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The University of Tasmania is classed within the top two percent of Universities worldwide and has received numerous awards for teaching excellence. In 2015 alone, six University of Tasmania academics were given citations in the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching – the highest number for any Australian university. This recognition emphasizes the high caliber of education offered across the breadth of academic disciplines at the University of Tasmania. Changing the world is not simple. It takes thought, time, persistence, and insight. But most of all, it takes something extraordinary. So at the University of Tasmania, we have made the pursuit of the extraordinary a never-ending commitment. It influences everything we do. The way we teach. The way we research. The way we learn. And the way we live. Welcome to one of the world's most spectacular natural environments. Framed by beaches, snowfields, and wilderness, we are free to think on a bigger scale from our stunning island home in Tasmania. Whether in our teaching, research, or even student lifestyle, this unique landscape has prepared us to connect to the world. We are also fortunate to be right in Tasmania's vibrant cultural heart. From our MONA-inspired arts boom to our established food, wine, and coffee culture, Tasmania's towns and cities are as cosmopolitan as anywhere in Australia. Friendly, vibrant, and always changing, Tasmania's as right a place to live as it is to learn. Our ranking in the top two percent of universities worldwide reflects our willingness to challenge ourselves continually. We have never been afraid to take on the world – something we pass on to each of our more than 29,000 local, national, and international students. This underpins the success of the 90,000 alumni we have spread across more than 120 countries throughout their careers. Internationally recognized teaching programs and research institutes like the Australian Maritime College (AMC), Menzies Institute, and Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies have built our reputation. With their vision and success, we stand out as an educational beacon and a global voice of learning. Our commitment to the extraordinary tells the world one thing. Wherever you are from – and wherever you are headed – at the University of Tasmania, you have the opportunity to use education to become whoever or whatever you want. The University of Tasmania has a strong vision for its future. We encourage you to come along on this journey with us. Here's a snapshot of where we're going: We'll be ranked among the top echelon of research-led universities in Australia. We'll be a world leader in its specialist, thematic areas, and recognized for its contribution to the state, national, and international development. We will be characterized by its high-quality academic community, unique island setting, and distinctive student experience. Our graduates will be prepared for life and careers in the globalized society of the twenty-first century. At the University of Tasmania, we have a long tradition of excellence and a commitment to free inquiry to pursue knowledge. We create, preserve, communicate, and apply for this knowledge and scholarship globally while also pursuing distinctive specializations that reflect our Tasmanian character. We aim to provide ongoing leadership within the Tasmanian community and contribute to our island home's cultural, economic, and social development. View full university