The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is known for its focus on environmental research, particularly in the areas of the Southern Ocean, Antarctic, and World Heritage sites. UTAS is also recognized for its commitment to climate action, holding the #1 ranking internationally for universities in this area. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including flexible course options and work-integrated learning opportunities. UTAS aims to make the world a better place through academic excellence and its unique location on an island with a small population and isolated location.
| Acronym | UTAS |
| Nickname | UTAS |
| Motto / Slogan | The field lies open to talent |
| Colour | Red and Black |
| Mascot | Mumford the Lion |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Location | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Address | Churchill Ave, Dynnyrne TAS 7005, Australia |
The University of Tasmania's mission is to make a positive difference for Tasmania and from Tasmania to the world.
The University of Tasmania's (UTAS) vision is to lead communities in understanding and delivering sustainable futures.
The University of Tasmania's primary objective is to provide a high-quality education and create an environment where all students can thrive. This includes offering personalized, equitable, and supportive learning experiences.
Tasmania offers 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. They 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.
Their Scholarships and Prizes program has more than 200 awards available. You don’t need to be at the top of your class to make the most of the many scholarships, they take into account your distance from campus, living circumstances, finances, and academic capabilities. All of their campuses give you the opportunity to join clubs, societies and sports teams, so you can stay active and social between study.
The University has a strong emphasis on practical learning, to give students great preparation for their future careers. As they are the only university in the state, you will have unrivaled access to local industry experience, in a variety of settings around Tasmania. You will also have the opportunity to apply for student exchange or overseas study at one of their 140+ partnered universities throughout America, Europe and Asia for up to a year.
The state is known for its temperate climate, internationally-significant wilderness and heritage sites, and the many mountain peaks to conquer and rivers to explore. Not to mention the cosmopolitan lifestyle that comes with the quaint cities, with an interesting food and arts scene. There’s always something fun to do in Tassie, both as part of your studies or in your spare time.
Applications are made directly to the school via the Online Application Portal.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +61 3 6226 6200
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The University of Tasmania was established in 1890, after the abolition of overseas scholarships provided funds. Three lecturers began teaching a handful of students in 1893. Parliamentarians branding it an unnecessary luxury made the University's early existence precarious. The institution's encouragement of female students fuelled criticism. James Backhouse Walker, a local lawyer and briefly Vice-Chancellor, mounted a courageous defence. By the First World War there were over one hundred students and several Tasmanian graduates were influential in law and politics. and politics.