International Student Guide
The graphics on this cover are inspired by our student geo- data, to visualise the diversity in backgrounds and culture. Welcome
Welcome to UTS - the perfect place to discover your future. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to think critically and learn actively. Our signature approach to learning ranks amongst the best in the world, placing us in the world’s top 10 young universities (QS Top 50 Under 50 2018 and Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2017). During your time at UTS, you’ll engage with students, lecturers and industry partners from all over the world. Our students and staff come from 120 different countries, making our campus a vibrant, dynamic place to study and socialise. “At UTS, learning I’m proud to introduce you to our state-of-the-art campus. Your classrooms and study spaces are goes beyond supported by cutting-edge technology and are designed to boost collaboration. the classroom. At UTS, learning goes beyond the classroom. I encourage you to try something new. Whether you’re I encourage interested in volunteering, entrepreneurship, career and leadership development or our sports and social clubs – you to try there’s something for everyone. something new.” Adjusting to life in a new country can be challenging. That’s why we offer comprehensive support services, most of which are free. Remember, our staff are here to support you at any time. I hope your time at UTS is enjoyable and successful. I look forward to seeing you around campus.
Professor William R Purcell Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International and Advancement) Contents
03 Arriving at UTS 04 Finding a place UTS at a glance 06 Getting around 44,753 students 14,148 international students 08 Banking and getting connected 31,893 undergraduate students 09 Safety and security 10,853 postgraduate coursework 10 Feeling at home 2,007 higher degree research students 12 Starting at UTS 3,632 staff 14 Finding your way UTS student diversity 15 Campus map 49% female students 16 We’re here to help 51% male students 18 Beyond the classroom 32% are 25 or older 48% also speak a language 20 Managing your course other than English 22 Your student visa
24 FAQs The above numbers are approximate as of November 2017. 28 Emergency contact information
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Acknowledgement of Country
UTS acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation and the Boorooberongal People of the Dharug Nation upon whose ancestral lands our campuses stand. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.
1 Photo: Toby Burrows International Student Guide Arriving at UTS
As a new international student at UTS, you probably have lots of questions about the university and living in Sydney. This guide is designed to answer some of your questions about settling in and making the most of your time.
UTS INTERNATIONAL UTS International is your one-stop-shop to ask questions and help address any issues you may be having. Visit us on level 3a of the Tower Building. international.uts.edu.au [email protected] Tel: 9514 1796 or 9514 9914* Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm * Haven’t bought an Australian SIM card yet? Add +61 (country code for Australia) + (0)2 (state code for NSW) in front of these phone numbers to reach us.
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“I encourage all future UTS International students to embrace and invest in the time that you have here. Make the most of what UTS provides for you in terms of faculty and facilities, and craft your own memories to relish.”
MONICA GEORGE, India Master of Engineering (Management) and Master of Business Administration
3 University of Technology Sydney Finding a place to live
Arranging accommodation early is essential so you can quickly feel at home in Sydney. Here are some tips to get you started.
ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION HELP OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION The UTS Housing Service manages the STAND & INFO SESSIONS Private rentals are generally managed University’s student accommodation. Five During Orientation, attend the by real estate agents, while shared residences are available to UTS students, accommodation info session to learn accommodation is either managed by and all are on or close to campus. about your rights as a tenant/lodger within individual providers or private student New South Wales (NSW). You will receive accommodation providers. Australia has The UTS Housing Service can assist you various accommodation listings and it can laws to protect both landlords and tenants. with your application to live in a UTS also help you decide where you want to Providers have an obligation to ensure that residence or with your accommodation live. If you need more support, drop by the the property is maintained and liveable for search, from recommending temporary accommodation information pop-up stand you as a tenant. places to stay, to longer-term residences. located in Building 1, level 4 where you They also provide information on your Sydney’s rental market is extremely can receive information specific to your rights as a tenant or lodger. competitive. Do your research before you situation and needs. housing.uts.edu.au set out to look at properties. If you like a [email protected] OFF-CAMPUS PRIVATE place, be prepared to make an offer for it on the day. STUDENT HOUSING UTS has negotiated discounted Visit the off-campus accommodation rates at nearby privately run student page of the website for information on accommodation. Check the off-campus how to find a place to live off-campus, accommodation page of the UTS website share accommodation and other for details. accommodation options. uts.studystays.com.au housing.uts.edu.au Visit the Office of Fair Trading website for information on your rights renting a property in NSW. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Got an Australian bank account? You often require an Australian bank account before you can sign your contract. On page 8 we’ll explain how to open an account.
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FIRE SAFETY Since 2006, smoke alarms have been mandatory in NSW in all homes and other shared accommodation buildings where people sleep. Your landlord is responsible for installing smoke alarms in your rented premises. As a tenant, you will be responsible for replacing the battery if needed; however, neither you nor your landlord are permitted to remove or tamper with the smoke alarm’s operation. More information: www.fairtrading. nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tenants_and_home_ owners/Being_a_landlord/Starting_a_ tenancy/Safety_and_security.page LOOKING FOR A PLACE IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS Suburbs close to the UTS campus include: Properties in Australia are usually rented Remember to update your address with Pyrmont, Ultimo, Haymarket, Chippendale, out unfurnished, so you will need to buy UTS as soon as you arrive in Australia. Newtown, Glebe, Surry Hills or the City. your own furniture and bedding. Stores Update it again whenever you move. It is a Close to the beach: Bondi, Bronte, like Kmart and Target, Asian grocery requirement of your student visa that you Randwick or Coogee. Some students stores, second-hand stores like The update your address within seven days of prefer inner city suburbs accessible Salvos or Vinnies and websites like the any move. by bus or train: Redfern, Camperdown, Trading Post and Gumtree are useful Marrickville, Summer Hill or Petersham. for finding inexpensive furniture and You should also update your address with household items. Also remember that the Department of Home Affairs each time These websites will help you find off- rental prices usually don’t include bills/ you move. You can do this through your campus accommodation: amenities such as gas or electricity. Immi Account. online.immi.gov.au uts.studystays.com.au realestate.com.au domain.com.au Generally, rental prices become cheaper the further from the centre of Sydney you live. Check the availability and regularity of public transport as this can vary greatly from location to location. SHARED ACCOMMODATION Many students live in shared accommodation, in a house or apartment that is usually furnished. It’s a great way to meet people and share living expenses. Shared accommodation is usually an informal arrangement between the occupants of a property and the lease holders/landlord, therefore there is unlikely to be an agreement with your name on it. Make sure you feel comfortable with and can trust the people you are living with, and have a good understanding of the circumstances of the living situation. Remember to request a written agreement or residential Tenancy Agreement and LEFT TO RIGHT: detailed receipts for all payments, Left: UTS accomodation. Photo: Chris Bennett. Top: Students including the bond payment, to avoid at Spice Alley. Photo: Toby Burrows. problems later. Right: Outside Urbanest student housing.uts.edu.au accommodation. Photo: Anna Zhu.
5 University of Technology Sydney Getting around
Sydney has a good public transport system, with buses, trains and light rail services running frequently to UTS.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT BUSES TRAINS For general information on public Sydney’s bus network extends to most The Sydney rail network is a popular transport in Sydney, call 131500 or go to: suburbs. Many buses are pre-pay only, way to travel for many Sydneysiders. For transportnsw.info which means you need to buy a ticket information on train timetables, ticket before you board. Read above for which prices and options, go to: sydneytrains.info BUYING TICKETS ticket to buy. For timetable and ticket You will need an Opal card to travel on information, go to: sydneybuses.info FERRIES most public transport in the Sydney Many Sydneysiders commute by ferry metropolitan area and surrounding Note: Over the next few years, considerable from beach and harbour-side suburbs to construction work will be taking place along regions. The Opal card is a smartcard that George St to build a new light rail. Road closures Sydney’s main ferry terminal at Circular you keep and reuse. You can either load have already commenced and station upgrades Quay. Sydney ferries also allow citizens money onto it each time it is running low, or will take place in the coming years, impacting and tourists alike to explore beautiful set up auto top up online. Just remember some bus services. destinations scattered along Sydney to tap on at the beginning of your trip, and Find more information about the Harbour’s foreshores, including Manly, tap off at the end. construction works and plans for light rail Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Darling Harbour. Ferries tend not to be frequent You can buy an Opal card at selected train here: mysydney.nsw.gov.au outside of peak periods. and light rail stations, ferry wharves and Plan your journey to UTS or around Sydney https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ convenience stores. You can also purchase here: transportnsw.info ways-to-get-around/ferry Opal single bus tickets from the driver on board on some bus services (excluding You can also download apps for Sydney LIGHT RAIL (TRAMS) public transport, such as TripView for iOS PrePay bus routes). The Metro Light Rail links Central Station and Android. Note: As an international student in Sydney with Sydney’s inner western suburbs. The you must purchase an Adult Opal card. trams, ending at Dulwich Hill, also stop at You are not entitled to a Concession card Sydney Fish Markets, Darling Harbour and unless you are studying on an Australian Chinatown. You will need your Opal card to government scholarship. ride the light rail. opal.com.au sydneylightrail.transport.nsw.gov.au
UTS students at Railway Square Photo: Anna Zhu
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Photo: Anna Zhu
Cycling tips It is compulsory to wear a bike helmet in Sydney, and you may be issued with a fine if you don’t follow the road rules. Your bike must also have lights for after dark. It’s a good idea to wear reflective clothing, too.
CYCLING Sydney City Council is developing extensive cycleways, and offers workshops on riding in the city. Get to know the cycleways in your area so that you can avoid busy roads where possible. Secure bike parking spots are also located around Sydney. sydneycycleways.net UTS offers safe bike parking on campus. Showers and bike racks are available in the DRIVING Ross Milbourne Sports Hall and in Buildings If you want to drive on the roads of New Keep in mind that the cost of owning 4, 5, 8 and 10. South Wales (NSW), you can use your and running a car in Sydney is high. You existing drivers licence for up to three may be able to find a cheap vehicle, but SECURITY SHUTTLE BUS months. After that you must have a NSW registration and insurance (both of which UTS runs a free shuttle bus service most drivers licence. This includes permanent are compulsory), petrol costs and parking of the year for all enrolled UTS students. residents and students moving from other are expensive. The Sydney metropolitan The service operates between Broadway, states in Australia. area also has many toll roads. You will need Haymarket, the Dr Chau Chak Wing rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/licence/visiting- to get an e-TAG, as most toll roads no Building and student residences on nsw.html longer accept cash. weeknights. To download a timetable, visit the UTS website and search ‘campus You will also need to know the road rules, CAR SHARING shuttle bus’. including laws related to speeding, Car sharing is popular in inner Sydney and mobile phone usage, alcohol limits and means you don’t have to think about car drug bans. Be aware that NSW Police spaces or maintenance – or buying a car conduct Random Breath Tests (RBT) and in the first place. Join a car-share scheme Mobile Drug Tests (MDT) on motorists. For and you will be able to use a car as and information on this, and other important when you need to. road rules, go to: goget.com.au roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au hertz247.com/Australia carnextdoor.com.au
“I like Sydney for its diversity. Since coming to Australia and studying at UTS I have friends from all over the world. I get to learn about different cultures, different languages, and people from different backgrounds. This exposure is really great – I’ve learnt so much and I’ve grown as a person.”
RABIA AHMAD, Indonesia Master of Business Administration
7 University of Technology Sydney Banking and getting connected
To make your transition to life in Australia as easy as possible, take care of some basics needs, like getting a bank account and an Australian SIM card.
BANK ACCOUNT ATMS STAY CONNECTED Aim to open a bank account within the Generally, you can use your Australian To stay in touch with your friends and first few weeks of your arrival. You’ll need banking card at any Automatic Teller family in Australia and overseas, buy an to show several forms of identification, Machine (ATM) in Australia. You will find Australian SIM card for your mobile phone. including your passport and proof of ATMs all over Sydney. Avoid transaction This will save you a lot of money when enrolment. Banks are generally open fees by using ATMs that belong to your calling or using data in Australia. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm and bank network. Australia’s major providers include: some branches are open on Saturdays. CARD OR CASH optus.com.au Australia’s major banks include: It is quite common to pay for goods and telstra.com.au anz.com.au services with a card in Sydney, including virginmobile.com.au bendigobank.com.au with contactless payment (PayPass or vodafone.com.au commbank.com.au payWave) for purchases under $100. Prepaid SIM cards can be bought at nab.com.au However it is advisable to still carry some news agencies, supermarkets or phone stgeorge.com.au cash, as a number of merchants have a retailers. If you prefer to get a plan, visit the westpac.com.au minimum spend for card payments. provider’s website or a phone retailer. Money transfers can take some time, so make sure you have alternative means of obtaining cash in the first few weeks. Overseas telegraphic transfers can take approximately three working days to enter your Australian bank account, while bank drafts can take two or three weeks.
Banking tips Many banks offer accounts specifically tailored to student needs, with lower fees and charges. Do some research before opening your account, or ask your chosen bank if they have any special deals for students.
Photo: Toby Burrows
8 International Student Guide Safety and security
Sydney is a fairly safe city; however, as with any big city, you need to take care of yourself, and be aware of your surroundings.
OFF CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS SAFETY AND WELLBEING INFO When out and about While you make the most of your time On Campus in Sydney, trying new activities and –– If possible travel in a group. Safe@UTS – UTS has 24-hour security experiences, it’s important to keep these staff patrolling the campus. To contact –– Keep valuables such as mobile safety tips in mind. Security, dial 6 from any campus phone phones and laptops out of sight. Sydney is home to many beautiful beaches, (there are some in the common areas too) –– At quiet times and at night, try rivers and lakes. If you go fishing or or 1800 249 559 from any phone to to travel in a train carriage with swimming, it’s essential that you have contact Security. Save this number to other passengers or sit next basic water safety skills. Potential dangers your mobile phone. to the guard’s compartment can be difficult to spot and conditions can marked with a blue light. We want you to feel safe and at home on change quickly, even in water that looks campus. Ask for help if you feel unsafe or –– Check timetables in advance. calm. unsure of your surroundings at any time. Avoid long waits on platforms and around transport hubs. At the beach, always swim between the UTS offers a 24 hour security escort Wait in well-lit areas or near red and yellow flags and with people you service. If you feel genuinely unsafe on open shops. know. Never swim at an unpatrolled beach campus at any time, you can contact UTS or at night. Remember to wear sunscreen! –– Walk in well-lit areas even if it security on 1800 249 559. Familiarise yourself with more water safety means your trip is longer. tips at: beachsafe.org.au Carry the Safe@UTS card with you, which –– If you feel threatened in any way, you can pick up from the International go to an occupied shop or house Bushwalking is a great way to explore Student Centre. and ask to contact police. Sydney’s beautiful surrounds. When you safetyandwellbeing.uts.edu.au set off on a bushwalk make sure you take www.police.nsw.gov.au/safety_ a map, plenty of water, wet weather gear, –– General UTS security enquiries and_prevention/safe_and_secure/ warm clothes and a phone. Walk with call 9514 1192 personal friends and take an emergency beacon, –– Evening shuttle buses available from camping stores. Always • Campus to Student Housing inform someone of where you are going • and when you intend to be back. –– uts.edu.au/about/maps-and- nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/ facilities/safety-and-security bushwalking-safety –– Report all accidents, incidents and hazards to a staff member or security In Australia, it’s illegal to have more than by calling 9514 1056 a small amount of alcohol before driving. Don’t drink and drive or get into a car with Off Campus a driver who has been drinking. Share a –– Call Police/Ambulance/Fire 000 taxi home instead. To learn more about blood alcohol and drug limits for drivers, –– Community mental health visit: rms.nsw.gov.au Free call 1800 636 825 for your nearest team It’s important to be fire safety aware –– Telephone counselling 24 hours at home. Being prepared is the key. Webchat or email counselling Have a look at the Home Fire Safety info: fire.nsw.gov.au •• Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Check out the information about smoke • Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 alarms on page 5 of this guide. • www.beyondblue.org.au
Photo: Anna Zhu
9 University of Technology Sydney Feeling at home
Knowing where to shop and being able to find your favourite foods are fantastic first steps towards feeling at home in a new city. Sydney has a broad range of specialty grocery stores and restaurants. Prices vary around the city, but once you get to know your way, you’ll get a feel for where to find a bargain.
CULTURE SHOCK AND WAYS TO MEET PEOPLE CULTURAL NEEDS HOMESICKNESS UTS’s Community Connections program UTS has a visiting chaplaincy team with It is normal to experience some degree is a great way to meet other international members from the Baha’i, Buddhist, of culture shock as you adjust to a new and Australian students – and get to know Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths, country and culture. You may miss your Sydney – through activities when you among others. Multi-faith rooms are home, and having your friends and family first arrive. available for use by UTS religious groups around you. You might also feel lost, communityconnections.uts.edu.au and individuals. If you have religious food requirements, you may choose to bring especially when you first arrive. You can also join one of the many cultural food from home. The multi-faith room and and sporting clubs at UTS. International student advisors are other areas on campus have areas with activateuts.com.au available to help you. Their contact details refrigerators and microwaves to store and are on the back of this guide. There are Many free support programs such reheat food. also plenty of ways to meet people and as Network Café are especially uts.edu.au/current-students/support/ find support. designed to welcome and connect health-and-wellbeing/multi-faith- international students with local and chaplaincy international peers. Knowing where to shop and being able to uts.edu.au/current-students/campus- find your favourite foods are fantastic first life/ways-meet-people steps towards feeling at home in a new city. Sydney has a broad range of specialty grocery stores and restaurants. Prices vary around the city, but once you get to know your way, you’ll get a feel for where to find a bargain.
“At UTS there are people from all around the world. I have friends from different countries, from Russia, Italy, America and Australia – it’s so awesome! We meet up on campus, and when we have free time we visit different places in the city to hang out or eat lunch.”
CHAMATH EDIRSINGHEGE, Sri Lanka Bachelor of Engineering
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Eating with friends Students sharing a meal at Spice Alley Photo: Toby Burrows Generally if you go to a restaurant or cafe with friends, you will be expected to pay for yourself, and the bill may be split between those attending. If you SUPERMARKETS are invited to someone’s house, it’s AND EATING OUT common to take a small contribution There are lots of different supermarkets UTS is located right next to such as a bottle of wine or a small box where you can buy groceries. Many Chinatown, an area full of Chinese of chocolates. supermarkets in Sydney are open shops, supermarkets and restaurants. seven days a week and stay open late. You can also find Thai, Japanese and The nearest supermarkets to UTS are Korean shops. You can often buy Woolworths at Central Park, Coles and Aldi imported groceries more cheaply at at Broadway, and IGA at Market City. these stores, and some homewares ALDI: aldi.com.au are cheaper too. Sydney has many Coles: coles.com.au restaurants and supermarkets that IGA: iga.com.au cater to a halal diet. A useful guide is: Woolworths: woolworths.com.au halalsquare.com.au Sydney is a very multicultural city and you This website will also help you find your can find food to suit your religious and local mosque, or mosques throughout cultural requirements, as well as any kind Australia, if you are travelling. of food you happen to like. UTS has its own Sydney’s Jewish population has food court on level 3 of the Tower Building, traditionally been largest in the with food from different regions of the eastern suburbs such as Bondi and world. There are several websites that list Randwick. Here you will find some restaurants by locality and speciality, as kosher restaurants. You can also buy well as giving price ranges. kosher food in ordinary supermarkets. zomato.com/sydney The website below lists kosher food broadsheet.com.au/sydney available in Australia. bestrestaurants.com.au jewishaustralia.com/food.htm
11 University of Technology Sydney Starting at UTS
Before your classes start, take the time to get to know the Uni and the people who are here to help.
UTS International is the main contact point Student documentation letters are issued OFFICIAL UTS COMMUNICATION for all international students at UTS. We free of charge and will only be processed It is important that official communication provide friendly advice, assistance and if you have no fees outstanding, your from UTS can reach you, so keep us up to guidance including information about student status is satisfactory and you date with your current address and mobile courses, supporting documentation for have provided all additional requested number. It is also a condition of your student student visas and the coordination of information. visa that you notify UTS of your current Australian government scholarships, and residential address within seven days of: You can direct any query to a student Study Abroad and Exchange programs. advisor or study abroad and exchange –– arriving in Australia Contact UTS International if you have officer at UTS International. If we are –– changing your address questions regarding: unable to assist, we’ll refer you to the Even if you’re living in short-term relevant faculty or unit. –– visa renewal/extension and visa accommodation such as a hostel, you conditions You can drop in to speak face-to-face need to let us know where you’re staying, –– Overseas Student Health Cover with a UTS International student advisor and update us when you move. (OSHC) without making an appointment. UTS does not accept responsibility if –– changing your education provider Drop-in times during each session are: official communications fail to reach –– reducing your study load –– Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, you because you have not given notice –– student documentation required for: 2pm to 4pm of a change of address. After you have enrolled, you can notify UTS of your • verifying your status as an –– Tuesday and Friday, 10am to 12pm • residential address online by logging in international student at UTS Student advisors can be contacted by to MyStudentAdmin using your student •• changing your student visa to phone or by email, including outside of number and password. a visitor visa to stay for your session time on 9514 1796 or 9514 9914 onestopadmin.uts.edu.au/estudent graduation ceremony or at [email protected] Your UTS email account is one of the •• working in Australia If the matter is urgent, call 9514 1531. official ways the university communicates •• taxation purposes with you on news, events and important Study abroad and exchange advisors •• banks e.g. securing foreign information concerning study and can be contacted on 9514 7915 or at currency university life, so make sure you check [email protected] your UTS email account regularly. To receive any of the documentation listed above, you need to complete a request UTSOnline is a tool used by students form at UTS International. Please allow a and academics for sharing, storing and minimum of three working days for your accessing subject materials. This is where request to be processed. During busy your subject outline and preparation periods, it may take us longer to fulfil your exercises will be available for all of your request. enrolled subjects. You must check your UTSOnline account regularly. online.uts.edu.au
“UTS International has been very helpful. When I first arrived I was confused about the workings of my course, so I went to UTS International and they explained how to choose a major.”
HITARTH PATEL, India Bachelor of Business
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STUDENT CENTRES The UTS Student Centres can help with: –– subject and course information –– study plan, enrolment and class allocation enquiries –– progression and academic caution –– exam-related and academic progress applications –– leave of absence and concurrent study applications –– recognition of prior learning and subject substitution applications –– graduation matters FIND YOUR STUDENT CENTRE AT: Building 10, Level 2 Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm First two weeks of Autumn/Spring sessions: 8:30am-6pm Building 5 – Haymarket Block C, Level 1 Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm First two weeks of Autumn/Spring sessions: 8:30am-6pm STUDENT CENTRE ENQUIRIES Submit online enquiries and eRequests to your Student Centre via ask.uts.edu.au 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887)
Student at a UTS HELPS drop-in consultation Photo: Anna Zhu
13 University of Technology Sydney Finding your way
The Orientation weeks at UTS are designed to help you make the most of your student experience.
ORIENTATION SERVICES AND FACILITIES LIBRARY During Orientation, you will learn about the As a student at UTS you have access to a The UTS Library offers: University and its academic and support comprehensive range of facilities, services –– printed and audio visual materials services. It’s also a great opportunity to and resources designed to meet your –– full-text journals, audio books and find your way around, and meet other changing computing and communication e-books students and staff. requirements. This includes a student email account and calendar with 10GB –– practice presentation and group At Orientation, you will see Peer Networkers storage, access to more than 1300 discussion rooms in orange t-shirts. They are local and computers in 40 locations on campus –– silent study areas international students who volunteer their with some open 24 hours a day during time to help out new students. Don’t be –– printed and online user guides the main teaching sessions, access to afraid to ask them for help! the UTS wireless/WPA network (free to The Library website offers 24-hour global All international students must attend the UTS students) and a laptop loan scheme. access to the catalogue and international Essential International Advice session as To learn more about the services and databases. Library computers are installed part of Orientation. Here, you’ll receive all facilities available, visit itd.uts.edu.au with Chinese, Korean and Japanese of the important information you need as software. There are librarians dedicated to If you require assistance with general an international student at UTS and meet assisting international students, so make access computing labs, internet kiosks or the student advisors. sure you ask if you have any questions. computer lounges or information on Mac, It’s a good idea to attend an introductory PC or Unix facilities, search the Service You can also book group study rooms library session during Orientation, too. Desk Knowledge Base to find the solution around the campus through the UTS These training sessions will assist you in or contact the IT Support Centre. Library website, visit lib.uts.edu.au finding, using and organising information. Renting or using second-hand text books orientation.uts.edu.au IT SUPPORT CENTRE Broadway Building 10, Student Centre can be more affordable and sustainable. During these weeks, you will need to work Haymarket, Building 5 You can find second hand books on on and participate in certain activities Block C, Level 1, Room 41 studentvip.com.au/textbooks or related to your course, prior to the start of gumtree.com.au Off campus: 9514 2222 formal classes. On campus: dial 2222 The Co-op Bookshop has a wide range of You should have received a pre- books, including textbooks. It also stocks servicedesk.uts.edu.au departure email from UTS International calculators, stationery and computer (student number and password required) with information on how to register for software. Join the Co-op Bookshop to shop Orientation and enrol in your subjects. If you online, and receive lifetime discounts on didn’t receive it, contact UTS International purchases, including Apple products. at [email protected] coop.com.au It’s essential that you follow this information and enrol correctly before the main teaching session starts. Please see the relevant FAQs section at the back of this guide for further information.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Centre: Students studying on campus. Photo: Toby Burrows Right: Birds-eye view of UTS and Sydney’s CBD. Photo: Coptercam
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Find your way around campus When trying to locate a room or facility INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP at UTS, the campus comes first: CB = City Broadway Find your way around campus with this useful map. You will also find addresses, The building comes next, then the floor campus tours and maps, including level, followed by the room number. interactive maps, at: maps.uts.edu.au So CB1.26.17 = Broadway campus, You’ll also find important information about Building 1, level 26, room 17. facilities and access, as well as where you can park your bike!
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15 University of Technology Sydney We’re here to help
UTS offers a range of support services for students, many of which are free. You can make an appointment with a doctor, get assistance with assignments and English, seek help to find a part-time job, or get career advice.
MEDICAL AND CAREERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COUNSELLING SERVICES The UTS Careers Service is dedicated to Make an appointment to receive The UTS Medical Service on campus getting you work-ready! Whether you’re confidential advice about practical and provides friendly and confidential medical looking for an internship, part-time role, financial aspects of your life, including: services to all UTS students, staff and the graduate job or something in between, the –– budgeting to make the most of your general public. You can request a male or UTS Careers Service provides free career current income female doctor if you wish. advice and workshops to help you with –– ideas on how to save money every stage of your job search, including Show your Medibank membership card resume writing, networking tips and –– advice on making large purchases for free treatment for most consultations. interview skills. Dedicated faculty career such as computers If you’ve forgotten your card or are with a consultants can provide specialist advice uts.edu.au/current-students/support different Overseas Student Health Cover to international students looking for work (OSHC) provider, you can pay for the visit within their future industry. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS and make an online claim afterwards. UTS is committed to providing equal If your job search seems overwhelming, opportunity for students with special If you choose to visit one of the many give yourself a head start with the needs through an inclusive educational medical centres around Sydney, you will UTS Accomplish Award. The Award is environment. This includes students with need to pay at the time of your consultation designed to develop essential skills a wide range of temporary and permanent and then lodge an online claim with to ensure success in the graduate disabilities, including physical, sensory, Medibank or your OSHC provider. recruitment process and the Australian psychiatric and learning disabilities, as workforce. All international students are The UTS Counselling service is free and well as ongoing illnesses. Supporting encouraged to join. confidential. Qualified psychologists documentation of your disability is and social workers can assist you with If you’re looking for ways to integrate required if you wish to apply for alternative personal, relationship, psychological, careers with your studies, UTS Careers assessments during teaching sessions or study and administrative difficulties, offers career development subjects, which special conditions in examinations. including applications for special may be taken as electives with course uts.edu.au/current-students/support consideration. Choose from individual credit in some degrees. Talk to a careers counselling, group programs, counsellor for more information. HELPS (ENGLISH workshops and referrals. careers.uts.edu.au LANGUAGE SUPPORT) uts.edu.au/current-students/support The Higher Education Language & Gain work experience, build your skills, and Presentation Support (HELPS) service at earn some money while you study! UTS offers free workshops throughout Jump onto CareerHub and get access the main teaching sessions on academic to hundreds of work and internship writing, speaking and presentation skills. opportunities, from a huge variety of Drop in any time during the day to talk with employers. Regardless of what you’re the team or visit helps.uts.edu.au studying, register on CareerHub today and see where your studies could take you! If you are from a non-English speaking careerhub.uts.edu.au background, you may be eligible to apply for special exam conditions, including You can also look for jobs on: extra time and use of a dictionary. Ask your oneshift.com.au Student Centre for more details. seek.com.au adzuna.com.au careerone.com.au
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Bluebird Brekkie Bar offers free breakfast during the teaching session. Photo: Anna Zhu
CONVERSATIONS@UTS STUDENT OMBUD CHILDCARE FACILITIES Conversations@UTS are free sessions The Student Ombuds’ Office is an informal UTS has two childcare centres, one on that allow you to practise effective ways confidential and impartial service that campus and one close by. Some childcare of speaking in social and professional assists students with problems they places at UTS may be subsidised. Childcare environments. Join UTS staff and may encounter with UTS processes and centres are also located throughout alumni volunteers in relaxed, friendly procedures. If you feel unfairly treated by Sydney, although getting a place can be and supportive conversations! Search the university or if you find yourself in a competitive. ‘conversations’ on the UTS website for disagreement with an individual, office or childcare.uts.edu.au upcoming conversation sessions. department within the university, you can cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/ helps.uts.edu.au seek assistance from the Student Ombud. community-services/children/child-care ombuds.uts.edu.au U:PASS FIND HELP UTS Peer Assisted Study Success STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Need help with something, but not sure (U:PASS) is a free program designed to The Students’ Association is the officially where to go? The following services can assist you in subjects that are perceived recognised voice of UTS students. It help you access the resources you need: as difficult or historically have a high represents UTS students on an individual, –– visa and general administration failure rate. U:PASS leaders are trained university and government level. The queries – UTS International senior students who have successfully Students’ Association also has an Overseas –– legal matters – UTS Student completed these subjects. They lead study Student Officer who represents the Legal Service sessions to improve student learning and interests of international students at UTS. development in the targeted subjects. sa.uts.edu.au –– issues relating to unlawful uts.edu.au/current-students/support/ harassment – Equity and Diversity Unit upass BLUEBIRD BREKKIE BAR –– counselling and support – The UTS Students’ Association offers the Student Services Unit EQUITY AND DIVERSITY award-winning Bluebird Brekkie Bar, a UTS is committed to ensuring the sustainable pop-up breakfast spot where –– accommodation issues – UTS elimination of discrimination and you can meet friends for a free breakfast Housing Service harassment in employment, education including muesli, natural yoghurt, bread, –– financial advice – Student and service delivery on the grounds of sex, fresh fruit, and fair-trade tea and coffee. Services Unit race, colour, descent, national or ethnic –– Tuesdays 8.30am-11am, Law –– advocacy for students – origin, ethno-religious background, marital Courtyard, Haymarket Students’ Association status and sexual orientation. If you have –– Wednesdays 8.30am-11am, Level 4, an equity-related query or complaint, The UTS Security Service is the first point Tower Building contact the Equity and Diversity Unit for a of contact for all types of emergencies confidential appointment. Bluebird Brekkie Bar only operates during (located at the street level entrance of the equity.uts.edu.au the Autumn and Spring teaching sessions. Tower building). uts.edu.au/current-students/support
“I used U:PASS for support in my accounting, statistics and economic subjects. Being in a smaller group, it is less scary to ask questions. The tutor is my age so it’s more casual and we can just have a conversation about the subject. I actually hope to become ANDREW KHOO, Malaysia Bachelor of Business a U:PASS tutor myself!”
17 University of Technology Sydney Beyond the classroom
Getting involved with UTS clubs and societies is a great way to meet new people and experience new things!
NETWORK CAFÉ PROGRAM BUiLD PROGRAM ACTIVATEUTS Network Café brings together new BUiLD (Beyond UTS International ActivateUTS organises events throughout students with current ones through short Leadership and Development) is a free the year such as barbecues, band trips, games and sports days, many of international leadership program, open performances, a sport and recreation which are free. It’s a great way to meet to all UTS students. BUiLD provides you program, outdoor cinema, trivia both international and Australian students. with a range of opportunities, locally and competitions, Fair Day and Amazing Race. Grab a free coffee at the weekly catch- internationally, which will help you to They also provide great places to eat, ups, held at Cornerstone Cafe (Level 3, develop your skills, broaden your horizons drink, relax, meet people, see live music Vicki Sara Building (Building 7). and build your leadership potential. and exercise. uts.edu.au/current-students/campus- build.uts.edu.au ActivateUTS has more than 100 clubs life/ways-meet-people/network-café COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS covering a range of cultural, political, UTS RESEARCHERS CAFÉ Community Connections encourages religious, social and sporting interests. If you’re a first-year research student local and international students to engage Many international students join cultural (PhD or Masters), come along to the with the community of UTS and Sydney, societies such as the Chinese, French or Towers Café (level 3, Tower Building) the and connect with other students on day Indonesian Societies; sports-based clubs first Wednesday of each month to meet trips, cultural events and volunteering like Tae Kwon Do, Ski and Cricket; and other local and international research activities such as Clean Up Australia Day social groups such as the Anime Club and students over a free coffee. at Bondi Beach. the Electronic Gamers Guild. uts.edu.au/current-students/campus- communityconnections.uts.edu.au activateuts.com.au life/ways-meet-people/researchers-cafe
“I am a Peer Networker and a Careers Ambassador at UTS. I get the chance to make a lot of friends and to know my way around the university campus. It also improves my self-esteem and my confidence. I encourage UTS international students to get out of their comfort zones. You need to talk to people and get involved in the university’s activities. This way you can slowly build up your confidence and your English ability.”
DUY NGUYEN TRI, Vietnam Bachelor of Nursing
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EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD CLUB (ESAC) ESAC was started specifically to encourage students from overseas to mix with Australian students through a variety of social activities. Most of the committee have been overseas on exchange themselves. activateuts.com.au/social/clubs LEFT TO RIGHT: Left. Hatchery students using their SPORT AND FITNESS creativity during a workshop. The UTS Fitness Centre offers modern Photo: Anna Zhu exercise equipment and group fitness Right. Want to learn how to surf? Check classes. There is also a multipurpose out what ActivateUTS has on offer! sports hall on campus. Photo: ActivateUTS activateuts.com.au Meet other UTS students and settle in to Sydney through the Sports and Recreation program. ActivateUTS organises day trips, holiday adventures, short courses and social sporting activities, giving you the opportunity to explore the beauty and excitement of Sydney and Australia. activateuts.com.au FESTIVALS AND CULTURAL EVENTS Sydney is a global city, with exciting festivals and entertainment throughout the year that celebrate its diversity. From fireworks on New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year celebrations, to Mardi Gras, Vivid and the Sydney Film Festival, many of these events are free, or incorporate free activities. You can also go on walking tours of the city. Visit whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au and sign up for their e-newsletter. YOUR STUDENT E-NEWSLETTER “I attend the Research Café every first The student advisors at UTS International send out two e-newsletters in Autumn Wednesday of the month. It’s like a social and Spring session. Look out for these broadcasts in your inbox as they will remind network where you get the chance to you about important dates and UTS events. meet other people and ask about the UTS INSIDER UTS Insider is UTS’s student e-newsletter research that they are doing. One of that keeps you up to date on studying at UTS, including social events and activities, the advantages is that I have met other academic matters, important notices, workshops, campus facilities, giveaways African and Ghanaian people at the café.” and heaps more. You should receive UTS Insider in your inbox when you commence ELLEN ABAKAH, Ghana studying at UTS. PhD in Education
19 University of Technology Sydney Managing your course
Here we answer some common questions about technical or administrative aspects of your course.
You probably have questions about WHAT DO I DO IF I AM FAILING CAN I APPEAL A technical or administrative aspects A SUBJECT OR COURSE? UNIVERSITY DECISION? of your course. We’ve answered some The University has a formal process for As a UTS student you have the right to common ones below, but if you have identifying students at risk of failing, appeal against certain administrative others, visit your UTS student centre or following the release of results at the decisions taken by the University or lodge go to the ‘Managing your course’ section end of each teaching session. If you are a complaint if you feel you have been of the UTS website. identified under this process, you will be treated unfairly by UTS or UTS staff. If you uts.edu.au/current-students/ notified and placed in academic support are informed that the University intends managing-your-course programs designed to help you improve to cancel or suspend your enrolment, you your academic performance. have the right to appeal. HOW DO I CHANGE MY SUBJECTS AFTER I’VE In exceptional circumstances you ENROLLED IN THEM? may be able to reduce your study Once you’ve obtained permission load requirements. to change your subjects, you can add or drop pre-approved subjects on My Student Admin: Photo: Toby Burrows onestopadmin.uts.edu.au/estudent Use your UTS student number and password to log in. If you want to add subjects that were not already approved on your study plan you will need to submit an e-request at: studentforms.uts.edu.au/evop Your UTS student centre will process your e-request and send you a reply directly. The last day to add a subject is Monday of week two of each teaching session. The last day to withdraw from a subject without academic and financial penalty is the Census date. If you drop subjects after these dates, the subject will appear as a fail on your academic transcript and you will be charged the tuition fee. For a comprehensive guide with important dates highlighted, go to the UTS Handbook and search ‘principal dates’ or ‘academic year dates’. handbook.uts.edu.au
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WHAT IF I HAVE HOW DO I WITHDRAW FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES? FROM MY COURSE? If you are having financial difficulties, Before making a final decision about you can make an appointment with a discontinuing your course at UTS, discuss financial assistance officer to discuss your options with your UTS student centre, your options. UTS counsellor or UTS International. It is important to remember: If you still want to withdraw, you can –– It is a requirement of your student do so online. Once you have withdrawn visa that you have sufficient funds to entirely from your course and you are no support yourself while in Australia. longer enrolled, UTS must report this to Department of Home Affairs and you may –– If you encounter financial difficulties, be required to leave Australia. you may be able to arrange a fee payment extension. Lodge a request HOW CAN I REQUEST “I enjoy the UTS through askUTS as soon as possible. COPIES OF MY TRANSCRIPT? You will need to provide supporting Request additional copies of your library because it documentation. academic transcript at your UTS student –– If you do not pay your tuition fees by centre or online. Just complete the is a quiet space to the due date, your enrolment at UTS application form and allow a minimum of may be discontinued. three working days for the UTS student study. The librarians centre to process your request. There is a uts.edu.au/current-students/support fee of $30 for three copies. have also given me great assistance in helping me improve my English and writing skills. I have attended some workshops at the library for this, which helped me a lot.”
LINLI CHEN, China Master of Information Technology
Students doing group work at a study pod. Photo: Anna Zhu
21 University of Technology Sydney Your student visa
It is important that you are aware of your student visa requirements, and how they relate to studying at UTS and living in Australia. Knowing the answers to the following frequently asked questions will help you stay on top of your visa requirements.
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? As an international student, you have Students wishing to transfer courses Don’t let your your own rights and responsibilities, should note that under the SSVF they OSHC expire! determined by the conditions of your are expected to maintain enrolment at student visa and by Australian government the same or higher level of Australian Remember, as a condition of your legislation. Qualifications Framework (AQF) study. You student visa, it is your responsibility to uts.edu.au/future-students/ will be required to apply for a new visa if maintain valid OSHC throughout your international/essential-information/ you wish to transfer to a course that is at a stay in Australia. being-international-student- lower AQF level. australia/rights You must seek your own immigration For information about student visa advice on the SSVF and any proposed conditions, visit: course and/or provider transfers as this HOW DO I GET MY OSHC homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Stud action may impact your visa, up to and MEMBERSHIP CARD? including cancellation. You must take this If you have arranged Medibank OSHC CAN I TRANSFER TO important information into account if through UTS, you will receive your ANOTHER INSTITUTION? considering a course change or a possible membership details at Orientation. Should you decide to leave UTS to pursue move to another provider. UTS does not your studies at another institution within give visa or immigration advice. After you have arrived in Sydney and your first six months of enrolment, you will have a confirmed address, you can need to apply for a release letter. Visit Department of Home Affairs website at log on to the Medibank website to homeaffairs.gov.au for information on the indicate where you would like your Note: the issuance of a release letter is not SSVF, the limits on changing your course/ membership card to be posted. guaranteed. Refer to the UTS Release Protocol provider and how to meet the conditions of (attached to your offer letter, or searchable on the If you have arranged OSHC through a UTS website). To obtain a release letter from UTS, your student visa. For information on AQF, you must first discuss your proposal with UTS visit aqf.edu.au different provider, check the relevant International staff before you submit a course website for details. withdrawal request and a request for a release WHAT DOES MY OVERSEAS letter to UTS International, accompanied by an STUDENT HEALTH COVER HOW DO I RENEW MY OSHC? offer letter from your new education provider. To renew your Medibank OSHC in person, (OSHC) INCLUDE? you will need your Medibank membership UTS is an approved participant in the OSHC covers general medical card, passport and a copy of your Australian Government’s Simplified appointments and emergency medical Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) that Student Visa Framework (SSVF), and attention through the public health system. confirms you are continuing your studies recruits students into its degree courses It does not include physiotherapy, optical at UTS. You can also extend your OSHC under the SSVF arrangements of or dental care, the cost of admission to membership online with your credit card. Department of Home Affairs. The SSVF a private hospital, or non-emergency is designed to make the process of ambulance service. Extra insurance If you have arranged OSHC through a applying for a student visa simpler for is available to cover these possible different provider, check the relevant genuine students. additional expenses. website for details.
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CAN I WORK WHILE I STUDY? IF I WORK, DO I HAVE TO If you hold a student visa, you can work PAY TAX? Useful websites up to 40 hours a fortnight during the main For taxation purposes, international teaching sessions and unlimited hours students are considered residents of VISA APPLICATION during session breaks. Just remember Australia, so you will need to pay tax on Department of Home Affairs: that you can’t start working until you have money that you earn. You need to apply homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More started your UTS course. for a Tax File Number (TFN) to ensure HEALTH COVER you are taxed at the correct rate and the If you hold a subclass 574 (Postgraduate Department of Health: interest you earn on your bank savings research sector) student visa and you have health.gov.au is not taxed at the higher marginal rate. commenced your masters by research or Medibank: doctorate course in Australia, you have If you are already in Australia, you can medibank.com.au unlimited work rights. apply for a TFN online. You must have a valid passport or relevant travel If you have any queries related to work Australian Taxation Office: documents. Your TFN will be emailed rights, please contact UTS International. ato.gov.au to you within a few weeks. When you Department of Home Affairs website also receive it, you will need to notify your provides useful information on working: employer and bank of your number. homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Stud/More ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number
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For Full-Award International Coursework Students You are a full-award international coursework student if you are studying your full degree at UTS, and are paying full tuition fees.
HOW DO I ENROL IN MY COURSE? CAN I VARY MY COURSE WHAT IF I NEED TO TAKE You should have received a pre-departure DURATION OR STUDY LOAD? TIME OUT FROM MY STUDIES? email containing your UTS student number Under the Education Services for Overseas If you want to take temporary leave and directing you to Start at UTS Students (ESOS) legislative framework, from your course you need to apply for start.uts.edu.au you are expected to complete your a Leave of Absence (LoA). When applying course by the end date specified on your for a LoA, remember: Here you can register for a specific on- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Your CoE campus enrolment session or enrol online. –– you can usually apply for up to four end date is normally determined by the This website will also guide you through teaching sessions of LoA standard full-time duration of your course. the process of activating your UTS email –– talk to a student advisor at UTS For example, a UTS Bachelor of Business account. If you attend an on-campus International before you apply for LoA degree should be completed within three enrolment session, you will need to take years. If you have been granted credit –– if you take LoA, your CoE may be your passport with you for identification. recognition or advanced standing, your cancelled and you may have to reapply You will also need to register for a session CoE duration may be shorter than the for a new student visa offshore to obtain your UTS ID card. You must obtain standard full-time duration. –– you are usually required to depart your ID card before the enrolment deadline Australia during your period of leave To complete your course in the standard date and carry it with you at all times. duration you normally need to be enrolled –– you must contact UTS International CAN I APPLY FOR in 48 credit points over the academic for a new CoE once you are ready ADVANCED STANDING year. It is also a visa requirement to study to resume your studies at UTS. Application for leave of absence is OR CREDIT RECOGNITION? full-time. This is usually 24 credit points in either Autumn or Spring session, although made online: uts.edu.au/current- You can apply for exemptions for certain courses have non-standard loads, students/managing-your-course subjects you completed at another e.g. 18 or 32 credit points.* institution; however, it must be similar in CAN I BE EXCLUDED content and depth to the subject at UTS. In certain limited circumstances you can FROM MY COURSE? You’ll need to submit an application for study less than the full-time load; however, All UTS students are subject to academic Credit Recognition, together with certified you must obtain prior permission from your progress requirements. Failure to meet copies of the subject outlines from your faculty and UTS International to do so. You these requirements can result in exclusion previous study to your UTS student centre will then need to submit a reduced load from your course. UTS is obliged by law as soon as possible. Your faculty will form to your UTS student centre. to report all excluded students to the process your request. * Summer session is compulsory for government, which can lead to visa uts.edu.au/current-students/ students studying the Master of Business cancellation. managing-your-course Administration in Entrepreneurship or the Master of Quantitative Finance. If you overstay your visa, you can be subject to a three-year exclusion from Australia. To help avoid this occurring it’s extremely important that you are familiar with the academic progress requirements Still got questions? for your course and the relevant rules. CONTACT OUR TEAM: uts.edu.au/current-students/ managing-your-course/classes-and- Tel: (+61 2) 9514 9914 or 9514 1796 assessment/academic-progression Email: [email protected] Website: international.uts.edu.au
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For Full-Award International Research Students You are an international research student if you are studying a PhD or Masters (Research) at UTS, and are paying full tuition fees or are on a scholarship.
HOW DO I ENROL IN MY COURSE? FACULTY CONTACTS HOW DO I FIND OUT Visit the Graduate Research School Faculty specific contacts can also ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS (GRS) in person to enrol in your PhD or assist you throughout your research AND SUPPORT GRANTS? Masters (Research). Bring your passport, candidature at UTS. Each year a number of funding Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and –– Research Administrator (RA) – your opportunities are made available to offer letter. The GRS will enrol you in your first point of contact for any queries research students by organisations nominated course and any coursework or problems related directly to your outside of UTS. Applications must be subjects on your initial study plan. You can candidature in the faculty made directly to the scholarship fund. visit Student Centre in Building 10 after –– Supervision team – responsible for 24 hours to obtain your Student ID card, You can also apply for academic overseeing your research degree please state that you are a postgraduate conference scholarships such as project throughout your candidature research student on arrival. the Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate –– Responsible Academic Officer Research Student Conference Fund, The GRS provides general support to (RAO) – oversees all of the faculty’s available three times a year. all UTS research degree students and research students uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/ supervisors. We can: research-degrees/fees-and- uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/ –– assist with managing your scholarships/external-scholarships research-degrees/explore-uts- candidature research-degrees/contact-us HOW CAN I DEVELOP MY SKILLS? –– provide information on scholarships The GRS offers a range of activities for and funding research students and supervisors –– help with personal development to develop their knowledge, skills and through research education capabilities, including workshops, online programs and workshops resources and short courses provided –– provide support and administration by the e-Grad School of the Australian during your degree Technology Network of Universities. Once you are formally enrolled as a Please log on to Staff Connect and research student, you will have access check out these information after to UTS’s intranet, Staff Connect. This site your enrolment: provides information about scholarships staff.uts.edu.au/topichub/Pages/ and support grants, research Researching/Researching.aspx development workshops, candidature management and general information.
Still got questions? CONTACT OUR TEAM: Tel: (+ 61 2) 9514 1336 Email: [email protected] Website: uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/research-degrees
25 University of Technology Sydney FAQs WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS For sponsored FAILING A SUBJECT? FOR FAMILY ENTRY? All UTS students need to make satisfactory Visits for six months or less – a visitor visa students academic progress. If you fail or are likely is appropriate for a family member who has You are a sponsored student if you are to fail a subject, you should seek advice met all requirements set by Department studying your full degree at UTS, and from your course or subject coordinator of Home Affairs. Overseas Student Health your sponsor, government or employer as soon as possible and notify the Cover (OSHC) does not cover family has an agreement with UTS to pay your International Sponsored Students team. members in Australia on a visitor visa. tuition fees directly to the university. CAN I VARY MY Australia Awards Scholarship students STUDY PROGRAM? note: a visitor visa cannot be changed to To change your course or major, or apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship student’s a course suspension or extension, apply dependant visa after arrival in Australia. in writing to your sponsor and inform the Visits longer than six months – student International Sponsored Students team in dependant visas are issued to family writing. Please apply early as all variations members who stay for more than six months. require approval from your sponsor, which The admission of spouse and children for can often take more than a month. more than six months is subject to the CAN I GET A TRAVEL Extension of award will only be considered following Australia Awards Scholarship CONCESSION? under exceptional circumstances conditions: If you are sponsored by the Australian where an extension is the only way you –– the student must have an award for Government (Australia Awards would be able to complete your course. one academic year (approximately 10 Scholarships and Endeavour Awards), you Students applying for extension need to months) or more AND there must be at are eligible for concession fares on public demonstrate the potential to succeed. least six months of the award remaining trains, buses and ferries in NSW. UTS will Please be advised variation requests are –– where the spouse will not be available arrange for you to get a Concession Opal only approved in special circumstances. to care for the children, suitable Card. Ask at enrolment how you can apply childcare arrangements must be for your Concession Opal Card online. CAN I BRING MY SPOUSE OR made such as day care, and for school- Other sponsored students are not eligible CHILDREN TO AUSTRALIA? aged children, care after hours, on for travel concession. You can bring your family with you during weekends and school holidays and at your stay in Australia, but make sure you Make sure you carry your UTS student times of illness. consider the following: card that contains the travel concession You can find information for temporary with you at all times when using public –– additional living costs, including rent, visa holders who wish to enrol their transport. If you have a Concession Opal food, clothing, medical and other children in government schools in NSW Card and do not have your student card, necessities at: decinternational.nsw.edu.au/study/ you may be fined. It’s important that you –– cost of airfares for your family to and schools/temporary-residents don’t order a Concession Opal Card until from Australia, and arranging their you have a UTS student card confirming visas and health cover, including the Department of Home Affairs also has your eligibility for travel concession. cost of arranging any visa or health conditions that must be met in your cover extensions home country before an Australia Awards WHAT ARE MY COURSE –– employment possibilities for Scholarship student dependant’s visa ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS? your spouse is issued: Correct enrolment and re-enrolments –– proof of the relationship to the student are your responsibility. You must enrol in –– the effect on you and your studies if – i.e. marriage certificate or birth a full-time load each teaching session your family is not happy in Australia – certificates unless you are in your final session or your family’s needs may considerably your sponsor and the Student Centre distract you from your studies –– Australia Awards approval for issuing has given you written permission prior to –– whether your children will adjust to of the visa reducing your study load. school in Australia –– completion of personal –– the cost of schooling children – if you health clearances are bringing school-aged dependants –– completion of character to Australia, you will normally be reference checks required to pay full fees if they are –– evidence of sufficient funds to cover Still got questions? enrolled in either a government or the costs of your family travelling to and non-government school. There are CONTACT OUR TEAM: living in Australia while you study other associated costs, such as –– evidence that you have arranged OSHC Tel: (+ 61 2) 9514 1767 administrative fees, excursion fees, cover for your family members Email: sponsored.student@ uniform, sports and books. To find uts.edu.au out about enrolling your children in It is important that your family does not school, visit the NSW Department of leave home until all the entry requirements Education & Communities website. are met and a visa has been issued. dec.nsw.gov.au Note: Siblings or parents of sponsored students are not eligible for dependant visas under Department of Home Affairs rules.
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WHAT IS THE For study abroad and GRADING SYSTEM AT UTS? There is a range of different marking exchange students schemes at UTS depending on what You are a study abroad student if you subjects you enrol in. These include: are studying for one or two sessions at –– grade (ranging between fail and high UTS, your studies are being credited distinction) and a percentage mark to your home university and you are –– grade only (no percentage mark) paying tuition fees to UTS. –– pass/fail with no grade or HOW DO I GET MY RESULTS You are an exchange student if you percentage mark AND TRANSCRIPT? are studying for one or two sessions The marking scheme for your subjects Your official results will be released on at UTS, your studies are being credited can be found in the individual subject My Student Admin: to your home university and you are outline that you receive at the start of onestopadmin.uts.edu.au/estudent paying tuition fees to your home each teaching session. If you are in doubt, university, not UTS. You will be able to print an unofficial copy check with your subject lecturer. of your assessment results from here. [email protected] uts.edu.au/current-students/ studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au managing-your-course Two copies of the official academic transcript will be sent to your home CAN I GET A country address (study abroad) or home TRAVEL CONCESSION? university (exchange). As a study abroad and exchange student, you are not entitled to travel concessions Study abroad students should check their on public transport in New South Wales. home address is correct on My Student You may still be entitled to a student Admin. You can also request additional concession at cinemas and theatres or copies via uts.edu.au/current-students/ other entertainment activities. You usually managing-your-course just need to show your UTS student card to There is a charge for additional copies. DO I NEED TO ATTEND AN obtain a discount. DO I NEED A ENROLMENT SESSION? WHEN DO I NEED TO As a study abroad or exchange student, UTS STUDENT CARD? FINALISE MY TUITION FEES? you should already have enrolled online; All enrolled students must have a current therefore you do not need to attend an (STUDY ABROAD ONLY) UTS student identity card, which will be on-campus enrolment session in person. You will need to settle all outstanding issued during Orientation. Your student fees before classes commence. You identity card: can request your tax invoice through AM I ENROLLED CORRECTLY? –– must be carried at all times while on MyStudentAdmin and the fees office You will receive access to enrol yourself university premises in subjects before you arrive at UTS. You will send you a reminder of remaining should have received a pre-arrival email outstanding fees at the census date. –– may be required to be produced from the study abroad and exchange Note that changes to your enrolment and on demand by an employee of the team directing you to our study abroad the total credit point value will change University pre-arrival webpage, which provides the amount of tuition fees you owe. –– must be presented when borrowing information about web enrolment. If you Please contact the UTS International books from the UTS Library, accessing are not enrolled correctly, click on the Study Abroad team if you need further the computer labs and to gain entry to link below and follow the steps in the link information. examination rooms. ‘Before you arrive at UTS’ section, or contact the study abroad and exchange team. studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au CAN I ENROL IN BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE SUBJECTS? Still got questions? As a postgraduate student, with faculty permission, you may enrol in some CONTACT OUR TEAM: undergraduate subjects. Check with Tel: (+ 61 2) 9514 7915 your home university first to see if the Email: [email protected] subject(s) you want to undertake are Website: studyabroad-exchange.uts.edu.au suitable. Undergraduate students may not enrol in postgraduate subjects.
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ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS Security – dial 6 from a campus phone or Dial 000 for Police / Ambulance / 1800 249 559 Fire Brigade General UTS Security Enquiries – Community Mental Health Team security patrols the UTS Campus at all 1800 636 825 – free call for your times. Dial 9514 1192 if you need general nearest team assistance. 24 hour telephone counselling A regular Security Shuttle Bus Service Lifeline 13 11 14 transports UTS Students and Staff around Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 campus and to UTS Residences 7 nights a week between February and December. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE SAFE@UTS WEBSITE: UTS also operates an after-hours uts.edu.au/about/maps-and-facilities/ Security Escort service for all Staff safety-and-security and Students to a UTS Building or a UTS Residence and Central Railway Station. Contact the UTS Security Control Room on 9514 1192, 7 nights a week. Report accidents, incidents and hazards by calling 1800 249 559 (security), or report to a staff member safetyandwellbeing.uts.edu.au
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