Information about La Trobe University, Australia

2. Campuses & Locations

a. Victoria State – 6 campuses:

Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus: Approximately 21 minutes to Melbourne Airport and 31 minutes to Melbourne CBD. Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne VIC 3086
Albury-Wodonga Campus: 3 km from Wodonga city centre, approximately 3 hours to Melbourne Airport. University Drive, Wodonga VIC 3689
Bendigo Campus: Located in central Victoria, 150 km from Melbourne, approximately 1.5 hours to West Airport, Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo VIC 3550
City Campus (Melbourne CBD): Approximately 21 minutes to Airport West and 4 minutes to Melbourne CBD. Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Mildura Campus: Over 5 hours’ drive to Melbourne CBD and Airport West. Mildura, Victoria
Shepparton Campus: Approximately 8 minutes to Shepparton Airport and over 2 hours to Melbourne CBD. 210 Fryers Street, Shepparton VIC 3262

b. New South Wales: Sydney Campus: Approximately 5 minutes to Sydney CBD and 16 minutes to Sydney Airport. 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000

3. Institution Type: Public University

4. Rankings & Accreditation:

Ranked #223 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Ranked #14 in Australia (Times Higher Education – THE 2025)
La Trobe University rankings: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/mylatrobe/celebrating-our-best-ever-qs-world-university-ranking/

5. Total Student Population: Approximately 30,000 students

6. International Students: Over 7,000 international students from 90 different countries

7. Key Strengths:

Ranked Top 17 in Australia and Top 242 globally (QS Rankings 2021)
Among the Top 50 Young Universities worldwide (THE Young University Rankings 2020)
Founding member of the IRU (Innovative Research Universities) – a group of leading research-focused universities
Rated above world standard in 19 research fields, including Nursing, Biological Sciences, and Statistics (Excellence in Research for Australia Report 2015-16)
Many disciplines highly ranked globally, such as: Top 100 in Nursing, Top 150 in Accounting & Finance, Top 200 in Communication;
Save one year of study with the Fast-track Bachelor’s program at La Trobe Sydney (2 years) and double-degree options allowing students to study two majors simultaneously at no additional cost or time;
86.6% employer satisfaction with La Trobe graduates – ranked 2nd in Victoria (Employer Satisfaction Survey 2017);
87.8% undergraduate employment rate within 4 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018);
Operates 7 campuses in Victoria and 1 campus in Sydney (NSW); the Melbourne campus is considered one of the largest and most beautiful campuses in Australia;
Competitive tuition fees compared to many other Australian universities;
Comprehensive support services for international students: soft-skills development, career guidance, and job placement support;
Strong alumni network, including high-profile leaders such as Dr David Morgan (former CEO, Westpac Bank) and Dr Geoff Raby (former Australian Ambassador to China);
Students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight or full-time depending on the study period;
Eligible for 2-6 years of post-study work rights, with pathways to permanent residency subject to government regulations.

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: View details here

English Programs
Foundation Programs
Diploma Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral (PhD) Degrees

b. Faculties & Colleges: View details here

La Trobe has 2 faculties and 13 schools

Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce:

La Trobe Business School
La Trobe Law School
School of Education
- Department of Education
- Department of Outdoor and Environmental Education
School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Science, Health and Engineering

La Trobe Rural Health School
School of Allied Health
School of Applied Systems Biology
School of Cancer Medicine
School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
School of Life Sciences
School of Molecular Sciences
School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing
- Judith Lumley Centre
School of Psychology and Public Health

c. Training courses: View details here

Arts, Social Sciences and Communications

Business and Commerce

Education and Teaching

Health

IT and Engineering

Law and Criminology: law, criminology, Cybersecurity

Science: Agricultural and environmental sciences, Molecular and biological sciences, Mathematical and computer sciences, Medical and psychological sciences, Physical and chemical sciences

9. Entry Requirements: View details here

Foundation Program: Completion of Grade 11 with GPA ≥ 6.0, or Grade 12; PTE Academic ≥ 49 / IELTS ≥ 5.0
Diploma Program: Completion of high school, GPA ≥ 6.0; PTE Academic ≥ 49 / IELTS ≥ 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
Bachelor’s Degree:
- Graduation from a recognised high school with GPA ≥ 8.0, or
- Completion of Year 1 university studies or La Trobe Foundation Program
- English requirement: PTE Academic ≥ 57 / IELTS ≥ 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
Master’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree; some programs require work experience; PTE Academic ≥ 64 / IELTS ≥ 6.5
PhD: Entry after completion of a Master’s degree (3 years) or Bachelor’s degree (5 years)

10. Intakes: March, June, and October each year

11. Application Documents

General Documents

Highest academic qualification certificate;
Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
English language certificate (if available);
Passport (photo and signature pages – if available);
Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).

Additional Documents for Master’s

Curriculum Vitae (CV);
Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.

Additional Documents for PhD / Master of Research’s:

Research proposal;
Published academic papers (if any).

12. Tuition Fees

La Trobe University – Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD

Business & Commerce: AUD 39,200 – 44,900 / year
Engineering: AUD 39,600 – 43,000 / year
Arts, Social Sciences & Communication: AUD 34,000 – 42,000 / year
Education & Teaching: AUD 35,000 – 43,800 / year
Health: AUD 35,000 – 55,000 / year
Information Technology: AUD 39,600 – 42,000 / year
Law: AUD 42,000 – 45,800 / year
Science: AUD 38,800 – 42,400 / year
Criminology: AUD 34,000 – 39,600 / year

La Trobe College:

General English: AUD 499/week
English for Further Studies (EFS): AUD 499/week
Foundation Program: AUD 28,912/year
Diploma Program: AUD 34,232 – 38,160/year

Tuition fees are indicative only. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information.

13. Living Expenses: AUD 18,000 – 22,000 per year

14. Scholarships: View details here

a. La Trobe University Scholarships

La Trobe East Asia Academic Excellence Scholarship: 50% tuition fee for the full course (Bachelor’s & Coursework Master’s)
La Trobe East Asia Creative Talent Scholarship: 50% tuition fee for the full course (Bachelor’s & Coursework Master’s)
La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship: 15% – 20% – 25% tuition fee for high-achieving international students
Alumni Advantage: 10% tuition fee reduction for La Trobe alumni enrolling in a coursework Master’s program
Early Bird Acceptance Grant (International Students): 5% tuition fee reduction in the first year for early acceptance

b. La Trobe College Scholarships

Pathway Scholarships:
- 10% (Foundation) and 20% (Diploma) tuition fee reduction for progression to La Trobe University
Free 5-week English course for international students before commencing the main program

La Trobe College Melbourne

20% tuition fee for Diploma programs
AUD 2,000 for Foundation programs
AUD 2,500 Victorian Government Grant for Foundation & Diploma programs (stackable with university scholarships)

La Trobe Sydney

30% tuition fee for Foundation & Diploma programs
20% – 30% tuition fee for Bachelor’s & Master’s programs

La Trobe Melbourne

30% tuition fee for Bachelor’s & Coursework Master’s programs

15. Accommodation & Student Services

Students may choose homestay, on-campus accommodation, shared housing (for students aged 18+), or living with relatives. Accommodation details here

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Date: Mar 26, 2026