APPLICATION

Mid-Year Applications

Applications for mid-year entry are now closed. Spring Semester commences 30 July 2007.

CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS

Your application is based on a combination of your UAI score and a completed questionnaire - see Multiple Criteria Entry below for more details. If you are sitting the Australian Year 12 examination in 2006, you will need to make your application through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Infoline or the UAC website.

Multiple Criteria Entry

In 2005 UTS Engineering changed the way it makes offers to HSC students wanting to study engineering at UTS. We believe that admission to our courses should take into account more than just your UAI. So, to achieve this we are doing two things:

1. Adjusting your UAI by giving you two bonus points (up to a maximum of six points) for each HSC subject you have completed that has a connection to engineering. For a full list of subjects considered to have a connection to engineering, click here.

2. If after adjusting your UAI as outlined above, you still have a UAI less than the cut-off, we will take into consideration the questionnaire you have submitted.  

The questionnaire aims to provide us with an understanding of your motivations for studying engineering and will be used in conjunction with your adjusted UAI to decide on whether or not we will make you an offer.

What this means is that if the answers to your questionnaire are sufficiently compelling then you could receive an offer into some of the UTS Engineering courses even if you have an adjusted UAI lower than the advertised UAI’s.

To complete the questionnaire, click here

Prerequisites (Assumed Knowledge)

Although there are no formal subject prerequisites, the course is taught on the assumption that students have competencies equivalent to HSC with Standard English, Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics. 

We also recommend that you complete Advanced English.

For the BE/BA in International Studies, there are NO language prerequisites but some background in one of Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish or Thai is an advantage.

Bridging Courses
Applicants who do not have the Assumed Knowledge outlined above, or who do not feel confident with this material, are encouraged to contact the faculty for advice. Lack of background knowledge and/or confidence may create obstacles to successful orientation to the University in the first year of study. There are bridging Courses in Mathematics and Physics which are recommended, as well as an option to take the first mathematics and physics subjects at a slower pace than standard. The Bridging courses are available during the summer vacation.

Scholarships

The Faculty of Engineering is offering approximately 40 scholarships to current school leavers. For more information, click here

ATN engineering selection test

Australian Technology Network Engineering Selection Test (ATNEST) is an optional two and a half hour multiple choice test that assesses a candidate’s aptitude to think scientifically, solve quantitative problems, critically analyse information and display interpersonal understanding. It may help you in securing a place at UTS. For more information, click here

NON-CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVERS / MATURE-AGE STUDENTS

Most students must apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). For further details on admission check the main University web page on Admissions.

TAFE
If you have completed a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma in an engineering sub-discipline you may be eligible for advanced standing. Depending on your TAFE grade point average, between one and two semesters of advanced standing will be awarded.

Personal Statement

As a non-current school leaver, you are entitled to submit a personal statement which can increase your chance of being offered a place. For more information, click here. Please note, applicants sitting for a STAT (Special Tertiary Admissions Test) which is administered by UAC MUST submit a personal statement. The 2007 UAC Guide contains information on  STAT as well as a registration form.

ATN engineering selection test

Australian Technology Network Engineering Selection Test (ATNEST) is an optional two and a half hour multiple choice test that assesses a candidate’s aptitude to think scientifically, solve quantitative problems, critically analyse information and display interpersonal understanding. It may help you in securing a place at UTS. For more information, click here

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All international students must complete an International Student Application Form, and pay an application fee of A$100. The application fee will only be waived if your application is submitted to a UTS representative at one of the international events.

Applying for Advanced Standing

If you are applying for advanced standing, you must also complete the Recognition of Prior Learning Application (PDF* 24K).

You will receive a letter acknowledging receipt of your application two weeks after your application is received by UTS. The application procedure normally takes about four to six weeks and the International Office will advise you in writing whether your application is successful.

International applications must be sent to:

The Director
International Office
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia

Please remember to attach the following:

• certified copies of your academic records

• a certified copy of your English test score

• certified copies of supporting documents (where applicable)
• the A$100 application fee (UTS accepts cheques and bank drafts made payable to the University of Technology Sydney - International Office. You can also pay using your Visa, Mastercard or Amex card. 

UTS cannot consider your application if these are not attached.

You may apply to UTS at any time. The closing dates for applications are as follows:
Autumn semester - December 15
Spring semester - June 15

Late applications will not be accepted.

It is best to apply early to allow yourself plenty of time to organise your student visa to study at UTS.