Overview
Founded in 1890, the University of Tasmania is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Hobart (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tasmania. This institution also has a branch campus in Launceston and Burnie. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of Tasmania (UTAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 134-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Australian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Tasmania  |
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| Acronym | UTAS |
| Founded | 1890 Origins date back to 1846 as Christ College |
| Motto | Ingeniis Patuit Campus The Field is Open to Talent |
| Colours | Red and black |
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University Location
| Address | Churchill Avenue Hobart 7001 Tasmania Australia |
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+61 (0)3 6226 2706 |
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+61 (0)3 6226 7862 |
| Other locations | Launceston and Burnie |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Tasmania's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Tasmania's Facebook page
University of Tasmania's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Tasmania's YouTube channel
University of Tasmania's Instagram page
University of Tasmania's main LinkedIn profile
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