International entry requirements

Accepted qualifications

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• Accepted qualifications for an undergraduate program

  International entry scores

  A general guide of competitive results in a number of international qualifications accepted for entry into undergraduate coursework at UTS.

  Bahrain
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Bangladesh
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year of a four-year bachelor degree at a recognised university or a completed 2 to 3 year bachelor degree at a recognised university.

  Brazil
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Canada
  Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six University or University/College preparation courses. Qualifications from other provinces may also be acceptable.

  Chile
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  China
  Successful completion of the China National Entrance Examination (Gaokao) where the total score meets entry standard, or completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
  
  Successful completion of the Maple Leaf World School Program (MLWSP) where the total score meets entry standard.

  Colombia
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Fiji
  Successful completion of the Foundation Program at the University of the South Pacific, OR successful completion of the Fiji Year 13 Certificate, OR completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor degree level at the University of the South Pacific, OR successful completion of matriculation to a New Zealand university.

  Germany
  Successful completion of the Abitur examination.

  Ghana
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution OR a recognised three-year Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND). 

  Hong Kong (SAR of China)
  Successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with the overall aggregate based on five best Category A subjects. Category B and C subjects are not counted.

  Grades for all subjects except Mathematics are counted as follows: Level 5** and Level 5* = 6, Level 5 = 5, Level 4 = 4, Level 3 = 3, Level 2 = 2 and Level 1 = 1.

  Grades for Compulsory Mathematics are counted as follows: Level 5** and Level 5* = 3, Level 5 = 2.5, Level 4 = 2, Level 3 = 1.5, Level 2 = 1 and Level 1 = 0.5.

  Grades for Extension Mathematics are counted as follows: Level 5** and Level 5* = 4, Level 5 = 3.5, Level 4 = 3.0, Level 3 = 2.5, Level 2 = 2 and Level 1 = 1.5.

  India
  Successful completion of the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) (10+2) with overall grades in English or Hindi, then the best four remaining externally examined subjects where A1=4, A2=3.5, B1=3, B2=2.5, C1=2, C2=1.5, D1=1, D2=0.5, or successful completion of the Indian School Certificate Examination (10+2) awarded by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) 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
  Successful 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.

  Japan
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Jordan
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Kenya
  Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at a competitive standard. 

  Kuwait
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  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.

  Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
  Overall average of the best 5 subjects awarded on the Unified Examination Certificate (Senior Middle Level) issued by the United Chinese School Committees Associate of Malaysia. 

  Only grades A1, A2, B3, B4, B5 and B6 to be included in calculation. C7, C8 and F9 cannot be included in the calculation. 5 subjects must be included in the calculation with a score of B6 grade or higher in each subject.

  Score grades as follows: A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, B4=4, B5=5, B6=6. It should be noted that a score of A1 is the highest score. 

  Mexico
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Nepal
  Successful completion of the Nepalese School Leaving Certificate Examination (SLC) at a competitive standard, OR completion of at least one full-time year of a four-year bachelor degree at a recognised university or a completed 2 to 3 year bachelor degree at a recognised university.

  New Zealand
  Successful completion of the National Certificate of Education Achievement at a competitive standard.

  Nigeria
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor’s degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution OR a recognised two-year Higher National Diploma (HND) after a National Diploma(ND).

  Norway
  Successful completion of Norwegian Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School Examinations or equivalent (Vitnemal).

  Oman
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Pakistan
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year of a four-year bachelor degree at a recognised university or a completed 2 to 3 years bachelor degree at a recognised university.

  The Philippines
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Russia
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Saudi Arabia
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

  Singapore
  Successful completion of the Singapore and Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with at least three Higher 2 (H2) subjects. An overall aggregate score will be calculated based on the best three H2 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. 

  South Africa
  Successful completion of South African National Senior Certificate or the Matriculation Certificate of the Joint Matriculation Board. Candidates must have been awarded the NSC and met the minimum requirements for admission to higher education (Bachelor degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate) in South Africa. Both are indicated on the certificate.

  South Korea
  Successful completion of Korea Republic Senior High School Diploma (General or Vocational) with an overall grade average in the final year, where A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0.

  Sri Lanka
  Successful completion of the Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 3 Advanced level passes at the same sitting.

  Sweden
  Successful completion of the Swedish Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

  Taiwan
  Successful completion of the Taiwan General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) with results for four or more subjects at an acceptable level, along with evidence of completion of the equivalent of year 12 secondary studies.

  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.

  Tanzania
  Successful completion of the Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) at a competitive standard.  

  Thailand
  Successful 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.

  Uganda
  Successful completion of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (ACE) at a competitive standard. 

  United Arab Emirates
  Successful 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 – An overall aggregate score will be calculated based on the best three Advanced Level (A2) subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. 

  USA
  Successful completion of the US High School Diploma plus either successful completion of:

  1. SAT 1 (Total of Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing scores) at competitive standard; OR
  2. an approved associateship at a Community/Junior College

  Vietnam
  Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution. 

  OR
  
  Vietnamese High School Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Ngiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with the necessary GPA obtained from select high schools (PDF, 188kB) for gifted students (trường THPT chuyên).

  Zimbabwe
  Successful completion of the ZIMSEC General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level at a competitive standard. 

  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.

• Accepted qualifications for a postgraduate program

  For admission into most UTS postgraduate courses, 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 needed, you may demonstrate this through submission of a CV, portfolio, and/or a personal statement.

• Accepted qualifications for a research degree

  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.

  
  Masters by 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.