<p>With a student population of 14,000, including approximately 2,000 international students, the University of Tasmania in Australia offers an encouraging and collaborative environment for a study abroad experience. Class sizes are generally small and lecturers and tutors can be consulted without difficulty. The University is ranked in the top 10 universities in Australia for research and boasts links with 20 specialist research institutes and research centers. <br /> <br /> The University of Tasmania offers a wide range of study areas including social sciences, humanities, business, law, engineering, education, architecture and science. Particular strengths that attract Study Abroad students to University of Tasmania include:</p> <ul> <li>Animal and Marine Sciences</li> <li>Geography and Environmental Studies (including Natural Environment, Oceanography, Wilderness Management, and Antarctic Studies)</li> <li>Fine and Performing Arts</li> <li>Indigenous Studies, Tasmania Literature</li> </ul> <p>These particular areas of study take full advantage of Tasmania's National Parks and World Heritage Area by offering a variety of units which include field trips that are integral to each course and provide a real hands-on educational experience. <br /> <br /> The University of Tasmania has two campuses for Study Abroad students to choose from: Hobart and Launceston. Both campuses are set in beautiful landscaped grounds a few kilometers from the city center and most students are able to live within walking distance of their campus. <br /> <br /> Hobart is the capital and largest city in Tasmania, yet it is free from overcrowding, traffic congestion, serious pollution, and major crime. Situated close to the mouth of the Derwent River and nestled in the foothills of Mount Wellington, it seems that nearly every home, office and classroom has a magnificent view. <br /> <br /> Launceston city is the second largest in Tasmania and is nestled among rolling hills and vineyards at the head of the Tamar River, and offers excellent access to popular wilderness areas. <br /> <br /> Accessibility to the 'mainland' Although Tasmania is an island separated from the rest of Australia by Bass Strait, the 'mainland' is still very accessible and travel is affordable. Flights operate daily out of both Hobart and Launceston to Melbourne (55 minutes) and Sydney (1 1/2 hours) if you wish to get away for the weekend. <br /> <br /> Studying abroad at University of Tasmania in Australia is available as a semester abroad program in the Fall or Spring semesters or for a full academic year abroad. <br /> &nbsp;</p> <h3><a href="http://www.globalinksabroad.org/search/programs/programID43/">Learn more about this study abroad program in Australia&gt;</a></h3> <p>&nbsp;</p>