DATES:
Fall
(Semester 2 in Australia):
July - November
Spring
(Semester 1 in Australia):
February - June
Program Fee
Paid to Mason:
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$125 Application Fee
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$350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition
Paid to UTS:
-- Overseas student health coverage (~$240)
-- Housing (~$5000)
Not Included in Cost:
-- International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$535)
-- Personal Expenses
Financial aid should apply, but you are recommended to discuss aid with your financial aid counselor when planning your study abroad
NOTE:
If a student applies and is accepted into a direct exchange program and then drops out of the program,the $350 administrative fee is non-refundable. In addition, fees are subject to change.
ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must have completed at least 45 credits at the time of departure and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of senior year if they plan to graduate on time.
CREDITS:
Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer between 12-16 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade received is equivalent to a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.
Students can take courses in a variety of fields including:
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Business
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Communication
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Education
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Engineering
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Information Technology
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Law
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Health
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Nursing
-- Science
NOTE: UTS is AACSB accredited and students can receive School of Management credit from business courses they take while attending UTS.
HOUSING:
Students may choose to live in university housing or arrange their own housing off campus. UTS offers a wide range of variously priced accommodation options for its students. All of the options are self catered and are within close proximity to a number of supermarkets and restaurants to suit all requirements and budgets. Students will work with the housing office to arrange their accommodation before they arrive to Sydney.
Contact
Email Daria Stepanova or call (703) 993-2154
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester: October 1
The University of Technology is located in the heart of Sydney, Australia and is a city university with a global perspective. The main campus is located blocks away from the famous Sydney Harbor and is a great place for students to be immersed in Aussie culture.
Apply today for the newest Australian addition to our study abroad offerings at the dynamic cosmopolitan university of UTS! Located in Australia’s economic and multicultural city, students will have a complete global experience here. UTS aims to be a world-leading university in technology and strives to attract high quality students, faculty and partnerships from around the world.

Students sailing in Sydney Harbor
Exchange students can spend one to two semesters in Sydney and choose from over 2,000 course offerings (see "Departments and Courses" link to the left). Although the university specializes in Information Technology, there are many other disciplines to choose from, including Business, Communication, and Design. Students on exchange can live in university housing or off-campus housing. International students are supported by a welcoming environment and a host of international networking systems that allow students to mingle with peers from around the world.

UTS' main campus building - Centrepoint Tower
The University is minutes away from the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor. It is also next to Central Station, the heart of Sydney’s transportation network. Students will be able to easily explore all that Sydney has to offer and enjoy the ambiance of a modern city. The university offers over 100 clubs, societies and social groups that allow students to become involved, meet new people and experience Australian culture.

Sydney at night
There are many different housing options for exchange students. On and off campus housing are available and housing costs vary, but can accommodate different budgets. Exchange students are strongly encouraged to live on campus. Students choosing to live on campus can choose from studio apartments or apartments of 2-5 bedrooms. Each apartment has a kitchen and bathroom that is shared with other apartment residents. The on-campus housing facilities are located near a number of supermarkets and restaurants that also cater to different budgets. Visit the UTS housing website for more detailed information.


UTS Building 2 - one of the many modern study areas on campus

View of UTS tower in Victoria Park
VISA INFORMATION:
Once accepted into a program, it will be your responsibility to apply for a student visa and/or residence permit (if required, based on your citizenship). You will receive details on this with your acceptance letter. Do not apply for a visa until after you have been officially accepted. Visit the Embassy of Australia's website for further information.
MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
Campus Maps & Facilities
Sydney's Tourism Website
Australia's Tourism Website
U.S. State Department Travel Information
UTS Facebook Page
UTS International Student Facebook Page
Follow UTS on Twitter @utsengage
HOW TO APPLY:
Consult the How to Apply section first and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for a direct exchange program. Next, attend a Direct Exchange program information session. Do this prior to starting an application to ensure that you understand how to choose the right program and what is expected of you during the application process.
Check the course offerings at the school you are interested in applying to and check to ensure that they match your course requirements. See “Choosing Courses Abroad” section below.
Once you’ve selected an appropriate program that offers courses that match your major, complete the online application and pay the $125 application fee. Please note that all supplemental documents are also required by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application forms and instructions specific to your program.
CHOOSING COURSES ABROAD:
There is no list of pre-approved classes for you to take on a direct exchange program. It is your responsibility to select courses and get them approved for transfer credit. Please refer to the “Departments and Courses” link on the left-hand side of this page for a list of course options on this program. You must then complete a Petition for Transfer of Credits Form to ensure that your courses will transfer back to Mason. Download a petition form here.
Download petition form instructions for UTS here.
You can fill out the petition form prior to acceptance into a specific study abroad program and in fact, you should begin this process when you first consider applying. Identify courses at the host institution that are similar to those at Mason that you need to take. This will increase your chances of receiving transfer credit approval from the Departmental Advisors who must sign your petition form. Follow complete instructions from the link above and contact your program officer if you have questions.
**Note: Make sure you find plenty of primary AND alternate course options before deciding on a specific program. Schedules are subject to change and registration in your preferred classes is not guaranteed, so you should have sufficient alternate course options. Also, please keep in mind that you must enroll in the equivalency of at least 12 U.S. credits per semester.
*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.


