Tasmania is proud of its excellence in education and teaching, with a curriculum focussed on preparing students for success in higher education. The State program is focussed on building academic strengths as well as personal development, critical thinking, creative thinking and developing communication capabilities.
The lower proportion of international students in Tasmanian classes equals an excellent opportunity to build your English language skills and make Australian friends. Tasmania has a lower cost of living than most other regions of Australia, with some of the lowest average weekly costs for students in the country.
Many international students may consider Sydney or Melbourne at the top of their reference list, one drawback of those bigger cities is the cost of living. The cost of living in Sydney or Melbourne are more expensive than to compare with Tasmania.
Tasmania has a lower cost of living than most other regions of Australia, with some of the lowest average weekly costs for students in the country. The tuition fees in Tasmania are much more competitive than other cities across Australia.. Tasmania continues to maintain one of the lowest costs of living in Australia. Even if you live in the central of city, you will not be paying anywhere near as much as you might have to if you live in Melbourne or Sydney.
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The class size for student just perfect
Tasmania benefits from having just one university, the University of Tasmania (UTAS), and one vocational provider, TasTAFE. Together, these two well-respected institutions deliver high quality programs to over 70,000 students in 20 campuses across Tasmania. While Tasmania’s education sector has a long history of excellence and high-quality teaching across all levels of study, it is a clear leader in Antarctic science, marine and maritime fields, medical science, forestry and agricultural sciences.
The University of Tasmania offer great courses in an extraordinary location and their teaching is supported by world-leading research, so you know you’ll be getting direct access to the best expertise. The University maintain smaller class sizes, so their lecturers and tutors can engage with you on an individual level and offer you personalised advice and guidance that is not always available at larger institutions.
World Class Research
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) founded in 1890 is well-respected institutions deliver high quality programs. The University has a long history of excellence and high-quality teaching across all levels of study, it is a clear leader in Antarctic science, marine and maritime fields, medical science, forestry and agricultural sciences.
UTAS has a flourishing research department and is ranked among the top research-intensive universities in Australia. UTAS has a research division that’s over a century old, and helps the local and global community with pioneering research in a diverse number of fields.
UTAS are a recognised leader in industry-driven collaborative research, and the UTAS partner with local, national and international end-users to deliver creative solutions to real-world problems.
Some exciting research projects being undertaken at UTAS right now include:
Chemical research for detecting homemade explosives
Astrophysics research to map the universe
Medical research into precision oxygen delivery to premature babies, and
Building an autonomous underwater vehicle for Antarctic research
Excellent support for International students
Fewer international students in Tasmanian classes means that you have excellent opportunities to build your English language skills and make Australian friends.
Here is why Alexa Hasselman United States student choose studying Master of Marine Science at University of Tasmania
Alexa, from the United States, is studying a Master of Marine and Antarctic Science at the University of Tasmania’s Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). Join Alexa for a typical day in Hobart catching up with university friends for drinks, checking out the incredible marine environment and studying at IMAS’s world class facilities.
Migration opportunities
Tasmania Government recognise that international students who study in Tasmania have the potential to not only contribute economically to the state, but they also play a valuable role in enhancing Tasmania’s cultural diversity.
Tasmania’s skilled migration program is for people wanting to move to the state who have a skill that the State need. Skilled migrants are attracted to Tasmania because of the state’s enviable lifestyle, career opportunities, affordable housing, and reputable schools and a globally recognised university.
As more and more international graduates are attracted by Tasmania’s unique environment and way of life, state nomination has become increasingly competitive.
If you are considering seeking Tasmanian state nomination after completing your studies, the information below may help you plan your future.
If you have graduated from a tertiary institution in Tasmania after studying in the state for at least one Academic’s year or 40 weeks at a CRICOS registered institution you may be considered for a state nominated visa.
For details of Tasmania nomination requirements please visit the State visa options for Skilled Migrants.
