Quick Summary
University of Technology Sydney is a public founded in 1988, located in Sydney, Australia. Ranked #88 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 45221 students including 30% from outside Australia. Known for strengths in Nursing, Art and Design, Sports-related Subjects, it maintains an acceptance rate of 19%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UTS is ranked as Australia's #1 young university and is located in the heart of Sydney's digital and creative precinct.
Subject Strengths
NursingArt and DesignSports-related SubjectsLibrary and Information ManagementComputer Science and Information SystemsCommunication and Media Studies
Founded1988
TypePublic
Total Students45221
Intl Students30%
Faculty Ratio24.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size100 acres
Affiliated HospitalsRoyal North Shore Hospital,St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
AccreditationAACSB,Engineers Australia,Australian Computer Society
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#88
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#148
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Postgraduate,Research (PhD),Short Courses
Programs
Doctor of Philosophy in IT,Doctor of Philosophy in Health,Doctor of Philosophy in Science,Doctor of Philosophy in Design, Architecture and Building
PhD Programs
Master of Data Science and Innovation (Online),Master of Health Services Management (Online),Master of Digital Marketing
Online Programs
Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI),Climate Change Cluster (C3),Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection (AIMI),Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
AACSB,Engineers Australia,Australian Computer Society
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate19%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the Statement of Purpose for postgraduate courses and ensure all academic transcripts are NAATI-certified if not in English.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Australian Dollar
UG Tuition
A$45,000/yr
per year · AUD
Living Cost
A$30,000/yr
per year · AUD
PG Tuition
A$49,000/yr
per year · AUD
Application Fee
$66
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
A$75,100/yr
tuition + living + essentials · AUD
Scholarships AvailableUTS Vice-Chancellor's International Undergraduate Scholarship,Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship,International Research Training Program (IRTP)
Avg Scholarship$6,500
Financial AidAvailable for domestic students and specific research candidates.
Work-StudyAvailable through UTS Careers and casual on-campus roles.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Postgraduate,Research (PhD),Short Courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Technology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Master of Data Science and Innovation | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Bachelor of Nursing | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Master of Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Bachelor of Design in Architecture | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong industry partnerships with internship requirements in most degrees.
Industry Connections
CiscoDeloittePwCAtlassianGoogle
Notable Alumni
Hugh Jackman,Tanya Plibersek,Morris Iemma,Sonia Kruger
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
UTS Ross Milbourne Sports Hall,Alumni Gym,UTS Moore Park Precinct
Student Clubs
UTS Society of Communications,UTS Backstage,UTS Motorsports
Library Resources
UTS Library,Reading Room,Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available