The Site | The Study Center | Courses I Housing and Meals I Program Inclusions I My Global City I Talk to a CAPA Ambassador | Costs | Insurance | Financial Aid | Applications
The Site
Located in central Sydney, a diverse and cosmopolitan city, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) offers a wide-range of course options for STEM students and beyond.
The Program
University of Technology Sydney (UTS), a world-renowned research university with cutting-edge facilities located in central Sydney. Students have access to world-leading technology, like the Engineering Remote Laboratory where you can perform real-time experiments from anywhere and at any time. UTS also has a variety of on campus clubs and volunteering opportunities. Visit the following links for more information: Spring & Fall
Courses
UTS Science and Technology program offers a wide range of courses in the fields of engineering, information technology, and science. With strengths in areas such as nanoscale technology, quantum computation and intelligent systems, as well as health economics research and evaluation. Take a look at UTS's handbook for a full list of courses: VIEW COURSES
Housing and Meals
Students live in on campus housing in single en-suite rooms in an apartment-style setting with a communal kitchen. You can stay in the UTS residences, choose a homestay, or opt to live in a shared apartment. Each of these options is within commuting distance of the CAPA Sydney Center. NOTE: Due to COVID-19, homestay aren't currently available.
Program Inclusions
Included in this program are:
- Excursions: In addition to the My Global Cities weekly events calendar, social events and program activities include access to campus-activities as well as a full-day excursion to the dazzling Blue Mountains, which includes a visit to Featherdale National Park where you can get up close and personal with kangaroos and koalas, plus an incredible dinner and overnight stay at the Taronga Zoo.
- Student Events: Social events include an arrival reception, a mid-term dinner, and a farewell ceremony.
- Student Safety & Support: The CAPA Sydney team is available throughout your program to assist and support you 24/7 with any urgent situations. We maintain a comprehensive health and safety plan with staff available 24/7 in the event of an emergency.
My Global City
CAPA’s My Global City unique learning immersion program, blends local culture and top-notch academics into the experience of a lifetime for our students. A proven education program that combines theme-based learning with unique cultural experiences turning London into your classroom.
The My Global City events calendar offers a wide-range of CAPA-led and self-led activities and social events each week. CAPA-led events include a coastal walk from the famous Bondi Beach to Coogee, an evening visit to the Sydney Observatory to view a starry night sky, trivia at a local city pub to learn all about the neighborhood and the nation, and an Aboriginal Cultural Workshop at the harborside suburb of Barangaroo. Throughout the rest of your program, self-guided events will be offered each week.
CAPA PALS
Students will have the opportunity to be matched with another student going on their CAPA program during the application process. This a great way to meet new people prior to arrival, have additional support through the support of a “pal” and just another way to get involved in the CAPA Community! You will just need to complete a brief survey about your interests and lifestyle so the CAPA team can find your best match in the cohort! Whether you are a first-time or seasoned traveler, looking to make friends earlier than arrival, or just want a support system to help you as you navigate the process of preparing for living abroad - this program is great for all students!
Talk to a CAPA Ambassador
To hear from our past program participants about the program: CAPA Ambassador.
Talk to a CEA-CAPA Program Manager
Bonnie Tarrant <BTarrant@ceacapa.com>
D: 857.702.8136 | M: 800.793.0334
Based in: Boston | Hours: 8:30am–5:30pm EST
www.ceacapa.com
Visa
Visa information will be provided directly by CAPA The Global Education Network. Learn more about the visa information process. All U.S. citizens require a visa to travel to Australia. Note: Students applying for this program use the Tourist 676 Visa NOT a Student Visa.
Flight
Students make their own flight arrangements to Sydney's international airport, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Students then take a taxi or other form of transportation to CAPA's designated arrival location. Closer to the departure date you will be informed of the official meeting place from CAPA. Do not purchase a ticket until instructed by CAPA.
Costs
Select your term of interest for the latest budget information.
Insurance
All students participating in this program are covered by the SUNY full health and accident insurance as well as medical evacuation and repatriation insurance.
Financial Aid
Students currently receiving financial aid can use their aid for overseas study, and may, in some cases, have their awards increased. Students not currently receiving financial aid may be eligible. Those interested in financial aid for this program should contact the financial aid office on their home campus.
Applications
Apart from completing the SUNY Oswego study abroad application, students applying for a CAPA: The Global Education Network Program need to also complete the CAPA application at the following link: https://go.capa.org/oswego/. Any questions related to this application process should be addressed directly to CAPA's Direct Enrollment Program Manager, Alissa Mendes-Cashman <amendes-cashman@capa.org>.
Late applications are accepted on a space-available basis. Please contact our office at intled@oswego.edu for further details.
A nonrefundable deposit of $250, applicable to the program cost, must be paid within 14 days of acceptance to the program in order to secure program participation. Any deviation from program requirements must be requested in writing and authorized by the Director of International Education and Programs before the final payment date.
Updated: 09/20/2022
