Impressions of international students about Tasmania

AUSTRALIA In addition to the multinational training environment, international students in the state are also provided with settlement conditions, extensive job opportunities and many unique cultural experiences.

The cleanest air in the world

Tasmania, an island state of more than 68,401 square kilometers located south of Australia, was once measured by the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station as having the cleanest air in the world. The air on the island, especially in the Tassie valley, is so pure that it is exported for 20-30 USD a box.

Surrounded by the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Tasmania has a temperate climate with four seasons of the year, with an average temperature of 14 to 25 degrees.

As the speaker of Shining Australia No. 4 , Mr. Lam Le - Market Development Manager, Tasmanian Department of Education said that he has settled in the state for more than 4 years and is very interested in the beauty of nature and people, especially the community. Vietnamese people here.

Mr. Lam Le (right) - Market Development Manager, Tasmanian Department of Education. Photo: Character provided.

According to the speaker, referring to Tasmania, people often think of the deserted countryside, remote travel, lack of amenities, few Vietnamese people... In fact, it's the opposite, where life is safe, people live in concentration. in the central cities of the state should know each other very well. Especially, the Vietnamese community is close, has a strong connection, and the shops are also increasingly crowded. Regarding traffic, international students can fly from Vietnam via Melbourne or Sydney, then fly over to Tasmania in just over an hour.

Many subjects in Tasmania

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) was established in 1980 as the state's only public university and is also Australia's fourth oldest university. The university ranks in the top 2% of universities in the world, according to the QS World University Ranking 2019 . Each year, UTAS attracts more than 38,000 students, including about 6,500 international students and 1,000 PhD students.

While the only university in the state, the University of Tasmania offers a wide range of programs and is tailored to the learning needs of international and local students. The school has strengths in training in maritime, architecture, engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, economics, commerce, law and information technology.

These disciplines will be taught at the world's leading member schools and research institutes, including: College of Arts, Law and Education; College of Health and Medicine; College of Sciences and Engineering; Australian Maritime College (Australia Maritime College); Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies; Menzies Institute for Medical Research.

As an international university with high rankings, but the school's tuition fees are average compared to Vietnamese international students, the fee ranges from 18,000 AUD - 33,000 AUD per year, depending on the industry and each academic year. In terms of living and dormitory costs, the annual average is about 10,000 AUD and 15,000 AUD.

In addition, international students can study at a government vocational college at TasTAFE - one of the top 10 largest vocational schools in Australia with a wide range of subjects such as tourism, restaurant and kitchen, health and community. ... The school has pathways to college to university with more cost and time savings for students.

International students in the state of Tasmania. Photo: Study Tasmania.

Immigration and job opportunities

Tasmania has been the state with the highest annual economic growth index in Australia in the last two years. According to Mr. Lam, this is a land with many opportunities for businesses because there are currently 97% of small and medium enterprises, so the opportunity to start a business is high and it is easy to access the policies and support of the state.

The Tasmanian market is not as vibrant as other major cities, but there is a high demand for labor in some of the state's key industries such as tourism, public health, agriculture and the marine economy.

With wild and majestic natural landscapes, the tourism industry here has thrived with the world's largest tulip and lavender farms and fields, national parks... according to the high demand in the kitchen industry, hotel, tourism management. According to a representative of Study Tasmania, 17% of the state's workforce is in the tourism industry.

With the healthcare industry, because the population here has a higher average age than other states, it needs more health care workers and the community. The industry with the third highest demand is agriculture with agricultural products such as cherries, grapes, apples... Vietnam is among the top importing countries for cherry from Tasmania. Tasmania State University is also ranked number one in the world for training in maritime related disciplines and Antarctic studies.

On the other hand, the two big cities of the state, Launceston and Hobart, are ideal places to find jobs for international students to earn extra income and gain practical experience. International students easily find jobs in eateries and restaurants or at retail stores, supermarkets or harvest agricultural products in season. Tuition fees and living standards in the island state of Tasmania are both reasonable, so international students are not under too much economic pressure.

Besides the advantage of great job demand, the state also has many attractive visa policies to attract international students to study and settle down. Specifically, the State Government has a immigration nomination program for students after graduating from high-demand fields of the state and earns additional settlement points when studying and living here.

Many attractive policies to attract international students

Mr. Lam Le said the policy of attracting talent is one of the key activities for the development of the state. In particular, the advantage when studying abroad is that it is allowed to stay after studying for 1 to 4 years depending on the level of study. Scholarship and settlement policies also have many attractive points, such as international students getting more settlement points, less competition for settlement. Many Vietnamese and international students have studied, got jobs and settled here for a long time, making significant contributions to the development of the state.

"As a small state, the people and the state government are very hospitable, international students will feel this as soon as they arrive at the airport," added Mr. Lam Le.

For example, schools will have international student advisors to support students such as transportation from the airport when coming to study in Tasmania, or if there are any obstacles in the study process.

In addition, the state organizes many seminars to invite speakers and businesses to exchange with students and support them in how to hone their job application skills... "Schools also have policies to find jobs, Therefore, if students go to university or college here, the process of applying for jobs and internships will be part of the school's support program," he said.

As for Vietnam, a representative of Study Tasmania informed that the state is attracting more and more Vietnamese students to study, ranking fifth in the total number of international students studying here. The Vietnamese Student Union here is one of the strongest international student associations in the state.

Impressions of international students about Tasmania  
Life and people of Tasmania. Source: Study Tasmania.

Culinary and festival specialties

Thanks to its mild weather, fresh air and fertile soil, Tasmania is known as a state with its own specialty source. From seasonal fruits and vegetables to meat, seafood, honey and milk... all quality and suitable for a wide range of tastes. In particular, seafood such as Tasmanian oysters, abalone and rock lobster are sought after around the world, besides the meats, cheeses, and wines are also world famous. This place is also known with the familiar name of apple island, thanks to the delicious and exclusive apple varieties, besides cherries, cherries...

Besides food, the festival is considered the pride of Tasmanians by unique cultural and artistic events, such as Dark MOFO in winter and Taste of Tasmania Festival, or Mona Foma in summer. .