Tasmania is an island of creative and curious minds. No matter where you join us from, you’ll become part of a welcoming and collaborative community.
Top reasons to study here
- Every one of our students becomes part of a welcoming, collaborative community. And our whole island becomes their campus.
- We aim to provide ongoing leadership within the Tasmanian community, and to contribute to the cultural, economic and social development of our island home.
- The University of Tasmania is committed to operating and focusing on sustainable outcomes for ourselves, our surrounding communities and the world.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (23)
- Postgraduate Certificate Business Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Counselling
- Master Dementia
- Postgraduate Diploma Dementia
- Postgraduate Certificate Dementia
- Master Economic Geology
- Master Finance
- Master Finance (Specialisation)
- Postgraduate Diploma Land Surveying
- Postgraduate Certificate Maritime and Logistics Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime and Logistics Management
- Master Planning
- Master Professional Psychology
- Master Psychology (Clinical)
- Master Social Work (Qualifying)
- Postgraduate Certificate Strategic Communication
- Postgraduate Diploma Strategic Communication
- Master Strategic Communication
- Postgraduate Certificate Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage
- Postgraduate Diploma Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage
Business & Management (20)
- Postgraduate Certificate Business Studies
- Master Finance
- Master Finance (Specialisation)
- Master Logistics Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
- Postgraduate Certificate Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime and Logistics Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Maritime and Logistics Management
- Master Marketing Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Strategic Communication
- Postgraduate Diploma Strategic Communication
- Master Strategic Communication
Engineering & Technology (14)
- Postgraduate Diploma Environmental Planning
- Master Marine and Antarctic Science
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine and Antarctic Science
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Engineering (Naval Engineering)
- Postgraduate Certificate Maritime Engineering (Naval Engineering)
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
- Postgraduate Certificate Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
Medicine & Health (11)
- Postgraduate Diploma Clinical Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Certificate Dementia
- Postgraduate Diploma Dementia
- Master Laboratory Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate Nursing (Overseas Registration) (Specialisation)
- Postgraduate Diploma Pharmaceutical Science
- Master Pharmaceutical Science
- Master Pharmacy
- Master Professional Psychology
- Master Psychology (Clinical)
- Master Public Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
- Postgraduate Certificate Applied Science (Specialisation)
- Postgraduate Diploma Applied Science (Specialisation)
- Postgraduate Certificate Dementia
- Postgraduate Diploma Dementia
- Master Dementia
- Master Finance
- Master Finance (Specialisation)
- Master Laboratory Medicine
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (9)
- Master Economic Geology
- Postgraduate Diploma Environmental Planning
- Postgraduate Diploma Land Surveying
- Master Marine and Antarctic Science
- Postgraduate Diploma Marine and Antarctic Science
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime Engineering (Naval Engineering)
- Postgraduate Diploma Maritime and Logistics Management
- M.Res. Masters of Research
- Postgraduate Certificate Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage
Education & Training (4)
- Postgraduate Diploma Counselling
- M.Ed. Education
- M.Res. Masters of Research
- Master Teaching
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
- Master Planning
- Postgraduate Certificate Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage
- Postgraduate Diploma Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Master Planning
- Master Social Work (Qualifying)
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Postgraduate Diploma Land Surveying
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- MRes Agricultural Science
Journalism & Media (1)
- Postgraduate Certificate Strategic Communication
Law (1)
- Postgraduate Diploma Legal Practice
About
History
Our story began 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart. Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students, our purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, we make our home, and the world, a better place.
Education
As a university, we’re dedicated to providing every student with a hands-on education and an unforgettable adventure. From our vibrant cities to the stillness of our World Heritage-listed wilderness, our island is a place of contrasts – and we embrace its character in everything we do.
Our courses offer real-life learning and close industry connections.
In the natural and social sciences, our whole island is your campus. And in the arts, our students find themselves at the heart of a creative revolution.We also never forget our fascinating history, and always honour our indigenous heritage.Research
- As an island with unique advantages and challenges, we’re not afraid to do things differently. It’s our mission to help Tasmania understand its history, identity, environment, and future. Our research mission meets the needs of Tasmania and contributes globally in areas of distinctive advantage.
- Our research brings together the brightest minds to address the issues of today and tomorrow. We’re ranked in the top 10 Australian universities based on research income, and we are a recognised leader in industry-driven collaborative research.
- To make lutruwita/Tasmania more prosperous, equitable and sustainable, we pursue meaningful partnerships with people and organisations who have a shared purpose.
Career
Making informed decisions about your career is an important step in the transition from university to work or further study. We can assist you with your career decisions, help you find work while studying and support you to build your career.
Career Connect is available to all current students and is your one-stop-shop for all things related to career planning, industry experiences, volunteering, leadership development and even finding jobs while studying.
In Career Connect you can:- Browse part-time, casual and graduate jobs
- Build your resume
- Explore our range of student jobs - work and study at uni!
- Mock Interviews
- Personal feedback on your resume and job application
- Career Events and Workshops
- Volunteering
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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2020
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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
2022
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2021
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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
We understand that finding the right accommodation is really important when you're moving to a new country to study. There is a wide range of accommodation options on and off campus, including university and private sector accommodation.
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
No matter where you choose to study with us, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant campus lifestyle, filled with hands-on learning experiences.
We have campuses in the three distinct regions of Tasmania: Hobart in the South, Launceston in the North and Burnie in the North West. We also have a campus 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.
Accreditation
The University of Tasmania is accredited with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses to Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Student Reviews
Campus life
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A little tough and providing excellent knowledge
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The campus was in the process of moving so no real student/social aspect to it.
Experts
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The lecturers are experts in their field.
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