Entry pathway programs

Want to study at UTS but don’t meet the academic or English language requirements? Pathway providers like UTS College can help.

Learn more about UTS College on their official website (opens external link).

Entry pathway programs can help students who want to study at UTS but do not meet the entry requirements. Pathway programs are delivered by registered private higher education providers. UTS College is UTS's premium pathway provider.

UTS College: the premium pathway provider of UTS

English language pathway programs

UTS College is one of the top English providers in Australia. They have delivered quality English programs to international students for over 30 years.

English levels available: 

  • Academic English (Levels AE1-4) (CRICOS CODE 032410F)

  • Academic English (Level AE5) (CRICOS CODE 032410F)

No matter your English language ability, UTS College has the program for you.

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UTS Foundation Studies

UTS Foundation Studies at UTS College is designed for international students who want to study in an Australian university. The program develops your English language and academic skills. Students who successfully complete Foundation Studies will qualify for the first year of most undergraduate degrees at UTS.

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Diplomas

UTS College offers diplomas across six study areas. The diplomas are designed with UTS faculties. Studying a diploma guarantees** your place in a UTS undergraduate degree. Diplomas are offered over two semesters (Accelerated), three semesters (Standard) and four semesters (Extended).

UTS College student working in DAW in UTS media lab

Pre-Masters

International students who want to prepare for postgraduate studies can apply to the Pre-Masters program.

Upon successful completion, students receive guaranteed^ entry to relevant UTS postgraduate degrees. Students also receive 24 credit points of advanced standing and a graduate certificate qualification.

Reasons to study at UTS College

Guaranteed entry to UTS 

When you successfully complete a diploma program, you'll receive guaranteed entry* to the corresponding UTS undergraduate degree. In fact, most of our diplomas will take you straight into the second year of your UTS degree!

Part of UTS 

UTS College diplomas are designed in collaboration with UTS. That means you're getting the same world-class education right from day one of your studies.

Big in support. Small in size  

Enjoy a range of support services freely accessible to all UTS College students, including:

  • the Learning Support Program

  • one-on-one tutorials

  • study skills workshops

  • and full-time dedicated Academic Advisers. 

Our tutorials have no more than 20 students so you can be assured of personalised support.

Live Online

UTS College’s blended learning model combines high-energy Live Online classes with the opportunity for face-to-face learning in the future. Please note that Live Online is only available for international students without a valid student visa in Semester 1, 2023.

Ensuring your success at UTS

UTS College’s programs equip you for success in your postgraduate or undergraduate studies. At UTS College, you’ll develop the academic and English language skills you need to thrive in a university environment. The UTS College teaching model blends Live Online classes, self-directed learning, and practical class experiences.

Study in the heart of Sydney 

Studying in the UTS precinct in the centre of Sydney, you’ll have access to high-tech lecture theatres and classrooms, an English Learning Centre, computer labs, and the library.

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Ready to study at UTS College? Visit the website or contact your educational representative to begin.

Disclaimers

* Guaranteed entry into the first year of an undergraduate degree at UTS based on your UTS College program’s articulation requirements.  See website for details.

** Based on successful completion of your diploma and your program’s articulation requirements. See website for details.

^ Based on successful completion of the graduate certificate. See website for details.

 INSEARCH Limited (UTS College) is a controlled entity of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and a registered private higher education provider of pathways to UTS.

CRICOS Provider Codes: INSEARCH Limited (UTS College) CRICOS Provider Code 00859D, UTS 00099F

UTS Foundation Studies CRICOS course code: two semesters (Standard) CRICOS course code: 082432G | UTS course code: C30019 I three semesters (Extended) CRICOS course code: 082433G | UTS course code: C30020

UTS Foundation Studies is a UTS course, delivered by Insearch Limited (UTS College), on behalf of UTS. The UTS Foundation Studies program meets the requirements for the Foundation Programs which have been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia providing academic preparation for entry into first-year undergraduate study to overseas students.

Other pathways

Melbourne College of Advanced Studies (MCAS)

Melbourne College of Advance Studies (MCAS) is a pathway provider to UTS. For more information about MCAS, visit the official website.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.