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Open days 

Open days at UTAS is your chance to experience a taste for university life, talk to staff and students and find the right course for your career.

Open days are held on each of our campuses on different dates. Find out more about open days, the dates and activities.

Key dates 

Key dates are important times of the academic year that you need to be aware of as you move through the application and enrolment process and then throughout your course of study.

You can view key dates for all our study periods.

Enrolment 

Enrolment for any given year is usually open from mid-October in the year prior. 

Semesters

Semester start and finish dates and each census date vary by course and units studied. View the UTAS key dates for further information.

Application for Admission 

Applications to study for all study periods in the next year open in the first week of August. However, some of our courses have an earlier closing date and will not accept late applications. For this reason it is important to review the admission key dates to ensure your application is submitted on time.

Scholarship applications 

Scholarship main round applications open in early August and close in October. Any applicant can apply for a scholarship, regardless of academic achievement.

The mid year round opens in early May and closes in June.

You can find more information on our Scholarships page.

Student Outcomes

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Data source: ComparED website

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For further information visit ComparED website

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Admission criteria

All applicants

Admission to courses is available on the basis of a wide variety of qualifications, backgrounds and experiences. Applicants may apply for admission to the University on the basis of meeting General Entry Requirements (GER).

To be considered for admission to a course an applicant must:

• meet the University general entry requirements (GER); and
• satisfy any course prerequisites and specific entry requirements.

Meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee entry to a course. Applications are usually assessed in order of preference until an applicant is made an offer in the highest preference for which they are eligible. If an applicant is not eligible for any of their preferred preferences UTAS will provide alternative course options or pathways.

Admissions criteria - Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with completed prior university study undertaken at university diploma level or above at any Australian University, or the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent, meet the University of Tasmania's General Entry Requirements (GER).

Applicants with partial university study at the Associate Degree level or higher with a passing Grade Point Average (GPA) based on a 50% study load in undergraduate - degree level subjects, meet the University of Tasmania's General Entry Requirements (GER).

Applicants with partial university study who have failed some subjects require review before proceeding to offer.

If you have been excluded, whether permanently or temporarily, from any tertiary institution, in Australia or elsewhere, you must include all details of the exclusion or suspension in your application. Please refer to our webpage about Readmission.

For more information on individual courses, including prerequisite knowledge and specific entry requirements please visit the University's Courses & Units website.

Admissions criteria - Applicants with VET study

Applicants may be considered for admission based on successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited award at Certificate III or above. All applicants must meet the General Entry Requirements and any relevant course entry requirements.

Awards at AQF Certificate III level must be in a relevant discipline to the chosen course.

Admissions criteria - Applicants with work and life experience

Applicants who have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have other relevant work experience and background are required to complete a personal competency statement and demonstrate how that experience meets the University's General Entry Requirements (GER). GER is met if the applicant can demonstrate sustained employment background or work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in their chosen course of study.

Admissions criteria - Applicants with recent secondary education

Australian Year 12 students

Applicants who have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and qualify for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Queensland Overall Position (OP) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) have their score converted to an equivalent selection rank. A selection rank is a score between 99 (highest) and 1 (lowest) used to compare people applying for a course. This rank ensures all applicants are compared on merit.

Generally, to be considered for most courses at UTAS, Year 12 applicants need to have a selection rank and meet the course prerequisites.

Selection rank adjustments

The University only makes selection rank adjustments as part of the Rural Application Process for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

We otherwise encourage applicants whose ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond their control to apply for special consideration as part of their application. The University considers a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

Applications for special consideration are only approved where the assessor is confident that an applicant has the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen course.

Criteria that may apply in addition to ATAR

Many courses have additional entry requirements such as prerequisites, auditions, portfolios or other specific entry requirements. Prerequisites may be studies undertaken as part of your Senior Secondary studies, or by undertaking one or more foundation units or preparatory pathway programs.

To determine the course entry requirements, check the Entry requirements section in the Course and Unit Handbook.

Other admission options

Tasmanian applicants who do not qualify for an ATAR and wish to attend University may be eligible for consideration through Assessed Entry, which recognises senior secondary results (TCE and VET). Applicants are assessed on the subjects studied and given an Assessed Entry Score (AES). This score will be converted to a percentile rank based on the TE to ATAR conversion table as published on The Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) website. 

Applicants who have completed a ‘non-standard’ Senior Secondary course which does not permit calculation of an ATAR or IB, e.g. those who have undertaken senior schooling at home, or at a school which does not follow the Australian curriculum, are assessed according to completed study with results converted to a selection rank.

Interstate Year 12

All applicants with Interstate year 12 qualifications are recognised as being equivalent and are assessed and selected based on their ATAR or OP, which is converted to a selection rank. UTAS will obtain interstate results from the relevant state.

Course entry requirements must be satisfied and then, for courses where selection is based on academic merit.

To determine the course entry requirements, check the Entry requirements section in the Course and Unit Handbook.

Additional information

Finished secondary education more than two years ago

Applicants who have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and qualify for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Queensland Overall Position (OP) or the International Baccalaureate (IB), and completed the senior secondary education more than two years ago, and have no other higher AQF study, will be considered on the basis of their Senior Secondary qualification.

Bridging and enabling course entry

Applicants who are not able to meet the degree level entry requirements will be considered for an entry pathway into a pre-degree award course or preparatory program within the Pre-degree framework based upon their academic, professional and employment history.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

UTAS welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) students and is committed to increasing Aboriginal access and participation in higher education in Tasmania by providing higher education pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through the Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal Education. Riawunna offers information and assistance throughout the application and enrolment processes and provides ongoing support to students for successful transition to higher education.

ATSI applicants may also apply for special consideration for admission. Applications for special consideration (ATSI) should be made in writing and will be assessed on prior academic achievements, any relevant work experience and advice from the Riawunna Centre on academic ability. ATSI applicants who do not request special consideration will be subject to standard entry requirements.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

Applicants who have completed studies overseas are assessed for the level of the award in terms of the Australian Qualifications Framework and in accordance with the Australian Government Department of Education and Training Country Education Profiles guidelines. Qualifications which are equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education qualification or higher will meet GER.

English language proficiency

You must be able to speak, write, read and comprehend English to a certain standard to be accepted into a courses offered at the University of Tasmania. You may be required to demonstrate your level of English language proficiency if:

English is not your first language, or you haven't previously undertaken a course taught entirely in English in a country approved by UTAS.

How to apply

UTAS manages the application process for tertiary study in Tasmania. It is easy to apply. Learn about applying to UTAS.

Enrolment

Information regarding preparing for study and the enrolment process for students can be found on the First Steps for New Students page.

Accepting an offer

Once your application has been assessed, the University of Tasmania will notify you by email if you have received an offer of a place in a course. Alternatively, you can visit eApplication at any time to check if you have been made an offer. If you are accepted, simply follow the instructions in the offer letter to secure your place at university. Find out more information about accepting your offer.

Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

You may be able to have your past studies or work experience count as credit towards your University of Tasmania course. That means you won't have to complete all of the units listed in your course structure and you may be able to graduate sooner. You need to apply separately for credit for prior learning, so make sure you check the application requirements and closing dates.

For more information visit the recognition for prior learning/credit/advanced standing page.

Deferment

If you have received an offer you may be eligible to apply for a deferral. Deferrals are not available in all courses and are strictly limited in some others. If the course you have received an offer in is deferrable, you will have the option to defer your place when you accept your offer.

Applications for deferral are made through eApplication prior to the relevant census date. For more information visit the deferral page.

Fees

Information on financial assistance available to help with the costs of study can be found on the Course Costs page.

Accommodation

The University of Tasmania offers a wide range of accommodation from on-campus and off-campus options. For more information go to the Accommodation page.

Student profile

The Student Profile table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at UTAS. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.

Where to get further information

• University of Tasmania – University of Tasmania's Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.