University of Tasmania

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Officially founded in 1890, it was the fourth university to be established in Australia. Christ College, one of the university's residential colleges, was founded in 1846 and is the oldest tertiary institution in the country. The University of Tasmania is a sandstone university and is a member of the international Association of Commonwealth Universitie and the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning

The university offers various undergraduate and graduate programs in a range of disciplines, and has links with 20 specialist research institutes, cooperative research centres and faculty based research centres; many of which are regarded as nationally and internationally competitive leaders.[8] The university's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies have strongly contributed to the university's multiple 5 rating scores (well above world standard) for excellence in research awarded by the Australian Research Council. The University also delivers tertiary education at the Australian Maritime College, the national centre for maritime education, training and research.

The university is regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning and teaching. It was ranked in the top 10 research universities in Australia and in the top two per cent of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.[9]

• In 2012, UTAS was the number one university in Australia for teaching excellence, receiving more teaching awards than any other university
• the University was ranked in the top 10 research universities in Australia and in the top 2% of universities worldwide
• UTAS is a medium-sized university (with over 27,000 students) that provides students with the benefits of smaller classes, personalized attention and ready access to lecturers and tutors 
• In 2013 Good Universities’ Guide, University was given a 5 Star rating for staff-to-student ratios, placing it amongst the best in the country
• UTAS offers a range of generous scholarship schemes for both Australian and international students
• Has a network of more than 90,000 alumni spanning more than 120 countries
• Approximately 120 Indian students currently studying at UTAS