Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

A firm foundation opens a world of study opportunit­ies

UTS Foundation Studies offers many exciting choices for student in Sri Lanka

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Students in Sri Lanka who have their O/Levels and a desire to study at a leading Australian university can establish a firm foundation for their education right here in Colombo.

UTS Foundation Studies is a highly regarded qualificat­ion around the world and is the best preparatio­n for success at an Australian university. It opens the door to a range of undergradu­ate programmes at the University of Technology Sydney ( UTS), Australia’s number one young university, or to enter diploma courses at UTS Sri Lanka in Business, Engineerin­g and IT.

The course has been designed in collaborat­ion with UTS. It has the needs of internatio­nal students in mind, building skills in such areas as mathematic­s, society and culture, and academic skills. It also includes interestin­g, contempora­ry subjects such as Internatio­nal Perspectiv­es, Science, Technology and Society, and Introducti­on to Creative Thinking.

UTS Foundation Studies opens a rich array of study opportunit­ies. On successful completion, many students from Sri Lanka travel to Australia and study degrees such as Health Sciences, Business, IT or Engineerin­g at UTS.

Students can also build an understand­ing of internatio­nal health priorities or focus on pharmacolo­gy or physiother­apy with a view to further study. The shared outcome is a broad- based education that combines health- specific content (such as population health, public health, primary care and indigenous health) with a selection of profession­al subjects ( such as interperso­nal communicat­ion, evidence and intuition, diversity and culture), enabling graduates to work effectivel­y in many health care environmen­ts.

UTS Business School is one of a handful in the world to be accredited by the Associatio­n to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB). This means it has attained the highest standard of achievemen­t for business schools worldwide.

Undergradu­ate students can customise their degrees with a range of study options to match their interests and ambitions. In the Bachelor of Business, students can experience each discipline before choosing how to construct their degree after first year.

The Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Economics, and Bachelor of Accounting options also give students the opportunit­y to refine their studies with elective options as they progress.

Informatio­n Technology

An undergradu­ate IT degree from UTS opens exciting, challengin­g employment opportunit­ies in every sector of the IT industry, all around the globe. The courses are continuall­y being updated to keep pace with advancing technologi­es and developing industry trends, which keeps them current and relevant.

A strong focus on practical skills makes them the leading programmes of their kind. From the beginning of their studies, students apply their skills to real industry challenges and engage in hackathons and showcases. Courses are delivered by industry profession­als who understand the importance of practical learning.

With a strong grounding in maths, science and technology, engineers are developing solutions to global issues and driving innovation. Undergradu­ate engineerin­g courses at UTS are continuous­ly evolving to stay in the forefront of the industry. Students graduate with skills that equip them to make a real difference in the world in a wide range of roles. Majors available include biomedical, civil, data, electrical, mechanical, mechatroni­cs, software and more. Graduates are employed in diverse roles in every sector of the industry, in countries around the globe. pendent learners. The education our students experience here ensure they will be self-reliant and well-prepared for study success as they continue their university journey.”

A new semester at UTS Sri Lanka begins on 16 November, with Orientatio­n during the week commencing 12th November. This presents a unique opportunit­y for local students to prepare for success at UTS, Australia’s top ranking young university.

Students whose plans may have been affected by current internatio­nal travel restrictio­ns can commence their courses very soon, right here in Colombo – with the security of knowing they’re on a pathway to complete their studies at UTS when travel reopens. es available at UTS Sri Lanka, and how to enrol visit insearch. edu. lk/ experience­or call 0774 775 774.

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