STUDIES

MOST OTHER PROGRAMS*

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

TOEFL (Internet-based) 60 -78 overall with a writing score of 21 35 and above 79 -93 overall with a writing score of 21

PTE (Academic) 50-57 36 and above 58-64

CAE 52-57 41 and above 58-66

*For details of exceptions, visit www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/entry-requirements

Alternative English language testStudents from Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden or Switzerland are eligible to apply to UTS with an alternative means of language assessment.

To download the UTS English Language Proficiency Assessment application form, visit: www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/entry-requirements/english-language

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)You must have OSHC* for the full duration of your proposed Australian student visa. For current OHSC costs and payment options, visit the fees section of the UTS Study Abroad and Exchange website.* Belgian, Swedish and Norwegian students who have health cover in their home country may be exempt from OHSC.

Note: Your accommodation preference will be considered, but the place you are offered may not correspond with your first choice of residence. Apply at www.ssu.uts.edu.au/housing/residences/application.html

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APPLICATION DEADLINESPROGRAM APPLICATIONS ARE DUE:30 November for Autumn semester (February start) 30 April for Spring semester (July start)

FOR GUARANTEED UTS HOUSING, APPLICATIONS ARE DUE:30 November for Autumn semester15 June for Spring semester

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HOW TO APPLYwww.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/ steps-applying

1. CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM Are you applying as an exchange, study abroad, study abroad 18 or visiting research student?

3. DISCUSS YOUR STUDY OPTIONS WITH YOUR HOME UNIVERSITY

Consult with your home university to understand the application and credit requirements of studying abroad. If you are from a UTS exchange partner university, you’ll also need approval to participate in the exchange.

4. CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS - 18 OR 24 CREDIT POINTS

Review the information in this guide and on the UTS website to select the appropriate study plan for your program in Australia.www.uts.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad-and-exchange-students/steps-applying#tips

5. APPLY TO UTS

Complete the online application form: uts.moveonnet.eu/moveonline/incoming/welcome.phpSubmit printed application form and supporting documents> Exchange students – submit to home institution for

certification> Study abroad students – submit to UTS representative or to

studyabroad.exchange@uts.edu.au

2. CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY Check that you meet the entry requirements for your program.

6. LETTER OF OFFER AND STUDY PLANUTS will assess your application. If you are successful, UTS will issue an electronic Letter of Offer and start to prepare your study plan. The average timeframe to process applications is two to three weeks.

7. APPLY FOR UTS HOUSINGOnce you have been issued an offer and student number, you are able to 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.

8. ACCEPTANCE AND CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT

You must formally accept your offer and, if applicable, pay your tuition fees to UTS. Once UTS receives your acceptance and deposit, you will be issued an eCoE. The eCoE is official documentation provided by UTS and is required to obtain an Australian student visa.

9. APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA

Apply for a student visa online. Once your student visa has been approved, you should finalise your travel arrangements. You must obtain an Australian student visa before you can commence study in Australia. www.immi.gov.au/study/pages/study.aspx

10. PRE-DEPARTURE

The UTS Study Abroad and Exchange Officer will send you a Pre-Departure Guide, and provide information regarding accommodation, airport reception and orientation activities. At this stage, UTS will also pre-enrol you in the pre-approved units listed on your signed acceptance.

11. ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION

Arrive in Australia and attend UTS Orientation, which is compulsory for all new students. Our comprehensive Orientation programs includes information sessions and social activities, to help you get to know UTS and meet other new and experienced students. You will also be able to finalise your enrolment and receive your student ID card. START YOUR

UTS ADVENTURE!

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EXCHANGE PARTNERSUTS has agreements with institutions across the globe. If your home university is a UTS partner institution, you may be eligible to come to UTS as an exchange student.

ARGENTINA La Universidad Nacional de CuyoPontificia Universidad Catolica de ArgentinaUniversidad Del Cema (UCEMA)

AUSTRIA Academy of Fine Arts, ViennaManagement Center, InnsbruckVorarlberg University of Applied SciencesUniversity of Economics & Business, (WU) Vienna

BELGIUM Ghent University

BRAZIL Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana

CANADA HEC MontrealRyerson UniversityUniversite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM)Universite LavalUniversity of OttawaUniversity of ReginaUniversity of Waterloo

CHILE Pontificia Universidad Catolica de ChileUniversidad Adolfo IbanezUniversidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion

CHINA (PR) Beijing Institute of TechnologyHuazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)Shanghai UniversityShanxi UniversitySun Yat-Sen UniversityTongji UniversityUniversity of Nottingham-Ningbo

COLOMBIA Pontificia Universidad JaverianaUniversidad de La SabanaUniversidad de los Andes

DENMARK Aalborg UniversityAarhus School of ArchitectureAarhus UniversityBusiness Academy SouthwestCopenhagen Business School

Danish School of Media and Journalism - Aarhus & CopenhagenDenmark Technical University (DTU)IT University of CopenhagenUniversity of Copenhagen

FINLAND Aalto University - School of BusinessUniversity of Helsinki

FRANCE Ecole Centrale de Electronique (ECE)Ecole de Design Nantes AtlantiqueENSA National School of Architecture - University of Toulouse ESSCA School of ManagementKEDGE Business School, Bordeaux & MarseilleLa Rochelle Business SchoolNEOMA Business School Pole ESG - Paris School of BusinessSKEMA Business SchoolTelecom Ecole de ManagementTelecom Sud ParisToulouse Business SchoolUniversite de Caen, Basse-NormandieUniversite de Lumiere, Lyon 2Universite de ProvenceUniversite de Reims, Champagne-ArdenneUniversite de Rennes 2 Universite de Strasbourg Universite de Sud Toulon-Var Universite de Technologie de TroyesUniversite Michel de Montaigne, Bordeaux 3Universite de Paul Valery, Montpellier 3University of Paris, DauphineUniversite de Poitiers

GERMANY Aachen University of Applied SciencesEberhard Karls University of TubingenEuropean Business School (EBS)Georg-August-University, GoettingenHFG University of Applied Sciences, Schwabisch GmundHTW University of Applied Sciences, Berlin Wismar University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologySaarland UniversityTechnical University (TU) BerlinUniversity of HamburgUniversity of Bayreuth University of Konstanz

University of MannheimUniversity of PotsdamUniversity of RegensburgUniversity of StuttgartWHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

HONG KONG CHINA (PR) City University of Hong KongHong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Polytechnic University

HUNGARY Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

INDIA Anna University

INDONESIA ACICIS ConsortiumUniversitas Gadjah Mada University of Indonesia

IRELAND City University, Dublin

ISRAEL Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

ITALY Bocconi University of CommerceCa’ Foscari University of VeniceIULM UniversityPolitecnico di MilanoPolitecnico di TorinoUniversity Cattolica del Sacro CuoreUniversity of BergamoUniversity of BolognaUniversity of GenovaUniversity of Modena e Reggio EmiliaUniversity of Salento University of TriesteUniversity of Turin

NOT ON THIS LIST?You can still apply to study abroad at UTS through one of our official representatives.For more information about the difference between study abroad and exchange, see pages 8 – 9.To find a UTS representative visit www.uts.edu.au/international/representatives/meetreps

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JAPAN Gifu UniversityHokkaido University of EducationIbaraki UniversityKagoshima UniversityKanazawa UniversityKansai Gaidai UniversityKyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS)Kyushu Institute of TechnologyKyushu University Nagoya Institute of TechnologyNara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)Niigata UniversityNishogakusha UniversityObirin University (J. F. Oberlin) Okinawa UniversityOsaka Prefecture UniversitySaga UniversitySaitama UniversitySapporo UniversityUniversity of YamanashiYamaguchi UniversityYokohama National University

KOREA (SOUTH) Korea UniversitySogang UniversityYonsei University

KUWAIT Kuwait University - College of Business Administration

MALAYSIA Universiti Sains MalaysiaUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia

MEXICO Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)Universidad de Guadalajara Universidad de las Americas, Puebla (UDLAP)Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM)Universidad Veracruzana

NETHERLANDS Erasmus University, RotterdamTechnical University (TU) DelftTechnical University, EindhovenTilburg UniversityUniversity of AmsterdamUniversity of Maastricht - School of Business and Economics

NEW CALEDONIA University of New Caledonia

NORWAY BI Norwegian Business School

PERU Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru

PHILIPPINES Ateneo de Manila University

POLAND Warsaw School of Economics

PORTUGAL Nova School of Business and Economics, Lisbon

SINGAPORE Nanyang Technological University

SLOVENIA University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics

SPAIN ETSAB School of Architecture, Universitat Politecnica de CatalunyaCETT School of Tourism, Universidad de BarcelonaIE University, MadridUniversidad Alfonso X el SabioUniversidad Carlos III de MadridUniversidad de CantabriaUniversidad de GranadaUniversidad de La RiojaUniversidad de MalagaUniversidad de NavarraUniversidad de ZaragozaUniversidad NebrijaUniversidad Pontificia ComillasUniversidad Publica de NavarraUniversidad San Jorge Universitat Autonoma de BarcelonaUniversitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

SWEDEN Jonkoping UniversityKTH Royal Institute of Technology Linkoping UniversityStockholm UniversityUppsala University

SWITZERLAND PH Luzern, University of Teacher EducationUniversity of Svizzera italianaUniversity of ZurichUniversite of LausanneUniversite of NeuchatelUniversity of BernUniversity of FribourgZurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) - Business & Law

TAIWAN National Taiwan Normal UniversityNational Taipei College of Business

THAILAND Chulalongkorn University King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)

TURKEY Koc University

UNITED KINGDOM Bangor University, WalesBath Spa UniversityCity University, London Glasgow School of Art - Mackintosh School of ArchitectureLeeds University Loughborough University Manchester Metropolitan UniversityNottingham Trent UniversityOxford Brookes UniversityRegents University, London University College of Creative Arts (UCA)University of East AngliaUniversity of Kent University of StrathclydeUniversity of Westminster

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA California State University, Sacramento Clarkson UniversityFlorida Atlantic UniversityGeorge Mason University International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) ConsortiumKent State UniversityMichigan State University Northern Arizona UniversityOregon State University Pace University San Diego State UniversitySan Francisco State UniversityState University of New York (SUNY), New PaltzUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaUniversity of North Carolina Exchange Program (UNCEP)- Appalachian State University- East Carolina University- North Carolina Central University - North Carolina State University Raleigh- UNC Ashville- UNC Charlotte- UNC Greensboro- UNC Wilmington- Western Carolina University - Winston Salem State University University of Miami University of Minnesota - Carlson School of ManagementUniversity of Texas at Austin

VIETNAM Hanoi UniversityFor 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

UTS CRICOS Provider Code: 00099FStudy Abroad program CRICOS code (1 semester): 012083DStudy Abroad program CRICOS code (2 semesters): 018126EVisiting Research Students Program CRICOS code: 066310GExchange program CRICOS code: 025688A

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 April 2014. 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.

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