University of Technology Sydney

IKEA x UTS Future Living Lab

UTS and IKEA have established a new collaboration, providing a local design hub for aspiring young designers, thought leaders and the community. The design hub, known as IKEA x UTS Future Living Lab, is located on the UTS campus in Ultimo, Sydney.

The collaboration brings together IKEA’s expertise with academics and students from the UTS Product Design and Interior Architecture programs. The partnership also includes design organisations, designers, as well as the community to create new ideas to produce exhibitions, prototypes and events addressing the unique needs of the Australian home.

UTS Central

In 2019 UTS Central will open its doors to students, staff and the community. UTS Central will be a vibrant student hub and faculty space at the heart of the campus. As well as the new UTS Library, the building will include a scholarly reading room, a wealth of student study spaces, and an inviting, food court that will open onto Alumni Green and be accessible to the general public. UTS Central is the final significant capital development project to be delivered as part of the billion-dollar-plus UTS Campus Master Plan.

UTS’s award-winning model of learning focuses on the development of graduate attributes that make students ready for the world of work, now and in the future.

UTS believes that applying academic knowledge to real scenarios is crucial to student success. Students can expect hands-on practical learning and group work, and will work on major projects and real-life case studies.

UTS also prepares students to be ready for a global workplace. With one of the largest student mobility programs in Australia, gaining experience in another country during while studying is highly encouraged.

UTS also places emphasis on research-inspired and integrated learning. Students are encouraged to become life-long learners and are equipped with the tools needed to keep on asking the right questions throughout their careers.

English-language requirements

International students whose previous education was not conducted in English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English by completing an English-language test or program recognized by UTS. English-language proficiency test scores are recognized by UTS provided they were obtained less than two years prior to application at UTS.

Academic requirements

For entry into undergraduate courses at UTS, students require a competitive pass in a recognized matriculation examination, equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification.

For admission into undergraduate honours coursework and most postgraduate courses, students must hold a recognized and relevant bachelor's degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree.

Note: in addition to these academic requirements, some courses may have specific admission requirements.

Visit the UTS website for detailed admission requirements per country and for your course of interest.

The University of Technology Sydney has committed a sum of AUD 30 million towards a diverse range of scholarships and grants for commencing and current international students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs until 2020. Scholarships are available to international students in particular faculties as well as across the university.

Undergraduate student scholarships

• UTS Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarships – valued at AUD 10,000, and awarded to the highest achieving international students who enrol in undergraduate coursework programs.
• UTS Insearch to UTS Pathways Scholarship – awarded to the highest achieving UTS Insearch graduates who commence their education at UTS.
• Full Tuition Scholarships – are awarded to the highest achieving international undergraduate students who are starting their education at UTS in the autumn and spring session of 2019.

Postgraduate student scholarships

• UTS Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarships – scholarships valued at AUD 5,000 and awarded to the highest achieving international students who commence their education at UTS by enrolling in the postgraduate coursework programs.
• Full Tuition Scholarships – awarded to the highest achieving international students commencing at the university for postgraduate coursework in both the autumn and spring session 2019.

UTS has invested AUD 1.3 billion in the UTS Campus Master Plan to deliver an engaging and vibrant education precinct. This decade-long reinvention through the Master Plan has resulted in a range of research and industry engagement spaces that support the delivery of the university’s state-of-the-art teaching, technology-based model of learning and industry-focused research.

The UTS Alumni Green consists of student-focused spaces, creating a meeting place for the university student community. It has won several awards including the Civic Landscape Award at the 2016 National Landscape Architecture Awards.

The university’s location offers international students places to eat, shop, and socialize within a short distance. Students can access the Central Station, Sydney’s major transport hub, which is only a few minutes’ walk away, and the major tourist attractions like the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are within 10 minutes on public transport.

UTS provides a diverse range of support services to help international students enhance their learning, health and wellbeing. These include:

• Health Service – Provides on-campus confidential and bulk-billing medical services.
• Financial Assistance – Helps students by offering financial advice and student loans.
• UTS Housing – Offers comfortable, affordable and convenient living options for students, and organizes social and learning programs as part of residential life activities.
• Careers Service – Provides a wide range of career development opportunities as well as job services for UTS students.
• Counselling – Offers confidential and free individual and group counselling.
• Accessibility – Assists students with a disability, mental health issue or ongoing medical condition.
• HELPS – Provides academic skills and English-language support, including one-on-one consultations, workshops and conversation classes.

Programs, events and activities – Opportunities for students ranging from leadership development and volunteering to sporting, social and cultural activities.