Applying to study for a bachelor degree
Whether you’re coming from high school, another university, TAFE, a gap year, or from the workforce, your path to UTS is unique.
Through our application process, we hope to accommodate these differences and, if appropriate, use them to improve your application.
This page will take you through the undergraduate application process. Undergraduate courses, including bachelor degrees, teach you fundamental skills that will prepare you for jobs or further study.
How do I apply?
Applying to study an undergraduate course is a 4-step process:
- Confirm your eligibility
- Access entry schemes or pathways
- Submit your application
- Accept or defer your offer.
This page is intended to give a general overview of the application process.
Some courses have special entry requirements that are not listed here. You should check your course information page before applying to ensure you know any special requirements.
1. Confirm your eligibility
Your application will be considered for admission to UTS if you:
- are eligible to matriculate
- have an assessable qualification (for example, an ATAR or IB).
Matriculation is the minimum standard that applicants at UTS must satisfy to study a course. You my be eligible to matriculate due to your previous study or age – visit domestic undergraduate eligibility for the requirements.
2. Access entry schemes or pathways
Depending on your circumstances, you can access our entry schemes or pathways.
These are initiatives to improve your chances of receiving an offer.
While some entry schemes are applied automatically, most schemes and pathways require you to complete extra steps while applying.
3. Submit your application
Applications to study undergraduate courses at UTS are made through UAC.
UAC allows you to preference up to 5 courses.
There is more information on UAC applications on the UAC website, including how to submit your application.
Direct applications
You may be required to apply directly to UTS, rather than through UAC, in some circumstances. This includes if you are applying through certain pathways, including:
If you are applying through a pathway or entry scheme, remember to check for any specific admissions requirements.
4. Accept or defer your offer
If you’re successful, you’ll receive an offer to your email via UAC or direct from UTS.
You can then accept your offer.
Alternatively, if you wish to study at a later date, you may defer your offer.