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How and When to Apply

International Student Applications

Temporary/provisional permanent residents or applicants without Australian or New Zealand citizenship or without Australian permanent residency see UTS: International Applications.

Local Student Applications

Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents:



Application Dates


Submitting your application early will help process it faster and guide your study plan at enrolment.

2008 Spring Semester Application

(July to November)
• 1st round application closes 30 May
• UTS start assessing applications early June
• 2nd round application closes 30 June
• Final applications closed 4 July
• Classes start from 28-July-2008

2009 Autumn Semester Application

(February to June)
• Application opens in September 2008
• Final application closes end of January 2009
• Classes start from 23-February-2009

Summer Session

(November to February)
Only available to current students, Summer Session enables one to fast-track their study by taking up to 2 subjects.


Application Forms


Note: Application is made directly to UTS - not through UAC.

Also See

Application Assessment Procedure
UTS: Application Information


Application Checklist


• If Prior Qualification Required
• If Relevant Work Experience Required
• If Prior Education Conducted Overseas
• Document Certification

If Prior Qualification Required:

  • Certified Copy of official Academic Transcript or record of study.
  • NOTE: Grade Point Average Requirement.
  • Certified Copy of Proof of Qualification Completion (if not already stated on academic transcript). Note: If you cannot obtain proof of completion in time for application then you can submit your application without. If your application meets UTS entry requirements, you will be sent a conditional placement offer on the proviso that proof is received.
  • Evidence of Citizenship (Australian or New Zealand) or Australian permanent residency. This could include a certified copy of any of the following: Birth Certificate; title page of Australian/New Zealand Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or a visa giving permanent residency.
  • Current Resume outlining academic history (and employment history if any). Note: If your course does not require work experience you will not be penalised for having no experience. However, your academic & employment history will enable us to better understand your needs.
  • NOTE: Work References or a letter from your employer are ONLY required for courses that specify work experience as an entry requirement, otherwise these documents are not required.
  • NOTE: If you seek subject exemption for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) also include Relevant RPL documents.
  • NOTE: Also see checklist in Application Form

If Relevant Work Experience Required:

  • Current Resume outlining your academic and employment history.
  • Recent Letter from Employer on company letter head confirming your length of employment, position held and duties involved etc. If letter does not provide this information then also include Work References that confirm your experience.
  • Evidence of Citizenship (Australian or New Zealand) or Australian permanent residency. This could include a certified copy of any of the following: Birth Certificate; title page of Australian/New Zealand Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or a visa giving permanent residency.
  • If you don't have a degree/postgraduate qualification, then include evidence of a general capacity to undertake tertiary education (i.e. work references, TAFE/short course statements of attainment etc.)
  • Also see checklist in Application Form

If Prior Education Conducted Overseas:

If your prior education was conducted overseas and you don't meet the English language proficiency requirements located in the Application Form, then you need to complete an English Language Test. Note: If you cannot obtain proof of English Proficiency in time for application then you can submit your application without. If your application meets UTS entry requirements, you will be sent a conditional placement offer on the proviso that proof is received.

Document Certification:

As per above Application Checklist, UTS require certified copies of official documents. UTS can certify your documents if you attend an information evening or visit our Student Centre. For more info on how to get documents certified see Application Form or UTS: Who Can Verify Documents? and UTS: How Should Documents Be Verified?


Assessment of Your Application


If you want UTS receipt of your application to be acknowledged, please ensure you complete the "Acknowledgement of Application" section in the application form.

Once you submit your application and UTS have started assessing applications in early November for Autumn Semester or late May/early June for Spring Semester, UTS then need approx 2-4 weeks to assess your application.

Once your application has been assessed UTS will then advise on the status of your application. If your application is successful, you will receive a placement offer with information on how to accept the offer and enrol as a new student.

Please allow 4 weeks for UTS to assess your application. To check on the status of your application, please ring (02) 9514 1222 or contact our Student Centre.


Application Frequently Questions


  1. What if can't get proof of qualification completion in time?
  2. When does class start?
  3. Do I need qualification or work experience?
  4. What documentation is required with my application?
  5. What is GMAT/GPA?
  6. Am I eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning?
  7. Can I preview subject outlines/readings before enrolment?
  8. How many subjects are studied per semester?
  9. If I enrol in Graduate Cert/Diploma will I automatically transfer to next level course?
  10. Am I eligible for government assistance?

Also See More FAQs


Why Study at GSB

Based in Sydney NSW Australia, the UTS: Graduate School of Business (GSB) offers over 40 courses in accounting, arts management, community management, event management, finance, general business management, HR management, marketing, sport management, tourism management, supply chain management and more MBA Study Areas.

With over 250 teaching staff and over 3,000 students, Sydney's UTS: Graduate School of Business is one of Australia's largest postgraduate business schools offering one of the most diverse selections of programs, courses, majors, sub-majors and subjects in various flexible modes of attendance.

Our MBA Degree offers over 70 majors and sub-majors and 150 elective subjects to specialise in. See Advantages of Study at Sydney's UTS: Graduate School of Business


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