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University of Technology, Sydney
The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
The University of Technology, Sydney is an internationally well-known university and it was first established in 1988. The universitys motto is: Think. Change. Do.
It is a thriving university that carries the hustle and bustle of the city with students, tutors, lecturers and visitors streaming in and out all day and well into the evening.
It is the only university where the main campus is based in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD). Other nearby universities are the Sydney University (SU) based near Redfern station and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) based in the inner-city suburb of Kensington.
The original plans for the design of UTS were supposed to be a cluster of many twelve storey buildings in the CDB. Instead it was divided into three campuses:
The Broadway Campus
It is located on Broadway in Ultimo which is a five minute walk from Central Station.
The UTS Tower building is an iconic structure. It is the main building and is where the Union, Student Services, main food court, the Glasshouse (a bar) and something are located. It took eight years to build and cost more than $30million. At 120 metres, with 27 floors, it is one of the tallest buildings in the city. It is visible almost anywhere around the CBD.
The Tower building is infamous among Sydneysiders, as it is often considered to be the ugliest building in Sydney and was often voted as such in public polls.
This campus has the faculties of DAB, Humanities, IT, Engineering, and Science. Classes can also be scheduled in the Haymarket Campus and vice versa.
The Haymarket Campus
The Business and Law faculties are located in Haymarket in Quay Street which is near Chinatown and the Sydney Entertainment Centre. The Blake Library is also located next to the Haymarket campus. Sydney markets bell tower.
Th Kuring-gai Campus
The Kuring-gai Campus is located on Eton road in Lindfield which is a suburb in North Sydney. It also has the George Muir Library.
This campus has the faculties of Business, Education, and Nursing, Midwifery and Health. Some classes may be held in either of the city campuses.
Kuring-gai has a smaller student population and the campus is much quieter and more relaxed atmosphere and has more scenic views compared to the City campuses as it is in a more remote location.
There is a free shuttle bus that goes between the city campuses and the Kuring-gai campus.
UTS Faculties
UTS has seven main faculties:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
o Communication
o Education
o International Studies
Faculty of Business
o Graduate School of Business
o School of Accounting
o School of Finance and Economics
o School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism
o School of Marketing
Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building (DAB)
o School of Design
o School of Architecture
o School of Built Environment
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
o Engineering
o Information Technology (IT)
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health
Faculty of Science
o Chemistry and Forensic Sciences
o Environmental Sciences
o Mathematical Sciences
o Medical and Molecular Biosciences
o Physics and Advanced Materials
UTS: Insearch
Insearch is a higher educational facility that provides an alternate path into UTS for both local and international students.
They offer diplomas that study the same core subjects as first year students and count towards the bachelor degree and it can sometimes lead straight into the second year of the course.
Diploma programs are offered in:
Business
Communication
Design
Information Technology
Science
The campus is located right next to the UTS city campus in Broadway. It has been around for 30 years and has over 3000 students from 50 countries studying a wide range of English language courses and different pathway programs.
Insearch also helps students prepare for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with programs that specialise in certain areas (writing, and speaking and pronunciation), full-time or part-time classes to suit the needs of all students.
They also offer English classes to help with Academic English and Business English as well as General English.
Insearch students are also able to use UTS facilities on the UTS campus.
With so many students from so many different places around the world, Insearch offers a diverse and friendly environment that students can truly thrive in.
The ELSSA Centre
ELSSA stands for English Language Study Skills Assistance.
The Centre helps students with the English language, academic literacy programs and intercultural diversity education. There are workshops and one-on-one assistance that are made via appointments available.
Students who are studying a degree in the English language are able to use the ELSSA Centre. In 2006, the Centre assisted over 3,500 students.
Almost 60% of the students are undergraduates and over 60% of the students who have used the ELSSA Centre for help are international students.
The ELSSA Centre is also available at the Kuring-gai Campus.
The services provided by the ELSSA Centre are free.
Clubs at UTS
During Orientation Week new students have a chance to check out all the different clubs the university has to over. They cover a wide range of topics including Anime, video games and films. Whatever your interests are, UTS will have a club for you.
The university also has a very strong sporting spirit. Some of the most popular university clubs are sports clubs:
UTS Northern Suburbs Athletic Club
UTS Australia Football Club
UTS Basketball Club
Sydney Cricket Club
UTS Fencing Club
UTS Gridiron
UTS Hockey
UTS Rowing Club
UTS Tigers - Rugby League
UTS Volleyball Clubs
The sport clubs compete with other universities and UTS has a very successful history.
Student Housing
UTS offers student residences. They are secure, affordable and convenient. There are four student residences and they are all located near the City campus.
- The Geegal residence is a group of townhouses in the suburb of Chippendale. It accommodates 58 students.
- The Bulga Ngurra residence is in Ultimo. There are over a hundred rooms in a five-storey block.
- The Blackfriars residence is a block of apartments for postgraduate research students in heritage buildings just moments from City Campus.
- Gumal Ngurang residence is the newest and biggest UTS residence. It is located next to City campus. It is an apartment building with eight storeys. It accommodates over 250 students in a range of studio, one-bedroom and share apartments. The building is conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
In general, share apartments have four to six bedrooms with shared bathrooms, kitchen and lounge rooms. The rent prices vary, depending on the size of the apartment and if it is shared with other students. The cost of water, gas and electricity is all covered under the rent. All apartments are furnished with basic furniture and kitchen appliances. Students must provide their own bed linen and cooking utensils.The applications are available online and there is a non-refundable application fee. It is advised that students apply as soon as an offer from UTS is given as places are limited and not all students who apply will be given a room.The Peer NetworkThe Peer Network originally started as a club in 1998 and was organised by students who had the idea of forming a group of experienced students to offer invaluable information to new students and help them to adjust to the university lifestyle.
The club became so popular over time, that the university got involved and it has evolved over the years to become the program it is today. The members of Peer Network (known as Peer Networkers) are all student volunteers. They comprise of current local and international UTS students. The only requirement is that the student has to have been enrolled in UTS for at least two semesters before joining. There are currently over 500 volunteers.
Some of the duties include answering questions, campus tours, facilitating information seminars and organising extracurricular activities. In the first two weeks into a semester, the Peer Networkers can be spotted manning the help desk to help students who get lost or any students who have any last minute questions concerning subject enrolments and timetables.
They can be seen in Orientation Week at the beginning of every semester, by their friendly smiles and famous bright orange t-shirts.