Your new chapter in Tasmania starts here.

You don't have to figure it out alone. Follow these steps to settle in, find your community, and build a life you love.

Built by and for international ICT students in Tasmania.

Start Your Journey
UTAS students, staff and industry partners with their awards at the 2026 TasICT Awards

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Take it one step at a time

Your essential roadmap for the first few months.

  1. Students walking among tree ferns inside The Forest building at UTAS

    STEP 1

    Settle in

    Find a place to live, set up your basic needs, and secure survival income so you can focus on study.

    Arrival checklist
  2. Students watching the sunrise from the kunanyi / Mount Wellington lookout

    STEP 2

    Find your voice

    Build English confidence through low-pressure local conversation groups and community activities.

    Community groups
  3. Students at an outdoor campus festival with club stalls

    STEP 3

    Join the community

    Missed Open Day? Discover UTAS tech clubs, projects, and peers who share your interests.

    Explore clubs
  4. Busy UTAS campus plaza with student club tents

    STEP 4

    Experience Tasmania

    Attend industry events, make connections, and explore what is happening in Tasmania's ICT scene.

    ICT events list

The path to your dream career

It's not just about passing exams. It's about building the right foundation step by step.

Master Your English

Your English is the foundation. Don't wait until it's perfect to start. Build it daily through real conversations and local activities.

Immerse in the Community

Step out of your comfort zone. Learn the local culture, find shared topics, and build genuine connections with locals.

Join Clubs & ICT Events

Apply your skills to real-world problem-solving. Build your network and learn how the industry actually works outside the classroom.

Secure Your References

In Australia, job offers often hinge on references. The people you meet through clubs and events are the ones who will vouch for you.

Achieve Your Dream

Combine strong English, local cultural understanding, real-world experience, and solid references. Success in Tasmania isn't a stroke of luck — it's the natural result of taking these steps.

Sources & Acknowledgements

Information and event details are referenced from official UTAS publications and student LinkedIn posts.

For more information about UTAS ICT, visit: https://www.utas.edu.au/ict

Referenced photos

  • TasICT Awards 2026 (homepage hero) UTAS Source
  • Study at UTAS — The Forest building (Step 1) UTAS Source
  • Direct Entry Program — kunanyi / Mount Wellington (Step 2) UTAS Source
  • Campus life in Hobart (Steps 3 & 4) UTAS Source
  • Clubs & societies (Steps 3 & 4) TUSA Source
  • Student and staff LinkedIn posts (Steps 5 & 6) LinkedIn
  • UTAS News & Stories (Step 7) UTAS Source
  • Luoyan's path to a master's degree (Graduate stories) UTAS Source
  • Scenic route leads Bronson to the right destination (Graduate stories) UTAS Source
  • Zoe's journey from curiosity to opportunity (Graduate stories) UTAS Source