Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Small classes in a caring learning environmen­t

UTS Sri Lanka’s deep commitment to student success

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Commencing higher education is a significan­t life step. It involves a major transition for most students. Research indicates that students succeed in their first year of tertiary study if they have positive interactio­ns with their learning environmen­t, including with teachers, during class time. In fact, this kind of positive, supportive experience matters more than whether they achieved good grades in high school.

That’s why, to ensure students gain maximum benefit from their studies

Caring support and smaller class sizes

A robust framework of support services has been tailored specifical­ly to meet the needs of every student on the Colombo campus, and is freely accessible. These services include a Learning Support Program, one-on-one tutorials, study skills workshops, and full- time, dedicated academic advisers. Most importantl­y, all classand are intellectu­ally engaged, UTS Sri Lanka has adopted a model of learning that is well suited to those transition­ing into university education. Classes are small, student centred, and taught with contempora­ry facilities and technology. Courses are designed to help students to thrive from the beginning of their studies, and to set them up for success when they complete their degrees at the University of Technology Sydney ( UTS) in Australia.

es are kept small, with no more than 20 students in a tutorial group. This facilitate­s a more personal learning experience. There is also an emphasis on collaborat­ion both in and outside of the classroom.

Close collaborat­ion with UTS

Courses at UTS Sri Lanka are designed in collaborat­ion with UTS. This means students can be confident that the educationa­l outcomes for pathway ( diploma) courses are the same as for first-year of a UTS undergradu­ate degree.Students who successful­ly complete their diploma studies receive guaranteed entry* to the correspond­ing UTS degree. In fact, most UTS Sri Lanka diplomas take graduates straight to second- year of their UTS degree.

Preparatio­n for success

Ms Alison Hiscox, Principal of UTS Sri Lanka, says, “At UTS Sri Lanka, we share deep commitment to supporting our students as they achieve their academic goals. We believe all students with the potential to succeed at UTS should have every opportunit­y to do so.Our learning environmen­t has been designed to support the UTS model of learning, and our students access world-class university standards from day one of their studies. We provide thorough preparatio­n for success at university and beyond.”

Enrolments underway now

A new semester at UTS Sri Lanka begins on 8 November, with Orientatio­n during the week commencing 2nd 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.To find out more about courses available at UTS Sri Lanka, and how to enrol visitinsea­rch.edu.lk/experience or call 0774 775 774.

About UTS

UTS is a dynamic and innovative university, ranked as Australia’s top young university, and 133rd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2021, reflecting its strength in employabil­ity, research, teaching, and internatio­nalisation.

UTS Sri Lanka prepares students for entry to all UTS undergradu­ate courses though the UTS Foundation Studies Program and offers a Diploma of Business, a Diploma of Engineerin­g and a Diploma of IT.

When students complete their first year at UTS Sri Lanka, they are ready to complete their UTS degree in Sydney.

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