Information about University of Tasmania, Australia

1. Website: https://www.utas.edu.au/

2. Campuses & Locations (4 campuses)

• Hobart Campus – Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005. Located about 5 minutes by car from the city centre and 26 minutes from Hobart International Airport;
• Launceston Campus – Newnham Drive, Newnham, Tasmania 7250
  • Newnham Campus: Near the Tamar River, 10 minutes from Launceston city centre, 22 minutes from Launceston Airport, and 197 km from Hobart International Airport;
  • Inveresk Campus: Near Launceston CBD, 18 minutes from Launceston Airport, and 193 km from Hobart International Airport;
• Cradle Coast Campus – 16-20 Mooreville Road, Burnie, Tasmania. Located in the North West Coast region, 20 minutes from Burnie Airport and 319 km from Hobart International Airport;
• Sydney Campus – 1 Leichhardt Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, 10 minutes from Sydney CBD and 20 minutes from Sydney International Airport.

3. Institution Type: Public university

4. Rankings & Quality Accreditation:

• Ranked 314 globally (QS World University Rankings 2026);
• Ranked 14 in Australia (Times Higher Education 2025);
• University of Tasmania ranking: https://www.utas.edu.au/about/sustainability/highlights/the-impact-rankings

5. Total Students: > 47,000 students

6. International Students: > 8,000 students

7. Strengths:

• The only university in Tasmania and the fourth oldest university in Australia;
• Direct entry into undergraduate programmes after completing high school in Vietnam (no foundation required if academic requirements are met);
• Competitive tuition fees: AUD 32,000 – 40,000 per year (compared to AUD 35,000 – 47,000 at similarly ranked universities in major cities);
• Lowest living costs in Australia: approximately AUD 18,000 – 22,000 per year;
• 100% employment rate for Pharmacy graduates within 4 months after graduation;
• Strong graduate outcomes – starting salaries ranked Top 10 in Australia (Graduate Salaries Survey 2014);
• Tasmania State Nomination policy is highly favourable:
  • Less restrictive occupation list
  • No nomination fees
  • Priority processing for state-nominated applications
  • Strong support from the Tasmanian Government;
• UTAS is classified as Level 1 visa assessment – no financial evidence required;
• Students may work 40 hours per fortnight during study and full-time during holidays;
• Post-study work rights of 2-5 years under the latest Australian immigration policy;
• Graduates may receive 5-10 additional PR points if graduating from UTAS;
• Eligible to apply for Permanent Residency (PR) after one year of employment.

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: View details here

• Foundation programmes
• Undergraduate programmes
• Postgraduate programmes
• Research degrees
• Combined degrees
• Short courses

b. Faculties & Colleges: View details here

UTAS has 5 colleges and schools:

• College of Arts, Law and Education
• College of Health and Medicine
• College of Sciences and Engineering
• Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
• University College

Institutes:

• Australian Maritime College (AMC)
• Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies (IMAS)
• Menzies Institute for Medical Research

c. Training courses: View details here.

Agriculture

• Agriculture Science
• Applied Science (Agriculture and Business)
• Applied Science (Agriculture Science)
• Applied Science (Microbiology)

Architecture

• Architecture and Built Environments
• Architecture and Built Environments (Creative Innovators Program)
• Environmental Design
• Architecture
• Planning

Art, Music & Theater

• Arts (Fine Arts minor)
• Arts (Music major or minor)
• Arts (Theatre and Performance major and minor)
• Design
• Design (Creative Innovators Program)
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Music Studies

Business & Economics

• Business
• Business (Accelerated)
• Business Administration
• Business Administration (Hospitality Management)
• Business Administration (Tourism Management)
• Economics
• Global Logistic and Maritime Management
• Business Administration (International)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Finance (Specialisation)
• Marketing Management
• Marketing Management (Advanced)
• Professional Accounting
• Professional Accounting (Specialisation)

Computing & IT

• Information and Communication Technology
• Information Technology and Systems

Design

• Design
• Design (Creative Innovators Program)

Education & Teaching

• Education (Applied Learning)
• Education (Early Childhood)
• Education (Health and Physical Education)
• Education (Primary)
• Arts (Education minor)
• Education
• Education (Specialisation)
• Teaching

Engineering

• Surveying and Spatial Sciences
• Engineering (Civil Engineering)
• Engineering (Electrical and Electronics)
• Engineering (Electrical Power)
• Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
• Engineering Technology
• Surveying and Spatial Sciences
• Engineering (Marine Offshore Engineering)
• Engineering (Ocean Engineering)
• Engineering (Naval Architecture)
• Engineering (Specialisation)
• Engineering (Maritime Design)
• Maritime Engineering (Naval Engineering)
• Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
• Professional Engineering (Specialisation)

Environment

• Applied Science (Environmental Science)
• Arts (Geography and Environment major)
• Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies
• Science (Geography and Environment major)
• Science (Catalyst Program)
• Surveying and Spatial Science
• Science (GIS and Remote Sensing major)
• Applied Science (Environmental Management and Spatial Sciences)
• Environmental Management
• Planning
• Protected Area Governance and Management

Health & Community Care

• Dementia Care
• Ageing and Dementia Studies
• Exercise and Sport Science
• Nutrition Science
• Health Science (Medical Radiation Science)
• Laboratory Medicine
• Paramedic Practice
• Paramedic Practice (Conversion Pathway)
• Social Work with Honours

Humanities & Social Sciences

• Arts
• Justice Studies
• Social Science
• Social Science (Police Studies)
• Social Work with Honours
• Social Work (Qualifying)
• Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage

Law

• Law
• Arts (Legal Studies major/minor)
• Justice Studies (Legal Studies major/minor)

Marine & Antarctic

• Marine and Antarctic Science

Maritime Studies

• Applied Science (Marine Engineering)
• Applied Science (Nautical Science)
• Applied Science (Marine Electrical Engineering)
• Global Logistic and Maritime Management
• Engineering (Maritime Design)
• Logistic Management
• Logistic Management (Advanced)
• Maritime Engineering (Naval Engineering)
• Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
• Business Administration (Marine Environment and Management)
• Business Administration (Maritime Technology and Management)
• Business Administration (Shipping and Maritime Management)
• Applied Science (Specialisation)
• Business Administration (Maritime and Logistic Management)

Media

• Media
• Strategic Communication

Medicine

• Laboratory Medicine
• Biotechnology
• Health Science (Medical Radiation Science)
• Medical Research
• Medicine and Surgery
• Paramedic Practice
• Paramedic Practice (Conversion Pathway)

Nursing

• Nursing
• Clinical Nursing (Specialisation)

Pharmacy

• Pharmacy with Applied Honours
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Leadership
• Public Health

Psychology

• Arts (Psychology Accredited or Psychology major/minor)
• Psychology Science
• Science (Psychology Accredited or Psychology major/minor)
• Leadership (Health and Human Services)
• Professional Psychology
• Psychology (Clinical)
• Public Health

Science

• Applied Science (Environmental Science)
• Science
• Science (Catalyst Program)
• Surveying and Spatial Sciences
• Applied Science (Agricultural Science)
• Applied Science (Biological Sciences)
• Applied Science (Chemistry)
• Applied Science (Environmental Management and Spatial Sciences)
• Applied Science (Microbiology)
• Applied Science (Physics)
• Applied Science (Specialization)
• Economic Geology
• Environmental Management
• Marine and Antarctic Science
• Protected Area Governance and Management

9. Study pathways for students

• After completing Grade 11: Foundation Programme + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1);
• After completing Grade 12, students may choose:
  • Diploma + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 2);
  • Direct entry into Year 1 of a Bachelor’s degree;
• After completing a Bachelor’s degree: Progress to a Master’s degree;
• After completing a Master’s degree: Progress to a PhD.

10. Entry requirements: View details here

• Foundation Programme: Completion of Grade 11, GPA 7.0 – 8.0, IELTS 5.0 – 6.0 (depending on the programme, with no band below 5.0);
• Diploma: Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS ≥ 5.5 (no band below 5.5);
• Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of Grade 12 at recognised high schools, GPA ≥ 7.0, IELTS ≥ 6.0 (no band below 5.5), or completion of a Foundation Programme;
• Pre-Master’s Programme: Bachelor’s degree completed, GPA ≥ 6.5, IELTS ≥ 5.5 (no band below 5.5);
• Master’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree completed, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS ≥ 6.0 (no band below 6.0);
• PhD: Master’s degree completed, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (Writing and Speaking 6.5, no band below 6.0).

11. Intakes

• Foundation: February, July, November
• Diploma: February, July, October
• Pre-Master’s: July, November
• Bachelor’s / Master’s: February, July

12. Application Documents

General documents:

• Highest qualification certificate obtained;
• Academic transcripts from the most recent two years;
• English language certificate (if available);
• Passport (photo and signature page, if available);
• Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (for scholarship consideration).

Additional for Master’s programmes:

• CV;
• Two letters of recommendation.

Additional for PhD / Master of Research’s programmes:

• Research proposal;
• Published academic papers (if any).

13. Tuition Fees

• English courses: AUD 424 per week;
• Foundation: AUD 20,975 – 24,400 per year;
• Diploma: AUD 13,950 – 34,250 per year;
• Bachelor’s degree: AUD 34,250 – 38,950 per year;
• Master’s degree: AUD 32,437 – 40,950 per year.

14. Scholarships: View details here 

• Early Acceptance Scholarship: 15% tuition fee for the full duration of Bachelor’s and coursework Master’s programmes;
• TIS – Tasmanian International Scholarship: 25% tuition fee reduction for Bachelor’s programmes (excluding Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Dementia Care, and AMC Seafaring courses) or Master’s programmes (excluding selected courses);
• 10% UTAS Tuition Fee Discounts (for the full duration):
  • Family Alumni Bursary: for students whose parents or siblings are current or former UTAS students;
  • Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship: for students who completed a Bachelor’s degree at UTAS and progress to a coursework Master’s degree;

15. Accommodation & Other Services: Details available here. Students may choose homestay, on-campus accommodation, shared housing (if over 18 years old), or live with relatives.

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