87-512: The University of Technology Sydney ( UTS ) is a public research university located in Sydney , New South Wales , Australia. The university was founded in its current form in 1988, though its origins as a technical institution can be traced back to the 1870s. UTS is a founding member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN), and is a member of Universities Australia (UA) and
174-530: A green ban with Pyrmont to stop the construction of the North Western Expressway , which would've destroyed large parts of both suburbs. Subsequently, many industries began to move to cheaper land further from the CBD, and the decline of the wool industry made Ultimo's 15 woolstores redundant. By the start of the 1980s, derelict industrial sites began to be redeveloped for residences, mostly as apartments,
261-709: A higher reputation domestically and globally . The University Grants Committee funds eight public universities in Hong Kong . The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts also receives funding from the government . There are four self-financing universities, namely Hong Kong Metropolitan University , Hong Kong Shue Yan University , Hang Seng University of Hong Kong , and Saint Francis University . In India , most universities and nearly all research institutions are public. Some private undergraduate colleges exist but most are engineering schools that are affiliated with public universities. Private schools can be partially aided by
348-673: A university institute , and a distance university in Portugal . Higher education in Portugal provided by state-run institutions is not free; students must pay a tuition fee. However, the tuition fee is lower than that of private universities. The highest tuition fee allowed by law in public universities is €697 per year as of 2022. Public universities include some of the most selective and demanding higher learning institutions in Portugal. In Russia , about 7.5 million students study in thousands of universities. Founded in 1755, Moscow State University
435-524: A $ 1 billion-plus investment in new buildings and facilities, major upgrades and refurbishments. The UTS Tower on Broadway ( Building 1 ) is an example of brutalist architecture with square and block concrete designs. Completed and officially opened in 1979 by Premier Neville Wran , the Tower initially housed the NSW Institute of Technology, which transformed to become UTS in the late 1980s. In October 2006,
522-749: A 6 Star Green Star Design and As-Built Rating, while the Faculty of Engineering and IT and Dr Chau Chak Wing Buildings has been awarded 5 stars. The core of the UTS city campus is located close to many Sydney landmarks and notable organisations including the Australian Broadcasting Corporation , the Powerhouse Museum , TAFE Ultimo, the International Convention Centre Sydney , Darling Harbour and Chinatown . Entities within
609-527: A few private institutions of higher learning, such as the National College of Ireland . However, none of the private institutions have university status and are highly specialized. Almost all universities in Italy are public but have institutional autonomy by law. The Italian state provides the majority of university funding. Therefore, students pay relatively low tuition fees, set by each university according to
696-446: A former student). From the seven students elected, a president and a vice-president is elected each year by the board. The chair is responsible for the conduct of the board meetings. The University of Technology Sydney recognises over 180 clubs and societies . 6,784 students were involved in a club or society in 2021. During Orientation Day in 2020, there were over 6,765 club membership purchases from 3,505 students, up nearly 200% from
783-599: A general period of 1–2 years. The university consists of nine faculties and schools: In addition to the faculties, there are a number other units falling under the Provost and Senior Vice-President's division, within the remit of the Vice-Chancellor and President. As of 2021, these comprise three administrative units (Planning and Quality Unit, UTS Internal Audit and Chief Data Officer), as well as the: The Graduate Research School, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, and
870-1249: A handful of community colleges. In 2008, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act 9500, declaring the University of the Philippines as the national university to distinguish it from all other state universities and colleges. Other notable public colleges and universities include the Polytechnic University of the Philippines , Technological University of the Philippines , Philippine Normal University , Batangas State University , and Mindanao State University . There are six autonomous public universities in Singapore , including National University of Singapore founded in 1905, Nanyang Technological University founded 1981, Singapore Management University founded in 2000, Singapore University of Technology and Design and Singapore Institute of Technology founded in 2009, and Singapore University of Social Sciences founded in 2017. In Sri Lanka , there are seventeen public universities. Most public universities are funded by
957-525: A low-interest loan from the Higher Education Loan Board; students must pay back the loan after completing their higher education. In Nigeria , both the federal and state governments may establish public universities. South Africa has 26 public universities which are members of Universities in South Africa. These are categorized as traditional or comprehensive universities. In Tunisia ,
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#17330930051771044-631: A national institution in 1926, the Academy of Athens is the highest research establishment in Greece. Private higher education institutions cannot operate in Greece and are not recognized as degree-awarding bodies by the Greek government. In Ireland , nearly all universities, institutes of technology, colleges, and some third-level institutions are public. The state pays the cost of educating undergraduates, although students must contribute approximately €3,000. There are
1131-529: A number of heritage-listed sites, including: One of the landmarks in the area is the Uniting Church on the corner of Quarry Street and Bulwara Road. The church was originally built in 1883 to replace the old Presbyterian Church at Mount Street, Pyrmont. The latter had been the first Presbyterian Church in the colony, but it outgrew its old premises and the congregation had to move to the new church in Ultimo. A manse
1218-788: A private corporation (not-for-profit or for profit). Both types are often regulated, but to varying degrees, by the government. In Egypt, Al-Azhar University was founded in 970 AD as a madrasa ; it formally became a public university in 1961 and is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the world. In the 20th century, Egypt opened many other public universities with government-subsidized tuition fees, including Cairo University in 1908, Alexandria University in 1912, Assiut University in 1928, Ain Shams University in 1957, Helwan University in 1959, Beni-Suef University in 1963, Zagazig University in 1974, Benha University in 1976, and Suez Canal University in 1989. In Kenya ,
1305-560: A process that continues to the present. Very little industry remains in the area, and its current character is a combination of residential and commercial. One conspicuous industrial relic is the brick shell of Davey's Flour Mill, built in 1911, and adjacent to the southern approach to the Anzac Bridge . The Dairy Farmer's Cooperative operated from its facility in Harris Street and Ultimo Road from 1912 to its closure in 2009, after which
1392-573: A university, not a college, can issue doctorate degrees in Israel. In Japan , public universities are run by local governments, either prefectural or municipal. According to the Ministry of Education , public universities have "provided an opportunity for higher education in a region and served the central role of intellectual and cultural base for the local community in the region" and are "expected to contribute to social, economical and cultural development in
1479-531: A year and have to retake them, pay a partial or full tuition fee, ranging from €500 to €2000 per year. Private universities have existed in Serbia since 1989 but are held in less esteem because they are generally less academically rigorous than the public universities. Of the 74 universities in Spain , 54 are public and funded by the autonomous community in which they are based. University funding differs by region. However,
1566-510: Is a locality around the road of the same name, which is located on the borders of Ultimo, Chippendale and Glebe . "Ultimo" was originally the name of the estate of Dr John Harris , on 14 hectares (34 acres) granted to him by Governor King in 1803, for his military service and for aiding the governor in curtailing the illegal trading of rum by a corrupt group in the NSW Corps (the Rum Corps). It
1653-562: Is a public research university and the most prestigious university in Russia. Saint Petersburg State University is a state-owned university that was founded in 1724; it is managed by the government of the Russian Federation . In Serbia , over 85% of college students study at state-operated public universities. Academically well-performing students pay only administrative fees of less than €100 per year. Students who fail multiple classes in
1740-568: Is an inner-city suburb of Sydney , New South Wales , Australia. It is adjacent to the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Sydney west of the Darling Harbour area, and is bordered by Pyrmont to the north, the Sydney CBD and Chinatown / Haymarket to the east, Broadway and Chippendale to the south, and Glebe and Wentworth Park to the west. Ultimo
1827-436: Is at the southern border of the suburb, on the opposite side of Broadway. The Inner West Light Rail has stations at the eastern edge of the suburb, where Ultimo borders Darling Harbour . Many buses travel along Broadway. A distinctive landmark in Ultimo is the former railway viaduct that now carries the light rail through Wentworth Park . The viaduct was built in 1922 and consists primarily of twenty-three brick arches. It
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#17330930051771914-518: Is considered "an outstanding example of engineering brickwork" and is listed on the Register of the National Estate . The Goods Line is a park and pedestrian pathway utilising a section of the railway line not used by the light rail. At the 2021 census , there were 7,410 people living in Ultimo. Its proximity to Chinatown means that it has historically had a large Chinese population. In 2021,
2001-585: Is considered to be the leading technology, media and startup hub of Sydney, with the University of Technology Sydney , TAFE NSW Ultimo and JMC Academy having campuses within the suburb. Ultimo boasts the highest density of startups of anywhere else in Australia and is a central pillar of the NSW Government's Tech Central precinct. The suburb is also home to the headquarters of the national non-profit organisation, Sydney School of Entrepreneurship. Broadway
2088-456: Is governed by a board of thirteen directors consisting of seven students (elected by the student cohort in annual elections), two staff members (elected by the staff of the university), the CEO of ActivateUTS, the chair (appointed by the university council), the treasurer (appointed by the university council) and one other director (appointed by the university council, usually external to the university or
2175-471: Is home to a 12-metre wide digital screen , which showcases large-scale digital artworks by leading Australian artists. The 2025 QS World University Rankings ranked UTS 9th in Australia and 88th in the world. UTS is ranked 9th in Australia and 148th in the world by the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings . The 2024–25 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings ranked UTS joint 6th in Australia and 85th in
2262-609: Is home to the main campus of the University of Technology Sydney and the Sydney Institute of TAFE , the largest TAFE in New South Wales. International Grammar School is located near the western boundary. Ultimo Public School is bounded by Jones Street, Wattle Street and Quarry Street. Barnardos Early Learning Centre is accessible from the Jones Street side of the property, with its balcony overlooking Ultimo Public School to
2349-524: Is overseen by UTS Sport , competes in the UniSport Nationals as well as in standalone national championships throughout the year. As of 2023, the university has over 290,000 alumni across 140 countries. The Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts (the oldest continuously running Mechanics' Institute in Australia) was established in 1833. In the 1870s, the school expanded into technical education and formed
2436-917: Is ranked 1st in the subject areas of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2nd in Energy and Fuels, 3rd in Chemical Engineering, 4th in Biotechnology, 6th in Civil Engineering, 7th in Economics and 11th in Ecology. The 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings ranked UTS graduates 5th most employable in Australia, and 62nd in the world. As of 2024, UTS had the third highest demand for places in New South Wales for university applicants. For domestic applications, an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
2523-524: Is required, with selection ranks varying between courses. Applicants may also be eligible for admission if they have completed a UTS foundation course or an AQF Diploma. Applicants applying with an IB Diploma will have their scores converted into a UAC Rank for admission. In 2024, statistics by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) revealed that the Bachelor of Business program at UTS was
2610-436: Is undergoing gentrification , with considerable redevelopment of industrial buildings for residential and commercial purposes. The NSW transmission network service provider TransGrid is located on Thomas Street. The corporate headquarters and Sydney studios of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are located in its Ultimo Centre on Harris Street . The Ultimo Centre also houses an auditorium and recording studio, known as
2697-632: The Central Park development, opposite the UTS Tower on Broadway, partner with the University on sustainability initiatives, which include a recycled water partnership and a district energy-sharing project commended at the 2018 Smart City Awards. The UTS Academic Board is the principal advisory body to the UTS Council on academic matters. The Academic Board is concerned with policy development as it relates to
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2784-475: The Eugene Goosens Hall. NITV and Aurora from a digital broadcast centre are located at Ultimo Centre. Harris Street is also the home of Sydney's Powerhouse Museum . Wentworth Park is a multi-purpose sporting facility in Ultimo that is used for various sports including rugby union , rugby league , soccer and greyhound racing . Ultimo is well-served by public transport. Central railway station
2871-523: The Korea National Open University which offers distance learning. The University of Seoul is a public municipal university. Manas University in Kyrgyzstan is a public higher education institution that offers associate degrees, undergraduate degrees, and graduate and postgraduate degrees. The University of Macau , Macao Polytechnic University , and Macao University of Tourism are
2958-520: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research controls public universities and guarantees admission to students who earn a Tunisian Baccalaureate . Using a state website, the students make a wish list of the universities they want to attend, with the highest-ranking students getting priority choices. Universities rank students according to the results of their baccalaureate. There are forty public universities in Bangladesh . They are overseen by
3045-708: The Powerhouse Museum . The Blackfriars precinct in Chippendale contains the Blackfriars Children's Centre and research and innovation teams while the Moore Park precinct features sports facilities within the Rugby Australia Building and the Botany precinct consists of the specialist research facility UTS Tech Lab. The campus has been substantially transformed since 2008 by the university's City Campus Master Plan,
3132-785: The University Grants Commission which was created by the government in 1973. Most universities in Brunei are public. In the People's Republic of China , nearly all universities and research institutions are public. Typically, provincial governments run public universities. However, some are administered by municipal governments or are national , which the central government directly administers. Private undergraduate colleges exist but are primarily vocational colleges sponsored by private entities. Private universities usually cannot award bachelor's degrees. Public universities tend to enjoy
3219-708: The University of Mons in 2009. The state-created university founded in Antwerp in 1971 is now part of University of Antwerp . Hasselt University started as a state-created public institution managed by the Province of Limburg . Similarly, the Province of Luxembourg managed the state-created public university in Arlon which became part of ULiège in 2004. Since 1891, private universities have gradually become state-recognized and funded. Some private, mostly Catholic, organizations are called free institutions, as in administratively free from
3306-594: The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). The university is organised into 9 faculties and schools, which together administers 130 undergraduate courses and 210 postgraduate courses. In 2023, the university enrolled 47,913 students, including 33,579 undergraduate students. The university is home to over 45 research centres and institutes, who regularly collaborates along with industry and government partners. UTS recognises more than 180 different clubs and societies . Its varsity sports teams, which
3393-437: The constitution of Greece , higher education institutions (HEI) include universities, technical universities, and specialist institutions. HEI undergraduate programs are government-funded and do not charge tuition. A quarter of HEI postgraduate programs are tuition-free. After individual assessments, thirty percent of Greek students are entitled to attend any of the statutory postgraduate programs without tuition fees. Founded as
3480-579: The 150 universities in Taiwan are public. Because the Taiwanese government provides funding to public universities, their students pay less than half the tuition fees of those at private universities. Ten public universities were established before the 1980s and are the most prestigious in Taiwan. As a result, most students choose public universities for their tertiary education. In the late 19th century Thailand , there
3567-696: The Arts . In 1989, the University of Technology, Sydney, Act 1989 (NSW) formed UTS by absorbing the Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education (KCAE) and the Institute of Technical and Adult Teacher Education (ITATE) of the Sydney College of Advanced Education . By 1991, an academic structure of nine faculties and 25 schools was established. The School of Design was initially housed at a campus in Balmain , which closed at
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3654-621: The Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI), within the School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Engineering and IT. It was elevated to the status of an institute in August 2020, in recognition of its high-quality research and its collaboration with local and international collaboration researchers. As of 2024 it is led by Jie Lu , and has a staff of 35 academic staff, 10 postdoctoral associates, and over 200 PhD students. UTS provides library services through
3741-799: The Code de l'éducation states that " private higher education establishments can in no case take the title of university. " Nevertheless, many private institutions, such as the Catholic University of Lille or the Catholic University of Lyon , use the university as their marketing name. Most higher education institutions in Germany are public and operated by the states . All professors are public servants. Public universities are generally held in higher esteem than their private counterparts. From 1972 through 1998, public universities were tuition-free; however, some states have since adopted low tuition fees. According to
3828-472: The Graduate School of Health and School of Transdisciplinary Innovation. ActivateUTS (formerly UTS Union) operates a range of on-campus student services, including food and beverage outlets, cultural activities, fitness and catering services as well as clubs and societies, student publications and Orientation Day . The City Campus is home to two licensed bars, 'The Underground' and 'The Loft'. ActivateUTS
3915-565: The Harris family, until it was subdivided in 1859. At that time, most of the current streets were laid out, and the descendants of John Harris constructed the first residences in the area (at least one of which–a row of terraces in Wattle Street–was still owned by the family in the early 1980s). Residential development accelerated in the 1880s. In 1891 the population of the Pyrmont-Ultimo area
4002-540: The Institute for Sustainable Futures fall under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research), a number of units relating to international students are governed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International), and many other administrative units exist under similar divisions under the Vice-Chancellor and President. UTS College (formerly UTS Insearch) is a private higher education provider and pathways provider to UTS. UTS College provides academic English programs, foundation studies and diplomas, with
4089-410: The Ministry of Education controls all public universities. Students enroll after completing a 8-4-4 educational program system and attaining a mark of C+ or above. Students who meet the criteria set annually by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service receive government sponsorship, with the government providing part of their university or college fees. Students are also eligible for
4176-429: The Punjab is the biggest public university, followed by University of Karachi . The public universities receive guidance and recognition from the Higher Education Commission . There are more than 500 public higher education institutions in the Philippines that are controlled and managed by the Commission on Higher Education . Of the 500, 436 are state colleges and universities, 31 local colleges and universities, and
4263-419: The School of Business at 23.7 percent followed by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at 23 percent. Other faculties and schools by enrolment include; 11.3 percent in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; 10.9 percent in the Faculty of Design, Architecture & Building (DAB); 9.6 percent in the Faculty of science and 6.2 percent in the School of Law. Smaller number of students are enrolled in
4350-452: The UTS Library and Reading Room in Building 2 (UTS Central), as well as a range of online services on the UTS Library website. The UTS Gallery and Art Collection contains over 850 works, with a focus on contemporary Australian and Indigenous art . The artworks from the collection are on display throughout the UTS campus, including in every building. The university has been expanding its collection of digital and new media works . UTS Central
4437-587: The UTS Tower was voted the ugliest building in Sydney in a poll hosted by The Sydney Morning Herald , receiving 23% of the total vote. The Tower is the largest campus building in terms of both height and floor space. Other notable buildings in the Broadway precinct include: The Haymarket precinct includes buildings such as: Additionally in the Moore Park precinct, the Rugby Australia Building contains specialist facilities for UTS students, staff and researchers working across sport and exercise science, physiotherapy and sport media. Designed by architects Populous ,
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#17330930051774524-477: The University's academic programs in education, scholarship and research, and community service. It refers to policy recommendations to Council and discusses matters referred to it by Council. Academic Board plays a key role in the UTS community in providing a forum for the discussion and debate of the academic directions of the University as well as the quality of its academic programs. The Board consists of academic staff members as well as student members elected for
4611-423: The Working Men's College, which was later taken over by the NSW government to form the Sydney Technical College . In 1940 the NSW Parliament passed an Act to establish an Institute of Technology , which in 1964 led to the establishment of the New South Wales Institute of Technology ( NSWIT ). In 1968, the NSW Institute of Technology amalgamated with the NSW Institute of Business Studies. In 1976 NSWIT established
4698-438: The building is also the headquarters of Rugby Australia and home to Australia's national rugby teams. The external fixed aluminium shading controls solar penetration, while internal spaces include the purpose-built laboratories of the Human Performance Research Centre. A number of UTS campus buildings have received a certified Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. The Vicki Sara Building has been awarded
4785-419: The central government establishes homogeneous tuition fees for all public universities which are much lower than those of their private counterparts. The highest tuition fee allowed by law was, as of 2010, €14.97 per academic credit, amounting to roughly €900 a year for an average 60-credit full-time course. Tuition fees at private universities might reach €18,000 a year. Ultimo, New South Wales Ultimo
4872-453: The city campus, while precincts at Moore Park and Botany integrate specialist facilities with surrounding industry organisations. Broadway (located in Ultimo ) is home to the faculties of Science, Health, Law, Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering and IT, and Design, Architecture and Building, as well as the UTS Library . Haymarket is the location of the Business School, UTS Startups, the UTS Animal Logic Academy and two lecture theatres in
4959-440: The consolidation of UTS into a single unified campus in the Sydney CBD. The UTS city campus is located at the southern border of Sydney's central business district , close to Central station and Railway Square , within Sydney's emerging Tech Central. The UTS Tower is the nucleus of the city campus, fronting on to Broadway . The campus consists of five distinct precincts. Broadway , Haymarket and Blackfriars are located at
5046-402: The end of 1994, with the school moved to a new building at the city campus. The environmental, biological and biomedical science schools were located on a campus at St Leonards , which was closed in 2006, which also relocated to the city campus following a redevelopment. The Kuring-Gai campus closed at the end of 2015, with classes and facilities moved into the main Haymarket campus. This marked
5133-955: The fee was €1,951 in 2015. Non-European Union students and students who want to complete a second bachelor's or master's degree pay a legal school fee. Annually, these legal school fees range between €7,000 for bachelor programs and €30,000 for master's programs in medicine. The Ministry of Education supervises all universities, including private institutions. Almost all universities in Norway are public and state-funded. In Poland , public universities are established by Acts of Parliament. The government pays all tuition fees and other costs of public university students. In contrast, private citizens, societies, or companies operate private universities that charge tuition fees directly to students. These institutions are generally held in lower regard than public universities. A small number of private universities do not charge fees, such as John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . There are thirteen public universities,
5220-427: The first law school in NSW outside the university sector. The Haymarket campus officially opened in 1985. On 8 October 1987 university status was granted to NSWIT, which was followed by the passing of the University of Technology, Sydney, Act 1987 . It was reconstituted as the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on 26 January 1988 , along with the incorporation of the School of Design of the former Sydney College of
5307-420: The government through the University Grants Commission , which handles undergraduate placements and staff appointments. The top institutions include the University of Peradeniya founded in 1942 and the University of Colombo founded in 1921. Sri Lanka also has a joint service military university, the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University , which is operated by the Ministry of Defence . One-third of
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#17330930051775394-455: The legislation of the national government until higher education was moved to the control of the three communities in 1990. Consequently, the Flemish , the French , and the German communities determine which institutes of higher education organize and issue diplomas. Until the 1970s, Belgium had two state universities: the University of Liège (ULiège) and the Ghent University (UGent), both founded in 1817. These are often referred to as
5481-454: The major research centres include: Centre for Autonomous System, Centre for Health Technology, Advanced Analytics Institute, Centre for Forensic Science, Centre for Quantum Software and Information, the Australian Institute for Microbiology & Infection (AIMI, formerly the i3 Institute), Climate Change Cluster (C3), and the Institute for Sustainable Future. The Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AAII)was established in March 2017 as
5568-478: The most common ancestries in Ultimo were Chinese 31.4%, English 13.5%, Australian 9.1%, Thai 7.0% and Irish 4.6%. In Ultimo, 26.7% of people were born in Australia. The most common countries of birth were China 16.8%, Thailand 7.1%, India 4.4%, Indonesia 4.0% and Colombia 2.5%. 34.5% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Mandarin 17.9%, Thai 6.9%, Cantonese 6.2%, Spanish 3.7% and Indonesian 2.7%. The most common response for religion
5655-447: The national or state governments. India also has an "open" public university, the Indira Gandhi National Open University which offers distance education. In terms of the number of enrolled students, it is now the largest university in the world with over four million students. In Indonesia , the government supports public universities in each province. Funding comes through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and
5742-416: The option to continue undergraduate studies at UTS. Programs are designed in collaboration with UTS and delivered in smaller class sizes, with additional learning support services. Programs are offered in several locations throughout the world, including Sydney. In the Australian Research Council 's State of Australian University Research 2018-19 Excellence in Research for Australia national report, 100% of
5829-444: The population of Pyrmont and Ultimo was 5,000, and by 1978 it was just 1,800. For approximately ten years from the early 1950s, Harris Street was home to the head office, recording studio, pressing plant and warehouse of Festival Records , which was Australia's leading independent record company for almost 50 years. Festival moved its facilities to a site in nearby Pyrmont in 1966. In 1973, the Builders Labourers Federation organised
5916-426: The previous year. Public university A public university or public college is a university or college that is owned by the state or receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered public varies from one country (or region) to another, largely depending on the specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by
6003-418: The provincial and municipal governments. Some of the public universities in Iran offer tuition-free and tuition-based programs. State-run universities are highly selective and competitive. There are nine official universities in Israel , a few dozen colleges, and about a dozen foreign university extensions. The Council for Higher Education in Israel supervises all of these institutions academically. Only
6090-494: The public universities in Macau . There are twenty public universities in Malaysia , funded by the government but governed as self-managed institutions. Tribhuvan University was the first public university in Nepal . It operates through six different institutes and is affiliated with various colleges. There are government-funded Purbanchal University and Pokhara University . There are 107 public universities in Pakistan , compared to 76 private universities. University of
6177-661: The region". This contrasts with the research-oriented aspects of national universities. In 2010, 127,872 students were attending 95 public universities, compared to 86 national universities and 597 private universities in Japan. Many public universities are relatively new; in 1980, there were only 34 public universities in Japan. Since July 2003, public universities may incorporate under the Local Independent Administrative Institutions Law. In South Korea , most public universities are national. There are 29 national universities, eighteen special universities, and ten educational universities. In addition, there are two national colleges and
6264-676: The same for all public universities. Except for some fields of study, notably medicine, all Austrians who pass the Matura exam have the right to attend any public university. Overenrolled degree programs have introduced additional entrance exams that students must pass in the first year or before starting the degree, especially with scientific subjects such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Private universities have existed since 1999 but are considered easier than public universities and thus hold less esteem. All public universities in Belgium were operated under
6351-548: The second most in-demand course in the state, with 956 applicants placing it as their first preference. The Bachelor of Nursing program was the ninth most in-demand course with 608 applicants. In 2022, the university had an enrolment of 44,615 students. 32,825 are undergraduate students , 9,533 postgraduate students and 2,257 doctoral students. Of all students, 33,435 (75%) are Australian citizens or permanent residents and 11,180 (25%) are international students . Students were enrolled in 9 schools or faculties: The largest being
6438-608: The site was redeveloped by the nearby UTS in a project designed by architect Frank Gehry . Wentworth Park commenced its life as a creek and swamp, known from the 1830s as Blackwattle Cove Swamp. Wentworth Park became a rugby league oval and the home ground of the Glebe Dirty Reds who were a part of the New South Wales Rugby League premiership back in its inception. Since 1991, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation has been headquartered in Ultimo. Ultimo has
6525-1079: The state despite being state-funded. As of 2022, the communities fund all recognized universities, public and private, which follow the same rules and laws. The state runs most public universities in Croatia . Students who perform well academically pay only administrative fees which are less than €100 per year. Students who fail multiple classes in a year must retake the courses and pay a partial or full tuition fee. Almost all universities in Denmark are public and are held in higher esteem than their private counterparts. Danish students attend university for free. All universities in Finland are public and free of charge. Most universities and grandes écoles in France are public and charge very low tuition fees—less than €1000 per year. Major exceptions are semi-private grandes écoles such as HEC , EMLyon or INSEAD . Article L731-14 of
6612-494: The student's family wealth, the course of study, and exam performance. A few scholarships are available for the best low-income students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. However, for research, private funding ranges from low to non-existent, compared to most European countries. The Netherlands Ministry of Education funds most public universities. Dutch citizens and those from European Union countries pay an annual tuition fee for their first bachelor's or master's degree;
6699-547: The two historic state universities. In 1965, small specialized single-faculty public institutions were recognized as universities, including the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech ; both are now part of the University of Liège . The Belgian state created smaller public universities that have since merged with larger institutions, including the public university at Mons in 1965 which became part of
6786-550: The university's research was rated at world standard or above. In the accompanying Engagement and Impact Assessment 2018-19 national report, almost 80% of the university's assessed research areas were rated as having a high impact, with the Australian university sector average at 43%. UTS is home to over 50 research centres and institutes. UTS mainly focuses its research in the areas of health, data science, sustainability, future work, and industry and social futures. As of 2020 some of
6873-886: The world. UTS ranked 1st in Australia and 11th globally in the 2024 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings (under 50 years old). Similarly, in the 2021 QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings of universities founded less than 50 years ago, UTS ranked 1st in Australia and 11th in the world. UTS has consistently ranked first in Australia and within the top 10 globally in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings (under 50 years old) for 2022 and 2023, securing 8th and 9th positions respectively. The Times Higher Education Rankings in 2022 ranked UTS; 70th in Computer Science, 81st in Law and 90th in Education in
6960-842: The world. In Australia, UTS is ranked 4th in Computer Science, 7th in Law and 8th in Education. The QS World University Rankings in 2021 ranked UTS; 11th in Nursing, 25th in Arts and Design and 29th in Sport and Exercise in the world. UTS is ranked in the top 100 for Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Communication & Media Studies, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Law. The US News Rankings in 2022 ranked UTS; 8th in Electrical Engineering, 13th in Computer Science, 31st in Energy and Fuels, 46th in Chemical Engineering, 52nd in Civil Engineering, 62nd in Biotechnology, 83rd in Economics and 87th in Ecology. In Australia, UTS
7047-523: The world. The university is ranked in the 201st–300th bracket in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities . UTS is among the five most improved universities from 2012 to 2021 in the Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities (ARTU), which evaluates performance across the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, rising 139 places to 146th. As of the 2023 edition, the university is ranked 9th in Australia and 136th in
7134-501: Was 19,177, in 3,966 dwellings. The population peaked at around 30,000 in 1900. However, the construction of factories, quarries, woolstores and a power station in the early 20th century saw the demolition of hundreds of houses, and a steady decline in population. It was a good site for warehouses because of its proximity to Darling Harbour. Several examples of the Federation Warehouse style can be found along Wattle Street. By 1954,
7221-754: Was No Religion at 49.2%. In 2021, 87.4% of occupied residences were flats and 11.7% were semi-detached, row or terrace houses, or townhouses. Just 0.2% were separate houses. At the 2016 census , it had a population of 8,845 of which 82.4% were born overseas. In 2016, the most common ancestries in Ultimo were Chinese 36.6%, English 8.4%, Australian 5.8%, Thai 4.3% and Korean 3.3%. In Ultimo, 17.6% of people were born in Australia. The most common countries of birth were China 29.8%, Thailand 5.0%, South Korea 3.5%, Indonesia 3.1% and India 2.4%. 23.7% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Mandarin 28.1%, Cantonese 7.0%, Thai 5.0%, Korean 3.2% and Indonesian 2.5%. The most common response for religion
7308-542: Was No Religion at 49.9%. In 2016, 90.6% of residences were flats and 8.2% were semi-detached, row or terrace house, townhouse etc. The 2001 census recorded a population of 4,054, 46% of whom were born overseas. In common with other inner suburbs such as Surry Hills , Ultimo still has some of the oldest examples of Victorian terraces . Despite slum clearance and redevelopment during the 20th century, many fine examples exist which, as in other inner Sydney suburbs, have been progressively 'gentrified' in recent times. Ultimo
7395-565: Was a high demand for professional talent by the central government. In 1899, the King founded the School for Training of Civil Officials near the northern gate of the royal palace. Graduates from the school became royal pages, a traditional entrance into the Mahattai Ministry or other government ministries. As of 2019, Thailand has nineteen public universities. In Austria , most universities are public. The state regulates tuition fees, making costs
7482-506: Was built a few years later. By 2001 the church was in bad repair and had to be restored with help from a government grant. The church is still active and the congregation goes by the name of The Mustard Seed. The commercial areas of Ultimo are mainly centred on Broadway, Harris Street and Wattle Street. The Broadway Shopping Centre is located in the former site of the flagship building of the Grace Bros department store chain. The Ultimo area
7569-500: Was named for a clerical error in a legal case against Harris that had prevented him being court-martialled. The court-martial based on fictitious charges was used as a retaliation by the Rum Corps. His offence was listed as " ultimo " (having occurred in the previous month) when it should have been cited as "instant" (having occurred in the same month). Harris Street is named in his honour. The area remained as farmland, in possession of
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