University of Tasmania (UTAS)

Our whole island is your campus

Tasmania is an island of creative and curious minds. No matter where you join us from, you’ll become part of a welcoming and collaborative community.

Our story began 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart. Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students, our purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, we make our home, and the world, a better place.

Here, success takes a certain determination and imagination. With our isolated location and small population, we have always had to work differently. It’s what makes Tasmanians such creative thinkers and problem solvers. And it has seen us generate powerful ideas both for and from our island.

Our creative minds capture our unique land and seascapes, reminding us why our island is worth fighting for. They tell stories that resonate far away. Our institutions lead in medical, agricultural, social and environmental research. Our small setting allows us to test big ideas, leading to greater outcomes for the world.

We welcome all enquiring minds, from near and far, to join our pursuit. Every one of our students becomes part of a welcoming, collaborative community. And our whole island becomes their campus.

We are the University of Tasmania (CRICOS Provider Code 00586B) .

Uni Life

There's more to university than study. It should be an unforgettable experience that changes the way you see the world. That's why we encourage you to explore beyond the classroom and take part in the social opportunities on offer. You can connect with new people through events, sports, volunteering opportunities, and more.

UTAS has campuses in 4 cities in Australia: Hobart in the south, Launceston in the north and Burnie in the northwest. UTAS also has a campus in Sydney. Each campus is equipped with world-class facilities including library and student accommodation.  

International students receive dedicated support from the international office.

COVID-19 Update

As the state of Tasmania is among the states with the lowest number of covid cases, on-campus activities for on-shore students and staff have started.  All libraries are open. Face-to-face tutorials have started for small classes, in line with physical distancing requirements.  Lectures are still held online

Visitors need to go through a health screening station when first come onto campus each day. This involves checking your temperature and swiping in with your Student ID Card 

Steps for coming on campus:

• Have a Student ID Card (we can post it to you)
• Complete the COVID-Safe Campus module (Mylo)
• Swipe through a health screening station
• Log on to campus WiFi (Eduroam)

For international students who are still outside Australia, the Australian border is still closed for international travel. If you apply to study on-campus at UTAS, but can not travel to Australia, your classes will be held online. You will need to arrange your student visa so you are ready to travel to Australia once the travel restriction is lifted.

Stay in Tasmania as a UTAS Graduate

International students who are successfully graduated from UTAS are allowed to extend their stay in Tasmania on a working permit, and later, as permanent residents.  Watch the following video for more information.

Fees and Scholarships

International students choose UTAS is also because of Tasmania's low cost of living, UTAS affordable tuition fees and the availability of generous scholarships.

• Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS) - 25% off the tuition fee throughout the study duration (academic merit-based). Exceptions: Master of Public Accounting and MBBS. 
• Dean of Medicine's Merit Scholarship - 25% off the tuition fee throughout the study duration for MBBS students (academic merit-based)
• Destination Australia Scholarship - up to AUD 15,000 per year throughout the study duration (essay writing)
• Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE) Scholarship - 50% off the tuition fee for business and economics courses

Recommended Courses

UTAS offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 150 postgraduate programs across a wide range of disciplines. These courses are accredited and professionally recognised by relevant industry and professional bodies in Australia and abroad.

UTAS research is ranked in the top two percent of universities globally and in the top 350 universities in the world by all major ranking systems.