University of Technology, Sydney Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

The University of Technology, Sydney fees for international students for some of the courses are given below:

Cost of Living in Sydney 

The annual living expenses in Sydney will be as follows:

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The University of Technology Sydney MBA tuition fees is AUD 24,035 (Around INR 13 lakh) per session. So, the first-year MBA at UTS tuition fees will be above INR 24 lakh. In addition to the tuition fees, the applicants will also be required the amount for the cost of living. This will be around INR 11 lakh.

UTS acceptance rate is around 19% - 20% as cited by various unofficial sources. This means that taking admissions at UTS is very challenging. Looking at the acceptance rate, it can be said that UTS is very selective in the context of admissions. So, to study at UTS, the applicants must have an excellent academic record. Furthermore, UTS has a minimum standard that an applicant must satisfy in order to be considered. For some of the particular courses, there may be some other admissions criteria that the applicant must meet.

Factors considered by UTS for Admissions

Note that all the offers made by the University of Technology, Sydney are competitive and are based on the following factors:

• Number of places
• Number of applicants
• Quality of the applicants

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According to student reviews on an unofficial source, here’s what makes UTS a good university to study:

• UTS focuses on practice-oriented education. It has strong connections with the industries
• Over 200 undergraduate degrees and various postgraduate programs are offered by UTS
• The buildings of UTS are easily accessible by public transport. The main building is just across the road from Central Station of Sydney
• The clubs and society experience at UTS Sydney is quite decent

The applicants willing to study at UTS are required to meet the specified minimum requirements. For admission to undergraduate courses, they must have completed an equivalent Australian Year 12 qualification. While for PG courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree. The detailed University of Technology Sydney admission requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate

• The applicants need a competitive pass in a recognised matriculation examination, equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification
• Applications for some courses also need the submission of a personal statement or portfolio

Postgraduate Coursework

• For admission to UTS postgraduate coursework courses, the applicants are required to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree
• In some cases, the applicants are also required to have relevant work experience and / or research experience

Postgraduate Research

• For admission to doctoral programs, the applicants will be generally required to have an equivalent of a relevant master’s or bachelor’s degree with first or second class honors (Division 1) or an equivalent higher qualification. The applicants must also showcase the potential to undertake research and submit a brief research proposal after the discussion with a demonstrated UTS staff member
• For admission to master’s research programs, the applicants are required to have an equivalent of a relevant bachelor’s degree. Furthermore, the applicants must also demonstrate the potential to undertake research and submit a brief research proposal after the discussion with a demonstrated UTS staff member

According to an unofficial source, both universities are good for Engineering courses and provide quality Engineering courses. UTS is situated right in the city of Sydney, whereas, the University of Wollongong is situated in the outskirts of Sydney in the city of Wollongong. The choice to study Engineering will be ultimately dependent of the choice of students, however, a brief description of both universities is given below:

• The University of Wollongong Engineering programme has a distinct focus on building a strong foundation of Core Engineering principles and knowledge such as Physics, Mathematics and Engineering Design. For BE / BTech courses at UOW, the first-year tuition fee ranges between INR 18 L - 21 L, and for MEng courses, it is INR 20 L - 21 L
• On the other hand, UTS has a more diverse course structure, with a wide range of electives available to students. The tuition fees for Undergraduate Engineering courses is INR 18 L - 28 L, and for MEng courses, it is INR 22 L - 34 L

Yes, for UTS admissions, international applicants require IELTS or any other accepted English language tests. The details for the minimum required scores for admission to UTS are given below:

Note that even at the course level, the minimum scores requirement varies, hence, it is advised to check the respective course details.

Yes, the University of Technology, Sydney offers scholarships to international students. The details of the scholarships are given below:

Undergraduate Scholarships

• Undergraduate Academic Excellence International Scholarship – 25% tuition fees scholarship for the duration
• Vice-Chancellor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship – Full tuition scholarship for the standard duration of the course

Postgraduate Scholarships

• Postgraduate Academic Excellence International Scholarship – 30% off tuition fees for the standard course duration
• Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarship - Full tuition scholarship for the standard duration of the course
• Postgraduate International Scholarship – 20% of the standard duration of the course tuition fee

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• The applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent or higher qualification or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications which show the potential to study graduate courses at UTS
• Minimum academic requirement: The applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field i.e. within the Business or Information Technology Disciplines

English language proficiency score

UTS is located right in the Central Business District of Sydney and students can do the following activities over the weekends:

• Shopping
• Go to Cinemas
• Enjoy the nightlife
• Enjoy visiting the Easter suburbs beaches

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All those applicants who do not meet the specified University of Technology Sydney admission requirements can submit GMAT score or show at least four years of full-time work experience. In such a case, the overall minimum score required is 550. Given below is the University of Technology, Sydney admission requirements for MBA:

• The applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent or higher qualification or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications which show the potential to study graduate courses at UTS
• Minimum academic requirement: At least 5.25 GPA out of 7, with less than 10% fail grades
• English language proficiency score: IELTS with overall score of 6.5 with a writing score of 6.0 / TOEFL iBT score of 79-93 with a Writing score of 21 / PTE score of 58-64 with a writing score of 50

Yes, international students can apply to UTS via UTS online application system. Another option to submit the application is through the submission of hard copy of the application form to the university. The UTS application process is given below:

Step 1: First of all, begin the application form

Step 2: Then, arrange the supporting documents

Step 3: Next, pay the application fee

Step 4: After this, submit the application with proper documents and application fee

Step 5: Receive an acknowledgement letter

Step 6: Next, accept the offer

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Some of the reasons to study Engineering at UTS for students from India are given below:

• Quality Education: UTS has a reputation for providing high-quality education in Engineering. It is ranked in the Top 150 universities in the world for Engineering and Technology, according to QS World University Rankings
• Cultural Diversity: There is a diverse population of students at UTS with students from all over the world, including India. This will provide students an opportunity to learn about different cultures and make new connections
• Location: UTS is situated in Sydney, which is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Sydney provides a range of social, cultural, and recreational activities for students as well as thriving job markets for graduates
•  Industry Connections: The University of Technology, Sydney has strong connections with industry partners. This provides students with opportunities for internships, work placements, and industry projects. Furthermore, this will help students gain valuable practical experience and enhance their employability after graduating

International students are required to pay AUD 100 (Around INR 5,400) as an UTS application fee. The documents that have to be submitted may include the following:

• Academic transcript
• English language proficiency test score
• Details of relevant work experience (if required)
• Medical statement (if applicable)
• Any other additional document (as required)

Note: The above given currency conversion of the application fee is as per 1 AUD = INR 53.41

The duration of UTS Master of Information Technology is 2 years. In order to apply to UTS Master if IT course, the applicants are required to meet the below-given admission requirements:

• An Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required
• IELTS with a score of 6.5 / TOEFL with a score of 79-93 overall / PTE score of 58-64