University of Tasmania

About University of Tasmania

The fourth-oldest university in Australia, the   University of   Tasmania has campuses in all three regions of Tasmania – Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie – and a dedicated nursing and paramedicine campus in Sydney.  

With more than 30,000 students, the University offers over 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 150 postgraduate courses in a diverse range of disciplines. This includes some that are as unique as the island state itself, such as the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science, which is the only one of its kind in Australia.

The University also places a strong focus on close collaboration and co-location with local industries and businesses, providing students with direct access to industry leaders and experts, and an enviable student-to-teacher ratio of 23:1 on average.

Tasmania itself is less than an hour’s flight from Melbourne and is known for its pleasant temperate climate, easy access to nature and heritage, and a relaxed small-city pace with a strong arts culture.

All of the University’s courses fall under six main study areas:

Business and Law

Creative Arts and Design

Earth, Sea, Antarctic and Environment

Education, Humanities and Social Sciences

Health and Medicine

Science, Technology and Engineering

Whatever your chosen discipline, the University offers the flexibility to study in a way that suits your life and commitments: full-time or part-time, online or on-campus.

Double degrees allow you to study two separate degrees simultaneously, saving up to two years of full-time study, and creating a qualification that’s as individual as you are.

There is also a range of shorter courses and undergraduate certificates, giving you the opportunity to improve your existing skills and qualifications, or learn something entirely new, without needing to commit to long-term study – in many cases with no tuition fees to pay.

And if you don’t qualify for university for some reason – or if it’s just been a long time since you studied – the University has a comprehensive Pathways program to prepare you for university study, and help you meet entry requirements.

If you need to improve your English language skills before you study, the University has programs to ensure you meet the English requirement for enrolment in your chosen degree.

The University also offers hundreds of scholarships and prizes to help cover the costs of your education.

As well as providing cutting-edge facilities on its main campuses, the University also operates a number of specialist institutions, equipped for specific fields of study and research.

The internationally renowned Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is located on Hobart’s waterfront, putting it at Australia’s gateway to the Antarctic, with world-class research laboratories inside, and an amazing, living marine laboratory right at its doorstep.

The Hedberg, adjoining Hobart’s historic Theatre Royal, is purpose-built for performing arts, music and media studies, with performing, recording and production spaces.

The Menzies Institute for Medical Research sits at the heart of the Medical Sciences Precinct in Hobart, alongside the Royal Hobart Hospital, where medical and nursing students do their hands-on learning.

The Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston is internationally renowned for research and learning in areas like: seafaring; shipping logistics; naval architecture; and vessel design, with cutting-edge simulators and advanced engineering equipment.

And the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)   specialises in research, industry development and education for the state ’ s agri-food industry, enabling producers and processors to accelerate productivity while maintaining and improving land and water quality for future generations.

The University of Tasmania is deeply committed to sustainability and has been named the world’s #1 university for climate action for three years in a row, making it a responsible choice for environmentally aware students.

The University aligns its teaching, research and operations with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has been certified carbon-neutral since 2016, and has committed to reducing gross carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2030.

The University offers an online sustainable living course, aimed at giving people the skills they need to change their own way of living. And a sustainability major can be included in nearly all undergraduate degrees.

And its graduates join a network of more than 150,000 alumni in over 130 countries.