Living in Tasmania  Tasmania is the smallest Australian state, with a population of approximately 480,000. It has all the facilities needed to make it an excellent destination for international students. It is similar in size to Sri Lanka, Holland, Hokkaido (Japan) and Ireland, and it is larger than Switzerland. Tasmania’s lifestyle is affordable, with clean air, open spaces and an easy pace of life.
A beautiful place  Tourists from around the world come to Tasmania to enjoy the magnificent scenery and to experience recreation activities such as bushwalking, boating, fishing, cycling, surfing and white-water rafting. Native animals such as kangaroos and Tasmanian devils can be seen only a short drive from the cities. One third of Tasmania is set aside as national parks and there is no place more than a couple of hours’ drive from the sea. Tasmania is situated between 41 and 43 degrees south of the equator, and enjoys a temperate maritime climate.
Value for money While the standard of living in Tasmania is very high, the cost of housing, transport and health services are amongst the lowest in Australia. Tuition fees for Government Schools and Colleges in Tasmania are also low compared to most schools and colleges in the western world.
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