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Australian Maritime College (UTAS)
Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime Engineering)
Australian Maritime College (UTAS)
Course Overview
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) — part of the University of Tasmania — is Australia's national centre for maritime education and research. The Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime Engineering) is Engineers Australia accredited (Washington Accord recognised globally) with three specialisations: Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, and Marine and Offshore Engineering. AMC operates one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest model test basins, an offshore wave tank, and a full-mission ship simulator — facilities that no other Australian university can match. The Newnham (Launceston, Tasmania) campus has direct fleet access to the Tamar River for at-sea trials.
Sri Lankan applicants — particularly those from naval / merchant marine families or from the Colombo South Harbour ecosystem — choose AMC because Sri Lanka's maritime economy (Hambantota Port, Colombo Port, Trincomalee deep-water port, growing offshore wind interest) urgently needs naval architects and marine engineers. Tasmania is also a designated regional study area for the 485 visa (3 years instead of 2 for a Bachelor) and has favoured State Nomination (190/491) thresholds. Engineers Australia accreditation is reciprocal with the Sri Lanka Engineering Council for IESL Chartered Engineer pathway.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A Levels: BBB minimum with Mathematics and Physics — ATAR equivalent 75.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 As / Bs in Physical Science stream (Mathematics, Physics required).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28 points overall with HL Mathematics and HL Physics, both at grade 5 minimum.
- check_circle Direct Year 2 entry available with a relevant 2-year Diploma in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture from CINEC or other Sri Lankan maritime training institutes.
- check_circle Online application via UTAS International Apply portal.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 70 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 51 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from Edexcel/Cambridge International streams qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 42,000 | Rs. 8,820,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 700 | Rs. 147,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Launceston) | AUD 20,000 | Rs. 4,200,000 |
| Student Visa & Setup | AUD 1,800 | Rs. 378,000 |
| Safety Equipment, Coveralls & Field Trips | AUD 1,000 | Rs. 210,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AUD 65,500 | Rs. 13,755,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa — 3 years (Tasmania is a designated regional study area). Naval Architect / Marine Engineer are on the MLTSSL — direct PR pathway via Skilled Independent (189) or State Nominated (190/491). Top hirers: Austal Ships (WA), Royal Australian Navy (civilian), Defence Materiel Organisation, ASC Pty (submarines), Woodside, Shell, BP offshore. Graduate Naval Architect / Marine Engineer salaries: AUD 75,000-90,000.
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