STUDENT MOBILITY

Study Abroad & Exchange to Tasmania

Fees, Living Costs and Other Information

Fees

Study Abroad tuition fee - AUD$7,437 per semester (2014)

Exchange students pay tuition fee at home institution and do not pay at UTAS

Health Cover is compulsory for all students and the cost for 2013 is AUD$290.50 for 6 months and AUD$622.50 for 12 months

Cost of living

See Cost of Living for a breakdown of living costs in Tasmania

Semester, exam dates and mid semester breaks

Semester 1 commences in February
Semester 2 commences in July

What are the popular / specialty programmes?

Aboriginal Studies, Animal and Marine Science, Maritime, Natural Environment and Wilderness Management, Antarctic studies, Fine Arts, Geology, Law and Business

Tasmania has many National Parks and natural areas that are World Heritage listed which offers students wonderful field trips to enhance their studies.

Extra Curricular Activities

  • Tasmania's National Parks
  • Tourism Tasmania
  • Places of interest in Tasmania
  • Hiking - one student's experience of Frenchman's Cap
  • Surfing - Launceston Uni Surf Team - latest events
  • University Student Organisation

Part-time employment

After you have enrolled you are eligible for work rights, up to 20 hours of employment per week.

Can I study part-time?

It is a university and immigration policy that students who are on a student visa must be enrolled full-time which is a maximum of 4 units per semester. Students can study 3 units per semester but permission must be sought by your home institution first.

Is there an information booklet?

Welcome Guide