Discover Tasmania – A great Place to Study & Live

With the purpose of introducing University of Tasmania ( UTAS) and the benefits offered to Sri Lankan students, Mr. Vignesh Vijay, Country Manager at UTAS, will be available on Tuesday, 28th March from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at The Future Center, No. 30, Queens Road, Colombo – 3 to conduct personalized interviews sessions.

Students and parents will have the opportunity to gather valuable information on studying and living in the beautiful Island of Tasmania.

We encourage students to reserve their personalized interview slot with UTAS on/before 27th of March.

Tasmania is a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly people with a relaxed island lifestyle, wonderful food and wine, and a haunting history evoked by worldfamous convict ruins.

It’s also Australia’s smallest state and the most geographically diverse with over 40 per cent reserved as national parks and world heritage wilderness.

No matter where you go, whether you spend time in one place or drive around the island, we know you’ll be delighted by what you’ll find and surprised at how much bigger Tasmania is on the inside.

World heritage areas

Tasmania’s unique wilderness and five of Tasmania’s historic convict sites are listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as worthy of World Heritage Listing in recognition of their outstanding natural or cultural importance to the common heritage of humanity.

Climate and weather

Tasmania has four distinct seasons with the warmest months being December to March.

The average maximum daily summer temperatures are between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius and winter daily temperatures sit between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius.

Regardless of where you travel in Tasmania you should be prepared for sudden, temporary deterioration in the weather, especially if bushwalking. Always carry additional warm clothing, including a waterproof outer layer.

National parks and wilderness

tasmania’s national parks cover a diversity of unspoiled habitats and ecosystems with plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth.

Around forty per cent of Tasmania is protected in national parks and reserves. Most of them are stunningly beautiful and within easy reach of our major cities - and all of them are safe to visit.

So special are our national parks that a large proportion have been included in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area in recognition of their unique natural and cultural values.

Iconic places are located in or near our national parks, like Cradle Mountain in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park and the Franklin River in the GordonFranklin Wild Rivers National Park - not to mention the Port Arthur Historic Site near the Tasman National Park.

Tasmania also has significant marine reserves where a delicate and beautiful underwater environment is protected for the benefit of future generations.

Tasmania’s national parks and reserves are managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. Many have visitor centres where you can find out about the park’s wildlife, history and geology, as well as buy parks passes, books, maps and refreshments.

Study at the University of Tasmania

University of Tasmania is ranked among the top 2% of the world’s best universities by the Times Higher Education (THE). It offers a truly internationalized curriculum and broad access to a diverse range of degrees.

Tasmania provides a relaxed Lifestyle that combine cosmopolitan culture with a breathtaking natural environment.The University’s community is strengthened by more than 90,000 alumni – a network of success spanning more than 120 countries.

University of Tasmania programs and research is international in scope, vision and standards – it is this strength combined with a rich heritage that guarantees the University’s greatest achievements are still to come.

Scholarships and affordability at UTAS

The UTAS offers a range of generous scholarship schemes for international students. Tuition fees for international students are affordable. Tasmanian cities have a lower cost of living than most other regions in Australia, which allows for a more enjoyable student lifestyle. Kumar Sangakkara Scholarship In recognition of the University of Tasmania’s sponsorship arrangement with world-renowned cricket superstar Kumar Sangakkara, the University is providing up to 25 scholarships for eligible Sri Lankan nationals to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Tasmania in 2017. Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS) Tasmanian International scholarships (TIS) provides commencing international students with a 25% reduction in registered tuition fees for the duration of their course (provided satisfactory grades are maintained).

All international students who submit an application to study at UTAS will be automatically assessed for TIS by the Admissions Team. If successful, the scholarship will be outlined in the UTAS Letter of Offer.

Scholarships will be awarded after evaluating the overall educational background of the student. Call 0777 66 22 55 to get further information on studying at University of Tasmania in July 2017 Intake.