Why UTS:IT?

UTS:IT offers courses with a mix of technical knowledge and theory plus practical experience. The practical nature of our courses mean that we produce the kinds of graduates employers want. We have a mix of academic staff and industry professionals who teach in our courses, with industry providing input into course development. UTS is a great place to study and is not just about going to classes. There are many clubs and activities to get involved in while you are at uni. UTS also offers support services to help you juggle your studies with your personal and work life.

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Unique courses
Excellent graduates
Expert staff
Industry links
Great place to study
UTS is not just about study

Our unique courses are valued by the industry

The undergraduate courses at UTS:IT are unique in their mix of technical computer science knowledge, skills in information systems and industry experience. Courses address the IT industry's demand for a mix of business and technical skills while also providing students with team work and problem solving skills. Project subjects that simulate the IT work environment consolidate the real-world knowledge you gain through your industrial training.

The dynamic nature of the IT industry means it is essential for IT professionals to update their skills in line with current trends and the latest technological advances. At UTS:IT our postgraduate courses allow you to acquire selected advanced skills in a number of unique specialisations to meet your career needs.

We produce excellent graduates

UTS produces the kind of graduates that employers want. The practical nature of the UTS:IT undergraduate courses means our graduates are work ready and in high demand. Our postgraduate courses meet the demands of employers for IT professionals who are career focussed and willing to keep abreast of new technologies and learn new skills.

Our graduates find work almost anywhere in the world in all areas of the IT industry and receive excellent starting salaries. The National Graduate Destination Survey shows that UTS IT graduates consistently enjoy amongst the highest employment rates and starting salaries amongst the professions.

Expert staff

Many of our teaching staff are IT professionals with years of hands-on experience. They are still involved with the industry and are up-to-date with recent IT advances. AT UTS:IT we are increasing our research profile with increasing numbers of staff conducting leading research to foster the development of emerging technologies that create change. This means our students gain experience with new technologies when they are developed.

Our links with the industry are second to none

As well as helping to develop our courses, the IT industry is linked to UTS through the Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship and industrial training programs. UTS:IT has been a leader in practice-based IT education, offering a year of industrial experience as part of its undergraduate courses for many years. We have one of the most developed and outstanding programs of it's kind, giving students a professional head start through practical experience with leading companies. In fact, our undergraduate courses are so well respected by the industry that every one is accredited with professional level membership from the Australian Computer Society.

UTS is a great place to study

UTS:IT is based in a central location, close to the life and entertainment of Sydney and is easy to get to using public transport. Our facilities are among the best, including a wireless and network connected building and hundreds of computers just for IT students. All IT students have access to our computer labs 24/7 with remote dial in access form home.

UTS is not just about study

Recreation and Leisure activities are an important part of your experience as a student and UTS has plenty of fun things to do.

There are three student societies just for IT students - BIG for BInfTech students; Compsoc and Progsoc for all IT students. Compsoc is one of the largest and most active clubs in the university with numerous social functions and activities throughout the year.

At the UTS:IT Orientation Camp, undergraduate students are introduced to uni life in a relaxed and friendly environment before they start their studies. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet the staff and fellow students, make friends and have a lot of fun.

There are also student clubs for everything you can imagine - theatre, debating, soccer, meditation, rowing, chess, electronic games, fencing and more - which are a great way to meet people and find out about activities happening around campus.

The UTS Union provides entertainment including comedy, karaoke, movies, DJ's, bands, acoustic performers, student performers, trivia, pool, art competitions and games. In just one semester there are over 70 hours of live music (about three days straight) and over 88 hours of Pool and Games comps, Trivia, Charades, and Bingo. Every week there are over 20 screenings of free movies with four different movies to choose from.

We know university is a big change, so we have developed support services for local and international students to help make your study enjoyable and successful. We can help you find a place to live, organise childcare and help with finances or legal advice. We have doctors on campus and our counsellors can help if you are having difficulties with your study or time management skills and help you find a job when you finish your degree.