Academic Programs

The Australian academic year is the opposite of the American education system, therefore you will be applying for terms beginning in February and July. La Trobe University offers courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the following disciplines: Humanities and Social Sciences; Education; Business, Law and Management; Health Sciences; Science and Computing and Engineering.

For information about admissions requirements at La Trobe University please see the Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions pages.

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Subject and Degree areas

The following link will take you to the La Trobe University web page with information on undergraduate and graduate degrees: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/courses/.
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Links to La Trobe's different academic departments can be found here:
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/faculties/ (This page will open in a new window)

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Tuition

The Center for International Studies does not charge for its services in preparing you for studying for a full degree at one of our partner institutions, therefore you will be responsible for paying only the direct fees charged by the university you attend. Unlike U.S. institutions, overseas universities charge different fees for different programs. An example would be that if you are interested in a program in the Humanities you would probably pay less than in the Sciences where lab expenses would be included.

Tuition amounts vary considerably but a range for an undergraduate degree may be between $US10,000 - $US12,00 for non laboratory-based programs and $US15,000 to $US18,000 for laboratory-based programs. Graduate fees can range from $US11,500 - $US17,000 per year (many take only one year). When you request information on a particular university a fee schedule will be provided by CIS. In addition to the tuition fees, you will want to be prepared for the other costs associated with traveling abroad such as travel expenses, meals (if you are not on a meal plan), local transportation, spending money, etc. If you wish to inquire about specific tuition fees for a program you can at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/courses.html . (This page will open in a new window).

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Studying in Melbourne

Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, is home to 3.2 million citizens from various cultural backgrounds. An enticing and multi-dimensional city, Melbourne is Australia's pre-eminent center for arts, education, culture, entertainment, culinary excellence, sports, shopping and business. Melbourne has been voted the Most Livable City in the world. Not only is it set amidst beautiful parks and gardens, and surrounded by endless stretches of beach, but also its unique diversity, vitality and ambience have helped position Melbourne as one of the world's great cities.

The Melbourne public transport system provides efficient trams, buses and trains, giving students easy access from campus to the Central Business District and other areas of interest around Melbourne and Victoria. There is easy public transport access to beaches, various shopping districts, nightlife, places of interest, sporting stadiums, galleries, museums, tourist attractions, parks & gardens and historical icons.

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Student Life

The International Programs Office provides a comprehensive orientation program for all international students. The orientation program gives students all the tools they need to settle in quickly and make the most of their time while at La Trobe and in Australia. It is also a great chance to meet local and international students.

La Trobe University's buildings and facilities are among the best in Australia. The main library, Borchardt Library, is recognized as one of the leading university libraries in Australia, with more than one million volumes as well as sophisticated information technology. The computer facilities on campus give study abroad students access to free e-mail, computers labs (some with 24 hour access), modem connections for laptops and various other services.

If you are interested in sports or outdoors activities you'll find something of interest to keep you fit and happy while studying at La Trobe. In 1997 the university was awarded the honor of hosting the Australian Universities Games, in part due to the university's outstanding facilities. La Trobe's sporting facilities include a heated swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, basketball courts and extensive sports fields (for Aussie Rules, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Cricket etc.). Other activities you can become involved in on campus include a radio station, political parties, environmental groups, women's group, religious groups and much more. The university also houses various cafés, restaurants, a bar, hairdresser, dentist, bookstores, medical center hospital, travel agent, dry cleaner, cinema, optometrist, banks and a weekly market.

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Accommodation

La Trobe has excellent on-campus accommodations, located only a few minutes walk from the academic buildings. Students also have the option of finding private off-campus housing, in either fully vacant or shared properties. In Australia, most vacant properties are rented unfurnished. The Student Accommodation and Financial Services Office can provide information about establishing a household, such as furniture and utilities required and other start-up considerations and costs. For more information on accommodation at La Trobe go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/accommodation.html (This page will open in a new window).

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Useful links

Click here for useful degree abroad links.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00115M

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