Named the world's #1 university for climate action for three years running, and #2 in the world for sustainable development1, the University of Tasmania is a place where world-leading research and real-world action go hand-in-hand.

The fourth-oldest university in Australia, the University has campuses in Tasmania’s major population centres of Hobart, Launceston and Burnie, and a specialised nursing and paramedicine campus at Rozelle in Sydney.

The University focuses on close collaboration and co-location with local industries and businesses, making the most of the island’s unique ecology and deeply interconnected community to ensure students get hands-on experience in their chosen field, in real-world settings, often alongside the experts and industry leaders they will one day call colleagues.

Tasmania’s spectacular natural environment becomes a living laboratory for those studying marine biology, conservation, or zoology; business and economics students complete internships with established local businesses; architecture students work on design briefs for real projects; and medical students find themselves studying next-door to the hospital where they will do their practical experience.

The University is also home to a number of specialised institutions, some of them internationally recognised in their areas of expertise.

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), situated on the Hobart waterfront, is home to some of the world’s leading researchers in climate and ocean science, giving students direct access to top experts, scientific facilities, and the marine environment they are studying.

The Hedberg is a world-class performing arts centre in Hobart that equips music, creative arts, and media students with the agility needed for to work in communication and creative careers.

The Medical Science Precinct – which includes the Menzies Institute for Medical Research – is located close to the Royal Hobart Hospital, creating a learning community that organically blends the lives of students, researchers and working medical professionals.

And the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston is a globally recognised institute for maritime education, training and research. With cutting edge facilities, the AMC attracts students from around Australia and overseas, with courses ranging from seafaring and logistics, through to advanced naval design and engineering.

The University’s close alignment with industry means its graduates enjoy an enviably high postgraduate employment rate in numerous areas, particularly in pharmacy, allied health, education, and nursing. And the median salary for our undergraduate students entering the workforce is above the national average.

There’s more than one way into University

Because university education should be for everyone, but everyone takes a different path to get there, the University of Tasmania offers a suite of Pathway Programs to help remove the barriers, so you can qualify for enrolment and prepare for study, no matter your background or experience.

There are bridging courses to learn the academic skills you’ll need to be a student and qualify for entry, even if you didn’t choose the ATAR pathway at school; one-year preparation courses in various subject areas, designed to be stepping stones to your chosen bachelor’s degree; and the Schools Recommendation Program, which allows year 12 students to secure an early offer of a place at university, based on the recommendations of their teachers and school staff, taking away some of the pressure at exam time.

And there is a huge range of scholarships and financial assistance available to help with the costs of study, accommodation, or even relocating.

Study sustainably

Driven by its desire to take a leadership role in its research and operations, both within the sector and more broadly, the University has been certified carbon neutral since 2016, and has divested from fossil fuel-exposed investment funds, creating an environmentally sustainable investment portfolio.

And with a range of other ongoing sustainable development initiatives – such as community gardens, community science engagement, and a Sustainability major that can be added to most bachelor’s degrees – no matter what you study, you will be contributing to a more sustainable future just by studying at the University of Tasmania.

Our whole island is your campus

At the University of Tasmania, you will be part of a community of innovators and curious people. And, as we shape the world from this truly unique island, it is also shaping us.

With a huge range of courses, flexible study options, and hundreds of scholarships on offer, you can study what you want, how you want, and graduate with a qualification as unique as you are.

^{1. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024}

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