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Study in the heart of Sydney
International
Study Abroad
and Exchange
The Graphics on this cover
is inspired by our student
geo-data, to visualise the
diversity in backgrounds
and culture.
Photo: Destination NSW
Welcome
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 more than 1000 study abroad and exchange students each year
“Our strong from around the world. It’s always pleasing to see the significant cultural and
linguistic diversity of students who choose to study abroad at UTS. With around
partnerships 42,600 students from 120 different countries, UTS is a reflection of Sydney’s
multicultural diversity.
with industry A place in the UTS Study Abroad and Exchange program offers you an
internationally respected education. Our strong partnerships with industry and
and professional professional bodies produce courses that are innovative, industry relevant and
cutting-edge.
bodies produce Our international standing is reflected in our university rankings, which include
courses that being ranked first in Australia in the QS top 50 under 50 and Times Higher
Education’s Young University Rankings.
are innovative, Students at UTS benefit from learning and collaborating in state-of-the-art
facilities, which provide a vibrant campus environment where students can
industry collaborate, study and relax. Located in the heart of Sydney, UTS is also in
easy walking distance to Sydney CBD and Central Station, Sydney’s major
relevant and transport hub.
As you read through this course guide, you will discover the benefits of studying
cutting-edge.” 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 Advancement)
UTS has committed to a UTS is a member of the Australian Technology
20 per cent reduction in Network (ATN), an influential alliance of five
greenhouse gases (from distinctive and prominent Australian universities
2007 levels) by 2020/21. located in each mainland state. ATN is committed
You’ll be happy to know that this course to forging partnerships with industry and
guide has been printed on environmentally government to deliver practical results through focused research.
friendly paper. The network educates graduates who are ready to enter their chosen profession,
For more information, visit: dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and eager to claim a stake in building sustainable
sustainability.uts.edu.au 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.
Contents
02 Study in the heart of Sydney Connect with us
04 Sydney’s city university
UTSInternationalstudents
05 Campus and facilities
UTSstudyabroad #UTSstudyabroad
06 UTS rankings
UTSint #UTSint
08 Your program options
10 Study areas at UTS
Acknowledgement
22 Choosing your subjects
of Country
23 Credit, classes and assessment
24 Services and support UTS acknowledges the Gadigal People of the
Eora Nation and the Boorooberongal People of
26 Beyond the classroom the Dharug Nation upon whose ancestral lands
28 Feel at home our campuses stand. We would also like to pay
respect to the Elders both past and present,
30 Sydney events calendar acknowledging them as the traditional
custodians of knowledge for these lands.
32 Before you apply
33 How to apply
34 Exchange partners
37 #utsstudyabroad
UTS Autumn session^ UTS Spring session^
Key Dates (Northern Hemisphere
Spring)
(Northern Hemisphere
Autumn/Fall)
Orientation (compulsory) Feb - March Late July
Main teaching session March - June July - November
Mid-session break (1 week study vacation) April September
Exams June - July October - November
Total compulsory learning weeks 16 Weeks 16 Weeks
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Study abroad and exchange applications 30 November 30 April
UTS Housing priority placement* 31 October 1 June
* For details, see page 28.
^ Some Teacher Education students will operate on an alternative calendar (Calendar B). For more details, see page 10 of this guide.
For all official UTS dates, visit the UTS website and search Principal Dates or Academic Dates.
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Study in the
heart of Sydney
Sydney is an exciting harbour city UTS IS:
known world-over for its beautiful T
5 minutes’ walk to Central
Station and Chinatown.
beaches, national parks, cultural 10 minutes’ walk to cinemas,
diversity and relaxed suburbs. theatres, cafes, galleries,
markets and live music venues.
The mild climate and relaxed attitude 10 minutes minutes by train to
the Opera House.
make Sydney an ideal place to enjoy 30 minutes by public transport
the outdoors and celebrate to Bondi Beach or Coogee Beach.
cultural diversity. 90 minutes by train to
bushwalking, camping and rock
climbing in the Blue Mountains.
WHERE WILL I STUDY?
The UTS campus is in the heart of Sydney CBD
Sydney, a five-minute walk from Central
Station – Sydney’s main train and bus
station. Our central location means you
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can easily access Sydney attractions,
2
entertainment and essential services
4
from our campus doorstep.
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The university is located within Sydney’s 3
digital creative industries precinct, close
5
to major design, architecture, advertising,
fashion and media businesses, and film
and television broadcasters. More than
40 per cent of Australia’s creative and 6
7
digital businesses are located in Sydney.
The highest density of technology
start-ups in Australia is also based in the
suburbs surrounding UTS, meaning you’ll
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have ready access to the thriving Sydney
entrepreneurial community, and can join in
through the UTS Hatchery.
FACTS
24.4 million 9
Population of Australia (ABS) 10
5.0 million 1 UTS campus 5
11
Chinatown 9 The Rocks
Population of Greater Sydney (ABS) 2 UTS Insearch campus 6 Darling Harbour 10 Sydney Opera House
3 Powerhouse Museum 7 Town Hall 11 Sydney Harbour Bridge
4 Central Station 8 Sydney Tower
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International Study Abroad and Exchange
Photo: Destination NSW
Top 10
‘must do’
1 atch the ferry with the locals
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7 xplore Sydney’s unique convict
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things in to Manly for priceless views of
Sydney Harbour.
heritage in The Rocks, and walk round to
Barangaroo Reserve, with its harbour
lookouts and striking foreshore.
Sydney 2 isit the iconic Sydney Opera House;
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see a performance if you can.
8 njoy the restaurants and incredible
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weekly fireworks displays at the Darling
3 alk the Coogee to Bondi Beach
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coastal track and cool off with a
swim along the way (in between the
Harbour entertainment precinct. Better
still, stay for New Year’s Eve fireworks if
you can make it!
flags, of course!).
4 ake in the view from Taronga Park
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Zoo as you visit some of Australia’s
9 o sport-mad like an Aussie!
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Catch a game of cricket, tennis,
rugby league, Australian rules footy
unique native animals. (AFL) or even soccer, at one of our
many sports grounds – pick a team
5 alk across the Sydney Harbour
W
Bridge and take in the breath-taking
and wear their colours.
views of the city and harbour.
10 Venture to the World Heritage listed
Blue Mountains west of Sydney, or
6 atch a flick at one of the open air
C
cinemas in summer. The cinema at
Mrs Macquarie’s Point offers the
the beautiful Royal National Park
(South) or Ku-ring-gai Chase
National Park (North) for bushwalking
Harbour Bridge as a backdrop. and spectacular scenery.
“I decided to study in Sydney because
I wanted to experience something new in
an English-speaking country. I love the
personality of the people - they are very
friendly and open-minded.”
JULIAN REJMANOWSKI
Home country: Germany
Studied: Management
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Sydney’s city
university
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
is a modern university, offering one of the
largest student mobility programs of any
Australian university.
Our hands-on teaching and learning style
builds your practical skills and academic
knowledge and challenges you to think
critically and learn actively.
LEARNING WITH YOU AREAS OF STUDY
IN THE CENTRE UTS offers study abroad and exchange
At UTS your learning experience may be subjects for undergraduate and
quite different compared to that at your postgraduate level students in the
own institution. This is because we have following faculties:
flipped the way you’ll learn on its head. No
–– Arts and Social Sciences
more one-way lectures or teacher-knows-
(Communication; Education;
all, but an approach that puts you at the
International Studies)
centre of your learning experience. We do
this through collaborative projects, real- –– Business
life case studies, and the integration of –– Design, Architecture
technology into everyday teaching. UTS’s and Building
model of learning is award-winning. We –– Engineering &
hope that it will excite you and leave you
equipped for a life full of ongoing learning
––
Information Technology
Health
“I love the campus.
and development.
–– Law It’s bigger than the
––
––
Science
Transdisciplinary Innovation
one at home, so I just
Note: UTS cannot guarantee that all love being able to go
subjects and study areas will be available
for study abroad and exchange students.
To ensure your study area is available, check
to different buildings
the UTS Study Abroad and Exchange
Subject Guides for more information:
and learn in different
uts.edu.au/study-abroad-subjects
spaces. I also like
how the staff are
very friendly, they’re
approachable.”
BARBARA MENDOZA
Home Country: Mexico
Studied: Economics
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Campus and
facilities
With spacious and well-equipped
student areas, the UTS campus
encourages social interaction and
supports academic collaboration.
THE ALUMNI GREEN
The heart of the university where
students can relax, study and socialise.
Photo: Anna Zhu
ENGINEERING
AND IT BUILDING
UTS’s Engineering and IT
building sits right on Broadway at the
southern end of Sydney’s CBD. COMPUTER LABS
Photo: Andrew Worssam Computer labs and facilities
around campus are available
to UTS students for study,
learning and research purposes.
Many of the labs are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Photo: Anna Zhu
SPORTING CLUBS
Join any of the 30 sporting and
FACT recreational clubs, or work out in
the fully-equipped Fitness Centre
UTS has the newest on campus.
Photo: UTS Housing
campus in Australia
with five new
buildings completed
since 2014.
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UTS Rankings
QS TOP 50
UNDER 50 2018 5 STAR
RATED
for excellence
across all categories
1st QS Stars™ 2014-2017
QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS (QS)
in Australia
8 th 176
GLOBALLY
World University
globally Rankings 2018
QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS (QS) QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS (QS)
95%
of UTS research has
been benchmarked at
world standard
or above
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT’S
2016 SNAPSHOT OF UTS EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH FOR
AUSTRALIA (ERA) EVALUATION IN 2015.
42,670 12,380 1220 560
students enrolled at international incoming study UTS students
UTS onshore and students abroad and studying overseas
outside Australia exchange students on exchange
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FACT
The iconic UTS Tower
Building is the tallest
educational building in
Australia at a whopping
28 stories high!
TOP 400
OVERALL
Academic Ranking
of World Universities
(ARWU) 2017
SHANGHAI JIAO TONG
TOP YOUNG UNIVERSITY
250
RANKINGS 2017
OVERALL
World University
Rankings 2018
1st
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION
in Australia
15th
globally
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION
880 30,000 10,800 1720 3350
UTS students studying undergraduate postgraduate postgraduate full-time staff
overseas on a students coursework research students
short-term experience students
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University of Technology Sydney
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.
OPTION 1
Thinking of taking a gap year between STUDENT EXCHANGE
high school and university?
–– open to eligible students who are enrolled at an official UTS
As a high school graduate, you may be able to join the study exchange partner institution (see page 34-36 for a list of our
abroad program at UTS before you commence university in exchange partners)
your home country! To see if you meet the entry requirements,
–– enrol in full-time studies and gain credit at UTS for one or two
refer to page 32 of this guide.
sessions with the approval of your home university
For information on fees, entry requirements and how to apply, –– you are not required to pay tuition fees to UTS, but may still
see pages 32-33. have to 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 home institution has approved your exchange, they
will submit your details to UTS, and you will then be invited to
apply online.
OPTION 2
STUDY ABROAD 24
–– open to students from any recognised university, or high
school (conditions apply)
–– enrol in full-time studies and gain credit at UTS for one or two
sessions with the approval of your home university or study
at UTS for your personal interest
–– discuss your study plan with your home university academic
adviser, if required, and our team will be happy to assist you
with the subject approval process
–– pay the UTS Study Abroad tuition fee
–– apply to UTS directly or through one of our official
student recruitment agents, partner universities or a UTS
representative in your home country
–– you may be eligible for scholarships, awards or grants that
UTS offers from time to time. Check the website for details:
Photo: Anna Zhu uts.edu.au/future-students/international/
study-abroad-and-exchange-students/fees-and-
living-expenses
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Photo: Anna Zhu
OPTION 3
STUDY ABROAD 18
–– Study Abroad 18 offers you the chance to study a reduced
number of credit points (18 per teaching session 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 the Australian and
Sydney culture.
–– you may be eligible for scholarships, awards or grants that
UTS offers from time to time. Check the website for details. -
uts.edu.au/future-students/international/
study-abroad-and-exchange-students/
fees-and-living-expenses
OPTION 4
AUSTRALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE STUDIES
–– open to 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
Other study abroad options at UTS
language, society and culture UTS may also offer specialised study abroad programs
–– you can enrol in full-time studies at UTS for one or two from time to time. Visit our website to view all
teaching sessions with the approval of your home institution study abroad options and subject areas available at
studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au
–– 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 first
session to see if they are eligible to transfer into a different
study abroad or exchange option for their second session
OPTION 5 For information on fees, entry requirements and how to apply,
VISITING RESEARCH STUDENTS PROGRAM see pages 32-33
studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au
–– open to all graduate level research students enrolled in
a master’s by research degree or PhD at any recognised
university or college
–– you can apply to undertake supervised research at UTS for
one to four teaching sessions, 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
* The minimum English proficiency requirement for the Australian Language
and Culture Program is IELTS 5.0 (all bands) or TOEFL Internet Based Test 35
and above with a writing score of at least 17.
9University of Technology Sydney
Arts and
Social Sciences
If everyone was taught how to respect
one another or could just talk about
it, the world would be a better place,
right? At UTS we really believe this.
That’s why our Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences helps you to develop
the skills to change the world.
Our Schools of Communication,
Education and International Studies
offer a diverse range of subjects.
Besides the subjects that you would
expect in these study areas, we also
offer less obvious subjects, like Social
and Political Sciences, Music and
Sound Design, Cultural and Global
Studies, History and Sociology.
Whatever your passion may be,
UTS will help you develop critical Photo: K Photography
thinking and practical skills with an
international perspective. So you’ll STUDY AREAS
learn what is needed to impact our –– Aboriginal Studies IN 2016, THE FACULTY
collective future. –– Advertising OF ARTS AND SOCIAL
–– Creative Writing SCIENCES HAD:
Our vision of communication is also
5113
highly regarded in international –– Digital and Social Media
rankings. UTS is ranked in the top 100
–– Gender Studies
for ‘Communication & Media Studies’
–– Information Design
in the QS World University Subject STUDENTS
Rankings 2017. –– Journalism
–– Media Studies
––
––
Music and Sound Design
Public Relations
FACT
–– Screen Studies Actor Hugh
–– Social and Political Sciences
Jackman is a
Communications
–– Video Production
alumnus of UTS!
–– Primary Education
–– Secondary Education
–– Teaching English as a Second
Language (TESOL)
“I enjoyed the knowledge –– Applied Linguistics
I got about the media –– Learning and Leadership
*We offer Language and Culture subjects in six
Asian and European languages from beginner
industry. It helped me to –– Language and Culture - Chinese, through to advanced levels. Students may be
required to take a test for placement into the
French, German, Italian, Japanese
broaden my horizons and and Spanish. *
correct language level.
to explore the media –– International Studies
Note: The UTS Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences may accept exchange and study
industry more.” –– Contemporary studies of Canada abroad students for coursework subjects in
Education, on a case-by-case basis. Teaching
(Quebec), China, France, Germany,
placements are not available.
GRETA BUTKEVICIUTE Italy, Japan, Latin(o) Americas,
Note: Teacher Education students operate on
Home country: United Kingdom Spain and Switzerland
an alternative calendar (Calendar B) that meets
Studied: Media –– Globalisation their accreditation and practicum needs.
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UTS Business
School
At UTS we like to get down to STUDY AREAS
business. This not only means –– Accounting
offering you a world-class business –– Economics
education that is recognised globally.
It also means you will learn in award- –– Events Management
winning facilities in the heart of –– Finance
Australia’s most prominent business, –– Financial Services
technology and creative precinct.
–– Human Resource Management
That’s how we do business at UTS! “I love the cutting-edge
–– International Business
The UTS Business School is one
–– Management
attitude at UTS. It is all about
of a select number of business
schools worldwide accredited by the –– Marketing innovation, collaboration
Association to Advance Collegiate –– Marketing Communications and world-class lecturers.
Schools of Business (AACSB). It is also
ranked in the top 100 of the world for
–– Sport Business I really enjoy being
–– Tourism Management
‘Accounting & Finance’, ‘Business & challenged every day;
Management Studies’ and ‘Economics
and Econometrics’ in the QS World
whether that’s collaborating
University Subject Rankings 2017. with people from diverse
We are ready for the future of thinking backgrounds or being
in the business world. Are you?
prompted to push yourself
in your learning. Most tutors
IN 2016, UTS BUSINESS at UTS are incredibly clever
SCHOOL HAD: and great conversation
10,974
partners, they help you to
get to the next level.”
STUDENTS NATALIE SALEMINK
Home Country: The Netherlands
Studied: Business
Photo: Jesse Taylor
Find out what courses you can take: www.uts.edu.au/study-abroad-subjects 11University of Technology Sydney
Design, Architecture
and Building
Life is all about perspective. And so
is our Faculty of Design, Architecture
and Building. Whether you like to
create, animate, build or photograph,
our academics will provide you with
an international perspective and
share what they’ve experienced
at organisations like Google and
Westfield.
Unleash your creativity. Our state-of-
the-art facilities and collaborative
approach will help you to get the best
out of you.
With the right design and architecture,
we’ve built a globally recognised
school that ranks 29th in the world
for ‘Art and Design’ in the QS World
University Subject Rankings 2017.
Photo: Ooh Snap Photography
IN 2016, UTS DESIGN,
ARCHITECTURE AND
STUDY AREAS BUILDING HAD:
–– Animation
––
––
Architecture
Construction Project Management
4730
–– Fashion and Textile Design STUDENTS
–– Integrated Product Design
–– Interior and Spatial Design
–– Landscape Architecture
–– Photography and Situated Media
–– Property Economics
–– Visual Communications
(Graphic Design)
“I think the facilities are impressive. The big TVs and
MASTER’S LEVEL COURSES comfortable seats in the lecture rooms make you feel like
–– Architecture you’re in a first class classroom. I used the computer lab
–– Design
for architecture and it was awesome. The touch screen
–– Planning
computers make presentations easier and more interactive.”
–– Project Management*
–– Property Development BERNARDO CHAVEZ PEON PEREZ
–– Real Estate Investment Home Country: Mexico
* Work experience requirements apply Studied: Architecture
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Engineering
Part of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Look around you. Almost everywhere STUDY AREAS
you look, you see objects that have –– Biomedical
been engineered. From the historic –– Civil
to the hi-tech, engineers have
–– Civil and Environmental
defined our world today and they will
unquestionably impact our future. –– Computer Systems
–– Construction
Study Engineering at UTS and become
someone who can influence the –– Cyber Security
world around us. Whether biomedical, –– Data
environmental or mechanical
engineering is your field, our state-
–– Electrical “On level 10 of the
–– Environmental
of-the-art labs, studios and 3D data Engineering and IT Building
arena are designed to help you reach –– Mechanical
your future self. I got to program and interact
–– Mechatronics
Our practical approach to engineering –– Software
with robots; that was
is also highly regarded in international –– Structural amazing and a lot of fun. I’ve
rankings. We rank in the top 150 for
‘Civil and Structural Engineering’ and
–– Telecommunications never been exposed to any
‘Electrical and Electronic Engineering’ high level technologies like
in the QS World University Subject
Rankings 2017.
that before. I felt happy that I
got the opportunity to do so
here at UTS.”
VILIMIR YORDANOV
Home Country: Bulgaria
Studied: Mechanical Engineering
IN 2016, UTS
ENGINEERING AND
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY HAD:
9159
STUDENTS Photo: Christopher Shain
FACT
The year they built the
UTS Tower Building, it
rained so much that
two journalists rowed a
boat across the lake the
foundations created.
Find out what courses you can take: www.uts.edu.au/study-abroad-subjects 13University of Technology Sydney
Health
Good health is no longer just a matter
of strong genes or fortune. Health is
a science and our knowledge of the
human body continues to grow.
As a Health student at UTS you’ll be
part of this development. Our globally
relevant education is an excellent mix
of practice and theory, and will prepare
you for the health care systems of
“The lecturers are really helpful with international students,
today and tomorrow. So you can especially during the tutorials. They’re approachable; it’s
contribute to a healthier world.
more like talking to a friend. And I like the tutorial-style
Our excellent reputation is also
reflected in world rankings.
classes because it feels more practical, even if you’re
We’re proud to say that we are ranked discussing something theoretical. That’s helped me a lot.”
4th in the world and 1st in Australia
for ‘Nursing’ and 41st in the world for ULF VESTERBERG
‘Sports-related Subjects’ in the Home Country: Sweden
QS World University Subject Studied: Sport and Exercise Science
Rankings 2017.
IN 2016, UTS
HEALTH HAD:
4115
STUDENTS
Photo: Anna Zhu
STUDY AREAS
–– Health Policy
–– Health Science
–– Health Services Management
–– Nursing *
–– Pharmaceutical Science**
–– Pharmacy**
–– Primary Health Care
–– Public Health
–– Sport and Exercise Management
–– Sport and Exercise Science
Note*: The UTS Faculty of Health may accept
exchange and study abroad students for
coursework subjects in Nursing, on a case-
by-case basis, but clinical placements are not
available. Check with your home institution to
see whether there is an arrangement in place.
Note**: The UTS Graduate School of Health may
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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Information
Technology
Part of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Alibaba… STUDY AREAS
Name a world-renowned company –– Business Analysis
that has been founded in the last two –– Computer Science
decades and you can be sure that IT
professionals made this possible. –– Cyber Security
–– Data Mining and Data Analytics
Although IT has already made its mark
in the world, IT professionals always –– Games Development
want to be ahead of their game. And –– Information Systems
so does UTS. Our ambition has made
“UTS has opened a door to
–– IT Management and Leadership
us a leader in robotics and Artificial
–– Multimedia and Graphics supplement my knowledge
Intelligence education. We’ve also built
state-of-the-art facilities, including a –– Software Development and as a professional in
3D data visualisation Programming engineering. I have
arena and Software Development –– System Design and Analysis
Studio, which will give you the drive
developed a deep set
–– Web and Cloud Computing
you need to stay ahead. of skills in different IT
Our mark is also reflected in the management fields while
QS World University Subject Rankings
2017, as we are ranked in the top 100
improving my ability to
for ‘Computer Science and communicate with and
Information Systems’.
relate to others.”
DIANA MARCELA ARIZA ORDUZ
Home Country: Colombia
FACT Studied: Information Technology
The exterior of the Faculty
of Engineering and IT
Building has ‘University
of Technology Sydney
Faculty of Engineering and
Information Technology’
written in binary code on its
titanium cladding.
Photo: Anna Zhu
IN 2016, UTS
ENGINEERING AND
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY HAD:
9159
STUDENTS
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Law
Our world is growing in complexity STUDY AREAS
each day. Borders are fading; the –– Banking and Financial Regulation
internet violates intellectual property, –– Corporate, Commercial and Tax Law
and bank transactions use puzzling
mechanisms. Knowledge of our laws is –– Criminal Justice and Criminology
needed more than ever. –– Dispute Resolution
At UTS you’ll learn about the law from –– Family Law, Health Law and Policy
those in the know. Our internationally –– Intellectual Property, Media and
recognised academics will teach you Communications
the reality of legal practice, while our –– International Law, Human Rights
mentoring programs, designed to and the Environment
support the needs of international law
–– Law and Regulation
students, will help you connect to your
peers and improve your study skills. –– Public and Private Law
We know that reputation is very
important in law, so we’re proud to
be ranked top 50 in the world in the
QS World University Subject
Rankings 2017.
IN 2016,
UTS LAW HAD:
2677
STUDENTS
“In tutorials we are led
through working groups
Photo: Anna Zhu that teach you collaborative
skills. It’s essential to have
those skills before getting
into practice, because
you’re never going to be
working on your own. The
Law Building is also a
particularly good facility for
late night studies, because
you have access to those
rooms at any time you wish;
it’s open 24/7.”
JEROME GERMAIN
Home Country: France
Studied: Law
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Science
Imagine working in a Super Lab. STUDY AREAS
You’re surrounded by more than 200 –– Advanced Materials and
students who are running all kinds Data Science
of different experiments at the same –– Analytics
time. It’s every scientist’s dream,
right? –– Applied Chemistry
–– Applied Physics
At UTS our science facilities aren’t
limited to having a Super Lab - the –– Biomedical Physics
first of its kind in Australia. Forensic
“The facilities at UTS are –– Biomedical Science
science students can study in a awesome, especially –– Biotechnology
unique Crime Scene Simulation Lab,
while our researchers use the world’s
the new buildings and –– Environmental Biology
first super microscope to study the laboratories. I had a –– Environmental Biotechnology
cell biology of living microorganisms at –– Environmental Sciences
super-resolution.
subject in Crime Scene
–– Forensic Biology
But state-of-the-art facilities are just
Investigation and used the –– Forensic Science
the beginning. Our internationally Crime Scene Simulation Lab –– Infection and Immunity
recognised academics will help you
make the most of these.
at UTS. After we discussed –– Marine Biology
the theory with our lecturer, –– Mathematics
there was a laboratory –– Mathematics and Computing
–– Medical Science
simulation where we learnt
–– Medicinal Chemistry
how to solve problems.” –– Nanotechnology
RAKA SWASTIKA –– Pre-Medicine
Home Country: Indonesia –– Quantitative Finance
Studied: Forensic Science –– Statistics
UTS’s School of Life Sciences also
IN 2016, UTS offers pre and post-session study
SCIENCE HAD: abroad options, including extensive
field trip opportunities across Australia’s
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diverse ecology and landscapes.
For more information, visit
studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au
STUDENTS
Photo: Anna Zhu
FACT
UTS Science
has 1 of only
10 Super Labs
in the world!
Find out what courses you can take: www.uts.edu.au/study-abroad-subjects 17University of Technology Sydney
Transdisciplinary
Innovation
Futurists predict that 50 per cent
of the jobs in 2030 don’t exist yet.
Don’t be alarmed! Our new Faculty of
Transdisciplinary Innovation (FTDi)
offers you degrees at the intersection
of technology, creativity and
innovation. Just like industry demands.
Designed for radical and curious
thinkers, our courses will push
the boundaries of your creative
transdisciplinary thinking. You
will advance learning beyond the
traditions of the disciplines and
explore how you can work to create
new solutions for a future world.
FTDi courses at UTS will help
you become a lifelong innovator,
entrepreneur, creative practitioner,
technology thinker and change-maker.
Prepare yourself and start thinking
differently today.
STUDY AREAS
–– Creative Intelligence Photo: Anna Zhu
and Innovation
–– Technology and Innovation
“What the Data Science and Innovation course sets apart
from other degrees is its transdisciplinary and practice-
based approach to learning. There is a large practical
component to the program to ensure that students come
out of their shells and develop crucial communication skills,
collaborating with peers in the community. In my opinion, the
Data Science and Innovation degree is a family!”
YOGITHA MARIYAPPA
Home country: India
Studied: Data Science and Innovation
18International Study Abroad and Exchange
Australian Language
and Culture
The world is becoming one place.
Argentinian YouTube movies are liked
in Russia, people in Thailand know
Justin Bieber’s songs by heart, while
here in Australia, we watch Britain’s
Got Talent!
To participate in the world nowadays,
a good understanding of the English
language is vital. At UTS we offer
“Studying here has really improved my critical thinking,
you the opportunity to develop your my English and horizons. These subjects gave me a
English language skills and learn about
our beautiful country at the same time.
precious chance to get to know more about
The Australian Language and Culture
Australian culture.”
Studies (ALACS) program at UTS is
very flexible. Enrol in one subject as HUA HAN
an elective, or select the full ALACS Home country: China
program to master your English and Studied: Australian Language and Culture Studies
enhance your knowledge of Australia.
Even better, once you’ve improved
your language skills in class, you
can take an IELTS (English language
test) test at UTS. If your test results
meet the UTS English Proficiency
Requirements, you can transfer into
the regular study abroad or exchange Photo: Anna Zhu
programs the following session,
if you wish!
SUBJECTS (3 PER SESSION):
–– Australian Language Studies
–– Australian Media
–– Australians at work
–– Australian conversations
–– Exploring Sydney’s Neighbourhoods
–– Natural Australia
Find out what courses you can take: www.uts.edu.au/study-abroad-subjects 19University of Technology Sydney
Research
uts.edu.au/research-and -teaching/our-research
At UTS, our research answers the
big questions. Our growing reputation
for future-focused research in
emerging disciplines is focused on
five theme areas:
–– health
–– data science
–– sustainability “My institute has a great work environment and collegial
–– future work and industry atmosphere. Every researcher is unique and inspiring,
–– social futures
weekly roundtables are engaging and social events
From questions of technological
disruption to the future of health care,
make it a perfect work place.”
big data and new ways of working,
VERENA STREITFERDT
we’re delivering real solutions to the
Home country: Germany
challenges of today – and tomorrow.
Studied: at the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
We’re collaborative too – we work
closely with industry and academic
partners across the globe to drive
meaningful change in the world
around us.
IN 2016,
Our Visiting Research Students UTS HAD:
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program facilitates the sharing of
knowledge. This would normally be for
one session, but you can come for up
to four sessions (two years). RESEARCH
Make sure you get approval from STUDENTS
your home institution - where you are
enrolled in your PhD or Masters by
Research degree - so the sessions
95%
completed at UTS will contribute to
your home degree.
Got any questions? Please contact
the UTS Graduate Research School for of UTS research has
assistance and further details. been benchmarked at
uts.edu.au/research-and-
teaching/future-researchers/
applying-uts/how-apply/visiting-
world standard
research-students or above
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT’S
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH FOR
AUSTRALIA (ERA) EVALUATION IN 2015.
Photo: Toby Burrows
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University of Technology Sydney
Choosing your
subjects
As a study abroad or exchange student,
you can choose from hundreds of subjects
across a range of study areas. These three
steps will help you select your subjects
before you apply to UTS.
STEP 1. DOWNLOAD STEP 2. CHOOSE SUBJECTS STEP 3. SEEK APPROVAL
STUDY ABROAD AND USING A SUBJECT CHECKLIST FROM YOUR HOME UNIVERSITY
EXCHANGE SUBJECT GUIDES BEFORE APPLYING TO UTS BEFORE APPLYING TO UTS
Download our Study Abroad and A full-time load for one teaching session is Once you have selected your preferred
Exchange Subject Guides from our between 18 and 24 credit points (usually UTS subjects, give your home university
website. The guides highlight popular and 3 or 4 subjects). When choosing your the subject outlines from the UTS
recommended subjects we offer in: subjects, check: Handbook. Once your home university’s
academic adviser has approved your study
–– Arts & Social Sciences – –– the credit point value for each subject
plan, you can apply to UTS.
Communication, Education, –– whether the subject is available
International Studies Note: Subjects with a practical component
in the applicable calendar and (such as in nursing and teacher education) are
–– Business teaching session: Autumn (March restricted. Applicant eligibility to enrol in these
–– Design, Architecture & Building start) and/ or Spring (July start). subjects will be assessed on an individual basis.
Our handy Online Timetable Note: Some environmental studies subjects
–– Electives - subjects open to all study
Planner can help you with this: include field trips, which may be offered
backgrounds outside the normal teaching periods and
uts.edu.au/uts-timetable-planner
–– Engineering & Information Technology incur extra costs.
–– whether there are pre-requisites or
–– Health assumed knowledge. In some cases,
–– Law if you have taken an equivalent
subject in the past, you can apply for
–– Science
an exemption.
You can download the Subject Guide
Not sure which subjects to choose?
for your study area here:
Download the Electives Subject Guide
uts.edu.au/study-abroad-subjects
which lists subjects that are open to
For further subject information across students from all disciplines and do not
all study areas at UTS, visit the UTS have prerequisites:
Handbook: handbook.uts.edu.au uts.edu.au/study-abroad-subjects
Photo: Anna Zhu
Pre-enrol
before you arrive
Subjects approved by UTS
are added to your session’s
study plan. Once they have
been added, you can enrol
yourself into 18 to 24 credit
points before you leave home.
22International Study Abroad and Exchange
Credit, classes
and assessment
Learn more about classes, assessment and gaining
academic recognition for your study at UTS.
CREDIT TRANSFER CHINA CLASS SIZES
Study abroad and exchange students must If you are a student coming from China, Class sizes vary depending on the
enrol in a full-time load at UTS. The full- you will find that 24 UTS credit points are popularity of a subject and the nature of
time study load is 18-24 credit points per approximately equivalent to 7-9 subjects teaching. Normally, subjects involving
teaching session. Credit points apply to all at most Chinese universities. tutorial classes have 20 to 30 students in
subjects (except higher degree research a classroom.
programs) and represent a measure of CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT –
the student’s workload by subject. Most STUDY EXPECTATIONS ACADEMIC YEAR
subjects at UTS are 6 credit points each, Information about coursework assessment The academic year at UTS is divided into
except for those offered by the Faculty is given to you online during Orientation. three teaching sessions:
of Arts and Social Sciences, which are 8 You will be required to commence your
–– Autumn session (March to June)
credit points. learning during the orientation period,
before formal teaching begins. –– Spring session (July to November).
CREDIT POINTS –– Summer session (November to
The information below is a guide to the Most UTS subjects are taught through a
February – No admission for Study
equivalent credit points from your home mix of lectures and tutorials, seminars or
Abroad and Exchange students)
country to UTS credit points. laboratory sessions. Some subjects will
require students to undertake new flipped Each session has 15-16 compulsory
EUROPE learning style activities, different from teaching and learning weeks.
1 UTS credit point 1.25 ECTS credits
traditional lecture and tutorials. Visit our
website to learn more about UTS’s award- ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS
6 UTS credit points 7.5 ECTS credits winning teaching and learning style. The academic transcript is a record of
subjects studied, final grades and marks
8 UTS credit points 10 ECTS credits Assessment requirements may include awarded. UTS issues transcripts at the end
24 UTS credit points 30 ECTS credits major written assignments, active tutorial of each teaching session once the exam
(full time load) participation, practical work, projects, results have been finalised.
short tests, group work and group
NORTH AMERICA assignments, seminar presentations As an exchange student, you will receive
and a mid-session or final exam. In some your academic transcripts from UTS
6 UTS credit points approx. 4 US through your home institution. At the end
credit hours
subjects, the final exam may be worth 20
to 60 per cent of the final subject grade. of each teaching session, the exchange
8 UTS credit points approx. 5 US credit Some subjects have no final exams. officer will send two academic transcripts
hours to the international office at your
Most subjects at UTS normally require a home university.
24 UTS credit points approx. 15 or 16 US
minimum study requirement of between
(full time load) credit hours As a study abroad student, one original
12 and 24 hours per week in order to pass.
transcript is sent to your home address
or your authorised representative. Upon
request, an official copy of the transcript
STUDENTS ARE AWARDED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GRADES
can also be sent to your home institution
AFTER COMPLETING A SUBJECT AT UTS for credit transfer processing. Your home
institution will determine how credit will
H – High Distinction 85–100% Work of outstanding quality on all objectives of the subject
be transferred.
D – Distinction 75–84% Work of superior quality on all objectives of the subject You can also request an academic record
by completing the Online Statement
C – Credit 65–74% Work of good quality showing more than satisfactory of Academic Record application on My
achievement on all objectives of the subject
Student Admin (online). UTS will then
P – Pass 50–64% Work showing a satisfactory achievement on all objectives prepare and mail your transcript for a fee.
of the subject
STUDY ABROAD CERTIFICATES
Z – Fail 0–49% Work showing an unsatisfactory achievement on one or more Students who successfully complete the
objectives of the subject UTS Study Abroad program are issued a
Certificate of Completion. This certificate
Note: Some courses award only a Pass or Fail grade. Autumn session results are released in mid-July, and is issued with your academic transcript
Spring session results at the end of November or mid-December depending on your academic calendar. from UTS.
23Services
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.
ORIENTATION UTS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT
orientation.uts.edu.au international.uts.edu.au uts.edu.au/current-students/support
To help you get to know the university The UTS International team offers you UTS offers English language and
campus and services, UTS runs a advice and support during the application academic literacy support including
compulsory Orientation program in the process and throughout your studies at weekly study, reading, writing and
week(s) before formal teaching begins. UTS. Our student advisers can assist with speaking skills workshops, writing clinics,
During Orientation, new students general enquiries, and will keep you up- intensive academic English programs and
can familiarise themselves with the to-date with important news and events individual consultations for assistance
university’s services and facilities, start around UTS via our international students’ with assignment writing and referencing
on their learning journey, attend Faculty e-newsletter and social media.
–– HELPS
welcomes, and get to know the UTS
SAFETY AND SECURITY helps.uts.edu.au
learning style and technologies. You will
UTS fosters a safe and secure environment UTS’s Higher Education Language
actually commence your studies in this
for students, staff and visitors, with 24- and Presentation Support program
week(s), so when classes start you are
hour security assistance on and around (HELPS) provides non-credited
already prepared. It’s also an excellent way
campus. This includes accessible security English language and academic
to meet staff and students from Australia
officers, regular patrols, an emergency literacy support to students, including
and overseas.
telephone network and closed-circuit assignment writing assistance, daily
Note: Orientation is a compulsory week(s) television cameras. workshops, writing support sessions
at the start of each session. In Autumn session, and English speaking practice.
for students following the main UTS calendar, GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Orientation runs for three weeks. In Spring
session, Orientation runs for one week for uts.edu.au/current-students/support UTS HELPS can register eligible
all students. UTS provides a wide range of on-campus Study Abroad and Exchange students
services for students, including: for special examination conditions,
including use of dictionaries and
–– medical services allowances for additional time in
Arrival tips –– counselling services UTS exams.
Aim to arrive in Sydney at least two –– accessibility services for students uts.edu.au/current-students/
weeks before classes start in order to with a disability or ongoing support/helps/special-conditions-
participate in Orientation and to find medical condition exams-students-non-english-
suitable accommodation. speaking-backgrounds
–– financial assistance and advice
UTS International offers a –– U:PASS
–– multi-faith chaplaincy and
complimentary airport shuttle service uts.edu.au/current-students/
prayer rooms
from Sydney International Airport support/upass
–– support services for U:PASS is designed to assist
to either UTS or a convenient CBD
LGBTIQ+ students students who are studying subjects
location to new international and
study abroad and exchange students –– traditional Chinese medicine clinic that are perceived as difficult or
who arrive in the two weeks before that historically have a high failure
Orientation begins. rate. These small group sessions
are run by UTS students who have
already successfully completed the
subject, and are informal, flexible and
responsive to students’ abilities
and needs.
24International Study Abroad and Exchange
Photo: Anna Zhu
UTS LIBRARY CAREERS SERVICE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
lib.uts.edu.au careers.uts.edu.au utsstudentsassociation.org.au
The UTS Library’s services and The UTS Careers Service offers: The Students’ Association represents all
resources include: UTS students. Their services include:
–– career consulting
–– a librarian who is dedicated to helping –– an Overseas Student Officer
–– work-ready programs
international students and those representing and supporting
whose first language is not English –– assistance in finding work international students
opportunities –– the Bluebird Brekkie Bar, a free,
–– a program of workshops and online
modules through the Heads Up sustainable pop-up breakfast café
–– planning resources
program open every Tuesday and Wednesday
–– job-search strategies and events morning during teaching periods
–– 24-hour global access to the
–– help with resumes, applications and –– the Night Owl Noodle Bar, a free,
catalogue, and Australian and
interviews sustainable pop-up noodle bar
international databases online
where you can get free noodle soup
–– presentation and group discussion –– Accomplish program - a free, year- every Thursday late afternoon/
rooms and silent study areas long program designed to increase evening during teaching periods
students’ success in the graduate
–– a food co-op where you can
–– training sessions for postgraduate recruitment process and throughout
purchase fresh, organic fruit
research students their career
and vegetables
–– Researchers’ Centre – a dedicated –– the campus student
space in the library for postgraduate newspaper, Vertigo
research students and staff
–– computers installed with Chinese,
Korean and Japanese software
“One UTS support service that has really
helped me was UTS HELPS. When I
started at UTS, I wasn’t confident with
my English and I was unsure how to
write assignments. But HELPS really
assisted me with this, I went there and
they helped me to write formally. I took
VITALY KUZENKOV my assignments to them and they went
Home country: Russia
Studied: Information Technology through it with me, helping me to
improve it. It was extremely helpful.”
25Beyond the
classroom
UTS has an active campus culture
providing opportunities for you to enhance
your study abroad experience beyond the
classroom and to immerse yourself fully
into the UTS lifestyle.
UTS: HATCHERY – UTS: BUILD – UTS INTERNATIONAL ACTIVATEUTS – UTS STUDENT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CLUBS AND SOCIAL HUB
hatchery.uts.edu.au build.uts.edu.au activateuts.com.au
UTS:Hatchery is a practical, hands- BUiLD (Beyond UTS International ActivateUTS is home to an array of
on extra-curricular program for UTS Leadership and Development) is an campus facilities including awesome
students who wish to develop a future exciting and dynamic leadership program, bars, cafes, retail outlets, and a fitness
in entrepreneurship. Teams of students which is free to join and open to all UTS centre, providing an amazing social and
from across the university collaborate to students. Through BUiLD’s range of local cultural outlet and the chance to engage
solve real-world problems and make a and international opportunities, students and immerse in UTS campus life. Join a
difference. Through a mix of boot camps, can expand networks, gain leadership social, cultural or sporting club. Create a
agile stand ups, workshops and master skills, and learn about topics and the club! Become the President! Or just be an
classes, students are exposed to a variety world outside of their field of study. BUiLD active member, having fun, making friends,
of invaluable teaching, which they can provides opportunities for students networking and contributing to your
apply to their projects or take with them to explore issues of social enterprise, campus community through clubs such as:
on their entrepreneurial journey. Students sustainability and social justice.
–– ESAC – Exchange and Study
enrolled in the program will have exclusive
UTS: SOUL AWARD – SOCIAL Abroad Club
seven-day access to a collaborative co-
working space on campus. The program LEADERSHIP PROGRAM –– AIESEC UTS
runs for 8 weeks throughout Autumn and soul.uts.edu.au –– ACES (Entrepreneurial Society)
Spring sessions. UTS: SOUL Award is a social leadership –– BusinessOne Consulting UTS
and volunteer program for students.
–– Net Impact UTS
The award gives students the support
to venture beyond their degree and into –– The Big Lift
the community, applying the skills and –– UTS BUiLD Student Society (BSS)
knowledge learnt at UTS to the real world,
ESAC – Exchange all while developing leadership skills and
–– UTS Rotaract (Rotary Club Partner)
and Study Abroad Club building networks. –– UTS Women in Business
facebook.com/UtsEsacPage/ –– ...and many, many more!
Social leadership encourages people to
The Exchange and Study Abroad Club engage in their local communities and
organises social events and excursions
to become socially responsible, working
aimed at enhancing the Australian
in the field with community groups and
experience of international students
through events with Australian not-for-profit organisations to create
students that provide experiences meaningful social outcomes.
unique to Australia.
Through SOUL students will build peer
networks, learn new skills, and earn reward
and recognition from UTS for their work.
26International Study Abroad and Exchange
HELPS U: CONNECT VOLUNTEER
PROGRAMS
helps.uts.edu.au
You can volunteer to be a buddy, peer
adviser or conversation leader in the
HELPS U:Connect Volunteer Program.
HELPS seeks to enhance the student
learning experience through individual and
group support in a friendly and respectful
environment. The goal is to develop
independent and confident learners,
whether this is improving English language
or academic skills.
LEFT TO RIGHT:
UNIVATIVE 1. Hatchery students using their
uts.edu.au/univative creativity during a workshop.
Photo: Anna Zhu
Univative is an Inter-University 2. Want to learn how to surf? Check
Consultation Competition that aims to out what ActivateUTS has on offer!
improve students’ employability skills by Photo: UTS Activate.
simulating real-life workplace diversity.
Student teams have 3 weeks to solve a
problem, issue, or challenge reflecting an
actual need of a business/organisation
and present their proposals to this
business or organisation, which will then
choose a winner. The program is open to
senior undergraduate and postgraduate
students across disciplines.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
communityconnections.uts.edu.au
Community Connections provides
opportunities for students to make
connections at UTS and across the wider
Sydney community through programs and
activities such as community and cultural
events, day trips and local volunteering
The events often involve Australian
community organisations, not-for-profits
and corporate sponsors, which provide
ready opportunities for community
“The Hatchery gave me the opportunity
engagement and immersion into
Australian culture and society.
to learn about innovation and
NETWORK & RESEARCHERS’ CAFÉ entrepreneurship. My idea was to provide
uts.edu.au/network-cafe
Network Cafe is a free program that
high quality education to people that live
brings new students from overseas
together with experienced UTS students
in remote areas in Australia. I worked with
(Peer Networkers) to help them settle
into Sydney and the UTS community.
a group of people interested in education
The Network Café is open every Tuesday
afternoon (during session). Drop by for a
but with different objectives. I learnt a lot
free coffee and a chat.
how to manage my time, motivate myself
UTS Researchers’ Café is a monthly social
event for all currently enrolled Higher and how to prioritise.”
Degree Research students. On the first
Wednesday of each month, research LUIS JAVIER ERAZO GALLO
students get together for a free coffee Home Country: Colombia
and a chat. Studied: Information Technology
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