Where creativity meets technology
2025 International Undergraduate Course Guide
UTS is located on Aboriginal lands
We acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.
At the University of Technology Sydney, we think differently. We’re a global university, driven by innovation and social justice.
Where creativity meets technology
Expect the unexpected. At UTS, we’re preparing students for the future by harnessing the power of emerging technology and human creativity.
Dare to think differently
Complex problems require creative solutions. Our award-winning, transdisciplinary approach to education transcends boundaries. Learn how to combine emerging technologies with creativity to address the challenges of our times.
Future-focused degrees
Our industry partners shape our course content – so when you graduate, you’re ready to deliver real solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge facilities like our Science Superlab, Data Arena, Protospace and simulation labs.
Where creativity meets technology
World-class research
UTS is globally recognised for our forward-thinking research in 11 fields, including: artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, sports science and nursing. Social justice and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do, so our research delivers outcomes for people and the planet.
Get ready for tomorrow
uts.edu.au/study/international/ where-creativity-meets-technology
Australia’s tech capital
We’re located in the heart of Australia’s tech economy: Tech Central. It’s an ambitious and forward-thinking neighbourhood where education, research and industry meet. We’re also home to Australia’s largest startup community, UTS Startups, where students are unlocking innovative solutions to complex problems.
Australia’s #1 young university*
When you study at UTS, you join a community of inspired students, staff and industry partners who are shaping the future.
We’re one of the top 100 universities in the world^, known for our practical approach to learning and research. Our world-class facilities are built for next-generation learning and cutting-edge research. Located in
Sydney’s technology precinct, our campus is minutes away from the central business district and some of Australia’s most innovative companies and startups.
Top 100 university in the world
QS World University Rankings 2024
#14 in the world for sustainable development
THE Impact Rankings 2023
Top 100 globally for graduate employability
QS Employability Rankings 2022
#1 university in Australia under 50 years old
THE Young University Ranking 2023
#7
best study destination in the world
QS Best Student Cities 2024
#2 in Australia for research quality
THE World University Rankings 2024
Discover yourself in Sydney
Imagine waking up in Australia’s most dazzling city. Sydney is home to beautiful beaches, famous landmarks and some of Australia’s most innovative companies. Live in the city that’s got it all.
Photo: Destination NSW
Warm and welcoming
Sydney is the 7th best student city (QS 2024) and the 4th most liveable city (The Economist 2023) in the world. Located on the stunning east coast of Australia, Sydney is a proudly multicultural city where almost half of its residents were born overseas.
Bright minds, big opportunities
Place yourself in Sydney’s newest precinct for cutting-edge technology and industry: Tech Central. Tech Central is the heart of Australia’s tech economy, where industry, research and education meet.
Discover Sydney
With its sandy beaches, national parks and bustling downtown, you’ll never be bored in Sydney. Explore your creative side with free galleries, museums and live music events. Unwind at beautiful Bondi Beach or jump on a train to go hiking in the Blue Mountains.
Connected to everything
At UTS, you’re only a few minutes’ walk away from Sydney’s transport hubs: Central Station and Railway Square. Clean, reliable and safe transport options will connect you to the rest of our great city. We’re also walking distance to the central business district and Darling Harbour.
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Sydney’s city university
Located in the centre of Sydney’s digital and creative precinct, UTS is at the heart of a truly global city.
Sydney CBD
Light rail, train ride or short walk
Darling Harbour
Light rail or short walk
Circular Quay
UTS Haymarket Campus
Central Station
5-minute walk
Central Park Shopping Centre
2-minute walk
Bondi Junction & Bondi Beach
UTS Broadway Campus
UTS Moore Park Sports Campus
Tech Central
Campus of the future
Located in the heart of Sydney, our purpose-built campus has transformed our neighbourhood – and it’s designed to transform your study experience too.
UTS Broadway campus
Our Broadway campus is home to state-of-the-art teaching facilities, world-class labs, vibrant student spaces, a brand new library and the green heart of our campus - the Alumni Green.
UTS Central
Vicki Sara Science Building
Alumni Green
UTS Haymarket campus
Haymarket, an historic district next to Sydney’s Chinatown, is rapidly transforming into a hub of creativity and entrepreneurship. It’s best known for the Frank Gehry-designed UTS Business School where dynamic learning, research and collaboration comes to life.
UTS 360 virtual campus tour tour.uts.edu.au
UTS Moore Park campus
Moore Park is Sydney’s premier sporting precinct. Home to the Rugby Australia Building, this state-of-the-art sport and education hub is the first example of an Australian university joining an elite sporting precinct.
UTS Business School
UTS Rugby Australia Building
Our facilities
Get your hands on the tools and technologies that are shaping your industry in our award-winning labs and collaborative classrooms.
Data Arena
Experience data in 3D in the interactive UTS Data Arena. This one-of-a-kind space enables exploration and visualisation of complex information, revealing previously unseen patterns in data of all kinds.
Clinical labs
Ever seen a robot give birth? In our world-class nursing and midwifery labs, you’ll work with high-fidelity manikins in clinical scenarios that prepare you for real-world health care right here on campus.
ProtoSpace
ProtoSpace is Australia’s most advanced additive manufacturing facility. With the latest in 3D technologies, software and technical expertise, it’s a learning experience that’s second to none.
Sport and exercise facilities
Study at the the Moore Park sport and exercise precinct, next door to the world-famous Sydney Cricket Ground. Get hands-on experience, learn from leading practitioners and rub shoulders with elite Aussie athletes.
Hive Superlab
See collaboration in action in the Hive SuperLab, a world-class bioscience lab that makes science come alive. Not only is the space full of industry-standard tech, it can also accommodate up to 270 students.
Design studios and workshops
Surround yourself with others who share your passion for design when you get creative in our studios, maker spaces and labs. Build your first working prototype or get ready to send your first collection down the runway.
Learn more about our specialist facilities
uts.edu.au/campus-specialistfacilities
Communication studios
Recording studios, video editing suites and sound stages—bring your vision to life in our multimedia facilities. Experience hands-on learning and borrow professional production gear from our equipment store.
Moot courts
Put law into practice and hone your advocacy skills in our purpose-built moot and trial courts. These modern facilities are designed to mimic the real-life experience of being a lawyer in the NSW courts.
Leap into life at UTS
At UTS, we prepare you for life, not just work. There’s a world of opportunity waiting for you on campus.
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Join Team UTS
Whether you’re looking for competitive sports, a recreational game or to get fit in a supportive gym environment, UTS Sport can help your inner athlete shine.
activateuts.com.au/sport
Find your people
Join one of our 180+ clubs and societies and find like-minded people. With more than 300 events every year, there are countless ways to get involved and make new friends.
activateuts.com.au/clubs
Think global
Go on exchange and experience study or an internship abroad, or drive positive change in your community and the world with our global leadership program UTS BUILD.
uts.edu.au/thinkglobal
Dine out with ActivateUTS
Our on-campus venues are the perfect place to grab a bite to eat with friends. Head to The Underground for pizza and gaming, or enjoy outdoor dining at The Terrace.
activateuts.com.au/food-and-drink
Support services
Getting started
Orientation is your chance to learn about our support services, make friends and get insider tips on living in Sydney. Join us for seminars, workshops, tours and social events online and on campus.
orientation.uts.edu.au
Study and language support
UTS HELPS provides you with tailored support to develop your academic and English language skills, including one-to-one assignment consultations, writing workshops and conversation groups.
uts.edu.au/current-students/ support/helps
Dedicated support
Our student advisers at the UTS International Student Centre are here to provide you with dedicated support at every stage of your journey, so you stay happy, healthy, and achieve academic success.
uts.edu.au/current-students/support
Taking care of your health
The UTS Health Service is our on-campus medical centre offering free and confidential consultations for students and alumni. We also offer free and confidential counselling if you ever need to talk to someone.
uts.edu.au/uts-health-service
For a career as unique as you
With personalised career support and countless opportunities to connect with industry, there’s no limit to where you could go.
Connect with industry
Thanks to our extensive industry networks, we’ll support you to build professional connections throughout your degree. Connect with future employers at industry networking events, masterclasses and industry-led hackathons.
Personalised careers support
UTS Careers is your launchpad for career success. From day one, you’ll gain access to personalised career support, a resume review service, group career coaching, a live internships and jobs board, as well as our Professional Mentoring Program.
Australia’s largest startup community
Whether you want to pick up in-demand skills or launch your own venture, UTS Startups has supported more than 1000 students to learn entrepreneurial thinking and apply it to realworld problems.
Global alumni network
When you graduate from UTS, you become part of a global network of creative and innovative people. With over 260,000 alumni living and working across the world, your UTS alumni community is a professional network that can unlock doors.
I’m very passionate about letting other people know that there’s so much in engineering that’s possible for them. I think that’s one of the things I want young people to know – that anything is possible, that it’s entirely up to you how you create your career.
Barsha Karki (Nepal)
Data Solutions Engineer, NetApp Master of Engineering Management Mentor, UTS Lucy Mentoring Program
Hear Barsha’s story uts.edu.au/barsha-karki
Scholarships
International scholarships
int-scholarships.uts.edu.au
We offer a range of scholarships for eligible international students, including full tuition fee and partial tuition fee scholarships and grants. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement.
Faculty prizes and scholarships
int-scholarships.uts.edu.au
Many UTS faculties offer international scholarships to reward achievement and recognise motivation to succeed in a chosen field.
Australian Government scholarships
dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards
Funded by the Australian government, the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships and Fellowships offer international students the opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia so they can contribute to development back home.
Alumni advantage
alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
Already graduated from a UTS degree? If you’re thinking about returning to study at UTS, you could be eligible for a 10% saving on your tuition fees through the Alumni Advantage Program. This discount applies to full-fee-paying courses and is applied automatically when you enrol.
Financial aid and loans
If you’re from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden or the USA, you may be eligible for financial aid to support your studies at UTS. Check with your government for requirements.
Scholarships for UTS College students
utscollege.edu.au/scholarships
UTS supports eligible international students completing a UTS College program and progressing to UTS to complete further study.
UTS offered me a scholarship that covered 25 per cent of my tuition fees. It’s helped me to support myself and boost my confidence. When you get a scholarship, you tend to have that self-confidence that you can achieve.
Suyash Naik (India) Master of Engineering Master of Engineering Management Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
Find your new home
Whether you live on or off campus, we’re here to make finding accommodation easy, so you can start exploring your new city.
Sydney seemed like a really good place to live a balanced life. It’s a very walkable city and healthy food is accessible. There are also plenty of green spaces and amazing beaches to visit whenever you want to take a break or unwind.
Arla Salcedo (Philippines) Master of Public Health
UTS student accommodation
UTS student accommodation is called Yura Mudang. It’s located on campus with food, shopping and transport options at your doorstep. Living in student accommodation means you’ll be living with UTS students from Australia and across the world who can support you in your academic, social and personal growth.
UTS Housing is self-catered, secure and competitively priced. You can choose to live in either a self-contained studio or a bedroom within a shared apartment that has a shared kitchen, bathrooms and living areas. All bedrooms are for one person and are fully furnished, which means you’ll just need to bring bed linen and cooking equipment. Yura Mudang also has spacious communal barbecue areas, study rooms, games and computer rooms, and even a music room! Rent includes electricity, water, unlimited cabled internet in bedrooms and wireless internet access in communal areas.
Renting private accommodation
Share accommodation means you usually have your own room and share a kitchen, living area and bathroom with other students or people who work. Alternatively, you can rent your own studio or one-bedroom apartment, but this is more expensive. Our off-campus accommodation website can help you search for share rooms in private houses and apartments around UTS: uts.studystays.com.au
It’s a good idea to arrange short-term accommodation for when you first arrive in Sydney, then look for a long-term place to call home while you settle in. All accommodation rentals should come with a residential or tenancy agreement. If you need any help or advice, contact:
UTS Housing Off-Campus Officer housing.welfare@uts.edu.au
UTS Student Legal Service studentlegalservice@uts.edu
Your way to UTS
UTS College is the alternative pathway to your UTS degree. Small class sizes, practical learning and your choice of tailored support will help you thrive at UTS and beyond.
Why choose UTS College
UTS College offers a range of alternative pathways to UTS. Whether you need to improve your academic English or want to guarantee* your place in a UTS degree - we can help.
– Guaranteed entry to UTS when you successfully complete your UTS College program pathway*
– Gain credit points towards your degree as recognition of prior learning
– Most diplomas allow you to fast-track into second year at UTS*
– Your choice of tailored academic and wellbeing support in-person or available 24 hours online
– Reach your potential at UTS and beyond with our highly supportive, personalised, technology-led learning experience: Learning.Connected.
* Based on successful completion of your UTS College program (generally no more than two subject failures), depending on the program you choose. Entry into second year at UTS depends on your major. See our website for details.
11 or equivalent)
(Year 11 or equivalent)
or equivalent)
* You will only be required to enter a UTS College Academic English program if you do not meet the English language entry requirements.
# This pathway is only available if you achieve the required Grade Point Average (GPA).
^ The point where you enter into your UTS degree will depend on your major and is generally based on no more than two subject failures. Not all majors will take you into second year. See page 29 for further details.
Really, sometimes you need to break the barriers. Once you get through the barriers, your life becomes easier and easier.
Kentaro Yoshida (Japan)
Founder of Kentaro Yoshida, Digital Designer at M&C Saatchi. Kentaro has been commissioned by global brands such as Billabong, Hurley, Mambo, Vans and Converse.
Academic English
Develop the English language skills you need to succeed at university and in your future career.
When you complete a UTS College Academic English program, you’ll have guaranteed entry* into UTS Foundation Studies, UTS College Diploma programs, and most UTS degrees, without the need to complete an IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson (PTE) or other English test.
Our English classes have an average of 16 students, so you’ll benefit from more individual attention. Our students also gain exclusive access to our specialist English language resources, including online support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even better, our teachers are qualified and experienced in TESOL, which means you’ll be taught by some of the best English teachers in Australia.
Our Academic English programs can be studied at UTS College in Sydney or Sri Lanka, or with one of our partners in China, South Korea, Myanmar and Vietnam.
UTS Foundation Studies
Many international students choose to start with UTS Foundation Studies as the gateway to tertiary education in Australia.
Get ready for university! Delivered by UTS College on behalf of UTS, the UTS Foundation Studies program is specifically designed for international students who’ve completed year 11 or equivalent. We offer a Standard program (2 sessions) and an Extended program (3 sessions), to help you consolidate your English language and academic skills before you progress to UTS or a UTS College diploma program*.
UTS Foundation Studies can be studied at UTS College in Sydney or Sri Lanka.
* Based on completion of the UTS Foundation Studies program with the required GPA.
UTS Foundation Studies is a UTS course, delivered by Insearch Limited (UTS College), on behalf of UTS. The UTS Foundation Studies program meets the requirements for Foundation Programs which have been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia providing academic preparation for entry into first year undergraduate study to overseas students.
UTS Foundation Studies (2 sessions, Standard) CRICOS course code 082432G. UTS course code C30019. UTS Foundation Studies (3 sessions, Extended) CRICOS course code 082433G. UTS course code: C30020.
Diploma programs
A UTS College diploma guarantees* your way to a UTS degree, with most diplomas allowing you to fast-track to the second year of your UTS degree**.
Designed in collaboration with UTS, the UTS College Diploma is the perfect way to prepare for your UTS degree. You’ll generally study the same content as first year UTS students and have the option to complete your diploma over a timeframe that suits you^:
– Accelerated (8 months) – the fastest way to UTS, but with a more intense workload.
– Standard (12 months) – the same content as Accelerated but the workload allows you more time to adjust to Australian education expectations and prepare for UTS.
– Extended (16 months) – the same content as the Accelerated and Standard diplomas, plus Academic English and enabling subjects to help you prepare for UTS.
Choose from seven disciplines:
– Animation Production
– Business
– Communication
– Design and Architecture
– Engineering
– Information Technology
– Science
All diploma programs can be studied at UTS College in Australia. You can also study a selection of diplomas at UTS College in Sri Lanka, or through one of our partners in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia or South Korea.
* For all diplomas except Diploma of Science, guaranteed entry is based on successful completion of your diploma with no more than two subject failures. For Diploma of Science, guaranteed entry to UTS requires successful completion of your diploma, passing all units in the diploma course.
** The point where you enter into your UTS degree will depend on the chosen major. Some majors will not result in entry into second year of the program.
^ Students are required to meet the specified entry requirements for the program they choose.
Explore our Study Areas
UTS Business School
Become an agent of change with a versatile undergraduate degree that responds to the changing business landscape.
Tomorrow’s business leaders need to think differently. At UTS Business School, our courses are designed with academic and industry leaders, so you’re ready for the business challenges of tomorrow. Studying in the heart of Sydney’s business precinct, you’ll bring your theoretical learning to life with live case studies, guest lectures and collaborative projects.
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Communication
New technologies, new platforms, new ways to connect – the communication industry is changing, fast. Immerse yourself in the shifting media landscape and be ready to take on the communication challenges of tomorrow.
Not all communication degrees are created equal –our industry connections and purpose-built facilities will put you ahead of the curve. At UTS, you’ll learn to work confidently across a range of fields and gain specialist knowledge in your area of interest with our customisable study options. And you won’t just do it in a classroom –you’ll spend 80+ hours in a professional workplace, testing your skills and building connections that could launch your future career.
Interior
Product
Visual
Design, Architecture and Building
We live in a world of images, text, media and structures – a world designed. Transform the lives of those who live in it with smart solutions that reimagine our spatial, cultural and technological environments.
At UTS, we believe in a sustainable future. Develop your ethical design practice so you can help solve the greatest social and environmental challenges of today. Design thinking is central to almost every industry – at UTS, you’ll benefit from cross-disciplinary learning and graduate ready to make an impact across a number of fields. Give your imagination space with access to our cutting-edge design studios, labs and workshops. Then, put it to the test as you prototype and launch your creations in real-world contexts.
Education
The educators of tomorrow need to be adaptable, engaging and bold. Launch your career in one of the fastest growing employment industries* and share your passion for knowledge with the next generation of learners.
At UTS, our suite of education degrees are designed to make you stand tall amongst your peers. Study to become either a primary or secondary teacher, with a range of combined degrees and majors allowing you to specialise and elevate your qualifications. We prioritise real-world experience, so you’ll spend up to 60- 80 days in real classrooms with students, gaining hands-on experience at one of our 200+ partner schools. Learn to create inspiring education experiences that change the way learners think.
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Process Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil (Construction) Engineering
Civil (Structures) Engineering
Data Science Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Flexible Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Software Engineering
Health, electronics, infrastructure, transport; we live in an engineered world. Take your place at the forefront of this innovative industry with a futurefocused degree from UTS.
At UTS, we’ll get you out of the classroom and into the real world with internships, mentoring programs and opportunities to build projects with your peers. You’ll gain hands on experience in cutting-edge facilities like our 360 Data Arena, software development studio, and Protospace - Australia’s most advanced additive manufacturing facility. With over 1000 industry partners, we’ll challenge you to investigate real solutions for companies like Siemens, Raytheon, Deloitte, PwC, Aurecon, WiseTech Global, Thales, Canon Medical Systems and Cisco.
Start your journey uts.edu.au/intl/ engineering
At UTS Health, we’re developing the health workforce of the future – with the world-class facilities to prove it. Take your spot at the forefront and drive change for good in person-centred care.
Feel like a health professional from day one in some of the best educational health facilities in the southern hemisphere, including 16 clinical practice labs fitted with cutting-edge robotic models. Our placement partnerships with over 100 hospitals and health clinics across NSW will ensure you’re confident and ready to jump into a career in person-centred care. You’ll learn under the supervision of dynamic and highly qualified practising professionals who are connected with industry, sporting and healthcare organisations.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Business Information Systems Management
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Enterprise Software Development
Games Development
Interaction Design
Mathematical Analysis
Networking and Cybersecurity
Quantum Information Science
Information Technology
Advances in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and digital technologies will change the world. Become a next generation IT professional who advances future technologies to drive innovation and positive social change.
Ready to take your place at the forefront of a diverse and challenging industry? At UTS, our IT degrees are designed in collaboration with industry to ensure you develop the technical and practical experience to deliver the next generation of innovation. You’ll gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge facilities like our Software Studio, 3D Data Arena and Protospace 3D printing facility. Want to climb the ladder faster? Our internships team can help you find a rewarding placement with more than 1000 industry partners.
Start your journey
uts.edu.au/intl/ informationtechnology
International Studies and Social Sciences
Learn to tackle the social, economic, ecological and political challenges that shape the globe. UTS International Studies and Social Sciences offers a range of undergraduate degrees that can take you anywhere.
Our signature Bachelor of International Studies is a combined degree that allows you to study a language alongside another degree, so you’ll develop the cultural and communication skills that employers are looking for. Want to open doors in the green economy? Our Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment will challenge you to tackle sustainability challenges from every angle, working with real organisations and local communities. Fight crime in the digital age with our Bachelor of Criminology; this degree responds to the changing nature of crime by combining practical social science knowledge with specialised study in a chosen area.
#14 in the world for overall contributions to Sustainable Development (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023)
your journey
Criminal
At UTS Law, we’re producing industry-ready graduates who understand the new ways lawyers need to work. We’ll challenge you to build the theoretical skills, practical capabilities and professional confidence to launch a rewarding legal career.
At UTS, our unique approach to undergraduate Law means you’ll graduate with the skills and practical experience needed to secure jobs, create real world change, and become a leader in the legal profession. You’ll learn from leading practitioners, including practising barristers, solicitors and in-house counsel who are specialists in their fields. Our hands-on course content and unique extracurricular programs mirror real work in the profession, so you graduate with the practical skills to succeed as a lawyer.
Human
International
Biotechnology
Environment and Marine
Environmental Biology
Forensic Science
Marine Biology and Climate Change
Mathematical Science
Medical Science
Molecular Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Science
Physics
Pre-medicine
Pure and Applied Mathematics
Quantum Technology
Statistics and Data Science
There are science degrees, and then there are UTS Science degrees: dynamic, hands-on and designed to meet industry need.
At UTS Science and Mathematics, our degrees can take you almost anywhere. You’ll study scientific theory, build technical expertise and gain transferable skills that employers look for – communication, critical reasoning, analytical skills and problem solving. With world-leading experts and one of the best science facilities in Australia, we’ll prepare you for a multitude of exciting careers. Choose to pursue specialist study with our disciplinespecific courses or build your own degree with the highly flexible Bachelor of Science.
#43 in the world for
(Shanghai Rankings Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)
TD School
Today’s problems are increasingly complex. By bringing together different perspectives, data, information, tools, concepts, techniques and theories from multiple disciplines, we can evolve our thinking and discover new ways to tackle problems together.
Designed for radical and curious thinkers, our nextgeneration degrees will challenge you to evolve your thinking and become a master problem-solver. Guided by our world-class teachers and experts from industry, government and the community, you’ll work collaboratively with peers from different backgrounds on real-world briefs and industry projects. Become a creative thinker with future-proof skills in collaboration and complexity, unlocking exciting career opportunities across many industries.
G e t ti ng into UTS
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
For entry into a UTS undergraduate course, you require a competitive pass in a recognised matriculation examination equivalent to an Australian year 12 qualification. As a general guide, competitive results in the international examinations listed below are accepted for entry. Applications for some courses also require submission of a portfolio or a personal statement.
For detailed information about the academic requirements for courses by specific examinations, refer to the Course Summary Tables at the back of this publication (pages 54-71) or visit uts.edu.au/study/international/essential-information/entryrequirements. Those who successfully complete a recognised pathway program are also eligible to apply.
If you do not meet the entry requirements, you may wish to consider studying a UTS pathway course through UTS College (see pages 24-29).
International Education Qualifications
Bahrain
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Bangladesh
Successful completion of at least one full-time year of a four-year bachelor degree at a recognised university or a completed two to three year bachelor degree at a recognised university.
Brazil
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Canada
Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six university or university/college preparation courses, including English. Qualifications from other provinces may also be acceptable.
Chile
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
China
Successful completion of the China National Entrance Examination (Gaokao) where the total score meets entry standard or completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Colombia
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Fiji
Successful completion of the Foundation Program at the University of the South Pacific; OR successful completion of the Fiji Year 13 Certificate (2013 onwards); OR
successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor degree level at a recognised university; OR successful completion of matriculation to a New Zealand university.
Germany
Successful completion of the Abitur examination.
Hong Kong (SAR)
Successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with the overall aggregate based on the five best Category A subjects.
Grades for all subjects except for Mathematics are counted as follows: Level 5** and Level 5*=6, Level 5=5, Level 4=4, Level 3=3, Level 2=2, Level 1=1.
Grades for Compulsory Mathematics are counted as follows Level 5** and Level 5*=3, Level 5=2.5, Level 4=2, Level 3=1.5, Level 2=1, Level 1=0.5.
Grades for Extension Mathematics are counted as follows: Level 5**, Level 5*=4, Level 5=3.5, Level 4=3.0, Level 3=2.5, Level 2=2, Level 1=1.5
India
Successful completion of the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) (10+2) with overall grades in best five externally examined subjects where A1=4, A2=3.5, B1=3, B2=2.5, C1=2, C2=1.5, D1=1, D2=0.5 or successful completion of the Indian School Certificate Examination (10+2) awarded by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) with an overall percentage grade average in the best four externally examined subjects including English.
Successful completion of the Higher Secondary School examinations from some state boards with a competitive pass may also be accepted.
Indonesia
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
International Baccalaureate
Award of the full International Baccalaureate diploma where the total aggregate score including bonus and penalty points meets entry standards.
Please see the latest information on international education qualifications for UTS undergraduate courses here: uts.edu.au/study/international/essential-information/entry-requirements
Note: This information is correct as at January 2024
International Baccalaureate - predicted grade Applicants completing the International Baccalaureate diploma in May will be considered for admission in Spring session (July/August start) based only on their predicted results.
Japan
Successful completion of the Japanese Upper Secondary School Diploma plus completion of National Center Test for University Admission (Sentā) at a competitive standard, OR completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Jordan
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Kuwait
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Malaysia
Successful completion of STPM with passes in a minimum of 3 Advanced Level subjects, where A = 7, A- = 6, B+ = 5, B = 4, B- = 3, C+ = 2, C = 1. Fail grades (F) or partial passes C-, D+ or D are not assessed or used to determine the ATAR equivalency.
Advanced Level subjects must be taken in the same academic year.
Successful completion of the Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with overall average in best five subjects where A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, B4=4, B5=5, B6=6. Grades of C7, C8 and F9 will not be included. 5 subjects must be included in the calculation.
Mexico
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Nepal
Successful completion of the Nepalese School Leaving Certificate Examination (SLC) at a competitive standard, OR completion of at least one full-time year of a four-year bachelor degree at a recognised university or a completed 2 to 3 year bachelor degree at a recognised university.
New Zealand
Successful completion of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement NCEA Level 3 at a competitive standard.
Nigeria
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution OR in some cases we may accept a recognised two-year National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND).
Norway
Successful completion of the Norwegian Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School Examinations or equivalent (Vitnemal).
Oman
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Pakistan
Successful completion of at least one full-time year of a four-year bachelor degree at a recognised university or a completed two to three year bachelor degree at a recognised university.
The Philippines
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Russia
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Saudi Arabia
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Singapore
Successful completion of the Singapore and Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with at least three Higher 2 (H2) subjects. An overall aggregate score will be calculated based on the best three H2 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.
South Africa
Successful completion of the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the Matriculation Certificate of the Joint Matriculation Board. Percentage average is calculated from all percentage marks presented, except Life Orientation. Candidates must have been awarded the NSC and have met the minimum requirements for admission to higher education (Bachelor degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate) in South Africa. Both are indicated on the certificate.
South Korea
Successful completion of Korea Republic Senior High School Diploma (General or Vocational) with an overall grade average in the final year, where A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0 or successful completion of Korea Republic College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) at an acceptable level where overall grade is calculated from the results in Korean Language, Mathematics and Foreign language English.
Sri Lanka
Successful completion of the Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (GCE) with three Advanced level passes in the same sitting.
Sweden
Successful completion of the Swedish Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
Admission requirements
Taiwan
A junior/community college diploma or Senior Higher School diploma plus successful completion of Taiwan General Scholastic Ability Test at a level acceptable for entry OR completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Thailand
Successful completion of the Certificate of Secondary Education (Matayom 6). Marks are out of 100 or GPA on a 4 point scale where A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.
Results in the Joint Higher Education Entrance Examination or Joint Entrance Examinations of provincial universities are taken into account, if available.
United Arab Emirates
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
United Kingdom
Ranks on the GCE are calculated on the basis that at the Advanced Level (A2) A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, and must include results in the Advanced Level (A2) subjects only.
The aggregate from the best three Advanced Level (A2) subjects.
USA
Successful completion of the US High School Diploma plus either successful completion of:
– ACT at a competitive standard
– SAT 1 (Total of Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing scores) at competitive standard; OR – an approved Associate Degree at a Community/Junior College
Vietnam
Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution or Vietnamese High School Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Ngiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with the necessary GPA obtained from select high schools for gifted students (Tru’o’ng THPT chuyên).
Other
UTS also accepts diplomas and advanced diplomas from Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognised tertiary institutions in Australia, as well as most other Australian foundation studies programs.
English language requirements
UTS has English language proficiency requirements for all its courses. Please check the requirements that apply to you.
ASSESSABLE QUALIFICATION UNDERTAKEN IN ENGLISH
You satisfy the UTS English language requirements if you have an assessable qualification that was undertaken in English from one of the following countries:
– American Samoa
– Australia
– Bahamas
– Barbados
– Belize
– Botswana
– Canada
– Fiji
– Ghana
– Gibraltar
– Guyana
– Jamaica – Kenya
– Lesotho
– Liberia
– New Zealand
– Nigeria
– Papua New Guinea
– Republic of Ireland
– Singapore
– Solomon Islands
– South Africa
– Tonga
– Trinidad and Tobago
– United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland)
– United States of America
– Zambia
– Zimbabwe
For English language entry requirements for undergraduate nursing courses, see page 48.
WHAT IS AN ASSESSABLE QUALIFICATION?
An assessable qualification must come from one of the countries listed. Assessable qualifications include:
– senior secondary studies comparable with the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC)
– one full year of Australian or comparable tertiary studies, including RATE Associate Diploma and Advanced Diploma, Associate degree, Bachelor degree and postgraduate studies
– comparable AQF Diploma and Advanced Diploma
Australian or comparable non-award studies and tertiary preparation courses, with a full-time equivalence of one year.
I HAVE COMPLETED A COURSE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
If you do not have an assessable qualification from one of the countries listed, but have successfully completed the equivalent of one year (full-time) of a UTS-recognised, governmentaccredited, public or private post-secondary/secondary course that is taught in English, you may satisfy the UTS Englishlanguage requirements.
The course must be equivalent to the level of Australian Year 12 or higher.
You will need to provide an official document from your institution (on the institution letterhead) that certifies that your qualification was instructed in English.
For English language entry requirements for undergraduate nursing courses, see page 48.
OTHER ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND ENGLISH PROGRAMS
The following are also recognised by UTS as meeting the Englishlanguage requirements:
UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5) – “Pass” for courses with an English language admission requirement of IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5, with 6.0 in writing –
UTS College Academic English Level 6 (AE6) – “Pass” for courses with an English language admission requirement of IELTS 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in writing
Australian TAFE (NSW) Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
– high school English mark equal to or greater than 75 per cent from Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway or Switzerland
– successful completion of International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program subjects English A: literature or English A: language and literature, where the Diploma Program was taught in a language other than English – Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2P):
• for courses requiring an IELTS academic overall score of 8.0 – overall C2P score of 200 or above
• for courses requiring an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 7.5 – overall C2P score of 191–199.
• for courses requiring an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 7.0 – overall C2P score of 185–190.
• for courses requiring an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5 – overall C2P score of 176–184.
– A level 4 or above in the core subject English in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination.
Previous education not conducted in English
If your previous education was not conducted in English, you are required to demonstrate proficiency in English by completing an English language test or program recognised by UTS.
English language proficiency test scores are recognised by UTS provided they were obtained less than two years prior to applying to UTS.
The table on page 48 shows the results required to meet UTS English language requirements for entry into the respective courses.
For all combined courses the highest English language requirement test scores apply.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1A) cambridgeenglish.org
IELTS
ielts.org utscollege.edu.au/ielts
Pearson Test of English (PTE) pearsonpte.com
TOEFL
If you sit the TOEFL test, you must arrange for the official score report to be sent directly to UTS. The UTS institutional code for TOEFL is 0743. ets.org/toefl
UTS College Academic English Program Level 5 (AE5) and Level 6 (AE6)
CRICOS 00859D, TEQSA PRV12022 utscollege.edu.au/courses/english
Admission requirements
Undergraduate coursework
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (C10404)
Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) / Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (C10405)
Bachelor of Technology / Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (C10406)
Bachelor of Business / Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (C10449)
Bachelor of Economics/Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (C10450)
7.5 overall, speaking 8.0, listening 8.0, reading 7.0, writing 7.0 7.5 overall, speaking 8.0, listening 8.0, reading 7.0, writing 7.0
102-109 overall, speaking 23-27, listening 23-27, reading 23-27, writing 24
73-78 overall, speaking 79, listening 79, reading 65, writing 65
191-199 overall with 200 in both the speaking and listening, and a reading and writing score of 185
N/A N/A
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) (C09047) 7.0 overall, writing 7.0 7.0 overall, writing 7.0 94-101 overall, writing 23 65-72 overall with a writing score of 65 185-190 overall with a writing score of 185
Bachelor of Nursing (C10122)
Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (C10351)
7.0 overall, speaking 7.0, listening 7.0, reading 7.0, writing 7.0
N/A
94 total, speaking 23, listening 24, reading 24, writing 27*
Level 6 (AE6) Pass grade N/A
65 overall, speaking 65, listening 65, reading 65, writing 65 N/A N/A B score in listening, reading, writing and speaking
All other courses 6.5 overall, writing 6.0 6.5 overall, writing 6.0 79–93 overall, writing 21 58-64 with a writing score of 50 176-184 with a writing score of 169
Special requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EVIDENCE OF MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION FOR NURSING COURSES
The English language entry requirements for Bachelor of Nursing (C10122) and Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (C10351) align with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council English Language proficiency criteria.
The English language tests listed under the undergraduate coursework English language requirements for Bachelor of Nursing are the only acceptable language tests. The test results must be current (up to 2 years old) and apply to one test sitting. The test scores from two different tests cannot be combined. However, a maximum of two sittings of the same test in a 6 month period is acceptable only if:
Level 5 (AE5) Pass grade N/A
– IELTS: an overall score of 7 is achieved in each sitting and no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
– TOEFL iBT: a total score of 94 in each sitting is achieved and no score in any of the sections is below reading 19, listening 20, speaking 20, writing 24
– Academic PTE: a minimum overall score of 65 in each sitting is achieved and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
– OET: tested in all 4 components in each sitting and no score in any component of the test is below C
For applicants who declare English as their primary language, evidence of the following will only be accepted if:
– Satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries, including at least two years between years 7 and 12 OR
* Please note, for Bachelor of Nursing (C10122) and Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (C10351) we only accept TOEFL (Internet-based) results, not TOEFL (Home-based) results.
The information on this page is correct as of January 2024. For the most up-to-date information on English requirements visit uts.edu.au/study/ international/essential-information/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements
Note: For all combined courses, the applicable English language requirement is the higher of the scores of the two component courses.
– Completed at least five years (full time equivalent) continuous education, including a tertiary qualification in health, taught and assessed solely in English in one of the recognised countries.
Recognised countries include: Australia; New Zealand; Canada; Republic of Ireland; South Africa; United Kingdom; United States of America.
Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF)
UTS participates in the Australian Government’s Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) and recruits students into its degree courses under the SSVF arrangements of the Department of Home Affairs. The SSVF is designed to make the process of applying for a student visa simpler for genuine students.
As an international student, you should apply for a single student visa (subclass 500) regardless of your chosen course of study. When you are granted a visa under SSVF, you must continue to maintain enrolment in an eligible course and continue to have sufficient financial capacity to support your study and stay in Australia.
All student visa (subclass 500) holders must maintain enrolment at the same or higher Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level for which they were granted a visa. If you are undertaking a doctoral degree (AQF10) or transferring to a master degree (AQF9), this condition does not apply. In all other circumstances, transferring to a lower AQF level course or transferring from an AQF level course to a non-AQF Award course is a breach of the student visa condition and might result in cancellation of your visa.
You must take this important information into account when choosing a course and when considering a course change or a move to another provider.
For more information about student visas, visit the Department of Home Affairs website: homeaffairs.gov.au
Certification of documentation
UTS will accept copies certified by employees of one of the following:
– Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission
– UTS Authorised Representative or Agent
– Public Notary Office
– the administration of the institution that issued the relevant document
– an Australian university or educational center.
Alternatively, documents verified by someone who is currently employed in Australia as:
– an accountant who is a registered tax agent or a member of any of the following groups:
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
• Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants
• National Institute of Accountants
• Association of Taxation and Management Accountants
– a bank or credit union manager
– a barrister, solicitor or patent attorney
– a health professional registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (for example, a doctor, pharmacist, optometrist, nurse)
– a police officer or defence force officer
– a post office manager
– a principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school
– a Commissioner for Declarations
– a Justice of the Peace with a registration number.
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS
Documents not in English must be officially translated and submitted together with certified copies of supporting documents.
Officers authorised to translate official documents into English include:
– NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters) accredited translators
– A translator from a reputable translation company in your home country
– An official translation from the institution that issued the document
– A UTS registered student recruitment agent
– A public notary
Note: translated documents must have an official (translation) seal and be signed by the translator.
uts.edu.au/study/international/essential-information/ applying-study-uts
WHAT DOES CORRECTLY CERTIFIED MEAN?
Correctly certified means that your original document has been sighted and the copy has been sworn to be a true copy of the original by one of the authorised people mentioned above. Scanned documents or photocopies will not be accepted.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The personal statement (if required) should be written by you and should:
– be approximately 500 words in length
– describe your educational experience and how it has prepared you for studying this course
– indicate your knowledge and interest in the area in which you plan to study
– outline your expectations of the course for which you are applying
– reflect on any work (paid or voluntary) you have undertaken –you may also wish to include details of your work history
– mention anything else about you that will help us assess your application.
PORTFOLIO
Your portfolio (if required) must contain between five and ten examples of original work showing your design ability. You may submit your work as colour photocopies, photos, CD-ROM, DVD, websites or showreels. Please do not submit copies of your original work, as they may not be returned.
Note: some courses may have additional portfolio requirements. Refer to handbook.uts.edu.au
How to apply
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Complete the application form Attach supporting documents Submit your application
ONLINE:
Login and register to apply online: student.uts.apply.studylink.com
PAPER:
Download an application form: uts.edu.au/study/international/ essential-information/ applying-study-uts
You must attach:
– a certified† copy of your academic records. Documents not issued in English must be officially translated and submitted together with certified copies in the original language.
– a certified† copy of your English test score (or an official document stating that your previous education was conducted in English, see page 46)
– a portfolio or personal statement (where applicable, see page 49)
– a bank draft of A$100 non-refundable application fee or a copy of Tax Invoice (proof of payment) for A$100 non-refundable application fee.
ONLINE: Documents should be scanned and uploaded with your online application.
PAPER: Copy your documents and submit certified† copies with your application form*.
ONLINE:
1. Check that you have completed all sections.
2. Agree to the Terms & Conditions.
3. Pay your application fee online.
4. Submit
PAPER:
1. Pay the application fee, by either:
• attaching a bank draft or bank cheque to your application form, or
• making a payment via our secure payment site: uts.edu.au/ internationaladmissionpayments After your payment has been approved, you must print a (PDF) copy of the proof of payment and submit it with your application.
2. Submit your application, in one of several ways:
• in-person at UTS International*
• by post to our postal address or by courier/registered post to our street address*
• to a UTS Representative at an education event.
• to one of our agents or representatives worldwide.
For contact details visit: uts.edu.au/study/international/ essential-information/contact-utsinternational
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Acknowledgement of application Application outcome
– ONLINE: You’ll receive immediate acknowledgement by email.
– PAPER: You’ll receive acknowledgement by email approximately one week after it has been received by UTS.
Your acknowledgement email will include a UTS application number. Refer to this in any future correspondence with us. After receiving all of your documents, the application process usually takes four to six weeks. We’ll advise you by email of your application outcome.
– ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If your documents are insufficient for assessment, you will receive a request for additional information by email.
– CONDITIONAL LETTER OF OFFER: If your application is approved, but there are conditions you still need to satisfy, you will receive a conditional offer letter by email. Once these conditions have been met, you will receive an unconditional offer by email.
– LETTER OF OFFER: If you have met all specific requirements you will receive an unconditional offer letter by email.
You will receive information on how to accept your offer with your Letter of Offer.
UTS reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission or Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) in cases where an applicant has not provided true and complete information for admission to a course or where UTS is not satisfied that the student meets the Genuine Student requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs.
Application closing dates
Autumn session (February start)
Applicants based outside Australia: 30 November
Applicants based in Australia: 15 December
Spring session (July start)
Applicants based outside Australia: 30 April
Applicants based in Australia: 15 June
Summer session (November start)
Applicants based outside Australia: 30 August
Applicants based in Australia: 30 September
Fees, finance and RPL
Tuition fees
Tuition fees vary between UTS courses and must be paid in advance of each session. Textbooks and other course materials are additional expenses.
The fees for any session are determined by the number of credit points being undertaken in that session. Unless noted, the quoted session tuition fee assumes you will enrol in a standard 100 per cent credit point load for your chosen course, which is normally 24 credit points per session. Your actual session course cost may differ from this figure depending on the course and the number of credit points taken per session.
Fees listed are correct for 2025 only and are subject to an increase each calendar year.
For the most up-to-date information about tuition fees for UTS courses and the UTS Fees and Refund Protocol, visit: uts.edu.au/ study/international/essential-information/fees-information
Student services and amenities fee
Australian universities charge a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to support the maintenance of a range of student services at universities. At UTS, the SSAF provides support to Students’ Association sponsored activities. This includes the second-hand bookstore, services for skills and language development, the UTS Student Legal Centre, food, beverage and retail outlets, and student clubs run by Activate UTS.
The SSAF is applicable to all students at UTS. You are required to pay it in Autumn and Spring sessions in which you are enrolled. Your liability for the SSAF is based on your enrolled study load as at the census date. Students withdrawing after the census date are not eligible for a refund or remission of this fee.
In 2024 SSAF fee is A$175.50 per session for full-time students (those with a study load of 18 credit points and above per session). The SSAF is subject to an annual government set indexation increase.
For further information go to: uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/feesand-payment/student-services-and-amenities-fee-ssaf
Health cover
You are required to arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire time that you are in Australia on a student visa. OSHC is insurance to assist international students to meet the costs of medical and hospital care that they may need while in Australia. OSHC will also pay limited benefits for pharmaceuticals and ambulance services.
You may purchase OSHC from an authorised provider of your choice or UTS’s preferred provider. The cost of cover may differ between insurers and the plan you choose. It is a visa condition, and your responsibility as a student, to purchase and maintain this health cover throughout your stay in Australia. You will need to submit evidence of your OSHC arrangements when you lodge your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs.
Note: Students from Belgium, Norway and Sweden who have health cover in their home countries may be exempt from OSHC. uts.edu.au/overseas-student-health-cover homeaffairs.gov.au
Recognition of prior learning (credit recognition)
Your prior learning may be considered for credit towards a UTS graduate coursework program where the prior learning is related to assessable components of the course. For example, you may be granted:
– exemption from studying a specific subject within your UTS course if you can prove that you have previously studied a subject equivalent to a required UTS subject
– general advanced standing for a specific number of subjects if you can prove your prior studies are relevant to your UTS course, but do not directly correspond to specific subjects in the course and
– automatic credit if the subject and version required for your current course has been completed as part of another UTS course.
Note: Determination of eligibility for recognition of prior learning towards a particular course does not imply or guarantee that a place is available in that course.
APPLYING FOR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You can apply for recognition of prior learning in your International Student Application form.
The following documents must be attached to your application:
1. certified copy of academic transcript(s)
2. copies of official subject outlines
For each subject exemption sought, you must provide a subject outline with the following details:
– year the subject outline is relevant to (this must be the same year in which you passed the subject)
– topics covered in the subject
– number of hours of class time
– method of assessment used
– textbooks required.
A paragraph from an institution’s calendar or handbook is not sufficient. Inadequate outlines will not be accepted.
Subject outlines must be in English. If subject outlines have been translated into English, they must be certified and stamped as translated by a professional translator.
Cost of living
The Department of Home Affairs requires international students to demonstrate that they have access to at least A$29,710 a year (excluding course fees) to fund their living costs in Australia - this number increases if you are bringing a partner or dependants.
However, at UTS, we believe that you should have access to A$29,710 to A$37,037 to support yourself during your studies.
To help you estimate your expenses according to your lifestyle, the Australian Government has created a cost of living calculator: studyaustralia.gov.au/english/live/living-costs
For more information about finding accommodation and housing in Sydney, see pages 22-23.
UTS Business School
BUSINESS
HONOURS COURSES
*This course includes short teaching sessions. This course has a non-standard credit point loading. ** This course may include short teaching sessions.
UTS Business School
Note: Fees listed are correct for 2024 only and are subject to an increase each calendar year. The published fee is based
unless otherwise noted. For more information about our courses and fees, please search here: uts.edu.au/study
COMMUNICATION
Design, Architecture and Building
DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
This course may include short teaching sessions.
Design, Architecture and Building
Education
EDUCATION
ENGINEERING
Engineering
^ C09066 and C09067 majors: Biomedical; Chemical Process; Civil; Civil (with Construction specialisation); Civil (with Structures specialisation); Civil and Environmental; Data Science; Electrical; Electronic; Electrical and Electronic; Flexible; Mechanical; Mechanical and Mechatronic; Mechatronic; Renewable Energy; Software.
*This course includes short teaching sessions. This course has a non-standard credit point loading.
**This course may include short teaching sessions.
Note: Fees listed are correct for 2024 only and are subject to an increase each calendar year. The published fee is based on 24 credit points per session, unless otherwise noted. For more information about our courses and fees, please search here: uts.edu.au/study
HEALTH
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH
** This course may include short teaching sessions.
*This course includes short teaching sessions. This course has a non-standard credit point loading.
Note: Fees listed are correct for 2024 only and are subject to an increase each calendar year. The published fee is based
unless otherwise noted. For more information about our courses and fees, please search here: uts.edu.au/study
Information Technology
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology
*This course includes short teaching sessions. This course has a non-standard credit point loading.
Note: Fees listed are correct for 2024 only and are subject to an increase each calendar year. The published fee is based on
unless otherwise noted. For more information about our courses and fees, please search here: uts.edu.au/study
International Studies and Social Sciences
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
COMBINED COURSE – BACHELOR
A
The Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment is packaged as a combined degree with bachelor’s degrees from other faculties. For more information, refer to the relevant faculty’s course listing in this table.
BACHELOR
SCIENCE
*This course includes short teaching sessions. This course has a non-standard credit point loading.
This course may include short teaching sessions.
This major does not have a July intake.
HONOURS COURSES
Science
TRANSDISCIPLINARY INNOVATION
TD School & Study Abroad
Glossary
Admission: the process of applying for a course or program at UTS, then being made an offer of admission, accepting that offer, and being admitted to study at UTS.
Advanced standing: see Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Campus: the university grounds including the buildings.
Combined degree: the opportunity to study two programs from different academic areas at the same time and graduate with two degrees.
Course: an award course, non-award study or any part of a program of study offered by UTS, e.g. Master of Business.
Credit point: the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects (allocated based on the amount of work required in that subject). Credit points are gained by students enrolled in award courses when subjects are passed. When accumulated, credit points form one measure of the total requirements of a course. Most subjects at UTS are 6 or 8 credit points each.
Credit recognition: see Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
CRICOS code: CRICOS stands for Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. The CRICOS code is an official code given to a course and institution to confirm that it is registered to be offered to international students.
Distance mode: a teaching method that does not require students to attend classes on campus. Instead, distance mode students access their subject materials online. International students undertaking distance mode courses cannot obtain a student visa to study the course in Australia.
Electives: some courses allow you to choose elective subjects outside your core study area as part of your course. Not all electives are available each session. Due to timetabling, you may not always get your first choice electives.
English language requirements: To be eligible for admission into a course, you must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English if your previous education was not conducted in English. Please see page 48 for specific English language requirements for each course. These are subject to change.
Fees: are charged per credit point. The cost of each credit point will depend on the course you are studying (see uts.edu.au/study/ international/essential-information/fees-information for the most up-to-date information on fees). The fees in this course guide have been calculated based on a 24 credit point session in 2025, unless otherwise stated.
Lectures: classes that are taught in large groups, usually conducted in lecture halls or online. The lecturer will provide students with course material, which is often later discussed and debated in smaller tutorial groups.
Major: an area you choose to specialise in during your studies. Your course will be structured around a sequence of subjects that form this major. Students can choose other unrelated subjects to undertake in conjunction with major subjects, but cannot graduate unless the criteria of their chosen major is met.
Pre-requisite: one or more units of subject/s, specified by the faculty board that a student must already have completed before being eligible to enrol in a particular unit or course.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): (also known as ‘advanced standing’, ‘credit recognition’ and in some cases referred to as ‘exemption’ or ‘credit’) is the granting of credit to students for their previous learning for credit towards a course. For more information, please go to page 52.
Sessions: the blocks of time during which classes run on campus. At UTS, an academic year has three sessions: Autumn, Spring and Summer. For academic calendar dates, see page 73.
Sub-major: a group of subjects which, alongside the major, will form the structure of your course. The sub-major works the same way as your major in that there will be a specific number of required credit points that need to be met.
Subjects: units that cover different areas within your chosen course. They are a combination of core subjects (these are compulsory) and electives.
Subject outline: an official document that represents the statement of subject requirements that is authoritative for both the university and the students undertaking the subject. It includes details of the minimum essential requirements necessary to pass the subject, material and equipment that may be taken into an examination and may prescribe attendance and/or participation requirements. All students should receive a subject outline for every subject in the first week of class.
TEQSA: the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. It’s Australia’s independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education.
Key dates
2025 Academic calendar
The UTS academic calendar includes three teaching periods: Autumn, Spring and Summer. Our courses are scheduled to ensure students can progress through the standard Autumn and Spring teaching periods. Some courses may offer a limited Summer session intake. Please visit uts.edu.au/study/international/essential-information/summer-session for more information about Summer session intake dates.
For more information about our intake dates, please visit handbook.uts.edu.au/dates_academic_2025
2025 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
B - Health (Extended Teaching Calendar)
February - 21 June
C - Undergraduate Health 3 February - 14 June
D - Education
February - 28 June
July - 22 November
These session dates include a 1-2 week Orientation period. A compulsory session for international students will be included as part of Orientation.
Application closing dates
Autumn session (February start)
Applicants based outside Australia: 30 November
Applicants based in Australia: 15 December
Spring session (July start)
Applicants based outside Australia: 30 April
Applicants based in Australia: 15 June
Summer session (November start)
Applicants based outside Australia: 30 August
Applicants based in Australia: 30 September
Contact UTS
UTS International o ers advice and support to international students during the application process and throughout their studies at UTS.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES: international@uts.edu.au
Tel: +61 2 8806 0230
APPLICATION ENQUIRIES: international.applications@uts.edu.au
Tel: + 61 2 9514 1531
Fax: + 61 2 9514 1530
POSTAL ADDRESS
UTS International University of Technology Sydney PO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 Australia
VISITING ADDRESS
UTS International University of Technology Sydney UTS Building 1, Level 3A (CB01.3A) 15 Broadway Ultimo NSW 2007
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