Study abroad in Australia with IFSA
Sydney
, Australia

University of Technology, Sydney Partnership

Program Overview

Shift into high gear at a savvy university where tech is infused into every aspect of learning, in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant start-up community. Along with excellence in STEM, business, communications, and computer science, your location makes it easy to explore the city’s icons and beaches, and enjoy its international vibe.

 

 

Australian Government | Department of Education | CRICOS: 00099F

Australian Government | Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency | TEQSA: PRV12060

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Fall: April 1
Spring: Oct. 25

Minimum GPA

2.50

Credit load

15

Housing

Apartment/Flat

Instruction language

English

Prerequisites

None

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Academics

Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the University of Technology, Sydney Program is pre-approved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.

Explore classes (subjects) at the University of Technology, Sydney by reviewing the Subject and Academic Information Guides.

A full load at UTS is 24 points, or 15-16 U.S. credit hours. The number of courses you take depends on the credit value of the courses you select.

3 UTS credits = 2 U.S. semester credit hours

4 UTS credits = 2.5 U.S. semester credit hours

6 UTS credits = 4 U.S. semester credit hours

8 UTS credits = 5 U.S. semester credit hours

Lab & Field Trip Fees

Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

As an undergraduate study abroad student, you are eligible to enroll in classes or “subjects” designated as L1, L2, or L3—the three years of the Australian bachelor’s degree, respectively. Fourth-year classes and higher are part of a postgraduate degree (master’s or Ph.D.) and are not available to you.

UTS BUILD Program

BUILD (Beyond UTS International Leadership Development) is an extra-curricular global leadership program with a mission to develop self-aware, informed, and active global citizens and leaders to deliver positive social impact in the world.

The program provides you with an opportunity to learn about global issues from an Australian perspective, as well as share your unique perspectives as a study abroad student. This opportunity for mutual peer learning is a valued aspect of the BUILD program. To complete the Study Abroad and Exchange BUILD Certificate, you will participate in a range of workshops, activities, and experiences.

For more information and to join, visit UTS BUILD Program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
  • You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
  • You must have completed at least one (1) year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.

Recommendation Letter
Not required.

Visa Requirement
This program requires a visa for all students.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.

Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.

Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t our control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.

Activities

  • Indigenous Australians Cultural Education: Learn about the religious, social, and cultural practices of Australia’s First Nations People from award-winning indigenous Australian educators. Includes opportunity for questions and discussion.
  • The Rocks Walking Tour: Explore Sydney’s iconic district, The Rocks, site of the convict settlement in 1788. Learn about its role in national political and social change, the notorious Rocks Gang, the Rum Rebellion, and more.
  • Yogalates: Take time for your body and mind with energizing sessions that combine yoga and Pilates, led by qualified IFSA staff and held outdoors or in student housing.
  • NACE Competencies Workshop: Mastering the eight U.S. National Association of Colleges and Employers competencies is essential preparation for college graduates. This IFSA staff workshop helps you make meaningful links between your study abroad experience and career readiness.
  • Sydney Opera House Show: Did you know that if all the sails of the Opera House were combined, they would create a perfect sphere? Visit the structure that transformed Australia’s cultural image—named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007—for a live show.
  • Taronga Zoo: Travel by ferry to meet and learn about more than 350 species, including kangaroos, koalas, and more of Australia’s distinctive wildlife. Don’t miss the free flight bird show, where native birds performing incredible stunts with Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as their backdrop.
Excursions
  • Hunter Valley Tour: This full-day tour takes you a couple of hours north of Sydney, where natural beauty and farmland are home to 300 wineries. Exchange the busy urban environment for rolling green hills and discover the biodiversity of New South Wales. Includes lunch.
  • Bike Tour of Sydney: The perfect way to get oriented and see some Sydney’s most famous sites. Includes riding across iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.
  • Historical and Indigenous Tour of La Perouse: Following a welcome Smoking and Ochre Ceremony, discover bush tucker and medicine, and learn about the local community of La Perouse—the longest on-going Aboriginal community in Sydney.
  • Blue Mountains Visit: An important historical site, the Blue Mountains are a rugged and mountainous region west of Sydney. Soak up dramatic scenery and discover an immense range of flora and fauna, including the famous lyrebird, known to mimic the sound of car alarms, chainsaws, camera shutters, and more.
  • Coogee-Bondi Walking Tour: Take in stunning ocean views as you walk the paved path from Coogee to Bondi, tracing shoreline cliffs and beaches. During late October and early November, you might also catch Sculpture by the Sea, Australia’s largest annual outdoor sculpture installation.

Housing and Meals

Housing

Apartment/Flat

Meals

Self-Catering

Details

IFSA students are housed at Scape Apartments. All apartments hold eight IFSA students in four twin bedrooms, each bedroom with a private bathroom. The apartments include a fully functioning kitchen (housing is self-catered) and lounge room that includes a flat screen television. A linen pack, including a fitted sheet, pillow, pillow case, duvet, bath towel, and hand towel, is provided for each student.

Dates and Fees

Term

Term begins

Term ends

Program costs

Application deadline

Fall 2023

July 19, 2023

December 3, 2023

$22,475

April 1

Spring 2024

Mid-Feb. 2024

Late June 2024

$22,475 (estimated)

Oct. 25

Fall 2024

Mid-July 2024

Early Dec. 2024

$22,475 (estimated)

April 1

Term

Fall 2023

Term begins

July 19, 2023

Term ends

December 3, 2023

Program costs

$22,475

Application deadline

April 1

Term

Spring 2024

Term begins

Mid-Feb. 2024

Term ends

Late June 2024

Program costs

$22,475 (estimated)

Application deadline

Oct. 25

Term

Fall 2024

Term begins

Mid-July 2024

Term ends

Early Dec. 2024

Program costs

$22,475 (estimated)

Application deadline

April 1

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