Overview

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has designed this UTS-Sydney program with your individual student goals in mind. It is built around a unique Discovery Model which is delivered by some of the best staff in study abroad, both in the U.S. and overseas, in order to provide you with an individualized experience through discovery in 5 key areas: personal, academic, cultural, social, and professional. Learn more about the Discovery Model.

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AustraLearn, offers semester and year abroad programs at UTS. UTS offers contemporary and innovative education in the centre of Sydney, one of the world’s most exciting cities.

UTS has been awarded five stars in the recent QS Stars Ratings. This recognizes the University for its high performance in research, employability, teaching and infrastructure. In addition, UTS is listed in the top 500 research universities by the Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU) conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2012). 

UTS courses are developed in consultation with industry partners and leading professionals, and provide a unique balance between theory and practice. UTS is proud of it close links with industry, as all graduates become valued members of the UTS Alumni Network. This connects graduates with more than 150,000 highly esteemed professionals across the globe.

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Student quote

“This exchange opportunity made me step out of strict journalism and take different subjects that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to take at home, such as public relations. I really appreciate this experience because it’s broadened my horizons. Since I’ve been in Australia I’ve seen the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest - things I would never get to see if I stayed at home. More importantly, I have met people from all over the world, from place I’ve never been. This multicultural experience has been invaluable for me."
 

Learn More About UTS-Sydney:

Location

About Sydney

UTS is located in central Sydney, adjacent to the city’s vibrant commercial and cultural hub and surrounded by the cosmopolitan districts of Darling Harbor and Chinatown. A network of creative inner city villages is a short walk away. An underground walkway connects UTS to Sydney’s Central Railway station providing students with direct access to the city’s beaches and outer suburbs through Sydney’s public transport network.

Around the University

UTS is located in central Sydney next door to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Television and Radio studios and is a short walk from the country’s largest museum of Design and Technology, the “Powerhouse Museum”. The City campus is adjacent to Sydney’s Chinatown which is home to an enormous range of Asian restaurants and specialty stores. The historic “Paddy’s Market” is across the road from the UTS – this is where you will find the largest supply of fresh food and vegetables in central Sydney and where you can also pick up bargain souvenirs before you return home. Sydney’s creative design district of Surry Hills, is another neighboring village. The entertainment precinct of Darling Harbor is also a short walk away.

Academic Highlights

Study Abroad students can choose to enroll in a group of subjects from one major discipline or can combine subjects from any of the following areas of study:

• Business: accounting, banking, economics, electronic business, finance, international business, management, marketing, sport management, tourism
• Design: architecture, construction, fashion and textiles design, industrial design, interior and spatial design, photography and situated media, animation, property economics, visual communication
• Education: Aboriginal education, adult and vocational education, community education, creative arts, human resource development, literacy and numeracy, organizational learning, special education, TESOL
• Engineering: civil and environmental, computer systems, construction, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic, software telecommunications
• Humanities and Social Sciences: communications, cultural studies, sociology, political studies, history
• Journalism and Media: journalism, public relations, media arts and production, creative writing, information management
• Information technology: information systems, technical programming, e-commerce, Internet technologies, IT management and strategy, computer graphics, inter-networking, intelligent systems databases, software engineering
• Law: business law, international law, dispute resolution
• Nursing, Midwifery, and Health: adult-medical nursing, mental health nursing, children's nursing
• Science: environmental science (with field trip opportunities across Australia), forensic science, mathematics, biotechnology, medical science, traditional Chinese medicine, nanotechnology, statistics and operations research, marine biology
• Language and Cultural Studies: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

University Services

UTS offers its international students study support, prayer room facilities, student and career counseling, health and housing services, sporting facilities, a peer support network, and a student tandem program where you can meet Australian and other international students on campus. 

Also available are:

• The University library with more than 650,000 books, journals and audiovisual items, plus an International Cultural and News Center (ICNC).
• More than 800 computers for student use as well as specialized faculty laboratories, with 24-hour access to computers on the City campus. Free wireless internet access is available to all enrolled students on both the City and Kuring-Gai campuses.
• Specialist Learning Assistance centers for students undertaking Chemistry, Engineering, Design, Mathematics, Physics, and Education.
• New and second hand bookshops, stationery and art supplies shops, cafes, bars, news agencies, and other retailers on campus.
• UTS Union Fitness Centre and an underground multi-purpose sports hall under development.
• The UTS Union organizes concerts, films, barbeques, creative leisure courses, art exhibitions, plays, lunchtime speakers, and social events throughout semester. 

Housing

As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad student you are guaranteed pre-arranged accommodation to fit your lifestyle. There are a variety of housing options available which you will apply for after acceptance.
Students attending UTS are offered pre-arranged housing in shared apartments. Apartments are furnished and self-catered. UTS strives to provide housing arrangements that help to promote a positive lifestyle to enrich students’ academic and personal growth while abroad. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students are guaranteed a place in UTS housing if they apply by the deadlines (15 May and 15 November).
 

Orientation

The GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program is our signature orientation program for all semester and year abroad students. The cost for this multi-day program is included in your program fees and covers several nights accommodation, most meals, local transportation, and excursions.

Typically 4-6 days in length, each orientation program includes:

• Exciting excursions and activities
• A chance to meet other students
• Orientation sessions to help you adapt to your new country

Orientation sites vary based on the location of your program. Each site is selected based on the proximity to your host university as well as for the unique activities available within the area.

Read more about the Bridging Cultures Program>

In addition to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program which is included in your program fees UTS organizes a comprehensive UTS Orientation Program for new students before each semester. This program is designed to familiarize new students with the university's services and facilities and to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of living and studying in central Sydney.

The orientation week is supported by UTS staff and the “Peer Network”, a large group of experienced UTS students who volunteer to make sure that new international students can get the most out of their UTS experience.

The Orientation Program includes a series of campus tours, faculty welcomes, and academic counseling sessions, social activities on and around the campus and optional short trips and adventure programs. You will also be given detailed advice about how to make enrolment changes, academic expectations, working in Australia, and fulfilling your student visa obligations.
 

Special Programs/Excursions

Discovery Activities

Specific Excursions Included in Your Program Fees

Other Tours and Travel Available

Get Involved Abroad

Extracurricular Activities

UTS students have Sydney at their doorstep. The restaurants of Chinatown, shopping arcades, major museums, theatres, waterfront parks, and the pubs and clubs of the inner city are all an easy walk from the campus.

On campus, UTS students can join more than 90 cultural, sporting, and social clubs and societies, ranging from Bollywood to Ultimate Frisbee! UTS has a newly refurbished Fitness Center and our students regularly excel in national and international sporting competitions. The UTS rowing club based on Sydney Harbor is regarded as one of the finest in Australia.

With an active Student Association, UTS encourages students to participate and be heard. The University’s student newspaper, Vertigo, is always recruiting new writers, artists and editors and Sydney’s most dynamic independent radio station, 2SER FM, is presented and broadcasted by UTS students.

If you prefer to spend your time skydiving, white-water rafting, horse riding, sailing, or mountain biking, the UTS Union Recreation and Adventure programs are a great way to explore and make new friends outside the classroom. Catering to beginners and advanced adventurers, programs range from half-day excursions to 12-day trips all over Australia, set at a reasonable price for students.

Community Involvement

While abroad, we recommend getting involved in your local community. It's an awesome way to meet locals, experience the true Australian culture, and create long lasting memories. From volunteering to festival-going, we challenge you to make the most of your international experience... See a sample of community involvement opportunities available in Sydney or discover your own upon arrival!

You can explore your volunteer efforts in the semester by signing up for the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Conservation Volunteer Weekend.

Enhance Your Experience

Global Citizens Development Modules

The Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory, however we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication.  

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Fees

Fee Includes

What’s Included in the Program Fee?

Everything you would expect:

• Personalized Program Counseling including:

MyLearn on-line admissions system
Course selection and credit transfer
Immigration visa assistance
Travel arrangements & airport pickup
Financial aid transfer and financial planning
Pre-departure webinar
Comprehensive participant guide
Help for parents and advisors

• Tuition
• Transfer Credit
• Health Insurance
• On-site Staff
• 24/7 Emergency support in North American and abroad
• Internet and cell phone access
• Access to scholarships
• Alumni program on your return

More than you expect:

• Multi-day Bridging Cultures Orientation Program
• Discovery Activities throughout your time abroad
• Day Trips or Weekend Excursions may be included

Additional Housing Fee

Housing only (no meals included) costs range from approximately $5,100-$9,000*

Housing amenities are generally:

• Single room
• Technology package available
• Linen package available

An additional refundable housing deposit may be required for your housing selection. This housing is self-catered, therefore you will have access to a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals.

*All fees are subject to change.

Dates

Entry Requirements

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Program Team

	Program Manager Rebecca Anderson randerson@globalinksabroad.org 1-800-980-0033 x121
	Program Assistant Meagan Carr mcarr@globalinksabroad.org 1-800-980-0033 X 134
	Resident Director Ross Seeger rseeger@globalinksabroad.org +61466002522
	Resident Coordinator Trish Johnson RCSydney@globalinksabroad.org
Advice From The Program Team: UTS-Sydney is a great university option for students looking for an urban study abroad experience. The university is surrounded by a great variety of shops, museums, cafes, restaurants, and nightlife. Due to the large student population in the area, the options for those on a budget are plentiful! Students also looking for a multicultural city will be happy to know that Chinatown is a short walk away.