29 Aug 2024

University of Technology Sydney

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UTS

About UTS

Students: 46,126

  • Bachelor of Business: 9,975
  • Bachelor of Creative Arts: 5,507
  • International students: 15,579

Cities with a UTS campus

Sydney (Ultimo)

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a metropolitan uni that emphasises practice-orientated learning.

  • UTS began as the NSW Institute of Technology in 1964 but gained university status in 1988.
  • The university is physically made up of a group of facilities in the inner-city suburb of Ultimo.

Website: uts.edu.au

UTS Geography and Campuses

UTS is located at the southern edge of Sydney's Central Business District. The campus is spread across several nearby areas, each serving different academic and research needs. Here’s a brief look at its key locations:

  • Broadway: This area hosts the main faculty buildings for Science, Health, Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering and IT, and Design, Architecture and Building. The UTS Tower, a prominent landmark, is located here. Central Station is a short walk away.
  • Haymarket: Situated near Chinatown, this precinct includes repurposed market buildings and the distinctive Dr Chau Chak Wing Building. It houses student spaces, classrooms, and innovation hubs like the UTS Animal Logic Academy.
  • Blackfriars: A quieter area with a heritage background, located close to the main Broadway campus. It accommodates research teams and the Blackfriars Children’s Centre. A new industry hub is planned for this area.
  • Moore Park: Located within Sydney's main sporting precinct, this site is home to UTS's sport and exercise programs, along with the Graduate School of Health’s physiotherapy program. It’s adjacent to major sports venues like the Sydney Cricket Ground.
  • Botany: Near Sydney Airport, this industrial hub is the site of the UTS Tech Lab. The lab supports research in engineering and technology fields and fosters collaboration between academia and industry.
  • Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick: This location houses the Kidman Centre, a unit focused on youth mental health treatment and research. It’s situated within a larger hospital precinct.