UTS: How to apply - International Students

Steps to applying

Once you have made the decision to apply to UTS you will then need to go through each of the following steps before joining the Study Abroad program.

Step 1: Eligibility
Step 2: Select your subjects
Step 3: Application form
Step 4: Attach relevant documents
Step 5: Submit you application
Step 6: Receive your application outcome
Step 7: Accepting your offer
Step 8: Student visa application
Pre-departure and enrolling at UTS
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Step 1: Eligibility

UTS requires all Study Abroad applicants to demonstrate an appropriate level of Academic achievement and English language proficiency.

For further information see the Study Abroad entry requirements.

Step 2: Select your subjects

In order to apply for the UTS Study Abroad program, you must first select subjects you wish to study at UTS. When selecting subjects, it is important to keep in mind how you will use the subjects for credit at your home institution. You should always check with your home institution's Study Abroad or academic adviser regarding the suitability of your subject selections.

You may study undergraduate subjects (Bachelor's degree level) or postgraduate subjects (Master's degree level). If you have not completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor's degree, you will not be able to undertake postgraduate subjects.

If a subject has prerequisites, you must demonstrate that you have the required knowledge based on previous studies. You will need to supply detailed subject outlines (in English) of the subjects you have already completed at your home institution.

You will also need to check when subjects are available by referring to the UTS timetable. Some subjects are offered only in March or in August but not in both semesters. Subjects in a few faculties are one year in duration and Study Abroad students studying these subjects enrol in March for the full year. Details of subjects are available on the UTS website at www.handbook.uts.edu.au/subjects/.

The UTS Class timetable is released in November ahead of each year. Please visit the UTS Timetable Builder website to ensure your chosen subjects are offered in the correct semester.

For each of your selected subjects, you should use the following checklist.

Is the subject undergraduate or postgraduate?
Does the subject have any prerequisites?
If so, can you prove that you have completed subjects similar to the prerequisites?
Is the subject offered in the correct semester?

Step 3: Application form

To apply for the Study Abroad program at UTS, you must submit a UTS Study Abroad application form.

Download the UTS Study Abroad application form (pdf 88kb).

Step 4: Attach relevant documents

Applications for Study Abroad must include the following documents.

a certified copy of your academic record issued by your home institution
a detailed explanation of the grading system used by your home institution
a letter from your faculty dean or international office adviser supporting your application to study at UTS in your chosen subject areas
detailed information about your previous studies, and a list of subjects currently enrolled in
evidence of your English language proficiency.

Step 5: Submit your application

Submit your application to UTS before the relevant closing date.

Closing dates for applications are as follows:

Autumn semester (March): 15 December
Spring semester (August): 30 May

Submit your application in one of the following ways:

Directly to UTS:

Your application can be submitted directly to the University. It must be sent to:

The Study Abroad and Exchange Officer
UTS International
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia

Email: studyabroad@uts.edu.au

To a UTS representative:

You can submit your application to one of the many UTS Representative worldwide. These representatives are happy to discuss the study options available at UTS, and can assist you in processing your application.

To a UTS representative at a UTS International event:

Your application can also be submitted directly to a UTS representative at a UTS international event.

To your Study Abroad adviser:

You may be able to submit your application directly to the Study Abroad adviser at your home institution.

Step 6: Receive your application outcome

You can expect a response about the status of your application within three to four weeks of applying.

If successful, you will receive a

Letter of Offer, and
Acceptance Form.

Step 7: Accepting your offer

As specified in the letter of offer, to secure your place at UTS you should return the:

Acceptance Form
Payment of the first semester's tuition fees, and
Payment for or proof of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Upon receipt of your Acceptance Form and payment, UTS will issue an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) by email.

Step 8: Student visa application

Study Abroad students coming to study in Australia must hold a valid visa, allowing them to undertake their study. In most cases students will need to obtain an Australian student visa. Study Abroad students apply for student visa subclass 575 - Non-Award (opens an external site).

You should commence your student visa application process as soon as you receive your letter of offer to study at UTS. The student visa application process varies depending on your passport country and proposed course of study, and in some cases can take a few months.

Pre-departure and enrolling at UTS

All new Study Abroad students are required to enrol online prior to the start of their first semester at UTS. You will be given information about enrolment with your CoE. Changes to your enrolment may be requested at the start of each semester, however all changes are subject to approval and availability.

UTS cannot make final decisions about subject and class availability until the start of the semester. Places in popular professional subjects, such as those using technologybased media, cannot be guaranteed.

You should specify a range of alternative disciplinary subjects.

To ensure some flexibility with timetabling during enrolment, you should obtain approval in advance for five or six subjects per semester.

Further information is provided on the pre-departure section of this website.