Applying and enrolling

Applying

There are many different types of study you can do at UTS, ranging from short courses to research degrees. Once you know what it is you want to study the next step is applying. The links on this page will lead you to specific information on how to apply for your course.

Undergraduate study

Applications for undergraduate degrees at UTS open twice a year through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site). The applying for undergraduate study page provides information on how to apply for local applicants - Australian citizens and permanent residents.

A small number of undergraduate courses (e.g. Honours degrees and Adult Education courses) need to be applied for directly to UTS. Direct applications open soon after UAC applications and the forms for applying are then available from UTS Student Centres. The forms include the list of courses open for direct application and instructions on how to apply for them.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and are either a temporary resident or you hold a student visa, you must complete the international student application process through UTS International.

The exception is that if you are an international student doing either:

• Australian Year 12 exams in Australia or offshore,
• International Baccalaureate exams in Australia, or
• NCEA Level 3 exams in New Zealand;

then you need to apply for undergraduate study through UAC in the same way as other current school leavers.

Pathways to undergraduate degrees at UTS

There are a number of alternative pathways to studying at UTS. The most common pathway is tertiary level studies. These can include a TAFE diploma, an INSEARCH Diploma or, a year of university study in another course to improve your competitiveness.

INSEARCH is a pathway provider aligned with UTS for students who need English language courses or other academic studies before applying for university study. Information about applying for both international and Australian students can be found on the INSEARCH website.

Postgraduate study

Postgraduate coursework program

Applications for postgraduate coursework programs such as Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or Masters by coursework degrees are open twice a year. The applying for postgraduate coursework page provides information on how to apply and which courses are available for application.

Postgraduate research program

If you want apply for a Masters by research or Doctoral research (PhD) degree program the research degrees at UTS - application process page provides information on how to apply.

International students applying for postgraduate study

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and are either a temporary resident or you hold a student visa you need to complete the international student application process through UTS International.

Non-award or cross-institutional study

If you want to study some UTS subjects, but not enrol in a whole degree at UTS the applying for non-award study and cross-institutional page provides information on how to apply. Generally non-award and cross-institutional applications are open twice a year.

Short courses and continuing professional education

Short courses and continuing professional education courses are offered throughout the year. Course availability information and application requirements can be found at:

• short courses, and
• training and development courses.

Enrolling

Once you have been accepted into a course and receive your offer in most cases you must attend a formal enrolment session at UTS. The Student Administration Unit's, enrolment section provides more information regarding dates, times and other enrolment essentials.