6 Major Reasons to Study In Tasmania

Do you want to study in Australia? Australia is a country that is considered to be one of the best living places to study, live and work. Currently, Australia has the third-largest number of international students in the world. There are many world-class educational institutions located in different states of Australia, However, every Australian state has its own charms and values to live and work. You can read about the benefits of studying in regional Australia here.

Tasmania is one of the most modern, vibrant and unique locations in Australia promoting the education sector in rapid progress. In half a decade or less, it has become one of the most amazing, and attractive destination for international students intending to study in Australia. The peaceful and hustle free environment, natural habitat, and wide potential opportunities for growth in future are few reasons of study in Tasmania getting popular among international students. Whether its university, TAFE, English language or high school, Tasmania has renowned educational hubs to impart quality education. Tasmania offers a different kind of educational choice, with study and lifestyle options that provide a unique Australian experience.

Some of the top reasons for international students to study in Tasmania are explained here:

If you want to study in Australia and also a nature lover, then Tasmania is the right place for you! Without any doubt, Tasmania is one of the most beautiful places in Australia with breathtaking landscapes, beautiful beaches, huge and captivating mountains, and lakes. Historical villages, peaceful and small cities, national parks, marine and forest reserves, cleanest air, and purest water makes Tasmania one the best location to live and study.
Hence, you can enjoy the mesmerizing natural beauty in Tasmania while studying to relax your mind and soul. Tasmania also offers a vibrant culture, safe and sound environment, peaceful locations, fresh food, and markets along with natural beauty.

One of the most useful benefits of living and studying in Tasmania is that it is comparatively cheaper than other Australian states. Tasmania has a low cost of living with the lowest average weekly costs in some regions. So it is highly recommended to study in Tasmania if you cannot afford high costs of living, tuition fee, etc in other states. Hence, studying in Tasmania is cost-effective for international students. You can get a quality education in Tasmania without spending too much money as compared to other Australian states.

Tasmania is a very beautiful, safe, calm, secure and vibrant state of Australia. Living in Tasmania is more comforting and easy as it is comprised of smaller and peaceful cities. You will not face any traffic jam or city pollution. However, every facility and luxury of life is also easily available in this beautiful regional state.

Tasmania welcomes international students to study in its renowned institutes and top-ranked University that offer a high quality of education and research opportunities. There is a relatively lower population of international students in Tasmania than other states. This is the reason that international students are interconnected to one another and can take more and equal opportunities. You can work in Tasmania to learn new skills and can also improve your English language skills. Moreover, every student can get more support and personal attention from the teachers and advisors.

Also, the location of Tasmania is not very far from major cities of Australia such as Sydney and Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes from Melbourne and 1.5 hours from Sydney by air. Transport is very easily available from Tasmania if you want to roam around in Australia. In conclusion, you can have a great quality of life and education in Tasmania.

Do you have plans to live permanently in Australia? If yes, studying in Tasmania can help you out. If you have studied 2 years and completed your education in regional areas of Australia, you will be awarded an additional 5 points on the skill select points table. So, get the extra 5 points by studying in Tasmania. It will increase your chance of getting permanent residency in Australia. You will also be rewarded with 5 points towards SC190 if you meet the requirements. However, in case you do not qualify for SC190 PR then you may decide to study only one year in Tasmania to get additional 15 points towards SC491 visa and after working 3 years and earning minimum $53,900 per year you would be eligible to apply for PR SC191.

If you have graduated from a tertiary institution in Tasmania after studying in at the state for a minimum of one academic year (40 weeks at CRICOS registered institution) you can apply for a state-sponsored visa.

The key advantages to students graduating from Tasmanian institutions have the following advantages:

- Applicants may select an occupation from the occupation listed in Migration Instrument 2019 (meaning your occupation can be listed on MLTSSL or STSOL or even ROL)
- There are 4 different pathways/categories and you can choose one them to be eligible for SC491 - Tasmanian Graduate; Working in Tasmania; Family in Tasmania or Small Business Owner.
- Applicants get priority processing at the Department of State Growth and at the DIBP, speeding up the time it takes to be issued a visa.
- Tasmanian Government nomination provides extra points in the DOHA points test. (nomination provides 5 points for the 190 or 15 points for the 491).

Most importantly, you may get invited for 190 or 491 visas with lower points compared to many other states in Australia. So, it is recommendable to consider studying in Tasmania if you want to live permanently in Australia.

Do you want to know more about living and studying in Tasmania? Contact Pace Migration now and call us on 0434 123 123 for a quick chat or email us on [email protected] to book an appointment to have a consultation with our migration agent.

sources: themigration, maximuseducation, DOHA and Migration Tasmania