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2024

Autumn session

• Orientation: Monday 5 to Friday 16 February 2024
• Main Calendar: Monday 19 February to Saturday 15 June 2024
• Orientation Calendar D (Education): Monday 12 to Friday 16 February 2024
• Calendar D (Education): Monday 19 February to Saturday 29 June 2024

Spring session

• Orientation: Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August 2024
• Main Calendar: Monday 5 August to Saturday 30 November 2024
• Calendar D (Education): Monday 15 July to Saturday 23 November 2024 

Summer session (10 weeks)

• Orientation: Monday 4 to Friday 8 December 2024
• Calendar: Monday 4 December 2023 to Friday 16 February 2024

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Admission criteria

To be offered a place in a course you must meet the course entrance requirements and be selected in competition with other eligible applicants. To be eligible for admission to an undergraduate course at UTS you must satisfy at least one of the minimum admission criteria (matriculation) listed in the categories below and be selected for admission in competition with other applicants:

• have attained a full NSW HSC or equivalent with an ATAR of 69 (excluding adjustment points), or
• completion of a UTS Foundation Studies course, a recognised tertiary preparation course, associate diploma, AQF diploma or advanced diploma, or
• completion of one year of tertiary studies (must be full time) from a single course within the same institution, or
• be at least 20 years of age on 1 March for the year of commencing the course

More information on UTS's accepted assessable qualifications

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Australian Year 12 students

You must have an Australian Year 12 qualification with a minimum ATAR of 69.00 (or equivalent) for consideration to enter in the next intake (exclusive of any adjustment factors). This includes studies accumulated over consecutive years with the approval of the appropriate state education board.

Recent school leavers are selected on the basis of selection rank, which involves a combination of your ATAR (or International Baccalaureate (IB) score) and any relevant adjustment factors. Your selection rank will determine your eligibility for entry into our undergraduate courses.

If you have completed, or are attempting to complete, the IB Diploma overseas, you may have to provide proof of English language proficiency.

Selection rank adjustments

If you’re applying to UTS on the basis of your ATAR, there are several adjustment factors that can be taken into consideration in your application. These factors, which are recognised through the following admissions schemes, can increase your selection rank. UTS then considers your application to study a course based on your selection rank (your ATAR plus adjustment factors).

Equity adjustments

The inpUTS educational access scheme could help you gain access to your preferred course at UTS. If your education has been disrupted for longer than six months you may be eligible for ten adjustment points on any UTS course. inpUTS is open to domestic applicants from both school and non-school pathways, and considers a range of circumstances including family, personal and financial circumstances. If you are a current Year 12 student attending an EAS-identified school (S01Cor S01R), you will be considered for inpUTS automatically. In addition, all applicants whose address is indexed in the lowest SEIFA quartile will also be considered for inpUTS automatically.

To be eligible you must achieve a minimum ATAR of 69.00 or equivalent (not including adjustments), and apply to UAC by the designated closing dates. If successful, you will be supported through a range of UTS programs, including financial, personal and academic programs.

Read about How Educational Access Schemes work.

Elite athlete and performer adjustments

The Elite Athletes and Performers Special Admissions Scheme considers the impact of international/national level competition and performance commitments on recent academic performance and adds five adjustment points to the selection ranks of approved applicants. To be considered under the Elite Athletes and Performers scheme, you must achieve a minimum ATAR of 69.00 (not including adjustment factors).

Subject adjustments

If you’re a recent school leaver who completed Year 12 studies in 2023 or 2024, you may be eligible for the UTS Year 12 Subject Scheme, which applies to 2023/2024 NSW HSC, interstate Year 12 and International Baccalaureate applicants.

For a select number of courses, UTS will award points to applicants undertaking the 2024 NSW HSC based on performance in subjects relevant to their course preferences. Applicants must achieve a minimum ATAR of 69.00 or equivalent before points are applied.

Criteria that may apply in addition to ATAR

You may be required to meet course specific additional criteria, such as an interview or test. Details on what additional criteria may apply can be found under the individual UTS course descriptions. If compulsory additional course application requirements are not submitted by the relevant closing dates, your application may not be considered for that course.

Subject prerequisites and assumed knowledge

There are no HSC subject prerequisites for any UTS course, with the exception of teacher education courses. Each faculty identifies assumed knowledge and/or recommended studies, which you are advised to have achieved before you begin the course. Refer to the individual course descriptions for details on the assumed knowledge and/or recommended studies for each course.

Bridging courses

UTS offers a range of bridging courses for students who don’t meet the assumed knowledge requirements for their preferred course. Most of these courses are offered in late January/early February, between enrolment and the start of session. Bridging courses in physics, chemistry and mathematics are available to all new students undertaking degree studies.

Year 12 Engineering and IT Questionnaire

For UTS Engineering and IT courses (with the exception of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) and Bachelor of Computing Science - IDeA), you have the option to complete an online questionnaire. The Year 12 Engineering and IT questionnaire will be taken into consideration if your selection rank falls short by one to three points.

To complete the online questionnaire for UTS Engineering and IT courses.

Business Cadetship Scheme

If you have obtained a business-related cadetship demonstrated through an official letter, you may receive an offer to study the following courses at UTS:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Management (all majors).

To find out more, read about Business Cadetship Scheme.

Design and architecture portfolio

If you’re not currently completing Year 12 and you’re interested in studying a Design or Architecture course at UTS, you can submit a portfolio for consideration by the faculty. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

UTS Design and Architecture Portfolio Scheme

Science aptitude test

This aptitude assessment is an opportunity for students interested in studying a Science course at UTS to secure an offer into the course. It is a general knowledge-based assessment designed to assess your analytical and critical thinking skills.

UTS Science aptitude test

Women in Engineering, IT and Construction

If you’re female and have applied for selected engineering, information technology or construction project management courses, you’re eligible to receive 10 adjustment points.

Women in Engineering, IT and Construction

Other admission options

UTS Early Entry Program

Secure your place at UTS before your final Year 12 exams. The UTS Early Entry Program is designed to recognise your academic achievements from Year 11 and is open to all local (domestic) and onshore international Year 12 students.

Offers will be based on Year 11 results and will include an ATAR requirement. 

Learn more about the UTS Early Entry Program.

UTS College

UTS Insearch is the premium pathway provider to the University of Technology Sydney and is an important part of the UTS community. The strong educational relationship between UTS College and UTS means that UTS College students benefit from UTS’s academic standards, world-class facilities and reputation for excellence. UTS College offers a broad choice of higher education diploma programs that can help fast-track students into the second year (depending on the course you choose) of a UTS degree. All UTS Insearch students also benefit from the following:

• courses that are designed in collaboration with UTS faculties
• dedicated academic support and supportive learning environment
• small class sizes
• access to UTS’ state-of-the-art facilities
• FEE-HELP for eligible students.

UTS College diplomas are offered as extended 16-month, standard 12-month or accelerated 8-month programs. UTS College diplomas help prepare students for UTS undergraduate degrees and are ideal for students who didn’t quite get the selection rank needed for their desired UTS degree. Students can choose from business, communication, design and architecture, engineering, information technology or science diplomas.

Articulation

Domestic students graduating from a UTS College diploma are guaranteed a place in the corresponding undergraduate degree at UTS, provided they achieve a pre-specified grade point average in their UTS College diploma and meet the eligibility criteria.

Find out more about UTS College.

Limited ATAR

UTS accepts the NSW Limited ATAR for admission purposes to select courses.

Applicants with higher education study, vocational education and training (VET) study or work and life experience

UTS will consider the following qualifications and studies as assessable qualifications for admission:

• Australian bachelor or associate degree study within the same institutions and same course:
  • minimum 0.2 years full-time equivalent study for Business and Science courses
  • minimum 0.5 years full-time equivalent study for Arts and Social Science (except Education), Design, Architecture and Building courses
  • minimum 1 year full-time equivalent study for all other courses with special requirements.
• Vocational education and training (VET) including TAFE, recognised tertiary institutions and private providers:
  • completed recognised Tertiary Preparation Program
  • completed associate diploma (minimum 1 year full-time equivalent study)
  • completed AQF advanced diploma
  • completed AQF diploma
  • completed AQF certificate IV for Business and Science courses.

If you have completed a TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC), you will be considered for admission on the basis of your Tertiary Entrance Score. If you have completed a certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, or associate diploma, you will be considered for admission on the basis of the grades achieved in your studies.

If you are applying for a combined course (e.g. Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Laws), the course with the higher requirement applies (e.g. Bachelor of Laws).

Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

If you are 20 years of age or older on 1 March for the year of intake and do not otherwise qualify for entry to UTS, you may apply for admission on the basis of the STAT (Multiple Choice) administered by ACER. Your STAT results must have been obtained within three years prior to the year of admission.

The STAT (Multiple Choice) is accepted for all UTS courses except: Law and courses with special requirements.

Admission schemes

Design and architecture portfolio

If you’re interested in studying a Design or Architecture course at UTS, you can submit a portfolio for consideration by the faculty. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

UTS Design and Architecture Portfolio Scheme

Science aptitude test

This aptitude assessment is an opportunity for students interested in studying a Science course at UTS to secure an offer into the course. It is a general knowledge-based assessment designed to assess your analytical and critical thinking skills.

UTS Science aptitude test

Women in Engineering, IT and Construction

If you’re female and have applied for selected engineering, information technology or construction project management courses, you’re eligible to receive 10 adjustment points.

Women in Engineering, IT and Construction

Applicants with overseas qualifications

UTS will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you are unsure about the Australian equivalent of your overseas qualifications, consider using the UAC Qualifications Assessment Service for assessment of your overseas qualifications before applying.

English language proficiency

If you have secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency. No application for admission will be considered until English language proficiency has been demonstrated.

First Nations applicants

The Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research provides support and access to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who would like to study at UTS via the Jumbunna Pathways Program.

In collaboration with UTS Insearch, a number of tuition-free scholarships are available to applicants of the Jumbunna Pathways Program. Upon successful completion of the UTS College diploma program (and depending on your grade point average and chosen degree), students will be offered a place in an undergraduate degree at UTS.

Information for Indigenous applicants

How to apply

 Apply through UAC.

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Successful applicants can accept an offer and enrol at the time that they receive their UAC offer.

Advanced standing

If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment and you have completed appropriate subjects in an approved course at a recognised tertiary institution, you may apply for credit for relevant subjects in your chosen UTS course. UTS does not determine credit until an offer of enrolment is accepted.

Deferment

If you are a domestic student and you receive an offer to study an undergraduate course which commences in the Autumn session (the beginning of the year), you may be able to defer commencement of your course for 12 months under the following conditions:

• one year deferment only
• deferment allowed for all courses, with the exception of the following:

- Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine B Arts in International Studies
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Midwifery Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Exercise Therapy major)

• must not enrol in 2023
• apply to defer online by the relevant closing date.

To find out more, read about deferment on the UTS website.

Fees and charges

All UTS students must pay student contributions for a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP). When you study in a CSP course, you only have to pay part of the cost of your course (a student contribution) and the Australian Government pays the remainder of the cost.

To find out more about course fees.

Student Services and Amenities

Students are also required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). In 2021 these were:

• full-time students – $154 per half year ($308 annually)
• part-time students – $77 per half year ($154 annually).

Scholarships

Equity scholarships

UTS offers a range of Equity Scholarships, including the Diversity Access Scholarships (DAS) and Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarships, which are open to all eligible applicants applying to or enrolled at UTS. In addition to financial hardship, UTS also considers educational barriers such as:

• rural or regional background
• sole parent responsibilities
• carer responsibilities
• long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse
• Indigenous Australian descent
• refugee status.

All UTS Equity Scholarships applications are processed centrally by UAC. However most scholarships (with the exception of the Diversity Access Scholarship) also require an additional application to be submitted directly to UTS.

How to apply for Equity Scholarships

UTS Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships

The UTS Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships are awarded to high school graduates on the basis of academic merit.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Outstanding Achievement Scholarships are awarded to the top five high-achieving high school graduates commencing their chosen UTS undergraduate degree. Recipients are awarded $12,500 each year for the duration of the degree. Previous recipients have achieved ATARs of 95.00 or higher.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarships are awarded to five high-achieving high school graduates with demonstrated financial disadvantage. Recipients are awarded $12,500 each year for the duration of the degree and students must have an ATAR of 90.00 or above to be considered.

To see all the scholarships UTS offers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

There is a wide range of scholarships available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. 

Financial Assistance

Loans

UTS offers small interest-free loans to enrolled students through the Student Services Unit. Programs for local students on low incomes provide small grants, assistance with computer access and purchasing textbooks, and budgeting advice.

Youth and student allowances

For details on Australian Government financial support through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the Department of Human Services website.

Where to get further information

• University of Technology Sydney – University of Technology Sydney's Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Tertiary Admission Centre: UAC (NSW & ACT)