Studying in Tasmania

Tasmania is Australia’s island state, and known for being a picture of relaxed, scenic living. Moreover, it is also an excellent, less-travelled option for tertiary students the world over.

Overseas students have available to them English Language courses, Foundation (University Preparation) courses and both undergraduate and post graduate courses.

With a scenic combination of dense forests, rugged mountains, long open beaches and pristine rivers, Tasmania provides a breathtaking tour of what mainland Australia offers, but all in one unique state.

Hobart, the capital city, is a historic port-of-call, encompassed by the iconic Derwent River and Mt Wellington. Filled with cultural and recreational activities, Hobart is highly liveable and is also home to one of Australia’s original universities – and the crown in Tasmania’s education system – the prestigious University of Tasmania.

Established in 1890, the University of Tasmania has three campuses around the state, which offer a complete range of programs and courses from medicine and IT to law and aquaculture.

Teaching and learning go beyond the classroom here; education is structured with an affinity with local and national business spheres and the broader Tasmanian community, with students given every opportunity to advance their skills in a nurturing environment with in-built ties and support.

Student life in Tasmania offers a great balance of modern facilities, quality teaching staff, affordable accommodation options and tuition fees, and intimate classes where debate is welcomed and encouraged.

Overseas students who opt for the University of Tasmania can expect standards in teaching and research amongst the highest ranked among Australian universities. Specialty programs which draw international students include Antarctic and Southern Ocean studies and courses in agriculture, aquaculture, forestry and environment, all of which offer a distinctly Australian perspective on globally relevant topics.

The Australian Maritime College, a specialist institute of University of Tasmania, has campuses in Launceston and Beauty Point in the north of the island and is Australia’s national centre for maritime education, training and research.

Or, for those who find passion in art, Artist in Residency Program Arts Tasmania, in conjunction with Parks and Wildlife Tasmania, offers the ‘International Natural and Cultural Residency’ program, which is a unique opportunity for international artists to undertake residencies amid Tasmania’s natural splendour.

With its rewardingly intimate city life, vibrant art, entertainment and cultural scene, inspiration is abundant and studying and working in Tasmania is an opportunity certainly worth considering.