University of Tasmania

RANKED #326 IN THE TOP 500 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD BY THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION*

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished universities. It is

consistently ranked as one of Australia’s top universities for both teaching and research. Many successful graduates of the University of Tasmania hold senior positions in civil service, industry and commerce throughout Asia.

The University of Tasmania has a total student population of around 22,000. There are currently around 3,500 international students from 90 countries studying at the University’s two main campuses, at Hobart in the south and Launceston in the north of the state. Further, some 1,300 students study UTAS courses abroad in 6 countries.  

The University offers a pleasant, enjoyable natural environment for study. The University has two campuses for international students to choose from - one in Hobart and the other in Launceston. Both campuses are set in beautiful landscaped grounds a few kilometers from the city center, and most students are able to live within walking distance of their campus. The travel time between the two campuses is two and a half hours and each campus has its own distinct characteristics.

The University’s Hobart campus is set on 100 hectares of land in the suburb of Sandy Bay – a short distance from the city center (approx. 5-10 minutes by bus or 25-30 minutes walk). Much of the upper campus is situated in natural bushland. Closer to the city center are the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, the Clinical School, and the Tasmanian School of Art, which is housed in a renovated jam factory overlooking the harbor and takes full advantage of its historic location and spectacular setting.

The Launceston campus is situated on 50 hectares of land at Newnham, ten minutes drive from the city centre and overlooking the Tamar River. Closer to the city center, and located in restored historic railway buildings in the arts precinct of the city, are the School of Visual and Performing Arts, and the School of Architecture.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The Tasmanian International Scholarship Scheme is one of the most generous in Australia. UTAS offers an unlimited number of scholarships to meritorious students entering all courses (except medicine and research studies). These scholarships provide a 25% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of a course. All applicants are automatically considered for a scholarship and if successful will be notified on their course offer letter. 

BENEFITS
Tasmania’s cities enjoy lower living costs than Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. As a guide, it is estimated that you will need between $AUD11,000 and $AUD14,000 per academic year to cover your living costs. On-campus accommodation starts at a low $AUD140 per week.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Free academic assistance provided to international students.

• Good quality accommodation on or close to campus’.
• Easy access to teaching and support staff. 
• Faculty support through dedicated international student liaison staff. 
• Free airport pickup. 
• 24 hour access to computers. 
• Free email and internet access. 
• Career development and support services (including necessary work permits) exist specifically to help international students gain worthwhile employment during study. 
• Region immigration incentives exist for eligible students who wish to apply for permanent residency. 

REASONS FOR CHOOSING UTAS 

• Prestige - one of the oldest universities in Australia.
• Tradition - strong research record, consistently ranked within top ten in Australia in terms of Australian Research Council Grants. 
• Graduate outcomes - Five star rating from the Good Universities Guide 2004. 
• Value - tuition fees set at affordable levels which remain static for the duration of a student’s course. 
• Lifestyle - Tasmania is becoming one of the most popular destinations for holidays, living and studying in Australia. 
• Cost – the combination of living costs and tuition fees offer a very appealing option when compared to most other prestigious study destinations. 
• Convenience - most students can walk to campus from their accommodation; lecturers and tutors can be consulted without difficulty; computers are accessible 24 hours a day. 

*http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/Rankings2009-Top200.html

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Degrees Abroad Coordinator

Name: AustraLearn Degree Program Team Title: Degree Program Enrollment Coordinator Department: Degree Programs in Australia and New Zealand BIO: The AustraLearn Degree Program Team Coordinators manage the student admission and pre-departure processes to our Australian and New Zealand member universities. We provide assistance and advice on program options, submitting applications, accepting offers, banking and financing an overseas education, the visa application process, as well as, travel and housing arrangements. As pictured above, the coordinators are Jodi Reesman, Casey Wopat, Matt Hancock, and Julie Atherton and they can be reached by phone at 303-446-2214 or toll-free (in Canada and the U.S.) at 1-800-980.0033. If you reside in Canada your coordinators are Jodi Reesman and Casey Wopat. Jodi and Casey can be emailed at Canada@australearn.org. If you reside in the U.S. you coordinators are Julie Atherton and Matt Hancock. Julie and Matt can be emailed at Degrees@australearn.org