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So you have now decided what course you would like to study, here is what you need to do next…
- When you have chosen a course, an International Student Application Form needs to be completed.
- Complete the Online Application Form or download the International Student Application Form.
- Please ensure that the program you are applying for is offered by UTAS and for the intake (Semester 1 or 2) and campus that you are interested in.
- Please do not make enquiries regarding eligibility without completing the application procedure.
Examples from the International Student Application Form have been placed throughout this document to assist you.
Step 1 – Completing the International Student Application Form
Please ensure ALL fields have been completed in clear handwriting, including your date of birth and details of all current and completed studies with accurate dates and institutions listed.
When nominating the course you are applying for on your application form please ensure you note the course name and level correctly i.e. Bachelor of Education, Master of Computing by coursework etc. If your course requires you to nominate a major please ensure you list your chosen major (if you have already made this decision) i.e.. Bachelor of Business – Accounting major, Bachelor of Science – Zoology major etc.
IMPORTANT – Please note that the International Student Application Form is a legal document and as such it is a requirement by the University of Tasmania that all students sign their own completed application form.
Example of Course Preference without Major/Specialisation
Example of Course Preference with a Major/Specialisation
Step 2 - Providing Supporting Documentation
Below is the Documentation that is required in support of your application.
- Certified* or original academic transcripts with grades and an explanation of the grading system in both the original language and a formal English translation.
- IELTS or TOEFL test report or evidence that you have undertaken an academic study program for a minimum of 2 years over the last 24 months with English as the sole medium of instruction and examination. Please note it is your responsibility to check with DIAC if you will be required to have a particular IELTS score for your student visa application.
- Graduation Certificate in both the original language and a formal English translation.
- CV and formal evidence of work experience if required.
- Other formal supporting documents requested if your program is listed on the Admissions Requirement web site and/or you are applying for credit
* A certified copy requires you to take your original document and photocopy of the document to a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations. They will then attest that they have sighted the original copy by stamping/signing the copy of the document.
Step 3 – Applying for Credit/Advanced Standing
Example from International Student Application Form
If you ticked YES and are “seeking advanced standing/credit for studies already completed” please note the following:
- International Admissions requires a copy of the course syllabus and unit outlines for your completed subjects and this should be included with the application form for assessment. This will help faculty staff to accurately assess the amount of credit to be awarded. If UTAS has an agreement with your institution for credit transfer then it may not be necessary to provide the course syllabus and unit outlines – for confirmation, please contact the International Admissions Office.
- If you wish to apply for credit for units that you are currently enrolled in please include the unit outlines for these units with the application form and your current enrolment record.
- Course syllabus and unit outline details required for credit assessment are outlined below:
IMPORTANT - A credit assessment cannot be completed if all of the above documents are not provided. Application processing will be delayed if documentation is not complete or if a major is not listed on the International Student Application form i.e. Bachelor of Business – Accounting major
Course Outline
- The grading system used and the minimum pass mark required
- A list of all the subjects/units within the course
- A schedule of when the units are studied (i.e. Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 etc.)
- Information on which units are compulsory and which units are electives
- The length and structure of the course (i.e. 4 units per semester - 2 semesters per year - 3 years in total)
Unit Outline (for each individual unit)
This is usually 3 or 4 pages long and must include:
- A full description of the unit
- The skills the student should have gained by the end of these studies
- A teaching outline (i.e. week-by-week list of topics of lectures)
- Textbook list
- Teaching hours for each unit (i.e. lectures, workshops, tutorials)
- Method of assessment (i.e. a list of all assessment required in this unit)
Step 4 – Sending the Application Form to UTAS
The application and all requested supporting documentation can be sent by airmail, courier, fax or emailed to the International Admissions & Exchanges office.
All applications must be sent to the following address:
| Airmail | Courier |
The Admissions Officer |
The Admissions Officer |
| Fax + 61 3 6226 7862 | Email International.Admissions@utas.edu.au |
You will be required to provide original or certified copies of all your supporting documents prior to accepting your Offer of Enrolment.
Please be advised the International Admissions office does not acknowledge receipt of applications. Before contacting the International Admissions office to check on the status of your application, please note the processing times stated below.
Step 5 - Processing Times and Offers of Enrolments
Assessments for direct entry applications (i.e. those not seeking credit for previous studies) usually take approximately 5 working days from the date of arrival in the International Admissions office, with the exception of applications for programs requiring Faculty approval which may take up to 10 working days.
Assessments for credit applications can take up to 21 working days from the date of arrival.
Please note assessments may take longer in peak periods and students should be patient at these times.
If an application is successful, an Offer of Enrolment is emailed and posted to you with a copy of our Welcome Guide.
If your application has not been successful, an email or letter will be sent to you. Where possible an alternative study program or pathway program will be offered.
It is recommended that students nominate their second preference of course for assessment on page 1 of the International Student Application form.
Pathway programs offered by UTAS include English language programs, the Foundation Studies Program and Associate Degrees.
Students can also apply for a “package” Offer of Enrolment if they will start their studies at a vocational level with the Tasmanian Polytechnic and later continue their studies with UTAS.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for direct entry to your UTAS program, you can undertake an English language (ELICOS) program at the UTAS English Language Centre.
Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS)
Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS) are awarded based on your academic performance in previous, completed studies. No other application forms are required. Notification of success in receiving the scholarship is made at the time of the Offer of Enrolment.
TIS assessment will not be undertaken until you have provided the International Admissions office with your final results.
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