Tasmania has one university nursing school, with campuses across the island. This guide reviews the University of Tasmania’s nursing degree and what it is like to study there.
Imagine studying nursing in a small state where you could do placements in Hobart, Launceston or the north-west coast, and know many of the nurses you’ll one day work alongside.
How nursing degrees work in Tasmania
Tasmania has one university nursing school, so there is nothing to rank. Instead, this guide reviews what it offers. It is ranked in the 151–225 band for nursing in the QS 2026 world rankings.
Where to study nursing in Tasmania (2026)
| School | Location | Nursing degree options | QS Nursing 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tasmania (UTAS) | Hobart, Launceston and Burnie | Bachelor of Nursing | 151–225 |
The University of Tasmania nursing school reviewed
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
The University of Tasmania’s School of Nursing teaches across the state’s three main regions and is ranked in the world’s top 225 for nursing. Many graduates stay to work in Tasmania’s hospitals and rural health services.
- Degree options: Bachelor of Nursing
- World ranking: 151–225 in the world for nursing (QS 2026)
- Best for: students who want to study and work in Tasmania
What does nursing school cost in Tasmania?
Domestic students in a Commonwealth supported place pay a student contribution of about A$4,738 a year for nursing in 2026, which can be deferred through a HECS-HELP loan. Since July 2025, eligible nursing students can also receive the Commonwealth Prac Payment, about A$330 a week, during mandatory clinical placements (it is means-tested). International students pay full fees, often more than A$35,000 a year, so check each university’s fee page.
But is one school enough choice?
Having one local school makes the decision simpler, but before you apply, also check:
- Approval: make sure the degree is an NMBA-approved programme accredited by ANMAC, so you can register with the NMBA through Ahpra when you graduate.
- Registration: Australian graduates of approved programmes don’t sit a separate national licensing exam, but they must meet the NMBA’s registration standards, including English language skills.
- Clinical placements: where students train, and whether you may be placed in rural areas.
- Campus and study mode: some universities offer regional campuses, online study or accelerated entry for graduates.
- Admission: entry scores (ATAR) and pathways vary by campus, so apply to more than one.
Your next step: Shortlist the schools that suit you, then check each one’s entry requirements, campus options and application deadlines on its website.
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Sources: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 (Nursing), Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council, Australian Government Department of Education (student contribution amounts and Commonwealth Prac Payment), university websites. Programmes and fees change; always confirm with the university.
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