The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public university, and its primary campuses are located in Tasmania. However, it operates a partnership with ECA Melbourne, a private higher education provider. While UTAS itself is public, ECA Melbourne functions as a private institution offering UTAS-accredited courses. This collaboration allows students to study UTAS programs in Melbourne, but the administrative and operational aspects of ECA Melbourne remain private.
Therefore, ECA Melbourne is not a public university but a private entity affiliated with the public University of Tasmania, enabling broader access to its programs.
