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GPA

2.5

Additional Requirements

For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Requirements

All Arts and Sciences at University of Technology Sydney students take 3-4 courses for a total of 12-16 semester credits, choosing from: 

• A ºÚÁÏÍø911course (optional) 
• Host Institution courses taught in English at The University of Technology Sydney  
  • Participants can either take all their classes at University of Technology Sydney or combine 3 classes at the host institution with one additional course offered at ºÚÁÏÍø911

Program Credit

Total credit: 12-16 U.S. semester/18-24 quarter credits. 

Course Credit

• ºÚÁÏÍø911Courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours 
• University of Technology Sydney Courses: Typically 4 U.S. semester credits/6 quarter credits; 60 contact hours 

Academic Culture

The academic environment at the University of Technology Sydney emphasizes active engagement, collaboration, and the integration of diverse perspectives. Lectures are typically led by knowledgeable instructors who foster discussions and encourage active participation from students.  

The ºÚÁÏÍø911course, augmented by Canvas Learning Management System, is designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation. Similar to classes at U.S. institutions, students should expect to spend an average of two hours of preparation and study for each hour in ºÚÁÏÍø911classes.

To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Sydney when classes are in session and plan trips for the long weekends. 

Class Format

Classes at UTS are scheduled throughout the week, Monday to Friday, offering some flexibility to accommodate students' various commitments. Attendance is emphasized, with students expected to attend a significant portion of face-to-face sessions.

Australian universities typically require students to take responsibility for learning and encourage self-motivation and self-discipline. Daily assignments and readings are common, disseminated through online platforms or email, allowing students to engage with course material beyond the classroom with the expectation that they will contribute actively to discussions during class. Students are expected to work much more independently than in the U.S., thus more time may be required for studying than students are accustomed to at their home campuses.  

Courses taught at the ºÚÁÏÍø911Center are typically for ºÚÁÏÍø911students only. Host Institution classes include both local and international students. Attendance in ºÚÁÏÍø911classes is strictly enforced, both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Instruction for both ºÚÁÏÍø911and Host Institution courses is supported and augmented online by the learning management system, Canvas.

Grading

Assessment at University of Technology Sydney is rigorous, with continuous assessment methods that might include weekly quizzes, essays, project reports, a midterm, tutorial/seminar participation and performance, in-class presentations, and practical and final exams. Students can expect a combination of individual assignments and group projects, designed to develop both independent and collaborative skills.  

ºÚÁÏÍø911reports final grades for host institution courses using recommended U.S. letter grade equivalencies, following a predetermined grade conversion scale. For CIEE-administered courses, students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. The U.S. grading scale of A – F is used.

Language of Instruction

English