The Complete Guide To The University Of Technology Sydney (UTS)

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

“Where Creativity Meets Technology” has been the core of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS Sydney) since 1964. This saying trickles into its 130 undergraduate and 210 postgraduate courses, inspiring innovation. Combined with excellent facilities, the young Australian university reached QS #88 in 2025.

Furthermore, the university is a long-time “resident” of the bustling Sydney. It has 3 campuses scattered across the region. (Namely: Broadway, Haymarket and Blackfriars.) Each of them brings unique experiences to your studies.

So, if you are ready, let’s leap into the UTS life!

Total student population	Around 45,000
% of international students	25% coming from over 120 different countries
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	1:11
Graduate employability rate	#5 in Australia (QS Employability Ranking 2022)

1.2 The University of Technology Sydney’s Rankings 2025

Based on the 2025 QS World University Rankings, UTS ranks #88 globally. It has 14 subjects that ranked Top 100 on the  QS Subject Rankings:

QS Subject Category	Ranking For 2025
Nursing	#26
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	#36
Sports-Related Subjects	#41
Library and Information Management	#42
Architecture and Built Environment	#51 – 100
Art and Design	#51 – 100
Engineering – Civil and Structural	#51 – 100
Engineering – Mineral and Mining	#51 – 100
Marketing	#51 – 100
Statistics and Operational Research	#51 – 100
Computer Science and Information Systems	#62
Engineering – Electrical and Electronic	#75
Law and Legal Studies	#79
Environmental Sciences	#86

2. Student Life & Living Cost

2.1  The University of Technology Sydney Campus

This was our first impression of UTS before the deep dive.

And, this is what the university looks like.

Staying true to its name, it is trendy and tech-savvy. The institution uses creative ways of making its environment futuristic without losing its historical touch. Moreover, the Sydney region is full of transportation options.

How to get around?

• While studying here, you can travel via buses, bike, on foot, train or light rail.
• The university is next to Central Station and close to 2 CBD light-rail stops.
• Students and staff can enjoy free shuttle bus services (Botany Shuttle).

Broadway Campus

🗺️Heart of UTS
🗺️5 minutes walk from Central Station

Key Highlights

• Amidst a growing educational, digital and creative hub.
• The home to the Science, Health, Art and Social Sciences, Design, Engineering and IT,  Architecture and Building faculties.
• The inner hub is open for public visitations!

Haymarket Campus

🗺️Adjacent to Sydney’s Chinatown.

Key Highlights

• A place of history and modernity.
• It is a growing creativity and entrepreneur hub.
• Today, the old market buildings have become learning facilities for UTS students.
  As you stroll around the area, you will find many innovative centres, such as Building 15 and the Dr. Chau Chak Wing Building.

Blackfriars Campus

🗺️5 minutes walk from the UTS Tower

Key Highlights

• A peaceful heritage landmark with an education connection since 1884. 
• The neighbourhood is famous for its Blackfriar Children Centre and nearby innovation teams.

Student Diversity: Did you know that the New South Wales state has the most international students in Australia? The City of Sydney recorded a whopping 208,000 students enrolled in the state. UTS itself housed over 11,000 international students in 2022 and 30 cultural clubs.

According to QS, Sydney ranks #7 for best student city (2024) for growth opportunities and attractive landmarks.

2.2 Learning Resources

Being in Australia’s tech capital, UTS often has the latest gears up its sleeves. One of its biggest feats is creating the Moore Park Precinct for sports-related studies.

If you are interested in futuristic gadgets, here is a gallery to give you a tour.

2.3 Recreational Facilities

Need a Fantastic Hideout? Look no further.

From an underground uni bar to a gym, UTS has many hidden spots for some me-time. You can enjoy a cup of coffee or break a sweat. We heard that the university has a few places for yummy noms too.🤤🤤

2.4 Student Activities

Student Life At  the University of Technology Sydney
O’My God! They did THAT?!

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No kidding. Life at UTS can go from heart-thumping to chill and relaxing. All you need is some info-digging, beginning with its 180+ Clubs and Societies. These communities have many exciting activities in store, such as

• Weekly Sports Sessions
• Social Sports
• Run Groups
• Self-defence Classes
• Language Classes
• Sydney Exploration
• Workshops
• Board Game Nights
• First-aid Training Sessions

2.5 Student Services  

We often hear the phrase “Ladies First” but have you heard of “Students First”? For UTS Sydney, it will be “Our students come first” and the university supports its students with these services.

• International Student Support
• Study Support
• Accommodation Service
• 1-to-1 Counselling
• Student Legal Service
• Financial Assistance
• Career Advisory
• BUILD (Global Leadership Programme)
• UTS Startups
• Individual Support Services

2.6 The University of Technology Sydney Accommodation

For all study abroad freshies, good news! UTS Sydney has an on-campus residence that is

• Safe and secure
• Self-catered
• Close to campus and amenities
• Well-connected via public transport

For all study abroad freshies, good news! UTS Sydney has an on-campus residence that is

That aside, Sydney houses many shared accommodations, including Scape. It is an off-campus lodging that is minutes away from the university.

UTS Sydney Student Accommodation

On-campus	Off-campus
UTS student residence: Yura Mudang Cost:  From AUD 342 – AUD 458/ week	Nearby suburbs – Redfern, Surry Hills, GlebeForest Lodge, East Sydney, Pyrmont (lower end)

*For other types of accommodation inquiries, you can ask our Study Abroad Consultant about them!

Cost of Living In Sydney

For your studies, you need AUD 535–AUD 715 per week for all living expenses. The estimated amount covers your rent, food/ groceries, utilities (gas and electricity), transportation, and telecommunication services (wifi and phone). Thus, you will need a financial record of at least AUD 24,505 a year when you apply for your visa.

3. Courses, Fees & Scholarships

3.1 Courses You Can Study At The University of Technology Sydney

Many Foundation, Diploma, and Degree courses at UTS will drive you to think differently. From Accounting to Cybersecurity, you will tackle real-life complex problems in your studies.

Fields Of Study	Courses
Diploma	Animation Production, Design and Architecture, Information Technology
Foundation	Foundation Studies
Business	Accounting; Management; Economics
Communication	Animation Production, Digital and Media, Social and Political Sciences
Design, Architecture and Building	Landscape Architecture, Property Economics, Design, Construction
Education	Education (Primary,  Secondary), TESOL, Education Futures
Engineering	Engineering, Engineering Science, Renewable Energy, Civil and Environment
Health	Public Health, Nursing, Sports and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Management
Health (GEM)	Pharmacy; Clinical Psychology, Genetic Counselling; Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy
Information and Technology	Computer Science, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
International Studies and Social Sciences	International Studies, Sustainability and Environment, Criminology
Law	Law, Communication Law, Private and Public International Law
Sciences	Environment and Marine, Forensic Science, Mathematics and Statistics

3.2 Course Fees At The University of Technology Sydney

We have also saved you the hassle and compiled the full list of UTS’s detailed course fees into one article below. Check it out and share it!

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3.3 University of Technology Sydney Scholarships

These are some of the scholarships offered by UTS to international students. Check out the full list here. (Coming Soon)

Postgraduate Academic Excellence International Scholarship	Value: 30% reduction in tuition fees For commencing students with good academic results.
Undergraduate Academic Excellence International Scholarship	Value: 25% reduction in tuition fees For commencing students with good academic results.
UTS College to UTS Pathways Scholarship	Value: 50% reduction in tuition fees For students who have completed a UTS College Diploma in Sydney with good academic results and enrolling on a UTS degree,
UTS GCE A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship	Value: 50% reduction in tuition fees For international students who meet the minimum A levels and IB score.
UTS MACC Scholarships	Value:  – Undergrad: 25% reduction in tuition – Postgrad: 30% reduction in tuition For commencing Malaysian students with good academic results and enrolling on a degree (excluding combined degrees).
UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships	Value: UTS tuition fees For commencing students with good academic results and enrolling on a UTS degree at the Sydney campus.
UTS Onshore Postgraduate International Scholarship	Value: 25% reduction in tuition fees For commencing students with good academic results, completed a Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in a UTS postgraduate course.

3.4 Popular Courses At The University of Technology Sydney

Engineering and IT Courses

So, when you cannot fight the techno spirit, join it.😎

UTS Sydney’s Engineering and IT courses are well-loved by many, with 11,169 enrolled in 2022. As Australia’s #1 for computer science and engineering, it has an industry-focused environment. Here, you will be exposed to modern equipment and the latest data. (Don’t believe us? Check out the ProtoSpace and Data Arena!)

Moreover, it creates mentorship and collaborative opportunities to boost your learning experience. (which is why it is also in the top #100 globally for

• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (QS #40)
• Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS #51 – 70)
• Civil and Structure Engineering (QS#51 – 100)
• Computer Science and Information System (QS #73)
• Electrical and Electronics (E&E) Engineering (QS #83)

Healthcare Courses

High-tech gadgets aside, the university is also a people institution.

The QS #24 in Nursing and #47 in Sports-related subjects work closely with various partners. Among them are

• Rugby Australia
• Sydney Swans
• Fire and Rescue New South Wales
• Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

By teaming up with industry experts, UTS Sydney created 

• Pacific Health Systems Strengthening Program
• UTS Moore Park
• UTS World Health Organization Collaborating Centre (WHO CC UTS) for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development
• Human Performance Research Centre
• INSIGHT (research institute)

(This means that you can use top-notch facilities and attend events to up your medical skills during your studies! 🦾🦾)

Art and Social Studies

Speaking of people, the University of Technology Sydney is big on its Arts and Social Studies.

The university has flexible majors and exclusive facilities. After class, you can also deepen your interest by joining student activities like the Brenan Program and UTS Central News.

(Fun Fact: The UTS Central News is a media portal by the university’s journalism students. There, you can enjoy a wide range of news coverage and podcasts!)

Together with other bright minds, you will

• learn to tackle real problems
• have better critical thinking and communication skills
• gain more cultural insights

Business Studies

“Wait, what about business courses? Aren’t they one of the top choices?” In 2022, the QS #90 in Accounting and Finance gained 9,641 enrollments by 

#1. Being At The Right Place
Sydney is a melting pot of startups and creativities. With 3 campuses scattered across the region, you can “observe” the action at a close distance.

#2. Making their courses customisable.
The university allows you to tailor your degree to your interests. It offers

• 8 majors
• 3 second-majors
• 30+ sub-majors
• 3 major extensions

Student Stories:

3.5 Industry Partners

What happens when you put bright minds together with creativity and technology? Many mind-blowing inventions will be born! Together with industry experts, UTS Sydney created many jaw-dropping ideas, including

• Smart Glasses that transform sound into images for the blind
• Anti-cheat system for chess games
• Network sensing tech to combat floods and storms

All thanks to the brilliant and hard-working teams from

4. Entry Requirements & Intake Dates

4.1  University of Technology Sydney Entry Requirements 2025

Minimum entry requirements for the Foundation:

• SPM – 3C (including English)
• UEC – 30 points (over 5 subjects)
• IGCSE – not specified

Minimum entry requirements for Diploma:

• STPM – 3C (including English)
• UEC – 12 points (over 3 subjects, excluding English)
• IGCSE –not specified

Minimum entry requirements for a Degree:

• UEC – 22 points (Best of 5 subjects)
• STPM – 8 ( 2B or 4C)
• A-levels – 8 (CCD Grade)
• IB Diploma – 25 points 
• SACE/WACE –  ATAR 75
• Foundation Programme–
  • UTS Foundation Studies: 6.6

Minimum English requirement (IELTS)

• Foundation: 5.5
• Diploma: 6.0
• Degree: 6.5

Some courses may require you to earn higher entry requirements and additional qualifications.

4.2 The University of Technology Sydney Intake Periods 2025

If you are planning to apply, these are important periods to note.

• Foundation: February, June, September
• Diploma: February, June, September
• Degree: February, July, November
• Postgraduate: February, July (*Main Intakes)

Please note that the intake periods may vary depending on the courses. For specific intake periods and dates, click here (Coming Soon!).

4.3  Admission Process To Australia

Studying in Australia can be tedious especially when applying to various universities before their application deadlines and ensuring proper documents are submitted to procure your student visa.

Here are some more helpful articles to help you navigate:

• Your Essential Study In Australia Guide For Malaysian Students
• Education Consultants And The 8 Steps To Study Abroad
• Top 10 Benefits Of Engaging A Higher Education Consultant

5. Student Testimonials & Alumni

6. Conclusion

At the University of Technology Sydney, all ideas are worth exploring.

When you study here, you can share your thoughts and be who you want to be. UTS Sydney has specialised facilities and supportive mentors to make them come true. Located in the heart of Sydney, the campus is easily accessible for endless discoveries and growth.

So, leap into the UTS life and unleash your hidden potential today.

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