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Start first year of your UTS engineering degree in Colombo

Are you still considering your university options after high school? Maybe you’re waiting on your A or O Level results, but don’t want to delay starting your degree?  

UTS College Sri Lanka can help. Start first year of a prestigious University of Technology Sydney (UTS) engineering degree here, in the heart of Colombo. In just 12 months, you could be studying second year at the world-class UTS campus in Sydney, Australia.

Why start your engineering studies at UTS College Sri Lanka?

  • Guaranteed entry into 2nd year UTS in Sydney, Australia
  • Study the same subjects as first year UTS engineering students
  • Highly personalised, interactive learning style
  • Extensive support services and small classes
  • Highly qualified, industry experienced teachers
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Why UTS engineering?

Why UTS engineering?

  • Top 100 university for engineering/technology and computer science  
  • No 1. in Australia for computer science and engineering  
  • Technology-led, world-class campus with purpose-built engineering spaces
  • Practice-based learning from day one including internships, real industry challenges and hackathons  
  • Learn in Australia's largest start-up community and interact with entrepreneur engineers
 

*Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2022

How it works

  • Study first year of your UTS engineering degree with a Diploma of Engineering at UTS College Sri Lanka.
  • During your first year of study, you’ll receive extensive academic support to help you adjust from high school to university-level studies.
  • After you complete your first year in Sri Lanka, you will then move to Sydney, Australia where you’ll complete the remainder of your UTS engineering degree
 

What engineering majors will it lead me to?

  • Biomedical
  • Civil
  • Civil (Construction)
  • Civil (Structures)
  • Chemical Process Engineering 
  • Data Science Engineering
  • Electrical
  • Electronic
  • Flexible
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronic
  • Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Software

Student review

Dulneth Weerasinghe

     

UTS College Sri Lanka is an amazing place to begin your degree and personally as a student that's completed the Diploma in Engineering during the first year, UTS College offers many resources and a variety of subjects taught by resourceful and very well qualified lecturers. Moreover, the staff is very helpful and will kindly assist you with any queries & feedback.

Course snapshot

2 semesters

Name of courseDiploma of Engineering
CRICOS code070305C
Duration8 months (2 semesters)
Tuition feeCourse fee: LKR 900,000
Registration fee: LKR 100,000
Entry requirementsAcademic
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
O/L English or A/L English C pass or
IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or
UTS College Academic English 4 with pass grade.
Age requirementsMinimum age requirement of 17 at time of commencement
AccreditationThis course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students.
UTS articulationAfter successful completion of a diploma, students will receive guaranteed^ entry into the second year of a UTS IT degree.
 
^Based on no more than two subject failures
Mode of studyThis course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
Subjects

Semester 1

 

Semester 2

Pre-requisite requirementsThe UTS College Diploma of Engineering program is offered to students who have successfully completed Year 12 subjects in Mathematics and Physics. Please view the required knowledge.

5 benefits of doing first year locally

- 1. More affordable. Save on first year tuition fees without compromising on the quality of your education.

1. More affordable. Save on first year tuition fees without compromising on the quality of your education.

- 2. More prep time. Starting locally gives you 12 more months with family to prepare for going abroad.

2. More prep time. Starting locally gives you 12 more months with family to prepare for going abroad.

- 3. Ideal transition. Adjust to Australian university expectations without the additional stress of moving, adjusting to a new city, and learning a new culture.

3. Ideal transition. Adjust to Australian university expectations without the additional stress of moving, adjusting to a new city, and learning a new culture.

- 4. Increases your chances of visa approval. Because you’ll already be studying with a leading Australian education provider.

4. Increases your chances of visa approval. Because you’ll already be studying with a leading Australian education provider.

- 5. Join your classmates overseas. You can share your study abroad adventure with the same classmates you started with.

5. Join your classmates overseas. You can share your study abroad adventure with the same classmates you started with.

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Ishaan, Diploma of Business

UTS College Sri Lanka is not just an institution. It’s been another home for me. All the staff here are extremely supportive, going above and beyond, and guiding every student towards success.

I have been grateful for the diverse platform of students I have met and friends I have created along the way. We are the UTS College Sri Lanka gang which we will cherish for life.

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