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University of Tasmania



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QS World Rank #314 · Australia's 4th oldest university · Leading in marine & Antarctic research
Hobart, Australia (Tasmania)

University of Tasmania

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Established in 1890, the University of Tasmania is Australia's fourth oldest university and the only university in the state of Tasmania. It ranks #314 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. UTAS has campuses in Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast (Burnie) and Sydney, offering programmes across humanities and social sciences, health and medicine, science and engineering, business and economics, creative arts, and marine and Antarctic science. Located on the doorstep of World Heritage wilderness and the Antarctic gateway, UTAS is renowned for marine and Antarctic research, agriculture and environmental science, law and nursing—offering international students a safe, liveable and relatively affordable Australian study destination.See more

#314
2026 QS World University Rankings
1890
Year established
4
Main campuses (3 in TAS + Sydney)
Top
Marine & Antarctic research

Campuses

The University of Tasmania has campuses across three regions of Tasmania plus Sydney, offering diverse learning environments.

Hobart
Launceston
Cradle Coast
Sydney

Location

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (Sandy Bay & city campuses)

Surroundings

Hobart is Tasmania's capital, combining urban amenities with harbour, bush and coastal scenery. Sandy Bay sits by the River Derwent and beaches; city campuses (e.g. Hunter Street, Medical Science Precinct) are near the waterfront, museums and CBD.

Transport

Metro Tasmania buses serve the city; free UniHopper shuttle links Sandy Bay and city campuses (student ID required). Hobart Airport (HBA) is about 20 minutes from the CBD.

Faculties

Humanities & social sciences, business & economics, law, education, science, engineering, creative arts, marine & Antarctic science, health & medicine.

Overview

Hobart is UTAS's main campus cluster, including Sandy Bay and several city teaching sites. Facilities include libraries, labs, arts spaces and sport—offering a safe, liveable island-city student experience.

Spring
Sep – Nov
9-17°C
Summer
Dec – Feb
12-22°C
Autumn
Mar – May
9-17°C
Winter
Jun – Aug
4-11°C
Season Months Temperature
Spring Sep – Nov 9-17°C
Summer Dec – Feb 12-22°C
Autumn Mar – May 9-17°C
Winter Jun – Aug 4-11°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Hobart (HBA)
MYR 2,000-4,000
Penang (PEN) ↔ Hobart (HBA)
MYR 2,400-4,500
Johor Bahru (JHB) ↔ Hobart (HBA)
MYR 2,200-4,200

Location

Launceston, northern Tasmania, Australia (Inveresk)

Surroundings

Launceston is Tasmania's largest northern city on the Tamar River. The Inveresk campus is the main northern site, near parks, heritage buildings and the river—a relaxed pace and often lower living costs than Hobart.

Transport

Local bus services; Launceston Airport (LST) has domestic links to Melbourne, Sydney and beyond for connections to Malaysia.

Faculties

Architecture & design, visual arts, nursing, education, business, agricultural science and selected health programmes.

Overview

The Launceston campus is UTAS's northern teaching and research hub with modern facilities and creative arts spaces—ideal for students seeking a quieter, affordable study environment.

Spring
Sep – Nov
8-16°C
Summer
Dec – Feb
11-21°C
Autumn
Mar – May
8-16°C
Winter
Jun – Aug
3-10°C
Season Months Temperature
Spring Sep – Nov 8-16°C
Summer Dec – Feb 11-21°C
Autumn Mar – May 8-16°C
Winter Jun – Aug 3-10°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Launceston (LST)
MYR 2,100-4,200
Penang (PEN) ↔ Launceston (LST)
MYR 2,500-4,600
Johor Bahru (JHB) ↔ Launceston (LST)
MYR 2,300-4,300

Location

Burnie, north-west Tasmania, Australia (Cradle Coast)

Surroundings

The Cradle Coast campus sits on Tasmania's north-west coast near Bass Strait, gateway to Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair. A quiet, close-knit community suited to focused study and regional placements.

Transport

Burnie Airport (BWT) and local buses; driving links to Launceston and Hobart via northern highways.

Faculties

Agricultural science, environmental science, nursing, education, business and applied programmes serving the north-west coast.

Overview

The Cradle Coast (Burnie) campus supports students and researchers in north-west Tasmania with strong local industry ties—generally the lowest living costs among UTAS campuses.

Spring
Sep – Nov
8-15°C
Summer
Dec – Feb
11-20°C
Autumn
Mar – May
8-15°C
Winter
Jun – Aug
3-9°C
Season Months Temperature
Spring Sep – Nov 8-15°C
Summer Dec – Feb 11-20°C
Autumn Mar – May 8-15°C
Winter Jun – Aug 3-9°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Burnie (BWT)
MYR 2,300-4,400
Penang (PEN) ↔ Burnie (BWT)
MYR 2,600-4,800
Johor Bahru (JHB) ↔ Burnie (BWT)
MYR 2,400-4,500

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Rozelle)

Surroundings

The Sydney campus hosts College of Health & Medicine teaching and clinical facilities (e.g. Rozelle), near Sydney's medical community and harbour suburbs—supporting health sciences study and placements in Australia's largest city.

Transport

Sydney trains, buses and light rail; Sydney Airport about 30–40 minutes away.

Faculties

Medicine, nursing and health sciences programmes with clinical training facilities.

Overview

The Sydney campus is UTAS's specialist site in NSW, working closely with Sydney healthcare partners for urban clinical learning in medicine and health sciences.

Spring
Sep – Nov
12-22°C
Summer
Dec – Feb
20-26°C
Autumn
Mar – May
12-20°C
Winter
Jun – Aug
7-14°C
Season Months Temperature
Spring Sep – Nov 12-22°C
Summer Dec – Feb 20-26°C
Autumn Mar – May 12-20°C
Winter Jun – Aug 7-14°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Sydney (SYD)
MYR 1,800-3,500
Penang (PEN) ↔ Sydney (SYD)
MYR 2,200-4,200
Johor Bahru (JHB) ↔ Sydney (SYD)
MYR 2,000-3,800

Estimated living costs

Based on Australian Government guidelines and official estimates. Amounts in MYR are calculated at current exchange rates.

Hobart campus

Accommodation (per month)
A$800-A$1,400 MYR 0
Food & groceries (per month)
A$350-A$550 MYR 0
Transport (per month)
A$80-A$120 MYR 0
Utilities & bills (per month)
A$120-A$200 MYR 0
Personal & leisure (per month)
A$250-A$400 MYR 0
Total monthly living costs
A$1,600-A$2,670 MYR 0
* Based on Australian Government student living cost estimates for Hobart

Launceston campus

Accommodation (per month)
A$700-A$1,200 MYR 0
Food & groceries (per month)
A$320-A$500 MYR 0
Transport (per month)
A$70-A$110 MYR 0
Utilities & bills (per month)
A$110-A$180 MYR 0
Personal & leisure (per month)
A$220-A$380 MYR 0
Total monthly living costs
A$1,420-A$2,370 MYR 0
* Based on Australian Government student living cost estimates for Launceston

Cradle Coast campus

Accommodation (per month)
A$600-A$1,000 MYR 0
Food & groceries (per month)
A$300-A$480 MYR 0
Transport (per month)
A$60-A$100 MYR 0
Utilities & bills (per month)
A$100-A$170 MYR 0
Personal & leisure (per month)
A$200-A$350 MYR 0
Total monthly living costs
A$1,260-A$2,100 MYR 0
* Based on Australian Government student living cost estimates for north-west Tasmania

Sydney campus

Accommodation (per month)
A$1,100-A$1,700 MYR 0
Food & groceries (per month)
A$380-A$580 MYR 0
Transport (per month)
A$100-A$150 MYR 0
Utilities & bills (per month)
A$140-A$230 MYR 0
Personal & leisure (per month)
A$280-A$450 MYR 0
Total monthly living costs
A$2,000-A$3,110 MYR 0
* Based on Australian Government student living cost estimates for Sydney
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