Getting started

You can prepare yourself for study by reading our course information and reviewing the application dates. This will give you detailed information on your chosen course, including admission requirements.

The University of Tasmania has partnered with the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) to help process your application. UAC may contact you about your application.

Applying to University of Tasmania

You can only submit one application to study with the University of Tasmania and you can choose to be considered for up to five (5) course preferences. If you do change your mind about the courses you are applying for, you can log back in to your application and change your preferences.

To complete an application you've already started, log in to your application and simply pick up where you left off. You'll need your email address and password you used when you started your application.

Who can apply?

You can use this application form to apply online if you are:

  • an Australian citizen
  • a New Zealand citizen
  • a permanent resident of Australia or a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

To apply as an international student, please apply here.

When to apply

Check the application dates for opening and closing details.

You can apply seven days a week except between 2am and 5am (AEST).

How to apply

In order to complete your application, you will need:

  • your personal details (name, address, email address, telephone number). Make sure the name you enter on your application matches the name on your official ID (birth certificate, citizenship documents, passport). You'll need your ID when you enrol and there may be problems if the name on your ID doesn't match your offer letter. Also ensure your email address is correct and don't use a shared email address. You'll need to check your email regularly for updates on your application after you've applied.
  • details of your studies and qualifications, such as Australian or overseas tertiary qualification/s (including institution name, name of qualification, year completed and any student numbers); current and previous preparatory courses; and both complete and incomplete certificate, diploma and degree studies (including your student number, the name of the qualification and the years you attended). You'll need to declare all your studies, even if you've applied to study at University of Tasmania before.
  • details of your English language proficiency (for Nursing courses only).
  • evidence of work experience if required in course admission rules.

If you have technical difficulties when you apply, read the technical help page.

Selecting your course preferences

You can add up to five (5) course preferences.

If you are listing more than one course, you should list your courses in the order in which you would like to receive an offer.

We'll make you offers to all courses for which you are eligible and competitive.

Declaration

All applicants must agree to the Declaration and authority. Read this carefully before accepting.

You may also wish to read our privacy policy and our partner UAC's privacy policy.

After you apply

You may need to provide documents or undertake additional course requirements.

Also read about managing your application and receiving offers.

Application login

You'll need your email address and password.

Make sure you have the following ready:

  • your personal details (name, address, email address, telephone number)
  • details of your studies and qualifications
  • details of your English language proficiency (for Nursing courses only)
  • details of work experience if required in course admission rules.