University of Technology Sydney suspends multiple STEM, Business, and Design courses to align with evolving job market

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has taken the unprecedented step of temporarily halting new intakes for a wide range of programmes through the Autumn 2026 semester. The move comes as the university conducts a sweeping curriculum review aimed at aligning its courses with the demands of a rapidly changing job market. Current students will continue their studies unaffected.

STEM and traditional courses take the hit UTS is pausing enrolments in several degrees once considered core to science and technology education. Programs such as Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and Bachelor of Science in Physics have been temporarily shelved. Experts warn that these courses may no longer provide the skills needed for the AI-driven workplace, potentially leaving graduates at a disadvantage.

Pause doesn’t mean closure The university stresses that a suspension of intake is not the same as shutting down a course. Many programmes are being redesigned to make them more industry-relevant and appealing to prospective students. The aim is to prevent applicants from pursuing courses that may not proceed and to give students clear, timely guidance on their options.

Full list of courses affected The University of Technology Sydney has temporarily paused new intakes across several faculties. This affects both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, professional diplomas, and graduate certificates as part of its curriculum review.

Faculty of Engineering and IT

• Bachelor of Technology
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) combined degrees with Business, Science, Medical Science, or Arts
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
• Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Faculty of Science

• Bachelor of Science (Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science majors)
• Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
• Master of Mathematics and Quantitative Finance

Faculty of Business

• Bachelor of Business (Honours)
• Bachelor of Management (Honours)
• Master of Financial Analysis
• Executive Master of Business Administration
• Master of Behavioural Economics

Faculty of Design and Society

• Bachelor of Communication (Journalism, Media Arts, Strategic Communication, Creative Writing)
• Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Textiles, Product Design, Interior Architecture)
• Bachelor of Animation Production

Faculty of Health

• Bachelor of Public Health (various streams)
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Management

Faculty of Law

• Bachelor of Laws combined with International Studies or Engineering