Welcome to UTS College – your way to UTS and MORE

Every year, more Year 12 graduates start their UTS degree with UTS College. We offer a direct pathway into the second year of most UTS degrees, alongside a small, supportive, and diverse community. This helps you transition confidently from high school to university.

Many of our graduates describe their time with us as “the best first-year uni experience.”

Ready to make it yours?

Get MORE out of your first year

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More support

 to unlock the skills and confidence to succeed personally and academically 
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More credentials

 where you’ll graduate with no time lost and an extra qualification (tertiary education diploma and degree) 
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More options

 complete your diploma then either fast-track to second year at UTS and use your diploma to start building real work experience. 
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No ATAR required

Entry is based on your HSC subject average

I am looking to study

Same but different – how we compare to first year

Same Different
  • Duration
  • Subjects as first year UTS students
  • Campus and facilities
  • Learning outcomes
  • Student clubs and societies
  • Degree qualification after completion
  • More tailored support
  • Smaller class sizes
  • No large lectures
  • No ATAR needed for entry
  • Extra qualification (diploma) after year 1
Same
  • Duration
  • Subjects as first year UTS students
  • Campus and facilities
  • Learning outcomes
  • Student clubs and societies
  • Degree qualification after completion
Different
  • More tailored support
  • Smaller class sizes
  • No large lectures
  • No ATAR needed for entry
  • Extra qualification (diploma) after year 1

The essentials

Intakes:

February, June and September

Course length:

8 or 12 months

Pathway to:

Second year UTS for most diplomas^

Entry requirements:

  • Standard diploma: 67% HSC subject average
  • Accelerated diploma: 75% HSC subject average

Fees:

FEE-HELP available for eligible students

A day in the life of our students

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Erin, Design & Architecture

Erin wraps up her final project at UTS College. Next stop: UTS architecture!

Watch Erin's day in the life

Did you know? With 36 credit points from your Diploma of Design & Architecture, your UTS design degree workload will feel a whole lot lighter.

Explore the Diploma of Design & Architecture

Our qualifications

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Over 35 years

Experience in pathway education

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*Based on the diploma duration, course area you choose and successful completion of your diploma.