CUCs are local support hubs, not universities themselves. Your local CUC partners with YOUR university (whichever Australian University you are enrolled in), or vocational education provider, to help you succeed in your studies while staying in your community.

Our Centre is not linked to any one university, we support students from all higher education institutions including vocational education providers.

At our Centre you will find

• high-speed reliable internet
• computers you can use at the Centre
• docking stations to bring your own device link to our dual screens
• quiet study spaces
• group study areas
• printing and scanning
• free WI-FI
• video conferencing
• kitchen amenities
• academic skills support
• support with understanding and using your education provider’s systems

Our Centre is a welcoming, safe  inclusive and productive space to achieve your study goals and connect with other local students.

All higher and vocational education students. All ages. If you are enrolled in higher or vocational education or exploring your higher and vocational education possibilities we are here for you.

If you are already enrolled in any Australian university or Registered Training Organisation for vocational studies. Simply register with us and you can use the Centre to study online or externally, and treat the Centre as your academic base.

If you are enrolled to study on campus at UTAS you can register and use the Centre for study outside of your on-campus contact hours.

If you are interested in further education but not sure where to start or have not studied for a long time. Come and visit us during business hours to find out more about your future study possibilities.

Anyone interested in higher education can visit CUC Eastern Tasmania in person at 48 Cecilia Street St Helens during business hours.

You can register to gain full access to the CUC Eastern Tasmania Centre and services if you are over 18 and completing:

• a university course
• a pathway program for entry into a university course
• a vocational course with a Registered Training Organisation
• in secondary school and planning to go onto higher education

Students who meet these requirements and are under 18 years of age can (by negotiation) register and access the Centre during staffed hours with a parent or carer’s permission.

Simply fill in the form to express your interest. We’ll get in touch to complete your registration with you. You’ll need to provide proof of enrolment in a course and your USI, a photo ID and complete an orientation at the Centre before gaining after hours access.

Once registered, you’ll receive your personalised access to the Centre 7 days a week. After hours opening times are coming soon.

No, our services are completely free.

Other similar centres provide support that includes one-on-one sessions, workshops on academic writing and referencing, and help with time management and study strategies. We will develop and provide our academic support as we find out more about the students who register with us.

Yes if you want to! We foster a sense of community through student events, workshops, and a shared study environment where you can meet and collaborate with others.

We know that your best time for dedicated study might not be during business hours. After-hours access is available for registered students. Once you are registered we will provide you with your own personalised after hours access.

Our after hours times are coming soon.

CUC Eastern Tasmania is a Regional University Study Hub. We do not provide courses directly.

We can help you choose from many different courses and support you to access a wide range of higher education providers. Students might study 100% online and use the Centre to access their course. Students might commute to attend some of their classes in Hobart or Launceston and use the Centre as a quiet place to study. Other students do a mix of online and face-to-face study.

We can look at courses from different providers that suit your interests, career goals, study preferences and work and family commitments.

We do offer workshops to support you to develop and hone your study skills.

Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own device. We have dual screens you can dock to. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Centre.

Yes, our Centre Manager and staff are here to help with any questions you have, whether it’s logging in, printing, or navigating the portal and systems of your education provider.

We also have access to IT support for our computer systems.

CUC Eastern Tasmania can host and supervise exams for universities and other exam providers. We can provide an examination space and invigilation services. Contact us with enquiries.

Yes! This is one reason we are here! We know that university study and vocational study can be very rewarding and bring many benefits. It can be daunting working out what might be the best choices for you. With so much choice you might not even know where to start.

We will help you discover your options and we offer very practical information to help make decisions and choices. We can support you in many ways if you decide to apply and enrol. We don’t provide careers counselling or other forms of counselling but we can direct you to services that do.

We are co-located with the Regional Jobs Hub Break O’Day Employment Connect (BODEC) meaning both study advice and job seeking advice are available in one location.

Yes! We’re here to help with practical advice. We know that uni can be very challenging, but we also know it is helpful to speak to someone face-to-face.

We are due to be open later this year. In the meantime we encourage you to reach out to the support services of your education provider. You can find a list of Education Provider Support Services on our Current Students page under Student Wellbeing and Support.

You can also contact us for a friendly chat with our Centre Manager.

Our Centre will be open later this year and then you can book a time to meet to face-to-face too.

Yes! CUC Eastern Tasmania staff can support education and career expos, and other programs and events that showcase educational opportunities. We can also present to students or staff and visit workplaces and communities across Eastern Tasmania. Please get in touch to find out more or invite us to your activity.

A Country Universities Centre (CUC) is a Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) that has affiliated with the CUC network.

The CUC is a network of regional study centres that support students undertaking higher education. Any student enrolled in an Australian university or other registered higher education provider is eligible to register and use a CUC centre, regardless of their course or university.

At CUC Eastern Tasmania we are thrilled to be part of the CUC Network. Find out more about the CUC Network and the incredible centres across the network at cuc.edu.au

CUC Centres are located across regional and rural Australia. Visit the CUC Centre Locations page to find your nearest one.

Regional University Study Hubs are funded by the Australian Government to help students in regional and remote areas access higher education without having to leave their community. They provide student support and study facilities for students who study online.

Students who live in regional and remote areas can visit their local hub to support their study of tertiary courses from any Australian institution. Hubs provide:

• Infrastructure, including:
  • Study spaces
  • Break out areas
  • Video conferencing
  • Computer facilities
  • High-speed internet access
• Administrative and academic support services such as:
  • Developing writing and research skills
  • Managing administrative processes
• Student support services, including:
  • Pastoral support
  • Study advice
  • Help accessing student services

Find out more about the program and the incredible network of centres across Australia (currently 56 hubs!) at the Regional University Study Hubs Network website.

At CUC Eastern Tasmania we are excited to join other Tasmanian study hubs, West Coast Study Hub with centres in Zeehan, Smithton and King Island.