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Are you inspired to create change in the world? Are you always looking for a better solution? Do you enjoy precision, accuracy and attention to detail? Join the world’s elite problem solvers – Engineers.*

Engineering makes the world go around, from saving lives with medical devices to solving sanitation issues for remote communities, it’s one of the most diverse careers you can choose. Rewarding, challenging and fun, our Diploma of Engineering is the perfect preparation to embark on a career in engineering.  

The Engineering degree pathway (diploma) course is your starting point if you want to study the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UTS. The course allows successful students to FAST TRACK into the second year of study at UTS. Students who successfully complete the course move forward with an understanding of the practical applications for engineering, along with the skills to communicate professionally and ethically in engineering environments.  

This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students.

*The Diploma of Engineering is not recognised as a formal engineering qualification, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is required to register as a professional engineer.

How do the diplomas compare?

Do you like to learn at a steady pace? Our Standard program delivers the same content as Accelerated, just spread out over 12 months. You'll find this ideal if you want to focus on your studies while continuing with other activities in Sri Lanka.
Fees For course cost contact UTS College Sri Lanka
Duration 3 semesters (12 months)
Entry requirements
Academic
Local A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 C grade and 1 S grade or London A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 D grade and 1 E grade
English

IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or UTS College Academic English 4 with pass grade.

Required Knowledge

Required Knowledge for the UTS College Diploma of Engineering.

If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses
General Important note on minimum age requirement: Students are expected to be at least 17 years of age when commencing diploma programs. Younger students may be offered a place in the diploma at the discretion of UTS College, providing they have met admission requirements prior to course commencement.
Graduate Requirements from Foundation to UTS

Based on no more than two subject failures.
Subjects

Semester 1

Semester 2
Do you want to progress to study in Australia as quickly as possible? Our 8 month accelerated program is the fastest way to get into a UTS degree.
Fees For course cost contact UTS College Sri Lanka
Duration 2 semesters (8 months)
Entry requirements
Academic
Local A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 C grade and 1 S grade or London A levels - 2 A Level passes 1 D grade and 1 E grade
English

IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or UTS College Academic English 4 with pass grade.

Required Knowledge

Required Knowledge for the UTS College Diploma of Engineering.

If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses
General Important note on minimum age requirement: Students are expected to be at least 17 years of age when commencing diploma programs. Younger students may be offered a place in the diploma at the discretion of UTS College, providing they have met admission requirements prior to course commencement.
Graduate Requirements from Foundation to UTS

Based on no more than two subject failures.
Subjects

Semester 1

Semester 2
Do you want to build your English language skills while you study? Our Extended program offers the same subjects as the standard program, PLUS Academic English or Academic Communication. This is ideal if you want a confidence boost before taking the next step onto a UTS degree.
Fees $36,000

FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
Duration 4 semesters (16 months)
CRICOS code080145J
Entry requirements
English

IELTS: 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in all bands or UTS College AE3 with pass grade.

If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses

Assumed Knowledge

Assumed Knowledge for the UTS College Diploma of Engineering.
General Important note on minimum age requirement: Students are expected to be at least 17 years of age when commencing diploma programs.

International students who have met the entry requirements aged 16 years of age at the time of UTS Foundation Studies course commencement are able to join that program providing a) they are also packaged with a UTS College Diploma AND b) are 17 at the time the diploma commences.
Graduate Requirements from Foundation to UTS

International Students: Based on no more than two subject failures.

Domestic Students: Based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subjects

Semester 1

Semester 2

Course start dates

INTAKE COMMENCES CENSUS DATE
Semester 1  6 March 2023 31 March 2023
Semester 2 26 June 2023 21 July 2023

Orientation dates

Semester 1: 1-3 March 2023
Semester 2: 21-23 June 2023
Semester 3: 11-13 October 2023
 
INTAKE COMMENCES CENSUS DATE
Semester 1 26 February 2024 22 March 2024
Semester 2 24  June 2024 19 July 2024

Orientation dates

Semester 1: 21-23 February 2024
Semester 2: 19-21 June 2024
Semester 3: 9-11 October 2024