University of Technology Sydney
Admission criteria and entry schemes
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 have assessable qualifications:
- have attained a full NSW HSC or equivalent with an ATAR of 69.00 (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 intake (e.g. if you are applying to start your study at UTS in 2024, the date would be 1 March 2024).
More information on UTS's accepted assessable qualifications
Undergraduate applicants
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.
How the Educational Access Scheme works
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 2020/2021 NSW HSC, interstate Year 12 and International Baccalaureate applicants.
For a select number of courses, UTS will award points to applicants undertaking the 2020 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 the 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.
Complete the online UTS Year 12 Engineering and IT questionnaire.
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).
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.
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. Applications announcements will be made at a later date.
Learn more about the UTS Early Entry Program.
UTS College
UTS College 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 College 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.
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).
Special 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.
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.
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.
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 Insearch diploma program, students will be offered a place in an undergraduate degree at UTS.
General information for University of Technology Sydney
Location
Level 2 (Entry Level), Building 10,
235 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW 2007