UTS Foundation Studies (Standard)
If you’re an international student looking for a university preparation program, then UTS Foundation Studies is designed to help you take your next step into Australian university study. Our program provides pathway opportunities to ANY undergraduate degree at UTS or to a UTS Insearch diploma. When you choose our Standard pathway, you’ll be learning skills to prepare you for university study. Students who complete successfully will qualify for the first year of ANY undergraduate degree at UTS or for those who need more preparation, an Insearch Diploma.
Campus Information
City Campus
Our campus is in the heart of Sydney's creative and digital precinct and alongside Sydney's Central Business District (CBD). UTS Insearch has four campuses in the Haymarket and Ultimo precinct: 187 Thomas Street (known as the Blue Building), 191 Thomas Street (known as CPSU House), 645 Harris Street (known as Mary Ann House) and 609 Harris Street.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
UTS Careers
UTS Careers works to equip students with the employability skills, confidence and advice to achieve their career goals.Working closely with graduate recruiters, faculties and industry leaders, UTS Careers offers a variety of services and resources to help students get a head-start on their careers. From events and workshops to in-person consultations and more, we can help!
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
- 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)
Nepal
- Higher Secondary certificate (10 + 2) with 65%
Sri Lanka
- 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)
English
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or UTS Insearch AE4 with pass grade.
- Course Code: 082432G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 08 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
32000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A