HKDSE score needed for UTS: 2027 entry
University of Technology Sydney publishes a HKDSE minimum for 62 undergraduate courses for international students in 2027, from 14 to 21. These are minimums, not guarantees, and they change every year.
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How UTS works out your HKDSE score
UTS lists an HKDSE figure but doesn't say how it is worked out, so we show it without comparing.
Minimum by course
| Course | HKDSE minimum | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 7.7 | 21 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Advanced Science · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 7.2 | 18 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Design in Architecture · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 7.2 | 18 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 7.2 | 18 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Business · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Business Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (Business Studies and Economics) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Business Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (Business Studies) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Design (Architecture) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Textiles) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Economics · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Economics Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (Business Studies and Economics) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Forensic Science · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Mathematical · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Medical · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Molecular · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.9 | 17 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.8 | 16 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Computing Science · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.8 | 16 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Cybersecurity · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.8 | 16 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Sport and Exercise · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.7 | 16 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Computing Science · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Construction Project · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Creative Production (Animation) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Creative Production (Media Arts) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Design (Product Design) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Engineering · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Engineering Science · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Fashion Business · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Games Development · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Information · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Information Systems · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Management · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Marine Biology and · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Property Economics · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Psychology · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science (Life and Environmental Sciences) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science (Physics and Mathematics) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.6 | 15 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication (Creative Writing) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.1 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication (Media Business) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.1 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication In Creative Writing Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (English) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication In Creative Writing Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (English/English as an additional) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Communication In Creative Writing Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (English/Society and Culture) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Creative Production (Music and Sound Design) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.1 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Criminology · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) · intake Feb, JulWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.5 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Education Futures · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Environmental · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.5 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Food Science and · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.4 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Landscape · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Nursing · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.1 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (Biology, Earth and Environmental) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (Chemistry & Physics,) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (Chemistry & Physics) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Science Master of Teaching In Secondary Education (Mathematics, Physics) · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
| Bachelor of Sport and Exercise · intake FebWay in: UTS College Foundation Studies 6.2 | 14 | IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79 (writing 21), PTE 58 (writing 50) |
Before you apply
This is the minimum for most undergraduate courses. Teaching, nursing, midwifery and some psychology courses need more, and some minimums rise for tests taken from 23 April 2026. See UTS's English requirements.
UTS lists gaokao as a score out of 750.
Below the minimum? UTS College Foundation Studies: UTS's 2027 table lists, for each course, the UTS Foundation Studies result it accepts. Details
Meeting a published figure doesn't guarantee an offer, and some courses also have subject prerequisites, portfolios or interviews. Confirm everything with UTS before you apply.
Source: UTS, 2027 International Undergraduate Course Summary Table, read 2 to 3 November 2026. Not affiliated with University of Technology Sydney.