University of Technology How To Apply

University of Technology How To Apply

All applications require supporting documents to be submitted to UTS.
All documents submitted with this application become the property of UTS.
The actual support documentation required depends on the applicant, and the type of study they are applying to do.

• academic transcript, include certified copies of your academic records
• English language proficiency, include a certified copy of your English test score if available
• if you are applying for credit recognition a completed application form
• details of exclusion (or possible exclusions) from a course on academic or other grounds
• details of relevant work experience,  including certified copies of references from your employer on company letterhead, if required
• supporting statement or portfolio:
  • if required, your personal statement should state why you wish to study the course you have nominated and outline your major personal, academic and educational achievements. Explain why you are capable of succeeding in the course
  •  if required, your portfolio needs to contain between five and ten pieces of original work showing your design ability. Some courses may have additional portfolio requirements. Refer to the UTS Handbook for details. Your portfolio may be submitted as colour photocopies, photos, CD-ROM, DVD, web sites or show reels. Please do not submit copies of your original work, as they may not be returned.
• details of disability or ongoing medical condition that will require you to seek special assistance from the University attach a medical statement from a registered doctor

UTS cannot consider your application if all required supporting documentation is not attached.
Applicants who have submitted online applications can attach copies of their supporting documentation to their online application. It is still necessary for the original copies to be submitted to UTS.
Certified Copies of Supporting Documentation
UTS will accept copies certified by employees of one of the following:

• Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission
• UTS Authorised Representative or Agent
• Public Notary Office
• the Administration of the Institution which issued the relevant document
• an Australian University

Alternatively, documents verified by someone who is currently employed in AUSTRALIA as:

• an accountant – members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, or the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants, or the National Institute of Accountants, or the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants or Registered Tax Agents
• a bank or credit union manager
• a barrister, solicitor or patent attorney
• a police officer with the rank of sergeant and above
• a post office manager
• a principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school
• a commissioner for declarations
• a Justice of the Peace where the registration number is clearly indicated

What does correctly certified mean?
Correctly certified means that your original document has been sighted and the copy has been sworn to be a true copy of the original by one of the authorised people mentioned above. Please note that scans or photocopies will not be accepted.
Translation of documents
Documents not in English must be officially translated and submitted together with certified copies of supporting documents.
Officers authorised to translate official documents into English include:

• NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters) accredited translators (opens an external site)
• A translator from a reputable translation company in your home country
• Note: the translated documents must have an official (translation) seal and be signed by the translator
• An official translation from the institution that issued the document
• UTS registered student recruitment agents
• A public notary

The application fee will only be waived if one of the following conditions apply:

• you are a current UTS student
• you are a current INSEARCH student

Payment of the application fee can be made in the following ways:

• cheques and bank drafts – made payable to “University of Technology Sydney”
• credit card – Visa, Mastercard or Amex card by completing the credit card payment form (PDF, 176kB)
• Paypal – online applications only

Your application, application fee, and supporting documentation must be submitted to UTS.
In person
You can submit the application form to the UTS International office:
Level 3A, UTS Tower Building
No 15 Broadway,
Ultimo, NSW 2007
Australia
By mail to:
Manager International Recruitment
UTS International
University of Technology Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia
To a UTS representative:
You can submit your application to one of the many student recruitment agentsworldwide. These Student Recruitment Agents are more than happy to discuss study options available at UTS, and can assist you in preparing and submitting your application.
To a UTS representative at a UTS International event:
Your application can also be submitted directly to a UTS representative at a UTS international event.
 

You will receive a letter acknowledging receipt of your application approximately two weeks after your application is received by UTS.
The application procedure normally takes about four to six weeks and UTS International will advise you in writing whether your application is successful.