Course Title: Visiting Research Students Program

Course code: C50008

Faculty: All faculties have an individual subject number for students undertaking research:

Research dissertation 1 equivalent to 24 credit points

Research dissertation 2 equivalent to 24 credit points

Visiting Research Students will not receive a UTS award or be paid, but will receive an official Academic Transcript.

How to apply for the Visiting Research Students Program

Step 1:

In conjunction with your supervisor at your home university identify the field of research you wish to undertake as a visiting research student at UTS.

Step 2:

Find a supervisor(s): To identify suitable members of the academic staff you should refer to the relevant faculty/institute web site or refer to the find a supervisor database and/or the strengths description.

Step 3:

Once you find a suitable academic staff member(s) you should contact them and discuss your research interest. Once an academic has agreed to supervise you, they will need to fill out section 12 of your application form (see step 4).

NOTE: approval from a supervisor does not necessarily guarantee entry into the visiting research students program.

Step 4:

Complete the online UTS International Non-Degree Application Form (PDF, 197KB) for the Visiting Research Students Program.

An academic adviser from your home institution and your proposed UTS supervisor will each need to complete sections of this form.

Step 5:

Attach Supporting Documentation:

• Certified copy of your academic records
• English language proficiency, include a copy of your English language test score if relevant
• Information about your research experience and, if applicable, your research output (e.g. publications, conference participation etc.) This information must be endorsed by your supervisor as true and correct.

Step 6:

Submit Application Form and Supporting Documentation:

Applications must be received by UTS International at least 3 months before the commencement date of enrolment in the Visiting Research Students Program:

• 15 December for Semester 1 (commencing March)
• 31 May for Semester 2 (commencing August)

Late applications may be considered if there are places available.

Application and documents may be sent by email to:

studyabroad.exchange@uts.edu.au

or by mail to:

The Director
UTS International
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia

The University reserves the right to vary the conditions of the Visiting Research Students Program at any time.