How to apply
Undergraduate courses
Postgraduate coursework degrees
Postgraduate research degrees
Information specific to international students
Undergraduate courses
All DAB Undergraduate courses commence in the Autumn semester (March).
Local Applicants - Current School Leavers
Your application is based on your UAI score alone. If you are sitting for an Australian Year 12 examination, you must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). On-time applications close at the end of September.
Local Applicants - Mature age/non-current school leavers
You must apply though UAC, and on-time applications close at the end of September.
If you are intending to apply for Fashion and Textile Design, Industrial Design, Interior and Spatial Design, Visual Communications or Photography and situated media you must apply through UAC by the first closing date for on-time applications, usually at the end of September. You must also submit a personal statement at the same time.
You must also be interviewed, where you will need to show your portfolio of five pieces of work. (Visual Communication applicants need to show a portfolio of ten pieces of work).
Selection for an interview will be based on your personal statement, and the success of your application will be based on the results of your academic qualifications and the interview.
Credit recognition (CR) may be granted on the basis of the successful completion of equivalent subjects at an equivalent level at a tertiary institution. Please contact the Faculty via Ask UTS for more information about your unique situation.
International Applicants
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, and you did not complete Year 12 at an Australian high school, please visit the UTS:International Office website for contact information.
Postgraduate coursework degrees
Please refer to Applying: Postgraduate Study for details about which courses are available each semester.
Credit recognition may be granted on the basis of the successful completion of equivalent subjects at an equivalent level at a tertiary institution. Please contact the Faculty via Ask UTS for more information about your unique situation.
Local Applicants
You must apply through UAC by the closing date for commencement in either the Autumn Semester (March) or Spring Semester (August).
The Faculty may accept applications after the closing dates, direct to UTS. Please contact the Faculty via Ask UTS for details.
You will also need to provide a curriculum vitae and a personal statement directly to the university. Documentation in a language other than English must be submitted with an official translation, and copies of originals must be certified.
Postgraduate Design and Animation courses also require the submission of a portfolio that presents your design ability, (preferrably on CD-ROM) directly to the University.
For more information contact the DAB Faculty Office on +61 2 9514 8978 or via our online enquiry form.
International Applicants
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, please visit the UTS International office for contact information.
Postgraduate research degrees
Local Applicants
Applications for research degrees are made through the UTS Graduate School.
Before you apply, please browse the Faculty research strengths to view the types of projects being undertaken at DAB. You should also look at DAB scholarships to see if you are eligible for one.
If you would like to discuss your particular research interest, please contact the DAB Associate Dean of Research, Professor Kees Dorst.
International Applicants
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, please contact UTS International.
Information specific to international students
For more information about enrolling at UTS as an international student, use the UTS International webform.
UTS International can also answer any other questions, concerns, and requests. You may also find our local Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Guides useful.

