University of Tasmania

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is Australia’s fourth oldest university and is ranked in the top 400 universities worldwide1 based on academic excellence and research output. The university also has a strong focus on sustainability, ranking #1 in the world for climate action five years in a row. 2

With more than 32,000 students, the University provides a creative, stimulating academic environment, where courses and research are all influenced and enriched by Tasmania’s unique location, ecology, identity, and industries.

The University offers a diverse range of degrees, student exchanges, and learning experiences, underpinned by a focus on close collaboration and colocation with local industries and research institutes, making use of the island’s interconnected community and professional networks.

Beyond the campus, the University’s community is strengthened by a network of more than 168,000 alumni spanning 139 countries.

Location

Tasmania is an island state that sits off the south-east coast of mainland Australia, less than two hours from Sydney and less than one hour from Melbourne. Tasmania is known for its laid-back pace, welcoming community, pleasant climate, clean air, strong arts culture, and easy access to abundant natural beauty.

The University’s main campuses are in Tasmania’s three largest cities – Hobart, Launceston and Burnie – plus a dedicated nursing and paramedicine campus in Sydney. It also operates a number of specialist campuses, including the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, the Australian Maritime College, the Hedberg performing arts centre, and the Medical Science Precinct, which includes the Menzies Research Institute, located close to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

While big enough to offer a wide variety of study options, the University is still small enough to ensure valuable connections are formed between staff and students, with a strong focus on the needs of the individual.

Courses

Highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning and teaching, the University offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees, and more than 80 postgraduate programs, from graduate certificates through to master’s degrees and PhD research programs.

The University’s courses all fall within six broad study areas:

• Business and Law
• Creative Arts and Design
• Earth, Sea, Antarctic and Environment
• Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Health and Medicine
• Science, Technology and Engineering

And some fields of study and research are attached to specialised facilities and campuses:

• Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
• Australian Maritime College
• Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies
• Menzies Research Institute Tasmania
• Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre

Use the University of Tasmania course finder to browse the full list of courses.

1Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU), 2025
2Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022-2026