Student profiles
What to expect studying engineering and information technology at UTS, find out from some of the students:
Aashish Kanav
Master of Engineering Studies, Master of Engineering Management (Manufacturing Engineering and Management)
"The course is very professionally run and full of substance."
Abhijeet Zargar
Master of Engineering Studies / Master of Engineering Management
"To any students who are deciding about coming to UTS - don't miss this opportunity!"
Abigail Nongrum
Bachelor of Engineering (Information and Communication Technologies)
"I came to UTS because I was really impressed with the engineering courses offered."
Ahmed El Bahaey
Master of Software Engineering Management
"There are great facilities on campus and one that's particularly impressed me is a prayer room that I can use."
Alice Wu
Telecommunications Engineering graduate
"My proudest moment at university would have to be being invited to the 25th Anniversary of the Women in Engineering Program."
Alina Gabdrakhmanova
Master of Engineering Management
"Studying at UTS is challenging. I enjoy practical case studies."
Alina Van
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
"The Bachelor of Science in IT degree I'm undertaking at UTS gives me a great deal of confidence that when I graduate I will be able to find a highly sought after position where I can use knowledge and skills gained in university and through my work placement to meet any challenges."
Aman Dayal
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
"UTS is one of the top IT universities in Australia and is more practical than other universities - this was a big factor in making my decision about where to study."
Amit Lingarchani
Master of Information Technology (Extended)
"Courses at UTS:IT are highly industry oriented and are based on a combination of management and technology subjects."
Ana Carrillo Restrepo
Master of Environmental Engineering Management
"UTS has a lot to offer outside of my studies."
Andrea Demichelis
Master of Engineering Management
"The MEM really meets my expectations, I feel very comfortable with it."
Anudita Kuksal
Software engineering and business graduate
"My advice for new students - make the most of your internships!"
Barsha Karki
Master of Engineering Studies (Telecommunications Engineering and Telecommunication Networks)
"I can say to any future student interested in UTS – go for it!"
Bettina McMahon
Master of Business in IT Management
"I really appreciated the passion of the lecturers and the personalised attention they gave to every student. I now have four degrees under my belt, and the feedback and support I received from the teaching staff in the MBITM was streets ahead of the other course I had studied before."
Bin Shi
Master of Information Technology (Extended)
"UTS has given me a brilliant new life and great opportunities for the future – something I never experienced before I came to Australia."
Brad Hircock
Bachelor of Information Technology
"I've learnt the theory at uni, had the chance to practice it in industry and have met some amazing people along the way."
Brett Maynard
Master of Engineering Management
"The MEM provided me with a well-rounded set of engineering-focused management skills."
Bryce Guderjahn
Bachelor of Information Technology
"In search of an exciting, practical pathway into the IT industry, the BIT clearly stood out from other IT courses"
Christian Helge
"When I first came to UTS, I participated in the Orientation Program. The Peer Networkers who do a lot during the program, gave me such a warm welcome and made me feel so at home."
Chuong Sinh (John) Nguyen
Master of Engineering Studies
"I chose UTS because it has a very good reputation, in Vietnam and here."
Clarisse Reyes
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"I chose UTS:IT because it provides the most practical and relevant education in the field of IT where emphasis is placed on building solid foundations in not only the technical but also the business facets of the industry."
Claudie Cheng
Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice
"I find the staff at UTS very helpful with great services."
Dane Warren
Master of Business in IT Management
"I say, without hesitation, that the ITMP program has been pivotal to my success as an IT leader."
Daniel Willinger
"I will come to Sydney again, but I don't know when. But one thing is for sure: I will drop by at the UTS!"
Darran Tran
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
"IT at UTS is so different compared to other universities. The main advantage is that in the first year, you are introduced to many aspects of IT such as information systems, programming, databases, networking and web systems."
Deanna Yu
Master of Engineering Management
"Were there any other unis? No, UTS was the only one I came across that had the MEM."
Deep Puri
Master of Engineering Management / Master of Business Administration
"The Services at UTS are just the best."
Diana Bustani Garcia, Maria Perez Lobaton, Leti Morales and Ricardo Papayanopulos
"We love it here and UTS: Engineering and want to eventually come back to do a postgraduate program."
Dominic Lovell
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
"I made the decision to study at UTS:IT as they don’t just teach the academic theory, but also the practical aspects of IT."
Dr Ya Gao
Doctor of Philosophy
"I knew that UTS was strong in my area of interest - bi-level decision making – and that there were excellent facilities for research students at UTS."
Elisabeth Klar-Rosen
Master of Engineering Management
"The teaching here is very different, very interactive and very experiencing."
Emily Mudge
Civil Engineering / International Studies Graduate, 2005
"I was offered a $60,000 scholarship for another course with a year of work experience at the completion of the course."
Erika Soltis
"Sydney has a very multi-cultural feeling and it's great fun living with so many different nationalities."
Etuate Cocker
Master of Science in Internetworking
"I chose UTS because I preferred to study in a more practical way about computer networks."
Fabian Supper
Master of Engineering Management
"I like studying here very much because I can learn such a lot."
Fahim Fayyaz
Master of Engineering Studies (Telecommunications Engineering)
"Telecommunications Engineering is such a fantastic combination of telecommunications and management subjects which I really appreciate."
Fiona Rankin
Master of Business in Information Technology Management
"Completing the MBITM significantly improved my professional expertise and marketability and it provided me the appropriate tools and knowledge to achieve my career goals with confidence."
Frances Russell
Master of Science in Internetworking
"UTS is a creative, dynamic environment that encourages innovation and excellence while maintaining high standards."
Francesca Joesoep
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
"In the 2009 Winter break I travelled to Paris to attend the International Institution of Women in Engineering (IIWE) Annual Seminar, representing UTS."
Greg Louden
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"Overall my degree provided me with a solid foundation that I have built on with the experience I have gained since starting work."
Greg Peters
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Mechatronic)
"I designed a new robotics platform for bridge inspection and maintenance."
Harinder Naginder Singh
Master of Engineering Management
"The postgraduate courses at UTS are incredibly multi-cultural."
Harvey Liu
Master of Environmental Engineering Management
"I think the motto 'think change do' is great."
Henry Wong
Master of Engineering (Local Government Engineering)
"UTS was able to provide me with a choice of subjects that helped me achieve and galvanise my learning in my chosen fields."
Ignacio Rojo Chacon
Graduate Certificate in Engineering
"I think that the resources at UTS are excellent."
Ivy Chen
Bachelor of Engineering (ICT Computer Systems)
"UTS is the only university I found that offers a Diploma in Engineering Practice program, allowing students to gain substantial industry experience before graduation."
James Hosking
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
"After investigating different IT courses and even looking interstate, UTS came out on top."
James Kirsop
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"As I moved from the country to come to uni I didn’t know anyone and so the IT orientation camp was a great way of meeting people and making friends which made the transition so much easier!"
Janet Tot
Master of Interactive Multimedia
"My studies were absolutely crucial in making it possible for me to land my dream job. Not only did I gain the necessary theory but the practical assignments meant that I had a portfolio of work as well as my degree once I finished."
Jessica Nichols
Bachelor of Information Technology
"Being a part of the BIT opens up so many opportunities with organisations before you graduate."
Ji Jie Liu
Master of Information Technology (Extended)
"The course and UTS have really met my expectations"
Jinjiu Li and Wei Wei
Doctor of Philosophy
"In industry there is a vast amount of information and data that is available for use but a significant lack of knowledge about the data itself and how to use it. I want to help close that gap".
John McKibbin
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
"My advice to new students - focus on following your interests more than following the money."
Jordan Nguyen
Doctor of Philosophy
Jordan Nguyen is working on a semiautonomous wheelchair system which will allow severely disabled people to control their chairs using only the power of their minds and some head movement.
Joseph Mitiri
Bachelor of Engineering (ICT Engineering (Computer Systems))
"I choose engineering as a career mainly because of the strong problem solving that is involved in the profession."
Jyothish Varghese
Master of Engineering Studies (Telecommunications Engineering)
"No other university offers this kind of variety."
Karun Tank
Master of Science in Internetworking (Extended)
"I had a wonderful time studying at UTS, where I not only learnt the latest in networking technologies but where I was able to experience a rich and diverse academic environment"
Keshu Xu
Master of Environmental Engineering Management
"The MEM is really like an MBA with lots of management classes."
Kevin Aditya
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"I would recommend a UTS IT undergraduate course to other people because we are given the opportunity to do industrial practice which other universities don’t have."
Laura Jones
Bachelor of Information Technology
"I was impressed by the two industry placements with sponsor organisations, the high employment rates for graduates and the broad range of subjects and experiences on offer."
Liem Ho
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
"UTS is a great place to study and I'm really proud to be part of UTS:Engineering."
Livia Lam
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"What really attracted me to the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in IT at UTS was the practical nature of the course and the hands-on skills development."
Luis Del Valle
Master of Information Technology
"MIT here at UTS really met my needs because it is a Masters program for non-IT graduates."
Manh Tuan Vu
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"I find studying at UTS quite stimulating and fulfilling and think that UTS provides the best IT courses among all the other universities in Australia."
Martin Fütterer
"UTS was the best option as it's a technical uni like mine and I could get exemptions back home from the subjects studied here."
Michael Khachiki
Mechanical Engineering Graduate, 2000
"UTS:Engineering was very flexible and its mentored work experience component proved to be extremely valuable."
Michael Sochor
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
"Leadership and Responsibility, just for this subject it was already worth to study at the UTS."
Mu Qiao
Master of Information Technology
"My course has been very challenging and rewarding and I have been lucky to take advantage of many opportunities that UTS has offered."
Naaill Duymun
Master of Environmental Engineering Management
"The learning environment at UTS is extraordinary."
Narelle Clark
Master of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering)
"I would say to prospective students to work out a program that makes sense to your career goals."
Nghia Trong Tran
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The course has helped me develop my critical thinking, project management and teamwork skills.
Ngo Quoc Bao, Ngan Hoan Tran and Minh Cuong Pham
Master of Engineering Management
"The course is great because, as an engineer, you really need to have management skills and not just technical skills in order to get ahead."
Ngoc Dang
Bachelor of Information Technology
"The atmosphere at UTS:IT was relaxed and friendly with a great sense of community amongst the students."
Nishant Siyani
Master of Engineering Management
"Studying here means a lot of self-learning and group work and you learn to be selfreliant very quickly!"
Olafur Arnason
Master of Engineering Management
"I'm absolutely amazed at the diversity of different people and cultures in Australia."
Omar Balamash
Master of Engineering Studies / Master of Engineering Management
"Studying at UTS has been very valuable."
Parinaz Bilimoria
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"In the short time I have been at UTS I can honestly say that I’ve gained so much"
Payam Hosseini
Master of Engineering (Structural Engineering)
"UTS:Engineering has a good reputation, especially because of its industry network."
Penny Wyatt
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology
"There was a big range of electives to choose from which gave me the chance to do a sub-major in computer graphics and games technology."
Phu Le Truong Huynh
Master of Environmental Engineering Management
"I'm very impressed with the university system here in Australia, it's very different to Vietnam."
Phuc Hung Chuong Ly
Bachelor of Engineering / Diploma of Engineering Practice
"I really love the teaching and learning environment here."
Punyawee Netiwichairat
Master of Engineering Management
"I'm very happy being here. I'm being challenged and I like the half theory, half practice of my course"
Ranishka Wimalasena
Master of Engineering Studies
"I looked at about 16 different universities in Australia, but UTS is quite exclusive."
Ranjeet Elkunchwar
Master of Interactive Multimedia, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
"During my Final Media Project, I was introduced to a few industry professionals in the mobile multimedia sector one of them was so impressed with my credentials that he offered me a job."
Ravil Jain
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
"The faculty staff are very capable and more importantly well experienced."
Rekil Suma Ravikumar
Master of Engineering Management
"UTS has this great thing called 'peer networkers' – other students who volunteer to help newcomers."
Richard Nguyen
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"My course equips me with the skills I need to enter a company and make an instant contribution."
Robert Haylock
Telecommunications Engineering Graduate, 2007
"UTS: Engineering has put me in touch with an employer that was genuinely interested in my skills and abilities, in exactly the industry I was aiming for."
Ronnie Sunde
Master of Science in Internetworking
"I never looked at another uni other than UTS – the location simply wins out! It's a very good university and very student-friendly."
Rony Novianto
"I always wanted to create robots to transform human lives, making our lives better and easier. So, I chose to undertake a PhD to challenge and push myself to create new technologies and develop something that would advance the world."
Sameer Ul Hassan Burney
Master of Engineering Management
"The combination of business and management is just right and I particularly like 'Managing People' – it teaches you how to deal with employees; of course also subjects dealing with quality and systems; it’s all relevant in the professional market."
Sanjay Sridher
Master of Business in IT Management
Studying the MBITM, I gained a new set of business skills, enhanced my ability for self-analysis, improved my strategic thinking and broadened my perspectives on the "art of the possible". The program has been critical to my career thus far.
Sergio Gil López
Master of Engineering Management
"I'm very happy with the course. UTS makes good use of technology."
Shamal Pannila
Master of Engineering Management
"The project management aspect of the course is what attracted me to undertake the MEM."
Shan Farandy
Master of Engineering Management
"I find the balance within the MEM with management and engineering is really great."
Shing Ler Dennis Lim
Master of Environmental Engineering Management
"I really like the course because you become very involved in the technology."
Stefano Bianchini
Master of Business in IT Management
"Through the MBITM, I developed the business skills and awareness necessary to confidently articulate the benefits of using technology as a strategic asset that can be used to 'unlock' business opportunities."
Steve Agland
Bachelor of Science in Computing Science
"The unusual blend of serious graphics programming and professional animation production gave me a combination of skills that were rare and sought-after in the industry."
Stuart Penny
Master of Business in IT Management
"I very highly recommend the UTS:MBITM Masters not only for the wonderfully transformational world class learning experience it delivers, but also for the strongly bonded network of professionals you continue to interact with for years to come"
Syed Shoaib Ul Hassan
Master of Engineering Studies
"UTS is very good and the teaching materials are very helpful."
Tara Croft
Electrical engineering and medical science graduate, 2007
"UTS:Engineering helped prepare me for work in industry by providing subjects in which a myriad of scenarios and topics related to work in the real world."
Teagan Hickey
Bachelor of Information Technology
"You not only come out with a degree, but also one year of fulltime work experience. The many opportunities to make contact with the sponsors of the course was definitely an added bonus."
Thang Nguyen
Master of Engineering Management
"MEM here at UTS matched exactly my expectation and the course is exactly what I'm looking for."
Thanh Thao Le
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
"UTS is so prestigious that I heard of it a lot from my teachers back in AUSP, TAFE and from my friends."
Thor Japo Turrecha
Master of Science in Internetworking
"Attending a post-graduate course at UTS has opened a wide range of learning and sharing experiences for me."
Tovhowani Stanley Manngo
Master of Engineering Management
"I searched for courses which can offer interface of technical skills and then I found a program that suited me best - UTS MEM"
Vikas Gour
Telecommunications Engineering Graduate, 2005
"My experience at UTS was very rewarding primarily because I had the privilege of being elected UTS Union President."
Wenfu Liu
Master of Information Technology (Extended)
"I’m very glad I’ve chosen the UTS Master of Information Technology - I’m finding that this is really what I want to do although I feel like I have yet to learn a lot!"
Yasmin Askari
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
"One of the best things at UTS is having the opportunity to undertake an internship as part of the course, with the Diploma in IT Professional Practice. It was through this program that I was able to discover more about the different jobs in the IT industry."
Yuxuan Ma
Master of Environmental Engineering Management
"UTS is a good place to study, the library is well equipped and the teachers guide me to think and solve."
Zhao Yuan Ye
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
"The different and flexible styles of assessments, with most subjects graded on a mixture of projects, assignments and exams makes for a much stronger and better learning experience for me, rather than 100% exams. I worked hard but also had a lot of fun!"
