Study with UTS College in Bangladesh
Our exclusive prestige transnational education pathway is the first in Chattogram. UTS College partnership with Premier University provides a pathway to University of Technology Sydney degrees from Bangladesh.
UTS College at Premier University students will study their first year in Chattogram and move to second year at the University of Technology Sydney Australia.
In our Academic English (AE) program, you will engage in a wide variety of speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities which have been carefully designed to develop your English skills for study in UTS diploma and degree programs.
Topics have been chosen to be interesting and engaging, with a focus on practising communication in English that is relevant to your future study program.
Six benefits of doing first year locally
Better value
Save on first year tuition fees without compromising on the quality of your education.
More prep time
Starting locally gives you 12 more months with family to prepare for going abroad.
Increases your chances of visa approval
As you will already be studying at an Australian education provider.
Ideal transition
Adjust to Australian university expectations without the additional stress of moving, adjusting to a new city, and learning a new culture.
Upskill faster
New 3 semester program includes English for those with IELTS 5.5 overall with minimum 5.0 in writing.
Join your classmates overseas
Start your Australian studies with your fellow classmates, so you can share your study abroad adventure together.
Course snapshot
| Name of course | Academic English |
| CRICOS code | 032410F |
| Duration | 10 weeks |
| Next intake | 15 October 2023 |
| Fees | 1,20,000 BDT after 40% scholarship applied |
| Accreditation | The Academic English program is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) |
| UTS articulation | Successful completion of Academic English for Diploma (AE4) allows direct entry* into UTS College Bangladesh Diploma programs |
Our AE program prepares you for success at university and beyond with:
- highly qualified and experienced teachers
- integrated English language and study skills
- 21st century skills and technology skills
- academic integrity and university standard referencing
- leading research, language learning theories, and assessment approaches
By studying Academic English at PUC, you’ll:
- use leading technology to enhance your learning
- develop exceptional English language skills
- build academic skills such as: conducting research, independent learning and developing your critical thinking, reflection, time management and collaboration skills.
The AE Program at PUC uniquely prepares you for the English language and academic skills demands of degree, higher education diploma, and foundation studies courses at UTS, UTS College and other universities.
Entry Requirements
| Overall | Writing ≥ | All Skills ≥ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 | – | 5.0 |
| VEPT | 47 | – | No skill < 43 |
| TOEFL IBT | 58 minimum total score | 16 minimum writing score | – |
| PTE | 46 | – | 38 |
Who is UTS College
UTS College is the premium pathway provider to the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia’s number one Young University.
Our programs transform the lives of more than 5,000 students from 75 different countries every year. With our help, they develop skills, confidence and credentials to prepare them for university.
Successful completion of Academic English allows direct entry into our degree pathway (Diploma) programs (courses with entry requirement of IELTS 6.0).
^Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022
*AMR RepTrak Survey 2017
Why package?
Combining our AE4 program with your IT or Business Diploma sets you up for success at UTS. You’ll become a confident communicator who feels comfortable using English for group projects, delivering presentations, writing academically, and much more.
When you complete our Academic English program, no further IELTS or TOEFL tests are needed. Once you achieve the required English proficiency, you’re guaranteed entry* into UTS Foundation Studies, UTS College diploma programs, and UTS degrees, without the need to complete IELTS or TOEFL tests.
*Based on successful completion of your diploma with no more than two subject failures and depending on the UTS program you choose