Changing the world is not simple. It takes thought, time, persistence, and insight. But most of all, it takes something extraordinary. So at the University of Tasmania, we’ve made the pursuit of the extraordinary a never-ending commitment.
Top reasons to study here
- At the University of Tasmania we've a long tradition of excellence and a commitment to free enquiry in the pursuit of knowledge.
- We aim to provide ongoing leadership within the Tasmanian community, and to contribute to the cultural, economic and social development of our island home.
- Wherever you’re from–and wherever you’re headed–at the University of Tasmania you have the opportunity to use education to become whoever or whatever you want.
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (19)
- B.A. Criminology
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor Economics with Honours
- B.A. Gender and Diversity
- B.A. Indonesian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Politics and Policy
- Bachelor Psychological Science
- Bachelor Psychological Science with Honours
- Bachelor Social Work (Honours)
- Bachelor Social Work with Honours
- B.A. Sociology
- Bachelor Surveying and Spatial Sciences
Medicine & Health (18)
- Bachelor Dementia Care
- Bachelor Health Science with Honours
- Bachelor Laboratory Medicine
- Bachelor Medical Research
- Bachelor Medical Research with Honours
- Bachelor Medicine and Surgery
- MBBS Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelor Nursing
- Bachelor Nursing (Accelerated)
- Bachelor Nursing with Honours
- Bachelor Nutrition Science
- Bachelor Pharmacy with Applied Honours
- Bachelor Pharmacy with Honours
- Bachelor Psychological Science
- Bachelor Psychological Science with Honours
- Bachelor Social Work with Honours
Humanities (15)
- B.A. Ancient Languages
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. English and Writing
- B.A. French
- B.A. Gender and Diversity
- B.A. German
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indonesian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Music and Context
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Sociology
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (14)
- Associate Degree Agribusiness
- Bachelor Agricultural Science with Honours
- Bachelor Agriculture with Honours
- Bachelor Architecture and Built Environments
- Bachelor Environmental Design with Honours
- Bachelor Marine and Antarctic Science
- Bachelor Natural Environment and Wilderness
- B.Sc. Science
- Bachelor Surveying and Spatial Sciences
Arts, Design & Architecture (13)
- Bachelor Architecture and Built Environments
- B.A. Arts
- B.A. Arts with Honours
- Bachelor Design
- Bachelor Economics with Honours
- Bachelor Environmental Design with Honours
- BFA Fine Arts
- Bachelor Music
- B.A. Music and Context
- Bachelor Music with Honours
Engineering & Technology (13)
- Bachelor Applied Science (Marine Engineering)
- Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Marine Engineering)
- Bachelor Applied Science (Nautical Science)
- Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Nautical Science)
- Associate Degree Applied Technologies
- B.Sc. Science
Business & Management (10)
- Associate Degree Agribusiness
- Associate Degree Applied Business
- Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Nautical Science)
- Associate Degree Applied Technologies
- Bachelor Business
- Bachelor Business with Honours
- Associate Degree Global Logistics and Maritime Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- Associate Degree Applied Science
- Bachelor Exercise and Sport Science
- Bachelor Laboratory Medicine
- Bachelor Medical Research
- B.Sc. Science
- B.Sc. Science with Honours
Computer Science & IT (6)
- Associate Degree Applied Technologies
- B.Sc. Science with Honours
- Bachelor Surveying and Spatial Sciences
Education & Training (6)
- B.A. Education
- Bachelor Education (Primary)
- Bachelor Medical Research with Honours
- Bachelor Psychological Science
- Bachelor Psychological Science with Honours
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- Associate Degree Agribusiness
- Bachelor Agricultural Science with Honours
- Bachelor Agriculture with Honours
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- Associate Degree Applied Science
- Bachelor Social Work (Honours)
- Bachelor Social Work with Honours
Law (3)
- B.A. Criminology
- Bachelor Justice Studies
- L.L.B. Laws
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Bachelor Exercise and Sport Science
Journalism & Media (1)
- Bachelor Media and Communication
About
History
Founded in 1890, the University of Tasmania has a rich and proud history which was celebrated in 2015, as part of our 125th anniversary. We're the fourth oldest university in Australia and this vintage earns us the prestigious title of a sandstone university; one of the nation's oldest tertiary institutions.
Education
- Internationally recognised teaching programs and research institutes like the Australian Maritime College (AMC), Menzies Institute and Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies have built our reputation. With their vision and success, we’re standing out as an educational beacon and a global voice of learning.
- Get an education filled with experience and adventure. We’ll give you access to real industry opportunities and help you hone your practical skills outside the classroom.
Research
- World-class research infrastructure comprising specialist equipment and a unique physical environment in and around our island state underpins the University of Tasmania's excellence in research.
- Our state-of-the-art tools and facilities allow our researchers to conduct internationally competitive research that addresses fundamental questions and delivers world-changing innovation. Our research infrastructure is funded through a range of invaluable sources, and as a commitment to building partnerships and returning this investment to our community, we make many of our facilities available for use by external organisations.
Career
- Making informed decisions about your career is an important step in the transition from university to work or further study.
- The University of Tasmania can assist you with your career decisions, help you find work while studying and support you to build your career.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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2021
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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2020
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- The role of a Student Adviser is to ensure you have a smooth transition to university life and find the support you need.
- If you're facing an issue with time management, academic adjustment, navigating systems or processes, stress, financial problems, housing problems, relocation issues, physical or mental health or relationship issues you can get in touch with your Student Adviser to discuss this.
- Student Advisers can help you identify the main issues and find solutions, and get you to specialised support if needed.
Housing services
- The University provides on-campus and off-campus student accommodation in Hobart and Launceston through Accommodation Services.
- Whether you’re studying in Hobart or Launceston, there are a variety of on-campus and off-campus accommodation options to choose from. Most consist of single rooms with shared facilities, as well as six-bedroom apartments and a limited number of one and two-bedroom flats.
Library services
UTAS Library plays a pivotal role in supporting the learning, teaching and research of the University. The Library has a physical presence in seven locations across four campuses and delivers a wide range of online resources and services both on and off-campus.
Medical services
The University is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its students when undertaking study, research or other work at a University campus or facility or undertaking approved field work activities.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Tasmania has campuses within the three main regions of Tasmania: Hobart in the south, Launceston in the north and Burnie in the north-west – ensuring full representation throughout the state. We also have two campuses in Sydney.
Sports facilities
- Unigym is a multi-purpose fitness centre located on the University of Tasmania Sandy Bay, Newnham and Cradle Coast campuses.
- The centres provide health and fitness services including fully-equipped weights and cardio areas as well as a range of group fitness classes. There are also squash courts, tennis courts, sports halls and sports grounds available to hire.
Student clubs
The Tasmania University Union (TUU) was established in 1899 to stand up for our rights as students.
As a student of the University of Tasmania you are automatically a member, and are entitled to all TUU benefits and services.
As a member of the TUU, you have access to:
- Lobbying and representation on issues important to you as a student
- Independent support and advocacy
- Financial support and counselling
- Social connection through our Clubs and Societies, and Student led events
- Safe spaces and great facilities like the Women’s Space, Queer Space, and Parenting Rooms
- Information to answer questions you have about studying, or your life on or off campus.
Accreditation
The University of Tasmania is accredited with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses to Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Student Reviews
Campus life
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
A little tough and providing excellent knowledge
Experts
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The lecturers are experts in their field.
Nice but low standards!
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Overall it was a fine experience. After being accepted to the University, it was a complicated and difficult process to find the correct websites, work modules, etc, due to lack of information provided by UTAS. I also found the information taught was sometimes false, forcing me to research the subjects further on my free days. The study environment was not diverse, the...
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