University of Tasmania

Introduction

Changing the world is not simple. It takes thought, time, persistence, and insight. But most of all, it takes something extraordinary. So at the University of Tasmania, it has  made the pursuit of the extraordinary a never-ending commitment.Internationally recognised teaching programs and research institutes like the Australian Maritime College (AMC), Menzies Institute and Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies have built it’s reputation. With the  vision and success, it is standing out as an educational beacon and a global voice of learning. It’s commitment to the extraordinary tells the world one thing. Wherever you’re from – and wherever you’re headed – at the University of Tasmania you have the opportunity to use education to become whoever or whatever you want.

Courses Available

The University of Tasmania offers Undergraduate, postgraduate, Pathways programs, Associate degrees, Research Degrees in the following areas:

• AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
• ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
• ART, MUSIC, THEATRE
• ARTS, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
• BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
• COMPUTING & IT
• EDUCATION & TEACHING
• ENGINEERING
• HEALTH SCIENCES & COMMUNITY CARE
• LAW
• MARINE & ANTARCTIC
• MARITIME STUDIES
• MEDIA
• MEDICINE
• NURSING
• PHARMACY
• PSYCHOLOGY
• SCIENCE

Ranking

1. World Ranking

• World Rankings Overview: University of Tasmania is the number 20 ranked Australian university overall on the world university ranking systems
• QS World Rankings: UTas is ranked at number 313 on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) world ranking system which is number 18 in Australia.
• THE Times World Rankings: UTas is ranked at number 301+ on the Times Higher Education world university ranking system which is number 17 in Australia.
• Academic Rankings World Universities (ARWU) Rankings: UTas is ranked at number 201+ on the ARWU world university ranking system which is number 11 in Australia.
• US News Rankings: UTas is ranked at number 316 on the US News world university ranking system which is number 18 in Australia.
• CWUR Center for World University Rankings: UTas is ranked at number 473 on the CWUR Center for World University Rankings system which is number 12 in Australia.
• Times Asia/Pacific Rankings: UTas is ranked at number 48 on the Times Asia/Pacific ranking system which is number 18 in Australia.

2. Australian Rankings

• Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) Ranking: UTas is ranked at number 11 on the domestic ERA ranking system (2012)
• AEN 5 Star Ranking: UTas is rated a 3 1/2 Star university on the overall AEN 5 Star Ranking System.

Campus Location

The University of Tasmania has campuses within the three main regions of Tasmania – Hobart in the south, Launceston in the north and Burnie in the north-west – ensuring full representation throughout the state.

• Hobart campus: The University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus is set on 100 hectares in the beachside suburb of Sandy Bay, five minutes’ drive south of the city centre.
• Launceston campus: The University of Tasmania’s Newnham campus is a spacious, 50-hectare campus that overlooks the Tamar River and offers a friendly, inclusive learning environment.
• Cradle Coast campus: Based at Burnie, on the picturesque north-west coast, the award-winning Cradle Coast campus is set in peaceful rural surroundings and offers modern, purpose-built teaching and learning facilities.
• Sydney campus: Located close to the Sydney CBD in Darlinghurst and west of the city in Rozelle, these campuses offer nursing and paramedic education in partnership with local hospitals and health services.

Website

www.utas.edu.au

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