BYOD hardware and software requirements for your program

Here you'll find Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) hardware and software requirements for the following programs:

Make sure your BYOD is compatible for your program

The table below outlines the computer hardware and software you need for your Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to study Business, Communication, English Language, Information Technology, Science, UTS Cambridge Accelerator or UTS Foundation Studies at UTS College.

Compatible for computer hardwareMinimum requirements for BYOD
CPU
  • Intel or AMD with 64-bit Support (Windows)
  • ARM M series processor (Apple)
Memory8GB
Storage256 GB SSD
Screen13” or larger and resolution at least 1920 x 1080
USB port3.0
Wi-FiIntegrated 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
Webcam(USB or Integrated)
Graphics cardIntegrated with shared memory
SoundHeadphones with microphone and\or in-built microphone and speakers
Operating systemWindows version support by Microsoft or Mac OS version supported by Apple
BrowserChrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari
Latest version of Lockdown BrowserSet up Lockdown Browser Guide
Canvas supported browserCheck browser
SecurityThe device must have appropriate and up-to-date anti-virus and latest Operating System security patches installed.
Smartphone and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Read our FAQs page to access UTS College systems that have MFA.
See Smartphone requirements section below
Please note that mobile phones and tablets are not suitable to use on their own for self-study, online resources or exams. You must also bring your laptop (along with your headphones and battery pack) to campus.

 

Smartphone Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Mobile operating systems supported for MFA at UTS College:

UTS College systems use Multi-Factor Authentication to protect you from cybercrime. You will need a smartphone with an operating system that is supported by our identity provider, Okta, to respond to multi factor requests. Click here to check you have the right operating system to download the Okta Verify app. The current minimum versions are provided on the OKTA website.
Operating systemSupported platforms, browsers and operating systemsSupported platforms for Okta Verify
  • Android
  • iOS
  • iPadOS
  • MacOS / Mac OS / OS X
  • Windows
Click here to checkClick here to check

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