“We know that innovation is not bound to one single country or continent: it’s a global concern. And so, creating global citizens is an important part of our remit.”
Professor Andrew Parfitt
UTS Vice-Chancellor and President
Our Global Presence
The world’s third best university partner for a sustainable future
We are a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. Our strong international partnerships and cross-cultural collaboration drive innovation and support sustainable development across various sectors. As a result, UTS was ranked #3 in the world for partnering for social and environmental change in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (THE Impact Rankings 2025).
Our global impact is the result of our unwavering commitment towards internationalisation as we shape the world of tomorrow.
UTS stands among the world's leading universities, recognised for academic excellence and industry impact. (QS World University Rankings 2024).
UTS partners with over 400 partners across more than 50 countries, with around 700 active agreements.
More than 12,000 international students from over 180 nationalities make up our UTS community.
280,000 UTS alumni are living and working across the world.
UTS's global footprint spans across multiple institutes and research centres tackling the big issues.
UTS makes education more accessible through various offshore programs across China, India and Vietnam.
Our Global Partnerships and Networks
Transformative opportunities through strategic partnerships
At UTS, our collaborations with universities, industry, and global networks create transformative opportunities for students and staff. Through these partnerships, we advance research excellence, enrich teaching and learning, and drive innovation with lasting impact.
UTS Key Technology Partnerships (KTPs) are strategic collaborations with leading global universities, fostering collaboration in research, teaching and innovation through joint projects and shared funding.
UTS is a part of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), a leading global higher education network connecting 24 research-intensive universities in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
UTS builds strong global partnerships with universities, industry, and networks to advance research, enrich learning, and foster innovation. With over 700 agreements in 56 countries, these collaborations support dual degrees, joint research, PhD co-supervision, and student mobility.
UTS Transnational programs offer globally recognised degrees delivered in China, India and Vietnam through trusted local partners, providing high-quality education, local support, and reduced costs, with scholarships available based on eligibility.
UTS International Articulation Pathways enable students to begin their studies at a partner institution in Australia or overseas and transfer credits towards a UTS degree, through recognised articulations and pathway arrangements.
UTS has international partnerships that enable co-supervision of higher degree students. It provides opportunities for students to undertake research training in two countries.
UTS encourages Global Exchange study for one or two sessions with over 200 partner universities in more than 40 countries, and Global Short Programs for 2–6 week study, internship or learning experiences overseas.
UTS offers inbound semester and yearlong exchange and study abroad experiences for students from our partner and agent network in over 50 countries.
UTS promotes global mindset via global leadership program designed to harness your leadership potential and develop your competencies as a global citizen.
UTS hosts visits from overseas delegations and values the important opportunities to collaborate and build strong relationships with our international counterparts.
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In November, ISF researchers Stephen Northey, Elsa Dominish and Bernardo Mendonca Severiano organised and delivered a series of workshops in Sendai and Kyoto, Japan.
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Researchers from the UTS Centre for Quantum Software and Information have authored a new report on the quantum industry.
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As agricultural technology advances, small farmers in Indonesia are being left behind – but a new report reveals practical solutions to bridge the gap between farmers and tech innovators.
Webpage
In November, ISF researchers Stephen Northey, Elsa Dominish and Bernardo Mendonca Severiano organised and delivered a series of workshops in Sendai and Kyoto, Japan.
News
Can artificial intelligence make healthcare safer, better, more affordable, and more equitable – and empower this change on a global scale?
News
Researchers from the UTS Centre for Quantum Software and Information have authored a new report on the quantum industry.
We’re making education accessible across the globe
UTS is the first Australian university to offer online postgraduate programs in Modern Standard Chinese, and thereby responding to a growing demand from learners who want to access quality international education outside of Australia.