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UTS International Undergraduate Scholarship

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a leading modern Australian university, consistently ranked the world's top university under 50 years old or close to it, in central Sydney. UTS offers international undergraduate scholarships that are merit-based partial tuition reductions for high-achieving commencing students — commonly cited at 25% or 50% off tuition depending on the award and faculty, applied across the duration subject to academic conditions. They reduce, not cover, international tuition, so treat them as fee discounts. For Sri Lankan school-leavers, UTS is strong in IT, engineering, design, and business with a practical, industry-focused model: competitive applicants present strong A/L results (commonly high grades) in subjects relevant to the degree, or a recognised foundation/IB result. Confirm the exact percentage, eligible programmes, and any application steps on the UTS scholarships pages, as offerings change each intake.

Autumn (Feb/Mar) and Spring (Aug) 2026 intakes — many UTS undergraduate awards are assessed at admission; check deadlines on uts.edu.au

University of Technology Sydney

University-funded

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Value

~25% or 50% tuition reduction

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Stage

Commencing undergraduate

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Basis

Merit — assessed at/near admission

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Who awards it

University of Technology Sydney — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.

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How you are considered

Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.

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What it covers

Partial tuition reduction (commonly 25% or 50%, varies). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.

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Where we come in

We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.

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International Student

Open to international students liable for full-fee undergraduate tuition at UTS. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible. Domestic Australian students apply via separate schemes.

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Strong A/L or Equivalent Results

Awards recognise high achievement. Competitive Sri Lankan applicants present strong A/L results (commonly high A/B grades) in subjects relevant to the degree, a recognised foundation, or a strong IB/Cambridge result above the entry score.

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Admission to an Eligible Programme

You must apply for and be admitted to an eligible UTS undergraduate programme. Some degrees and pathways have separate or excluded scholarship rules — check the eligible list for your course.

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English Proficiency

Typically IELTS 6.5 overall (writing 6.0), higher for some programmes. Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium schooling may qualify via an MOI/English-pathway route — confirm with UTS admissions.

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Apply for admission to UTS

Submit your undergraduate application via UTS (directly or through an authorised representative) with transcripts, A/L results, and English evidence.

Scholarship consideration

Many UTS international undergraduate awards are assessed automatically at admission based on results; some require a separate application. Confirm the route and any deadline for your chosen scholarship.

Receive offer with scholarship terms

Your offer states any tuition reduction, net fees, and conditions. Review these for your Australian student-visa funding (CoE / Genuine Student requirement).

Accept and apply for the Australian Student visa

Accept your place and scholarship, obtain your CoE, then apply for the subclass 500 Student visa, showing tuition, scholarship, and living-cost funds, and meeting the Genuine Student requirement.

Why University of Technology Sydney?

UTS is a top young Australian university with a practical, industry-connected model, strong in IT, engineering, design, and business, in the heart of Sydney's tech and creative precinct. Its work-integrated learning and employer links suit students focused on graduate employability.

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QS World Ranking 2026 (approx.)

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Young University (under 50)

Sydney

Central City Campus

Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?

Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.

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