Chapter 3 – International activities

UTS International

This information is current as at January 2008. The latest information is available from UTS International.

International students

UTS International is the focal point for all inquiries from international students. It provides advice and assistance with visa renewal and compliance, health cover, enrolment/re-enrolment, course options, application procedures, scholarships and referrals to other University services.

UTS International maintains contact with government organisations such as the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), AusAID (Australian Agency for International Development) and Medibank Private.

Together with the Student Services Unit, UTS International provides a comprehensive orientation and preparation program for all new international students. The program is designed to help students adjust to their new environment and make their academic and social life at UTS as rewarding as possible.

As international students may face additional problems not usually encountered by Australian students, there are two International Student Advisers in UTS International available to assist students with personal, practical and academic issues.

The Tandem Program, a student initiative, matches new international students with experienced UTS students to help them settle into Sydney and the UTS community.

Inquiries

UTS International
CB01.3A, City campus
telephone +61 2 9514 1531
or 1800 774 816 (freecall within Australia)
or +61 3 9627 4816 (calling from outside Australia)
fax +61 2 9514 1530
email international@uts.edu.au
http://www.uts.edu.au/international

Postal address

PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia

Admission requirements

International students need to satisfy the normal UTS entry requirements and be proficient in English.

IELTS test

UTS International is the largest Sydney test centre for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test. The IELTS test is a preferred test for entry to Australian universities. This international test of English proficiency is available in more than 120 countries with more than 350 approved test centres. More than 700,000 people around the world have taken the test and recognise IELTS as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration and professional accreditation. The IELTS centre holds tests at least two to three times a month with results mailed within two to three weeks.

Study Abroad

Students currently enrolled in degree programs at international universities may apply to study at UTS for one or two semesters. The subjects studied at UTS may be credited to their programs at their home universities.

International Exchange Student Scheme

Students currently enrolled at UTS who have completed one year of full-time study may be eligible to apply for an international exchange to one of UTS's partner universities. UTS has exchange partnerships with over 120 universities in 26 countries. Eligibility to participate in the exchange program is contingent on students meeting the application requirements for an international exchange.

International relations

Establishing strategic relationships and sharing knowledge and resources with universities and academic communities throughout the world is an important part of UTS's mission. The International Relations section of UTS International helps to manage relationships with international universities and other organisations by coordinating, recording and arranging approval for international memoranda of understanding and agreements for student and staff exchange, research and academic cooperation. It also arranges high-level international visitors to the University.

International sponsored students

International students at UTS who are sponsored or have been awarded a scholarship by the Australian Government, government agencies under a bilateral agreement, their home government or employer, are provided with support and assistance by UTS International which includes management of the sponsor's contractual obligation.

Inquiries

Maureen McMahon
Manager, International Relations and Services
UTS International
telephone +61 2 9514 1539
fax +61 2 9514 1824
email Maureen.McMahon@uts.edu.au
http://www.uts.edu.au/international/relations

UTS Offshore

UTS Offshore provides project management support and services to faculties and institutes to facilitate their development and academic management of offshore activities.

Further information is available from the Policy on UTS Offshore Activities.

A list of courses offered offshore is published in Chapter 5 of this Calendar.

Inquiries

Alvina Mak
UTS Offshore Coordinator
UTS International
telephone +61 2 9514 8023
fax +61 2 9514 1272
email Alvina.Mak@uts.edu.au
http://www.uts.edu.au/international/offshore

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