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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.

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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

A/L levels

1^st year UTS at UTS College Sri Lanka

2^nd and 3^rd/4^th year UTS in Sydney Australia

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.

Omethsara Dissanayake

As an engineering student at UTS, I can confidently say that UTS College provides an excellent learning environment. The campus is well-equipped with modern facilities, including student rest areas, libraries, and well-structured study spaces that make learning both productive and enjoyable. The lecturers are approachable and always willing to support students, while the system itself is user-friendly and well-organized. Beyond academics, it’s a great place to connect with like-minded peers and build lasting friendships. I highly recommend UTS College to future students looking for a supportive and engaging study experience.

Course snapshot

2 semesters

Name of course	Diploma of Engineering
CRICOS code	070305C
Duration	8 months (2 semesters)
Tuition fee	Course fee: LKR 900,000 Registration fee: LKR 100,000
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 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 requirements	Minimum age requirement of 17 at time of commencement
Accreditation	This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students.
UTS articulation	After 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 study	This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
Subjects	Semester 1 Introduction to Technical Communication Mathematics 1 Physical Modelling Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Semester 2 Mathematics 2 Programming 1 Engineering Computations Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Pre-requisite requirements	The 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.

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.

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.

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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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