Earn Your Degree at UTS - Sydney

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney

Description: AustraLearn will facilitate your direct enrollment to UTS-Sydney for a bachelor's, master's or PhD. Emerging from a history of technical learning, fine arts, business studies and teacher education, UTS has grown to become one of the most diverse educational environments in the country. Modern and progressive, UTS has developed a strong reputation for nurturing innovation and academic excellence across many disciplines. As a key member of the Australian Technology Network, an influential coalition of five leading Australian universities, UTS is committed to the education of industry-ready and highly employable graduates. UTS graduates include some of Australia 's and the world's most successful academics, specialists, cultural identities and business figures.

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 and the spectacular Sydney harbor foreshore are a short walk away. An underground walkway connects the UTS campus to Sydney 's Central Railway station providing students with direct access to the city's beaches and outer suburbs through the expansive public transport network.

About AustraLearn

AustraLearn has been appointed by 33 top-ranked universities in Australia and New Zealand as your application center in the U.S. and Canada. From start to finish, we provide you free support and enrollment assistance while you seek your degree in any field of study.

We are here for you on behalf of the universities as your central contact in the U.S. and Canada. They trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it, and financially support us to work on their behalf.

* We are financially supported by the universities so that all of our services can be FREE to you; we assist with the application, enrollment, financial aid, and student visa process.
* We are your central contact; we simplify the process by being your application center on your side of the world.
* You receive quicker responses to all your concerns and questions via direct personal contacts. The universities trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it.
* Many of the institutions we work with are ranked within the top 500 world-wide and 7 are in the top 50.
* The university is more apt to look at an application submitted by AustraLearn, because they know it has been reviewed by our staff and is complete upon arrival.

Highlights: With central Sydney at their doorstep, UTS students have an opportunity to explore and enjoy the city like no other students in Australia. The restaurants of Chinatown, the city's historic shopping arcades, the major museums, theatres and 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 100 cultural, sporting and social clubs and societies. From Debating to Bollywood dancing to Ultimate Frisbee, there is truly something for everyone.   

Study abroad students also have the option to study a number of unique programs at UTS including:

- Aboriginal Cultures and Philosophies: introduces students to Aboriginal culture and social organization and allows students to spend time with an Aboriginal community on the coast south of Sydney.

- Specialized Environmental Sciences studies with field trips* to the desert landscapes of western New South Wales, the Great Barrier Reef, and the mountains of southern NSW.

Why study in Australia or New Zealand?

In addition to being exciting destinations that many people dream of visiting for a vacation, both Australia and New Zealand offer both personal and professionally rewarding educational opportunities for American and Canadian students.

Unprecedented Popularity

Both New Zealand and Australia are the fastest growing study abroad destinations for North Americans. In 2002, nearly 185,000 international students were enrolled at universities in Australia to earn their degree, and that number is increasing by 30% a year. In New Zealand, international student numbers are growing at over 40% per year.

International Recognition and Accreditation

A degree you earn in either country is recognized internationally and all universities are accredited and highly regulated by their respective governments, ensuring you of the highest quality education experience. In fact, both the Canadian and U.S. Departments of Education recognize the Australian and New Zealand higher education systems as among the very best in the world.

An Affordable Option

Earning a degree is very affordable, as tuition and fees plus cost of living are in most cases less than the USA and Europe. A favorable exchange rate continues to benefits students, especially Americans. Plus, you can take advantage of U.S. or Canadian government financial aid to help fund your studies.

Thousands of Choices

If there is something you want to study, you can find it at the universities in these countries. Thousands of majors and degree specialties are offered at the bachelor, master's, doctoral and other levels. A degree earned internationally-- particularly in countries as highly regarded and respected as Australia and New Zealand are-- will enhance your future employment opportunities and career advancement.

Cost in US$: varies by degree

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time Is 1- 2 weeks

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.

Year Founded: 1989