Why the University of Technology Sydney could be considered tier 1 in Australia.
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 World Ranking
Australia Rank: 9
UTS is the ninth-ranked university in Australia, behind the University of Adelaide, the University of Western Australia, and ANU, but ahead of Macquarie University, the University of Wollongong, and Curtin University.
World Ranking: 163
UTS holds the 163rd spot globally. It performs best in QS (88th) but ranks lower in ARWU and Webometrics, placing it within the top 200 universities worldwide.
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.
