Academic program entry requirements

The table below lists the minimum entry requirements needed to enter UTS College diploma and UTS Foundation Studies programs. Entry requirements for the Cambridge International AS and A Levels can be found on the Cambridge International AS and A Levels course page.

International qualifications

Qualification UTS Foundation Studiesiii UTS College Diplomas
  Extended (3 semesters – 12 months) Standard (2 semesters – 8 months) Standard (3 semesters – 12 months)
Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Global Assessment Certificate On application On application GPA 2.60 Standard and Accelerated
International Baccalaureate Successful completion of Year 1 of the Diploma 18 21
Forecast IB score minimum 23 acceptable
SAT
(Scholastic Assessment Test)		 850 with completion of year 11 (out of a maximum of 1600) 900 with completion of year 11 (out of a maximum of 1600) 1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600) Standard
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600) Accelerated
IGCSE IGCSE with at least 3 passes (A-D grade) IGCSE with at least 4 passes (A-D grade)  
NCUK IFY
(The Northern Consortium of UK International Foundation Year)		 N/A N/A 5 or 6 aggregate of best three subjects
Certificate IV N/A N/A

Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Admission criteria: Successful completion

Other Certificate IV qualifications offered in the VET sector or internationally

Eligibility conditions:

  • Must be delivered by a Registered Training Organisaion (RTO) listed on training.gov.au, or
  • Delivered by a Higher Education provider registered with TEQSA.

Admission criteria: Upon application
Qualification,
Global Assessment Certificate
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
On application
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
On application
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
GPA 2.60 Standard and Accelerated
Qualification,
International Baccalaureate
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Successful completion of Year 1 of the Diploma
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
18
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
21
Forecast IB score minimum 23 acceptable
Qualification,
SAT
(Scholastic Assessment Test)
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
850 with completion of year 11 (out of a maximum of 1600)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
900 with completion of year 11 (out of a maximum of 1600)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600) Standard
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600) Accelerated
Qualification,
IGCSE
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
IGCSE with at least 3 passes (A-D grade)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
IGCSE with at least 4 passes (A-D grade)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
 
Qualification,
NCUK IFY
(The Northern Consortium of UK International Foundation Year)
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
N/A
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
N/A
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
5 or 6 aggregate of best three subjects
Qualification,
Certificate IV
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
N/A
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
N/A
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)

Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Admission criteria: Successful completion

Other Certificate IV qualifications offered in the VET sector or internationally

Eligibility conditions:

  • Must be delivered by a Registered Training Organisaion (RTO) listed on training.gov.au, or
  • Delivered by a Higher Education provider registered with TEQSA.

Admission criteria: Upon application

Country/region entry requirements

Country/Region of Education UTS Foundation Studiesiii UTS College Diplomas
  Extended (3 semesters – 12 months) Standard (2 semesters – 8 months) Standard (3 semesters – 12 months)
Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Australia - domestic students
(Australian citizens, Australian PR visa holders and NZ citizens)
Applicable for students undertaking HSC before 2025		 N/A N/A

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC:

  • For Standard Diploma: Average HSC 67%
  • For Accelerated Diploma: Average HSC 75%
For applicants seeking Diploma entry with a Certificate IV qualification, please refer to the Certificate IV entry requirements listed under “International Qualifications” above.
Australia - domestic students
(Australian citizens, Australian PR visa holders and NZ citizens)
Applicable for students undertaking HSC from 2025 onwards		 N/A N/A

HSC subject average
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.

  • For Standard Diploma: HSC subject average 67%
  • For Accelerated Diploma: HSC subject average 75%
For applicants seeking Diploma entry with a Certificate IV qualification, please refer to the Certificate IV entry requirements listed under “International Qualifications” above.
Australia - international students
(international students at high school in Australia)
Applicable for students undertaking HSC before 2025 onwards (Diploma entry requirements)

Year 11 successful completion (average 50% academic subjects and min 60% English Second Language)

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 50% (Based on English PLUS the best 3 Board developed courses, and an external examination has been undertaken.)

Year 11 successful completion (average 65% academic subjects and min 60% English Second Language)

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 50% (Based on English PLUS the best 3 Board developed courses, and an external examination has been undertaken.)

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC:

  • For Standard Diploma: Average HSC 67%
  • For Accelerated Diploma: Average HSC 75%
Australia - international students
(international students at high school in Australia)
Applicable for students undertaking HSC from 2025 onwards (Diploma entry requirements)

Year 11 successful completion (average 50% academic subjects and min 60% English Second Language)

Australia HSC subject average 50%
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken

Year 11 successful completion (average 65% academic subjects and min 60% English Second Language)

Australia HSC subject average 50%
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken

HSC subject average
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.

  • For Standard Diploma: HSC subject average 67%
  • For Accelerated Diploma: HSC subject average 75%
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.5
Bahrain HSC successful completion General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) 75% General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) 78% or equivalent
Brazil Ensino Médio 5.3 Ensino Médio 6.0 Ensino Médio 7.0
Brunei GCE: 3 O level passes GCE: 4 O level passes GCE: 2 A level passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with E grade Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with C grade AQF Cert IV or Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with B average
Cameroon GCE: 3 O level passes GCE: 4 O level passes GCE: 2 A level passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade (forecast results acceptable)
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
Canada Year 11 successful completion (minimum 4 academic subject passes) Year 11 successful completion minimum 4 academic subjects with superior grades Senior High School completion (Year 12) with 57% average
Chile Licencia de Educacion Media Secundaria Licencia de Educacion Media Secundaria 5.0 (academic subjects) Licencia de Educacion Media Secundaria
5.4 (academic subjects)
People’s Republic of China Gao Er Senior Middle (SM) 2 with 60%
OR
Gaokao 50%		 Gao Er Senior Middle (SM) 2 with 80%
OR
Gaokao 50%		 Senior Middle (SM) 3 with 68.5%
OR
Gaokao 55%
Colombia Bachillerato with 50% for academic subjects Bachillerato with 60% for academic subjects Bachillerato with 67% for academic subjects
Ecuador Bachillerato average score 14 for academic subjects (Year 12) Bachillerato average score 15 for academic subjects (Year 12) Bachillerato average score16 for academic subjects (Year 12)
Egypt National School Certificate of General Education (Year 11) with 40% National School Certificate of General Education (Year 11) with 50% National School Certificate of General Education (Year 11) with 57%
Fiji Year 6 successful completion with 50% for best 4 subjects and 50% in English Year 6 successful completion with 55% for best 4 subjects and 50% in English Year 7 successful completion with 65% for best 4 subjects
France Completion of Year 11 equivalent 8 in French Baccalauréat 10 in French Baccalauréat
Hong Kong SAR Satisfactory completion Senior Secondary 5 (Form 5)

With 40% pass scale
Senior Secondary 5 with 55% - Average of the best four academic subjects

With 45% or 50% pass scale
Alternatively, Senior Secondary 5 with 60% - Average of the best four academic subjects

 HKDSE: Total 8 points in 4 subjects (Cat A only)
India Year 11 ISC/CBSE with academic subjects 60%
or Year 11 Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal State Boards − academic subjects 60% or Year 11 other Boards −
academic subjects 65%		 Year 11 ISC/CBSE with academic subjects 65%
or Year 11 Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal State Boards − academic subjects 65% or Year 11 other Boards −
academic subjects 70%		 Year 12 ISC/CBSE with academic subjects 60%
or Year 12 Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal State Boards 60%
or Year 12 other State Boards 65%
(best 4 relevant academic subjects)
Indonesia SMA 2 with 60% SMA 2 with 70% SMA 3 with 70% for academic subjects
Israel Bagrut successful completion Bagrut successful completion with a 6.8 grade average Bagrut successful completion with a
6.9 grade average
Japan Kotogakko Upper Secondary Certificate successful completion or Senior 2 with GPA 3.0 Kotogakko Upper Secondary Certificate with GPA 2.5 Kotogakko Upper Secondary Certificate with GPA 2.8
Jordan Tawjihi with 50% average Tawjihi with 55% average Tawjihi with 58% average
Kazakhstan General Education Certificate with 3.0 average General Education Certificate with
3.5 average		 General Education Certificate with 3.8 average
Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum aggregate of 26

For applicants with GCE O level: at least 3 passes		 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum aggregate of 31

For applicants with GCE O level: at least 4 passes at D grade		 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum aggregate of 49
Korea Year 2: 65%
Year 3: 50%

GEE 60

CSAT
Standard score: 260 OR
Stanine: 7 in Best 3 subjects		 Year 2: 70%
Year 3: 60%

GEE 70

CSAT
Standard score: 270 OR
Stanine: 6 in Best 3 subjects		 Year 3: 65%

GEE 80

CSAT
Standard score: 280 OR
Stanine: 5 in Best 3 subjects
Kuwait General Secondary School Certificate with 65% General Secondary School Certificate with 75% General Secondary School Certificate with 78%
Laos Upper Secondary School Diploma with 60% Upper Secondary School Diploma with 65% Upper Secondary School Diploma 80% or 2 years of post-secondary study with 57% average
Latvia General Secondary Education Certificate with D average for academic subjects General Secondary Education Certificate with D average for academic subjects General Secondary Education Certificate with C average (grade 6) for academic subjects
Lebanon Lebanese Secondary 2 (Year 11) with average 13 for academic subjects Lebanese Secondary 2 (Year 11) with average 14 for academic subjects Lebanese Baccalaureat General 13 (Year 12)
Macau SAR Successful completion of Form 5 (English medium school) or Successful completion of Senior middle 2 (Chinese medium school) English medium schools − Form medium schools − Form 5 or Chinese 5 with 60% or Chinese medium medium schools − (SM) 2 schools − (SM) 2 with 65% English medium schools − Form 6 with 60% or Chinese medium schools − (SM) 3 with 68.5% for academic subjects
Malaysia UEC 3 – maximum 35 points over 5 subjects with B4 in English to meet English entry requirement
or
SPM – Completion of SPM with 3 passes including C grade in 1119 English (to meet English requirement)		 UEC 3 – Maximum 30 points across 5 subjects. B4 grade in English (to meet English requirement).
or
SPM – Completion of SPM with minimum 3 C Passes including C pass in English 1119 (to meet English requirement)		 Accelerated and Standard Diploma: STPM 3 C passes in one sitting (forecast acceptable); C grade in English
UEC Maximum 12 points across 3 subjects (B average) excluding English; B4 in English
Mauritius GCE: 3 O level passes GCE: 4 O level passes and D for GP GCE: 2 A levels passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade (forecast acceptable)
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
Mexico Bachillerato with average 6.0 or better for academic subjects Bachillerato with average 7.0 or better for academic subjects Bachillerato 7.3 average or better for academic subjects
Mongolia Year 11, 75% or successful completion of high school Year 11, minimum of 75% Year 12, minimum of 75%
Myanmar Matriculation exam with an average of 60% Matriculation exam with an average of 65% Matriculation exam with an average of 70% or 2 years of post secondary study with average 57%
Nepal Higher Secondary certificate (10+2) with 55% / GPA 2.2 Higher Secondary certificate (10+2) with 60% / GPA 2.4 Higher Secondary certificate (10 + 2)
with 65% / GPA 2.6
Nigeria SSCE: 4 passes at grade 7 or above SSCE: 5 passes at grade 6 or above SSCE: 5 passes with at least 2 at grade 5 or above
New Zealand NCEA: Level 2 with 140 credits NCEA: Level 2 with 140 credits with 30 credits at level 2, at Merit NCEA: Level 3 with 210 credits
Norway Year 11 successful completion Year 11 successful completion with an average grade of 2.0 or above Upper Secondary completion with
4.3 average or above
Oman Thanawiya Amma - Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 65% or equivalent Thanawiya Amma - Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 75% or equivalent Thanawiya Amma - Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 78% or equivalent
Pakistan Completion of High School Certificate or International Certificate Completion of High School Certificate with minimum 50% (2nd Division) Completion of High School Certificate (1st division) with 60%
Papua New Guinea Year 11 successful completion (minimum 4 academic subject passes) National High School Certificate (average C grade for academic subjects) National High School Certificate (average B grade for academic subjects)
Peru Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa with minimum average score of 12 Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa with minimum average score of 13 Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa with minimum average score of 14
Philippines Successful Completion of Grade 11 Successful completion of Grade 11 with 80% Post secondary qualification AQF Certificate IV or High School Diploma (K-12) Certificate 80%
Qatar Al-Thanawaya-Al Amah General Secondary Education Certificate with 65% or equivalent Al-Thanawaya-Al Amah General Secondary Education Certificate with 75% or equivalent Al-Thanawaya-Al Amah General Secondary Education Certificate with 78% or equivalent
Russia General Education Certificate General Education Certificate with average grade of 3.5 General Education Certificate with average grade of 3.8
Saudi Arabia General Secondary Education Certificate with 55% or equivalent General Secondary Education Certificate with 60% or equivalent General Secondary Education Certificate with 66% or equivalent
Singapore GCE O Levels: 3 passes GCE O Levels: 4 passes SEC 4 (Express): 5 passes (forecast acceptable) GCE: 2 A level passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade (forecast results acceptable)
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
South Africa Year 11 with successful completion Year 11 successful completion (65% average for academic subjects) Senior Certificate with Matriculation exemption with minimum pass of D (58%)
Spain Segundo de Bachillerato with 5.5 grade Segundo de Bachillerato with 6.5 grade Segundo de Bachillerato with 7 grade
Sri Lanka Local O Levels − 3 passes (academic subjects) Forecast results acceptable or London O levels − 3 passes Forecast results acceptable Local O Levels − 4 passes with credit average (academic subjects) (Forecast results acceptable) or London O levels − 4 passes at D grade (Forecast Results acceptable) Local A levels − 2 A Level passes 1 C grade and 1 S grade (Forecast results acceptable) or London A levels − 2 A Level passes 1 D grade and 1 E grade (Forecast results acceptable)
Sweden Year 11 successful completion (minimum 4 academic subject passes) Year 11 successful completion (minimum 2.5 grade average in at least 4 academic subjects) Year 12 successful completion (minimum 3.3 grade average in at least 4 academic subjects and a grade of VG 4.0 for English)
Taiwan 65% Senior High School Year 2 or Year 3 successful completion 70% Senior High School Year 2 or 65% Year 3 successful completion Senior High School Leaving Certificate with 68% average
Tanzania GCE: 3 CSE O level passes GCE: 4 CSE O level passes GCE: 2 ACSE (A level) passes at D grade
Thailand Mathayom 5 with 4 passes for academic subjects (GPA 2.0) Mathayom 5 with 4 passes for academic subjects (GPA 3.0) Mathayom 6 (GPA 2.0)
Turkey Turkish High School Diploma with 50% average Turkish High School Diploma with 55% average Turkish High School Diploma with 60% average
United Arab Emirates General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiyya with Pass General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiyya with 70% General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiyya with 73%
United Kingdom O level with at least 3 passes O level with at least 4 passes at D grade GCE with 2 A level passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
USA

High School Diploma with GPA 2.0

Year 11 with overall average of 60% (academic subjects)

Year 11 with overall average of GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale (academic subjects)

High School Diploma with GPA 2.5

Year 11 with overall average of 65% (academic subjects)

Year 11 with overall average of GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 GPA scale (academic subjects)

 High School Diploma with GPA 2.8
Vietnam Year 11 successful completion with 6.0 grade average Year 11 successful completion with 6.5 grade average Year 12 successful completion with 6.7 grade average
Country/Region of Education,
Australia - domestic students
(Australian citizens, Australian PR visa holders and NZ citizens)
Applicable for students undertaking HSC before 2025
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
N/A
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
N/A
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC:

  • For Standard Diploma: Average HSC 67%
  • For Accelerated Diploma: Average HSC 75%
For applicants seeking Diploma entry with a Certificate IV qualification, please refer to the Certificate IV entry requirements listed under “International Qualifications” above.
Country/Region of Education,
Australia - domestic students
(Australian citizens, Australian PR visa holders and NZ citizens)
Applicable for students undertaking HSC from 2025 onwards
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
N/A
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
N/A
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)

HSC subject average
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.

  • For Standard Diploma: HSC subject average 67%
  • For Accelerated Diploma: HSC subject average 75%
For applicants seeking Diploma entry with a Certificate IV qualification, please refer to the Certificate IV entry requirements listed under “International Qualifications” above.
Country/Region of Education,
Australia - international students
(international students at high school in Australia)
Applicable for students undertaking HSC before 2025 onwards (Diploma entry requirements)
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)

Year 11 successful completion (average 50% academic subjects and min 60% English Second Language)

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 50% (Based on English PLUS the best 3 Board developed courses, and an external examination has been undertaken.)

Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)

Year 11 successful completion (average 65% academic subjects and min 60% English Second Language)

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 50% (Based on English PLUS the best 3 Board developed courses, and an external examination has been undertaken.)

UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)

NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC:

  • For Standard Diploma: Average HSC 67%
  • For Accelerated Diploma: Average HSC 75%
Country/Region of Education,
Australia - international students
(international students at high school in Australia)
Applicable for students undertaking HSC from 2025 onwards (Diploma entry requirements)
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)

Year 11 successful completion (average 50% academic subjects and min 60% English Second Language)

Australia HSC subject average 50%
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken

Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)

Year 11 successful completion (average 65% academic subjects and min 60% English Second Language)

Australia HSC subject average 50%
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken

UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)

HSC subject average
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.

  • For Standard Diploma: HSC subject average 67%
  • For Accelerated Diploma: HSC subject average 75%
Country/Region of Education,
Bangladesh
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.0
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 3.5
Country/Region of Education,
Bahrain
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
HSC successful completion
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) 75%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) 78% or equivalent
Country/Region of Education,
Brazil
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Ensino Médio 5.3
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Ensino Médio 6.0
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Ensino Médio 7.0
Country/Region of Education,
Brunei
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
GCE: 3 O level passes
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 4 O level passes
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 2 A level passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
Country/Region of Education,
Cambodia
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with E grade
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with C grade
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
AQF Cert IV or Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with B average
Country/Region of Education,
Cameroon
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
GCE: 3 O level passes
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 4 O level passes
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 2 A level passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade (forecast results acceptable)
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
Country/Region of Education,
Canada
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 11 successful completion (minimum 4 academic subject passes)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 11 successful completion minimum 4 academic subjects with superior grades
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Senior High School completion (Year 12) with 57% average
Country/Region of Education,
Chile
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Licencia de Educacion Media Secundaria
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Licencia de Educacion Media Secundaria 5.0 (academic subjects)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Licencia de Educacion Media Secundaria
5.4 (academic subjects)
Country/Region of Education,
People’s Republic of China
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Gao Er Senior Middle (SM) 2 with 60%
OR
Gaokao 50%
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Gao Er Senior Middle (SM) 2 with 80%
OR
Gaokao 50%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Senior Middle (SM) 3 with 68.5%
OR
Gaokao 55%
Country/Region of Education,
Colombia
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Bachillerato with 50% for academic subjects
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Bachillerato with 60% for academic subjects
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Bachillerato with 67% for academic subjects
Country/Region of Education,
Ecuador
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Bachillerato average score 14 for academic subjects (Year 12)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Bachillerato average score 15 for academic subjects (Year 12)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Bachillerato average score16 for academic subjects (Year 12)
Country/Region of Education,
Egypt
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
National School Certificate of General Education (Year 11) with 40%
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
National School Certificate of General Education (Year 11) with 50%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
National School Certificate of General Education (Year 11) with 57%
Country/Region of Education,
Fiji
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 6 successful completion with 50% for best 4 subjects and 50% in English
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 6 successful completion with 55% for best 4 subjects and 50% in English
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 7 successful completion with 65% for best 4 subjects
Country/Region of Education,
France
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Completion of Year 11 equivalent
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
8 in French Baccalauréat
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
10 in French Baccalauréat
Country/Region of Education,
Hong Kong SAR
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Satisfactory completion Senior Secondary 5 (Form 5)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)

With 40% pass scale
Senior Secondary 5 with 55% - Average of the best four academic subjects

With 45% or 50% pass scale
Alternatively, Senior Secondary 5 with 60% - Average of the best four academic subjects

UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
HKDSE: Total 8 points in 4 subjects (Cat A only)
Country/Region of Education,
India
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 11 ISC/CBSE with academic subjects 60%
or Year 11 Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal State Boards − academic subjects 60% or Year 11 other Boards −
academic subjects 65%
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 11 ISC/CBSE with academic subjects 65%
or Year 11 Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal State Boards − academic subjects 65% or Year 11 other Boards −
academic subjects 70%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 12 ISC/CBSE with academic subjects 60%
or Year 12 Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal State Boards 60%
or Year 12 other State Boards 65%
(best 4 relevant academic subjects)
Country/Region of Education,
Indonesia
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
SMA 2 with 60%
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
SMA 2 with 70%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
SMA 3 with 70% for academic subjects
Country/Region of Education,
Israel
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Bagrut successful completion
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Bagrut successful completion with a 6.8 grade average
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Bagrut successful completion with a
6.9 grade average
Country/Region of Education,
Japan
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Kotogakko Upper Secondary Certificate successful completion or Senior 2 with GPA 3.0
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Kotogakko Upper Secondary Certificate with GPA 2.5
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Kotogakko Upper Secondary Certificate with GPA 2.8
Country/Region of Education,
Jordan
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Tawjihi with 50% average
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Tawjihi with 55% average
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Tawjihi with 58% average
Country/Region of Education,
Kazakhstan
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
General Education Certificate with 3.0 average
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Education Certificate with
3.5 average
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Education Certificate with 3.8 average
Country/Region of Education,
Kenya
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum aggregate of 26

For applicants with GCE O level: at least 3 passes
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum aggregate of 31

For applicants with GCE O level: at least 4 passes at D grade
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum aggregate of 49
Country/Region of Education,
Korea
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 2: 65%
Year 3: 50%

GEE 60

CSAT
Standard score: 260 OR
Stanine: 7 in Best 3 subjects
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 2: 70%
Year 3: 60%

GEE 70

CSAT
Standard score: 270 OR
Stanine: 6 in Best 3 subjects
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 3: 65%

GEE 80

CSAT
Standard score: 280 OR
Stanine: 5 in Best 3 subjects
Country/Region of Education,
Kuwait
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
General Secondary School Certificate with 65%
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary School Certificate with 75%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary School Certificate with 78%
Country/Region of Education,
Laos
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Upper Secondary School Diploma with 60%
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Upper Secondary School Diploma with 65%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Upper Secondary School Diploma 80% or 2 years of post-secondary study with 57% average
Country/Region of Education,
Latvia
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate with D average for academic subjects
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate with D average for academic subjects
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate with C average (grade 6) for academic subjects
Country/Region of Education,
Lebanon
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Lebanese Secondary 2 (Year 11) with average 13 for academic subjects
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Lebanese Secondary 2 (Year 11) with average 14 for academic subjects
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Lebanese Baccalaureat General 13 (Year 12)
Country/Region of Education,
Macau SAR
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Successful completion of Form 5 (English medium school) or Successful completion of Senior middle 2 (Chinese medium school)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
English medium schools − Form medium schools − Form 5 or Chinese 5 with 60% or Chinese medium medium schools − (SM) 2 schools − (SM) 2 with 65%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
English medium schools − Form 6 with 60% or Chinese medium schools − (SM) 3 with 68.5% for academic subjects
Country/Region of Education,
Malaysia
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
UEC 3 – maximum 35 points over 5 subjects with B4 in English to meet English entry requirement
or
SPM – Completion of SPM with 3 passes including C grade in 1119 English (to meet English requirement)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
UEC 3 – Maximum 30 points across 5 subjects. B4 grade in English (to meet English requirement).
or
SPM – Completion of SPM with minimum 3 C Passes including C pass in English 1119 (to meet English requirement)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Accelerated and Standard Diploma: STPM 3 C passes in one sitting (forecast acceptable); C grade in English
UEC Maximum 12 points across 3 subjects (B average) excluding English; B4 in English
Country/Region of Education,
Mauritius
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
GCE: 3 O level passes
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 4 O level passes and D for GP
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 2 A levels passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade (forecast acceptable)
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
Country/Region of Education,
Mexico
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Bachillerato with average 6.0 or better for academic subjects
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Bachillerato with average 7.0 or better for academic subjects
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Bachillerato 7.3 average or better for academic subjects
Country/Region of Education,
Mongolia
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 11, 75% or successful completion of high school
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 11, minimum of 75%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 12, minimum of 75%
Country/Region of Education,
Myanmar
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Matriculation exam with an average of 60%
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Matriculation exam with an average of 65%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Matriculation exam with an average of 70% or 2 years of post secondary study with average 57%
Country/Region of Education,
Nepal
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Higher Secondary certificate (10+2) with 55% / GPA 2.2
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Higher Secondary certificate (10+2) with 60% / GPA 2.4
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Higher Secondary certificate (10 + 2)
with 65% / GPA 2.6
Country/Region of Education,
Nigeria
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
SSCE: 4 passes at grade 7 or above
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
SSCE: 5 passes at grade 6 or above
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
SSCE: 5 passes with at least 2 at grade 5 or above
Country/Region of Education,
New Zealand
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
NCEA: Level 2 with 140 credits
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
NCEA: Level 2 with 140 credits with 30 credits at level 2, at Merit
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
NCEA: Level 3 with 210 credits
Country/Region of Education,
Norway
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 11 successful completion
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 11 successful completion with an average grade of 2.0 or above
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Upper Secondary completion with
4.3 average or above
Country/Region of Education,
Oman
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Thanawiya Amma - Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 65% or equivalent
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Thanawiya Amma - Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 75% or equivalent
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Thanawiya Amma - Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 78% or equivalent
Country/Region of Education,
Pakistan
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Completion of High School Certificate or International Certificate
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Completion of High School Certificate with minimum 50% (2nd Division)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Completion of High School Certificate (1st division) with 60%
Country/Region of Education,
Papua New Guinea
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 11 successful completion (minimum 4 academic subject passes)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
National High School Certificate (average C grade for academic subjects)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
National High School Certificate (average B grade for academic subjects)
Country/Region of Education,
Peru
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa with minimum average score of 12
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa with minimum average score of 13
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa with minimum average score of 14
Country/Region of Education,
Philippines
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Successful Completion of Grade 11
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Successful completion of Grade 11 with 80%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Post secondary qualification AQF Certificate IV or High School Diploma (K-12) Certificate 80%
Country/Region of Education,
Qatar
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Al-Thanawaya-Al Amah General Secondary Education Certificate with 65% or equivalent
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Al-Thanawaya-Al Amah General Secondary Education Certificate with 75% or equivalent
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Al-Thanawaya-Al Amah General Secondary Education Certificate with 78% or equivalent
Country/Region of Education,
Russia
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
General Education Certificate
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Education Certificate with average grade of 3.5
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Education Certificate with average grade of 3.8
Country/Region of Education,
Saudi Arabia
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate with 55% or equivalent
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate with 60% or equivalent
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate with 66% or equivalent
Country/Region of Education,
Singapore
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
GCE O Levels: 3 passes
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE O Levels: 4 passes SEC 4 (Express): 5 passes (forecast acceptable)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 2 A level passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade (forecast results acceptable)
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
Country/Region of Education,
South Africa
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 11 with successful completion
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 11 successful completion (65% average for academic subjects)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Senior Certificate with Matriculation exemption with minimum pass of D (58%)
Country/Region of Education,
Spain
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Segundo de Bachillerato with 5.5 grade
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Segundo de Bachillerato with 6.5 grade
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Segundo de Bachillerato with 7 grade
Country/Region of Education,
Sri Lanka
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Local O Levels − 3 passes (academic subjects) Forecast results acceptable or London O levels − 3 passes Forecast results acceptable
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Local O Levels − 4 passes with credit average (academic subjects) (Forecast results acceptable) or London O levels − 4 passes at D grade (Forecast Results acceptable)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Local A levels − 2 A Level passes 1 C grade and 1 S grade (Forecast results acceptable) or London A levels − 2 A Level passes 1 D grade and 1 E grade (Forecast results acceptable)
Country/Region of Education,
Sweden
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 11 successful completion (minimum 4 academic subject passes)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 11 successful completion (minimum 2.5 grade average in at least 4 academic subjects)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 12 successful completion (minimum 3.3 grade average in at least 4 academic subjects and a grade of VG 4.0 for English)
Country/Region of Education,
Taiwan
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
65% Senior High School Year 2 or Year 3 successful completion
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
70% Senior High School Year 2 or 65% Year 3 successful completion
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Senior High School Leaving Certificate with 68% average
Country/Region of Education,
Tanzania
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
GCE: 3 CSE O level passes
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 4 CSE O level passes
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE: 2 ACSE (A level) passes at D grade
Country/Region of Education,
Thailand
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Mathayom 5 with 4 passes for academic subjects (GPA 2.0)
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Mathayom 5 with 4 passes for academic subjects (GPA 3.0)
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Mathayom 6 (GPA 2.0)
Country/Region of Education,
Turkey
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Turkish High School Diploma with 50% average
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Turkish High School Diploma with 55% average
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Turkish High School Diploma with 60% average
Country/Region of Education,
United Arab Emirates
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiyya with Pass
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiyya with 70%
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiyya with 73%
Country/Region of Education,
United Kingdom
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
O level with at least 3 passes
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
O level with at least 4 passes at D grade
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
GCE with 2 A level passes, 1 D grade and 1 E grade
Or
AS Levels: 4 passes (Grades A-D) or equivalent to 8 points or more
Country/Region of Education,
USA
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)

High School Diploma with GPA 2.0

Year 11 with overall average of 60% (academic subjects)

Year 11 with overall average of GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale (academic subjects)

Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)

High School Diploma with GPA 2.5

Year 11 with overall average of 65% (academic subjects)

Year 11 with overall average of GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 GPA scale (academic subjects)

UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
High School Diploma with GPA 2.8
Country/Region of Education,
Vietnam
UTS Foundation StudiesiiiExtended (3 semesters – 12 months)
Year 11 successful completion with 6.0 grade average
Standard (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 11 successful completion with 6.5 grade average
UTS College DiplomasStandard (3 semesters – 12 months), Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
Year 12 successful completion with 6.7 grade average

The academic entry requirements are correct at time of publishing, please visit our website for the latest entry requirements. iii Important note on minimum age requirements: Students are expected to be at least 17 years of age when commencing UTS Foundation Studies and diploma courses but if they have met all requirements they can enrol in courses at 16 years of age providing appropriate accommodation and welfare arrangements are in place. UTS College will not enrol students under 16 years of age at course commencement. This includes English language programs.