At UTS, our strong international partnerships with universities, industry and global networks create transformative opportunities for students and staff.
These mutually beneficial collaborations span more than 700 active agreements with around 430 partners across 56 countries, advance research excellence, enrich teaching and learning and drive innovation with lasting impact. Activities supported through these agreements include dual degree programs, transnational education, joint research projects, PhD co-supervision and student mobility.
Search our partner institutions
Explore the UTS International Agreements database for our current partner institutions worldwide.
Types of agreements
- Collaborative Doctoral Degree Agreements
- Cotutelle Agreements
- Credit Recognition Agreements (Articulation or Pathway)
- Dual Degree Agreements
- Erasmus+ Inter-Institutional Agreements
- Joint Institute Agreements
- Joint Research Centre Agreements
- Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) – to support substantive research or other international activities
- Offshore Program Agreements
- Sponsored Student Scholarship Agreements
- Staff Exchange Agreements
- Student Exchange Agreements (SEAs)
- Student Placement Agreements
- Study Abroad Agreements (SAAs)
Process for establishing international agreements
UTS has an established process to develop MOUs and Agreements with international partners. The process varies depending on the nature of the MOU or agreement and the activities involved. UTS faculties, institutes and central units – such as UTS International (UTSI) and the Research Office (RO) – work collaboratively to support the establishment or renewal of MOUs and agreements. The process involves seven key steps:
- Internal consultation
- Due diligence and risk assessment
- Compliance with Foreign Arrangements Scheme (if applicable) – in some instances, UTS must notify DFAT of the intention to establish an agreement, and again when it is signed.
- Approval to proceed
- Agreement drafting and negotiation
- Signature – the nature of the MOU determines who has delegation to sign
- Central record keeping, communication and informing relevant teams
Note: UTS staff can access detailed guidance and key contacts on the internal Partnerships and Agreements SharePoint site (using your UTS username and password.)
Become a partner
Contact us to enquire about becoming a UTS partner institution.