Academic entry requirements
Detailed below are the academic entry requirements for entry to UTS, into:
- Undergraduate coursework
- Undergraduate honours coursework
- Postgraduate coursework
- Postgraduate research degrees
Undergraduate coursework
For entry into undergraduate coursework at UTS you require a competitive pass in a recognised matriculation examination equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification.
A general guide of competitive results in a number of international qualifications accepted for entry into undergraduate coursework at UTS are provided in approximate international entry scores - undergraduate coursework.
Those who successfully complete a recognised pathway program are also eligible to apply.
Please note that some courses may have additional entry requirements. Please view specific course information for additional entry requirements.
Undergraduate honours coursework
You require a relevant bachelor's degree. You must also demonstrate the potential to undertake research and submit a brief research proposal which should have been discussed with an appropriate UTS staff member.
Please note that some courses may have additional entry requirements. Please view specific course information for additional entry requirements.
Postgraduate coursework
For admission into most postgraduate courses, you are required to hold a recognised bachelor's degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree. Your academic performance at the bachelor's level will be considered as part of your application assessment. In some instances, you may also require relevant work experience and/or research experience. If relevant, you may demonstrate this through submission of a CV, portfolio, and/or a personal statement.
Please note that some courses may have additional entry requirements. Please view specific course information for additional entry requirements.
Postgraduate research degrees
Doctoral Programs
You are generally required to hold the equivalent of a relevant master's or bachelor's degree with first or second class honours (division 1) or an equivalent or higher qualification. . You must demonstrate the potential to undertake research and submit a brief research proposal after discussion with an appropriate UTS staff member.
If you do not qualify for entry at the doctoral level, you may be accepted initially at the master's level and allowed to transfer to the doctoral program after one year provided that you have been able to demonstrate your capacity for doctoral-level study.
Master's research programs
You are generally required to hold the equivalent of a relevant bachelor's degree. You must also demonstrate the potential to undertake research and submit a brief research proposal after discussion with an appropriate UTS staff member.
Please note that some courses may have additional entry requirements. Please view specific course information for additional entry requirements.
Approximate international entry scores
Undergraduate coursework
A general guide of competitive results in a number of international qualifications accepted for entry into undergraduate coursework at UTS.
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Bahrain
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Bangladesh
Completion of two years of a full-time bachelor's degree from a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Brazil
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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Canada
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six University or University/College preparation courses.
Chile
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
China
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Colombia
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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Fiji
Completion of the foundation program at the University of the South Pacific or one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at the University of the South Pacific or successful matriculation to a New Zealand university.
-G-
Germany
Successful completion of the Abitur examination.
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Hong Kong
Successful completion of three Academic Advanced Level subjects in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Exam, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. An extra point can be added for each of the following subjects studied at Advanced Level: Pure or Applied Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Advanced Supplementary Level results may also be included and will be calculated based on A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5 or successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with a competitive pass.
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India
Successful completion of the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) (10+2) with overall grade in best four academic subjects where A1=5, A2=4.5, B1=3.5, B2=3.0, C1=2.0, C2:1.5, D1=1, D2=0.5, or successful completion of the Indian School Certificate Examination (10+2) awarded by the Indian Council of School Examinations (ICSE) with an overall percentage grade average in the best four externally examined subjects. Successful completion of the Higher Secondary School examinations from some state boards with a competitive pass may also be accepted.
Indonesia
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 standard.
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Japan
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Jordan
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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Kuwait
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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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.
Mexico
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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New Zealand
Successful completion of the National Certificate of Education Achievement at a competitive standard.
Norway
Successful completion of the Vitnemal examination.
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Oman
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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Pakistan
Completion of two years of full-time study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
The Philippines
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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Russia
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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Saudi Arabia
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Singapore
Completion of the Singapore or Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with at least 3 H2 subjects, 1 H1 content-based subject, Project Work and the General Paper (GP) or Knowledge and Inquiry (KI). An overall aggregate score will be calculated on the basis that A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 for all H2 subjects and A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E0.51 for all H1 subjects. Calculation will take into account all H2 subjects and H1 subjects attempted including H1 subjects from the previous academic years.
South Korea
Completion of Korea Republic Senior High School Diploma (General or Vocational) with an overall grade average in the final year final year, where A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0
Sri Lanka
Completion of the Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 3 Advanced level passes at the same sitting.
Sweden
Successful completion of the final high school examination.
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Taiwan
A Junior/Community College Diploma or Senior Higher School Diploma plus completion of at least one full-time year at Bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Thailand
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.
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United Arab Emirates
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
United Kingdom
GCE A Levels – A minimum of three Advanced level (A2) passes or two Advanced and two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level passes. A2 subjects must be completed in the same academic year and AS level subjects must be from the same or previous academic year. The ATAR equivalency is calculated from results in three Advanced Level (A2) subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Up to two Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level results may be included and will be calculated based on A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.
USA
Successful completion of the US High School Diploma plus either successful completion of:
- SAT (Total of Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing scores) at competitive standards
- An approved associateship at a Community/Junior College
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Vietnam
Completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
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Other
UTS also accepts diplomas and advanced diplomas from Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognised tertiary institutions in Australia, as well as most Australian foundation studies programs.
