OverviewThe University of Tasmania offers international students a stimulating and rewarding combination of study and lifestyle. Founded in 1890, the University of Tasmania is one of the four original ‘sandstone’ universities of Australia and has a century-long tradition of excellence. A record of academic achievement and scholarly leadership, combined with the advantages of being the only university in the island state of Tasmania, leave it well placed to carry forward established traditions of excellence into the twenty-first century. The University is ranked in the top ten Universities in Australia for research (based on ARC research grants) and receives consistently high rankings for positive graduate outcomes, research grants and research intensively (source - The good Universities Guide).
As a medium sized institution, the University of Tasmania offers associate degree, bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs. Comprehensive student support services, small personalized classes, and low accommodation costs single the University of Tasmania out for special attention.
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.
Academic Highlights
The University of Tasmania offers most subjects in the arts, sciences, and professions.
Academic strengths include Animal and Marine Sciences, Geography and Environmental Studies (Including Natural Environment & Wilderness Management), Fine and Performing Arts, Indigenous Studies, Tasmania Literature
These particular areas of study take full advantage of Tasmania's National Parks and World Heritage Area by offering a variety of units which include field studies that are integral to each course and provide a real hands-on educational experience. The University offers a wide range of other study areas including social sciences, humanities, business, law, engineering, education, architecture and science. Ask AustraLearn for a list of sample courses.FactsLocation: Hobart, Tasmania
Overseas Students: 1500
Staff: 1500
Total Enrolment: 15000
Dates| All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change.AustraLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. | |
| February 2009 Full Degree - Spring | Application Deadline: November 1, 2008
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| Anticipated Departure | | | Start Date | February 16, 2009 | | End Date | June 23, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 9, 2009 - April 15, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| July 2009 Full Degree - Fall | Application Deadline: April 1, 2009
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| Anticipated Departure | | | Start Date | July 6, 2009 | | End Date | November 10, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | August 31, 2009 - September 6, 2009 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
AustraLearn Coordinator| Name: | Jodi Reesman and Michelle Finerty | | Title: | Degree Program Enrollment Coordinators | | Department: | Degree Programs in Australia and New Zealand |
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Jodi and Michelle work in tandem in degree student services, managing student admissions and pre-departure processes to all Australian and New Zealand universities.
AustraLearn’s degree student services provides assistance and advice on accepting offers, banking and financing an overseas education, the visa application process, as well as , travel and housing arrangements.
Jodi earned her B.S. in mass communication at the University of Evansville in Indiana. She studied a semester abroad at the University of South Australia and has also been an exchange student to Germany. She has traveled through western Europe, volunteered in Guatemala, and has extensively backpacked Australia and New Zealand.
Michelle holds a B.S. in International Business from the University of Colorado at Denver. She worked in London for 6 months and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and Canada. |
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