Living In Sydney

Warm weather, friendly people, and a unique combination of urban and outdoor living. Experience one of the world's most liveable cities.

Experience Living in Sydney

Rated third best city in the world to live in (2011 City Rep Trak index), it’s no surprise that students from over 200 international backgrounds come to live and study in Sydney. Renowned for its unique combination of urban and outdoor living, culturally diverse and friendly community, Sydney is a fun and inspiring city in which to live and study. The beautiful harbour, pristine beaches and temperate climate mean you will be able to enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle, while a vibrant social and cultural scene, with museums, theatres, galleries, and hundreds of restaurants, bars and cafes will give you the chance to meet and make new friends, no matter what your interests.

Sydney is also Australia’s number one business destination. With many multinational companies located here, it accounts for 30% of the country’s economic activity. This gives UTS:INSEARCH access to some of Australia’s finest industry professionals.
For more information about Sydney visit http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/

Recreation

Set around a stunning natural harbour, Sydney offers the best of urban and outdoor living. A temperate climate means that you have all year round to enjoy it.

UTS:INSEARCH is located in the vibrant central business district, putting you in the heart of the action, amidst restaurants, cinemas, theatres and shops. Meet friends in the cafés of fashionable Newtown and Surry Hills, kayak under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, learn to surf on Bondi Beach or jump on a train to the Blue Mountains. And don’t forget the city highlights – Sydney Opera House, the NSW Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens are all within easy reach of the campus.

Check out a list of things to do here at: http://www.sydney.com/things-to-do

Student Safety

At UTS:INSEARCH we are committed to ensuring the safety of all our students when they are on campus. Campus security is provided in all UTS:INSEARCH buildings to ensure your safety and to provide additional support if required. Students are required to carry their student identification cards while at UTS:INSEARCH to access all facilities. If you lose or misplace your card, you will be issued a replacement card via the Student Centre at a cost of $20.

Recreation Spaces

There are a number of recreation spaces available throughout the newly refurbished UTS:INSEARCH campus in which to meet friends, study or relax in between classes. Have lunch in the open-plan kitchen areas, chill out in the brand new retro student lounge area or meet up with friends over coffee at a nearby café. The main UTS campus is also just minutes away for access to the Student Union, food hall and other facilities.

Cost of Living

Living in a beautiful city like Sydney doesn't have to cost the world. In fact, Australia is very cost-effective when compared to other western countries such as Canada, the UK or the USA. As a general guide, on average, you will need about AU$18,000 to AU$20,000 for living expenses for one year (or about $370 a week). This covers accommodation, food, transport and clothing.

You can find out more about the cost of living here or alternatively speak to your Education Representative.

Study and Work

A part-time job is not just a great way to earn yourself some extra Australian dollars, it's also perfect for making new Australian friends, gaining insight into Sydney work life and practicing your English.

UTS:INSEARCH students spend an average of 35-40 hours per week studying, with half these hours being private study and the other half being face-to-face class time. International students may work legally up to 20 hours per week during the semester and as many hours as they want during holidays.

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2012 Australian Public Holidays
Easter Public Holidays	6, 7, 8, 9 April
Anzac Day	25 April
Queen's Birthday	11 June
Labour Day	1 October
Christmas Day	25 December
Boxing Day	26 December

Public Transport

Sydney public transport is modern, reliable and safe. There are many forms of transport to choose from including trains, buses, ferries and the light rail, all easily accessible from the UTS:INSEARCH campus. For more information on Sydney public transport, including fares and times visit the NSW Transport Info website http://www.131500.com.au/

Trains

Catching the train is one of the easiest ways to get around Sydney. Cityrail (Sydney's train network) is a convenient and relatively cheap way to travel, particularly to the outer suburbs of Sydney. Many UTS:INSEARCH students catch the train to our campus from their homes. The best thing is, the campus is just a 5 minute walk to Sydney's main station - Central Station. For more info visit www.cityrail.com.au

Buses

Buses are a not only a great way to travel around Sydney for visitors but are also an extremely user-friendly way to get yourself around town. Sydney buses go everywhere - covering all Sydney suburbs. UTS:INSEARCH students can also purchase discounted weekly bus tickets. For more info visit www.sydneybuses.info

Ferries

Sydney Ferries are popular with tourists, particularly if you want to get somewhere but also want to see the sights along the way. There are regular Sydney Ferry services to Manly, Parramatta, Balmain, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo and other locations. The entire Sydney Ferries fleet is wheelchair accessible with 20 accessible ferry wharves. Visit www.sydneyferries.info