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Acceptance and
latrobe.edu.au/international
Pre-departure
Guide Australia
A very warm welcome A very warm welcome to you from La Trobe University, Australia. For over 50 years we have welcomed students from across the globe and today we host over 8 000 international students. We are proud to have been among the top 350’s on the World University Rankings 2019. Studying overseas is a life‑changing experience. This guide provides you with important information to help you prepare for this new and exciting time. We understand that studying in Australia is about more than just the course you choose. Here at La Trobe, we’re proud to offer you a wide range of opportunities to develop your global networks by engaging in leadership development, participating in volunteering programs and becoming a member of the many clubs and societies that are a core part of life at all seven of our vibrant campus locations. Our graduates are renowned for their employability, for their deep understanding of the most pressing challenges facing the global community, and for their ability to address those challenges intelligently and decisively. I look forward to seeing you at one of our beautiful campuses here in Australia and wish you well with your final stages of preparation. Thank you for choosing La Trobe University. Kelly Smith Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) ii Acceptance and Pre-departure Guide
Contents
Congratulations on choosing La Trobe / 2
Your offer and acceptance / 4
Applying for a student visa / 8
Preparing for departure / 10
Preparing to study / 12
Our locations / 14
About Australia / 18
Living costs / 20
Accommodation / 24
Arrival and settling in / 32
Be smart, be safe, be well / 36
Student support / 38
Information for parents / 40
English language, Foundation Studies
and Diploma programs / 41
Pre-departure and arrival checklist / 42
The final word / 44
La Trobe University 1
Congratulations
on choosing La Trobe
By choosing La Trobe, you’re choosing to study with people who are
pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our graduates transform lives,
professions and communities.
You matter Victoria New South Wales
From day one, we make sure you have The state of Victoria is a vibrant, Rich in natural beauty and home to
a broad support network to help you multicultural destination offering world-famous beaches and national
get the most out of university. We’ll help stunning natural beauty, exciting cities parks, more than a third of Australians
you settle into life in Australia, make with lively arts and cultural scenes, live in New South Wales. With an
new friends, succeed in your studies and a world‑class student experience. economy larger than Singapore, Malaysia
and prepare for life after university. The capital city Melbourne was named or even Hong Kong, the state is home to
You’ll have access to a dedicated team Australia’s best city for international around half of Australia’s top 500
of support staff members, a 24-hour students and in the top three in the world companies. The state capital Sydney is
student helpline, learning support, in the 2018 QS Best Student Cities index. one of the world’s most multicultural
and networking and volunteering cities, with almost 40% of the population
opportunities. We can also help you plan born overseas.
your career and find a job, either back
home or in Australia. Living in Melbourne
Student life
In the 2018 QS Best Student Cities index,
Melbourne received a perfect score for
Living in Sydney
There is a lot more to experience student mix, which looks at the city’s An important hub in the Asia-Pacific region,
at La Trobe than just going to class and student population, levels of social Sydney is the business and financial capital
working on assignments. We offer a wide inclusion and tolerance. of Australia. Sydney is also one of the
range of clubs, sporting teams and world’s safest cities and provides one of the
social events to make your experience best environments to study, work and live.
a memorable one. At the 2013 Victorian
International Education Awards, we were
recognised for providing an outstanding
student experience.
See you soon
This Pre-departure Guide will help you
with all the necessary preparations
before you leave home. We look forward
to welcoming you to one of our beautiful
campuses and encourage you to get
involved and have the experience
of a lifetime!
2 Acceptance and Pre-departure Guide
La Trobe University 3
Your offer and acceptance Who to contact Campus Email Telephone All Victorian campuses Admissions Admissions, Check-in intapplication@latrobe.edu.au +61 3 9479 1199 and Orientation Airport reception and accommodation internationalarrival@latrobe.edu.au +61 3 9479 1199 Study Abroad and Exchange program studyabroad@latrobe.edu.au +61 3 9479 2112 Sydney Admissions and enrolments sydney-admission@latrobe.edu.au +61 2 9397 7600 Orientation studentservices-sydney@latrobe.edu.au +61 2 9397 7600 Study Abroad and Exchange Program studyabroad@latrobe.edu.au +61 3 9479 2112 Other contact information English language, Foundation studies study@latrobemelbourne.edu.au +61 3 9479 2417 and Diploma programs at Melbourne Campus 4 Acceptance and Pre-departure Guide
Understanding your Advanced Standing (credit) Deferring your offer
Letter of Offer If Advanced Standing (credit) for your You might be permitted to defer the
previous studies has been approved, commencement of your course for
This section includes explanations you will receive a letter from the
and definitions of terms to help you a maximum of two semesters, or up
University in addition to your Letter to one year. You must make this request
understand your Letter of Offer. of Offer. The course duration shown in writing – preferably by email, however,
on your Letter of Offer will reflect the mail is also acceptable. This process
Conditional offers amount of Advanced Standing received. does not apply to study abroad and
If you have received a conditional
If this Advanced Standing is conditional, exchange students.
offer, note that this is not a full offer.
you must provide evidence that you have Provide the following information to LTI:
You must fulfil the condition(s) stated
satisfactorily met the condition(s) before
in your Letter of Offer before it can be Your full name.
or at the time you accept your offer. ––
changed to a full offer. Examples of
conditions may be: certified documents, If you did not request assessment for La Trobe University (LTU) Ref. ID No.
––
evidence of English test results, Advanced Standing when you submitted (located on your Letter of Offer).
evidence of relevant work experience, your application to study, you can still The name of the course that you have
––
translated transcripts, and more. apply for credit for previous studies or been offered.
work experience at the time of enrolment.
English language conditions Please note that Advanced Standing The original course commencement date.
––
If English language conditions apply usually needs to be finalised within two Details of your intention to defer.
––
to your offer, once you have met these weeks of commencing the relevant subject. You must submit a personal statement
conditions you need to send your results and any additional academic
to the relevant La Trobe International documentation, if applicable, to advise
(LTI) office (see the ‘who to contact’ of studies or activities you plan to
section on page 5). Results that show undertake during the time you are
If you are given Advanced
you have met this condition need to Standing after your student visa deferring. A revised Letter of Offer
be received before, or at the time, you has been granted and this results will then be issued stating your new
accept your offer. in the duration of your course being commencement date.
shortened, the University
English language requirements may The new commencement date
––
will notify the Department of Home
be satisfied by showing us evidence Affais (DHA) of changes requested.
of the standards as specified on our by issuing you a new Confirmation Forward your request to:
website: latrobe.edu.au/international/ of Enrolment (CoE) with a reduced
intapplication@latrobe.edu.au
how-to-apply/english-and-academic- course duration.
requirements/english-language-
requirements Courses with quotas
If the course you have been offered Some courses have a very limited number
No administration fee is required if
a place in has non-standard English of places available each year. If the course you are deferring for the first time.
language requirements, these will be you have been offered has a quota, this
outlined in your Letter of Offer. will be indicated in your Letter of Offer. Students are only allowed to defer
for one year. A deferral for a longer
It is important that you accept your offer period or multiple deferrals will
as soon as possible to secure a place in require the student to submit a new
the course. Your Letter of Offer will only application.
English test results must be no remain valid until all places have been
more than two years old at the filled. Once a course is full, you will be If you are studying at our Sydney
course commencement date. notified by email and asked if you would Campus, you must email your
like to be considered for an alternative request to defer your offer to:
If you plan to meet the English language sydney-admission@latrobe.edu.au
course or change the commencement
requirements by studying at our on-campus date of the course.
college, you must complete a separate
Application for Enrolment and submit
this directly by email:
T +61 3 9479 2417
E study@latrobemelbourne.edu.au
latrobecollegeaustralia.edu.au
La Trobe University 5
If you have received an offer but not Research students Making payment
accepted it, you will receive a new,
Research students wishing to defer You are also required to pay the tuition
deferred offer upon contacting LTI.
should email ltiresearch@latrobe.edu.au fee deposit and Overseas Student Health
If you have accepted your offer but have including the same information noted Cover (OSHC) fees as specified in the
not yet been granted your student visa, in the previous paragraphs. Deferral Letter of Offer. Information on how to pay
you will receive a new, deferred offer and may affect the availability of academic the deposit may be found on page 6 of the
CoE upon contacting LTI. When we defer supervision and must be approved Acceptance Form. The easiest method
the commencement of your course we by the college and the Higher Degree of payment is via the University’s secure
will also cancel your existing CoE, so you Committee. payment portal:
must lodge your new CoE with DHA. latrobe.onestopsecure.com/
If you have accepted your offer and Accepting your offer OneStopWeb/LTInt/menu
your student visa has been granted, This section provides important Please ensure you allocate your Tuition
deferring your course may affect your information on accepting your offer to fees and Overseas Student Health
visa. You must provide the information study at La Trobe University. Cover fees into their relevant categories
listed above, as well as evidence when making an online payment,
of compassionate or compelling Your Letter of Offer contains important
and don’t forget to use your unique
circumstances that are preventing you information, including:
student ID number in any transaction
from enrolling in your course on time. course duration
–– or communication you have with the
Acceptable circumstances include: University.
students are advised to arrive at least
––
serious illness or injury (medical
–– one week in advance prior to their
certificate required) check-in date or two weeks prior to
Orientation day.
bereavement of close family members
––
such as parents or grandparents indicative annual tuition fee in
–– Tuition fees do not include
(documentation required) Australian dollars the cost of textbooks, health
insurance or living expenses
major political upheaval or natural
–– confirmation of whether you have
––
such as food, accommodation,
disaster in your home country requiring been awarded any advanced standing transport or medical costs.
emergency travel (evidence this has (or credit) from prior learning or work
impacted your ability to study is experience Studying at our Sydney Campus?
required) Refer to the payment methods
any conditions associated with your
–– listed in your Acceptance
a traumatic experience, including:
–– offer, such as English language Agreement or on our website:
involvement in or witnessing of a capacity. latrobe.edu.au/sydney/apply/fees
serious accident (police or psychologist You should also have been sent an Offer
report required) or witnessing or being If you received a Letter of Offer for the
Acceptance Form. Please complete all
the victim of a serious crime that has Study Abroad program, you will have your
sections carefully and return to your
impacted on you (police or psychologist tuition fee per semester specified.
agent or LTI. Please ensure you include:
report required) For full details on La Trobe University’s
certified evidence of meeting any
––
La Trobe University was unable to offer
–– Refund Policy and Privacy Statement
conditions specified in your Letter of
a prerequisite subject (unit) for international students, visit:
Offer, where applicable.
latrobe.edu.au/international/fees-and-
failure to meet one or more of the
––
proof or confirmation of payment.
–– scholarships
conditions on your Letter of Offer
a Financial Guarantee Letter from your
––
delay in the grant of your student visa
––
sponsoring organisation (if you are a Need more information
(dated documentation required). sponsored student). about your course?
If your visa has been granted but your You may also be required to submit At La Trobe University, your degree
reason for deferring is not considered a a completed and signed Applicant program (e.g. Bachelor of Accounting)
compassionate or compelling reason, Financial Declaration Form to is usually referred to as a ‘course’ and
La Trobe University must report your demonstrate that you have sufficient the subjects you enrol in within the
status to DHA as a ‘non-commencement’ funds to cover the costs associated with course are referred to as ‘subjects’.
(i.e. did not start studies). You will need your studies. Refer to the conditions on We recommend you read further
to contact DHA for information on how your Offer Acceptance Form carefully. information on your course, including
this will affect your student visa. If your
its structure and what subjects you
application for deferral is approved, you
will need to complete in order to
will be issued with a new deferred offer
qualify for your degree by visiting:
and CoE.
latrobe.edu.au/courses
6 Acceptance and Pre-departure Guide
Inbound Study Abroad Overseas Student Norwegian, Swedish
and Exchange Health Cover and Belgian students
Belgian students do not require OSHC.
As Study Abroad and Exchange It is a requirement of your student visa
Norwegian students who are covered
programs involve the study of subjects that you have Overseas Student Health
by the Norwegian National Insurance
over one or two semesters, a full list of Cover (OSHC) from the date of your
Scheme do not require OSHC. Swedish
pre-approved subjects will be provided arrival and continuing for the duration
students, whose insurance is provided by
in your Letter of Offer. You must submit of your studies until your visa expires.
CSN International (or Kammarkollegiet),
a copy of your completed Learning La Trobe University’s preferred OSHC
also do not need OSHC cover. However,
Agreement when accepting your provider is Allianz Global Assistance:
Swedish students not covered by the
La Trobe offer. allianzassistancehealth.com.au
Swedish National Board of Student Aid must
If you wish to add new subjects that If you obtain cover from another purchase OSHC by Allianz Global Assistance
you have not received approval for, you approved provider, you are advised to to meet their student visa requirements.
may seek approval during enrolment. contact that provider directly to confirm La Trobe University will require proof
To enable any changes, please make when your cover commences and show of such coverage form the Swedish
sure you bring a copy of your most evidence to La Trobe University. OSHC students.
recent academic transcript as well cover arranged independently must be
as your Letter of Offer on the day by a DHA approved provider. Holders of visas other
of enrolment. than student visas
For more information on approved OSHC
to study in Australia, visit: You need to organise Overseas Visitor
Exchange opportunities https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/ Health Cover (OSVC) if you are not a
for international students getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/ student visa holder. To find out more,
La Trobe students from all study areas overseas-student-health-cover visit: ovhcallianzassistance.com.au/
have the opportunity to study overseas our-health-insurance/levels-cover
on exchange at one of more than Students requiring
150 partner universities. Students on
outbound exchange can receive mobility
Family OSHC cover Confirmation of
grants from the University and can
You must indicate this requirement Enrolment (CoE)
on your Offer Acceptance Form, and
participate in a variety of programs, After you have accepted your offer,
include the applicable Family OSHC
ranging from six weeks to one year. you will receive a Confirmation of
premium in your deposit. Once you
Students can also apply for funding Enrolment (CoE) which you will need
have arrived in Australia, you must make
to go overseas on clinical placements in order to apply for a student visa
an appointment to see your OSHC by
and practicums. To find out more about at your nearest Australian Diplomatic
Allianz Global Assistance representative
La Trobe’s exchange opportunities, visit: Mission (Embassy) or online.
to have your family’s details added to
latrobe.edu.au/students/exchange
your OSHC membership.
If you have a child born after your arrival
in Australia, and you only have a single
OSHC policy, you must change to a Dual
or Multi Family policy. If family members
join you after your arrival in Australia,
they will have to prove they have an
OSHC policy for the duration
of their visa.
La Trobe University 7
Applying for
a student visa
Apply for your student visa online at Key requirements for the student
homeaffairs.gov.au. You will need your visa (subclass 500)
Letter of Offer, CoE and health insurance, Please note: the Department of
and may also need further supporting Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Home Affairs (DHA) uses the
documentation such as evidence of online Document Checklist Tool
The GTE requirement applies to all
your financial capacity. Your student that indicates the documentary
student visa applicants and considers
visa is issued for the duration of your evidence of financial capacity
whether the individual circumstances required. You need to attach these
studies as outlined in your CoE, plus
of the student indicate that their intention documents to your visa application
a few extra months.
is for a temporary stay in Australia. prior to lodgement. Failure to do so
Assistance with visa applications is might result in visa refusal. Find out
available from La Trobe University’s Financial capacity more about the financial capacity
representatives: requirement at:
All international students are required https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
latrobe.edu.au/international/
to have sufficient funds to cover visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/
international
their course fees and living costs in student-500/genuine-access-to-
Australia. Under the simplified student funds
visa framework (SSVF), all student visa
applicants must have sufficient funds English language proficiency
available for the duration of their stay You will need to meet the English language
in Australia. requirement to apply for a student visa.
Students associated with higher Some student visa applicants may
immigration risk, based on their country need to provide the results of an English
and education provider immigration risk language test with their visa application.
outcomes, will generally need to provide You can find out if you are likely to need
documentary evidence of financial to provide this evidence by using the
capacity with their visa application. Document Checklist Tool at:
homeaffairs.gov.au
8 Acceptance and Pre-departure GuideIf in the two years before applying for Family unit members must be declared
the student visa you have successfully on the initial student visa application,
completed the Senior Secondary regardless of whether or not they intend Students under 18 years
Certificate of Education or studies at the to join the student in Australia at a later of age
Certificate IV or higher level, in Australia stage. Those not declared will not be If you are under 18 years of age at
and in the English language, you are eligible for a visa at a later stage. the commencement of your course,
exempt from providing evidence of An exception applies to those who you are required by the DHA to have
your English language proficiency with became a family member after the
appropriate welfare and accommodation
your visa application. primary applicant (student) was granted
arrangements in Australia. You need to
a visa.
provide evidence that you will be living
Health and character From 1 July 2016, there will be no with either a DHA-approved parent,
International students are required to restrictions on the duration of particular legal custodian or an eligible relative
be of good character and will generally courses that the primary applicant in Australia. Contact your admissions
need to undertake a health examination (student) must study to be accompanied officer for more information (refer to key
as part of their student visa application. by family members, including contacts on page 4).
subsequent dependants.
Students must also obtain Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC) before Generally, the same level of evidentiary
a student visa can be granted. requirements of financial capacity
applied to the primary applicant (student) Health
–– insurance – 8501 – you must
Packaged courses would apply to their family members, maintain adequate arrangements for
including subsequent dependants. health insurance cover during your
Genuine students will be able to package entire stay in Australia.
two or more courses on the one student In all circumstances, our officers have
visa where there is progression from discretion to ask for evidence of funds, Change
–– of address – 8533 – you must
one course to another. The final course if required. advise the University within seven
that you will undertake as part of your days of your arrival in Australia of your
package of courses is your main (or Student visa conditions current residential address and of any
principal) course of study. Your main changes of address within seven days
Your visa is subject to a number of
course of study will be used to determine conditions that you must comply with. of each change. You must notify your
your financial and English language Different visa conditions apply to you education provider if you have changed
evidentiary requirements. and your family members. Breaching universities or education providers
a visa condition may result in the within seven days of receiving your CoE
To be granted a visa for the full duration or evidence of enrolment.
cancellation of your visa. Examples
of the packaged courses, you must of visa conditions include:
provide confirmation that you are enrolled Course
–– matching visa – 8516 –
in all of the courses. Work
–– rights – 8105 – you cannot start You must continue to satisfy the
paid work until you have commenced requirements on the basis of which
Extend your student visa your course in Australia. You cannot your visa was granted. This means,
work more than 40 hours per fortnight for example, that you continue to have
If you are already studying in Australia (other than work that has been sufficient financial capacity to support
and would like to enrol in a new course registered as a part of your course) your study and stay in Australia.
after the completion of your studies, when your course is in session.
you should apply for a new student visa A fortnight means any period of 14 For more information on student visas
before your current visa expires. If your days commencing on a Monday up and their conditions, visit:
student visa contains the 8534 or 8535 to the end of the second following https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/
(‘No Further Stay’) condition, you will Sunday. Some volunteer and unpaid already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-
not be able to renew your student visa work is also included in the 40 hours and-conditions
in Australia unless there are exceptional per fortnight limit. No work limits
circumstances. apply during vacation periods. Students with school-
No work limits apply if you are aged children
If you are returning home temporarily studying a Master’s by research
and would like to renew your visa If you have school-aged dependants
or Doctorate course in Australia.
offshore (not in Australia), you must accompanying you to Australia, it
indicate this on your Offer Acceptance Enrolment
–– – 8202 – You must remain is a visa requirement that you enrol
(new students) or CoE Application enrolled in a registered course (unless them in primary or secondary school.
you are a Foreign Affairs or Defence See the ‘students with families’
(continuing students) form to ensure
sponsored student or secondary section of this guide on page 38
your CoE is issued correctly.
exchange student, in which case you for more information.
must maintain full-time enrolment
Family members visas in your course of study or training).
All family members of existing student
visa holders will need to apply for a You must maintain enrolment in
Subclass 500 visa if they do not currently a registered course that is the same
hold a student visa and want to join the level as, or at a higher level than,
student in Australia. the registered course for which you
were granted a visa. You must maintain
satisfactory attendance in your course
and make satisfactory progress for
each study period as required by your
education provider.
La Trobe University 9Preparing
for departure
Preparing yourself Online pre-departure We invite you to join us on our social
media networks as this is a great way
Before you arrive in Australia you may videos to make new friends, meet students
be feeling excited and a little anxious. After you have accepted your offer, you from your same country and course and
It may be hard to leave friends and will receive an email with everything prepare for a successful transition to life
family behind. You may be worried about you need to know before you leave and at La Trobe.
whether you will adjust to Australian important pre-departure information
life and how you will settle in. This is Our program will be open before and
videos from the International Student
perfectly normal, but keep in mind the after your classes start.
Services and the Accommodation
following suggestions: Services teams. You can join the Facebook group
Find someone to talk to about how you
–– by searching ‘Transition @ La Trobe
We suggest you watch these videos and
are feeling. You may want to discuss – International Welcome group’ on
read the FAQs with your family before
your concerns with friends and family, Facebook.
your departure.
particularly those who have also Join La Trobe’s Weibo group by visiting
travelled abroad. We will also send you an invitation to
weibo.com/latrobeuniaus.
attend a “live chat” with our team via our
View our Pre-Departure briefing videos
–– Facebook Transition @ La Trobe group.
online to help you prepare in advance.
The pre-departure videos are designed
Online pre-departure and
Visit latrobe.edu.au/international/you-
have-an-offer/leaving/guide, to find the to help you prepare for study and life in eFriends scheduled dates
videos! Australia. Topics covered will include:
preparing for departure, accommodation,
Make sure you arrive in time to register,
–– living in Australia, and arrival and settling
enrol and participate in the university in. If you need to ask us questions online,
Orientation. This will help you adjust to join our Transition Facebook groups and Save the date!
living in Australia and studying at La Trobe, you can chat with our eFriends!
and will assist you academically. You will To find more information about these
learn important information, meet staff programs and the start dates, visit:
and other students, and make new friends. Meet our La Trobe latrobe.edu.au/international/you-have-
Read about Australian culture
––
International e-Friends! an-offer/leaving/guide.
(see page 18). Our e-friends are experienced La Trobe
students and International Student
Sign up for La Trobe Times, our
––
Services staff members who will be
international online newspaper:
active on our Transition @ La Trobe
latrobetimes.blogs.latrobe.edu.au
Facebook or Weibo groups answering
Bring some of your favourite things
–– any question you may have about
with you, including photos of family starting your course at La Trobe.
and friends, and learn to cook some
of your favourite dishes.
Study abroad and exchange students
––
must have their timetables planned
using our online university timetable
and bring along an official transcript
for any new subjects: latrobe.edu.au/
students/your-course/timetables/
view-timetables
10 Acceptance and Pre-departure GuideLa Trobe University 11
Preparing to study
The La Trobe University academic It is important that international students
year is divided into two main semesters, arrive in time to attend Orientation,
with additional Summer and Winter which takes place before each semester Sydney Campus
semesters. The Sydney Campus begins. Orientation provides new New students must attend Orientation
operates on a trimester basis and may commencing students with valuable Day where you will officially register and
have different commencement dates to information about campus services enrol into your course. For details about
our Victorian campuses. Some courses and facilities, course and subject guides Orientation and enrolment at the Sydney
may have different commencement and an opportunity to meet other Campus, please visit:
dates or non-standard start dates. students in your course, make friends latrobe.edu.au/students/new-students/
Please refer to your Letter of Offer for and have fun. The International Student enrol/campus/sydney-campus
your exact start date when booking Services team has found that students
flights or making holiday arrangements. who do not attend Orientation miss lots
of important information, which can lead
The dates for international registration,
to academic problems.
enrolment and Orientation are subject
to change. Regularly check our website,
and correspondence from La Trobe
University for confirmation of dates.
La Trobe University
Academic Calendar
To find your Academic Calendar and all
the important dates including start of
classes, orientation, holidays and exams
visit: latrobe.edu.au/calendar/academic-
calendar
At the La Trobe University Victorian
campuses, the academic year is divided into
two standard semesters, plus summer and
winter non-standard semesters.
La Trobe University Sydney Campus
operates on three standard trimesters
a year and has a slightly different
academic calendar.
12 Acceptance and Pre-departure GuidePublic holidays
To know when the university will be
closed due to holidays, visit:
atrobe.edu.au/calendar/general
Our Sydney Campus will be closed
during all New South Wales (NSW) public
holidays. For a list of public holidays visit:
nsw.gov.au/about-new-south-wales/
public-holidays
Non-standard teaching periods
he University also delivers a number of
T
non-standard teaching periods through
external providers or to meet special
course requirements.
he University publishes a comprehensive
T
list of all teaching periods and associated
subject census dates at: latrobe.edu.au/
calendar/all-students/census-dates
on-standard teaching periods appear
N
in the form WXXYY, for example W0622. Did you know that Melbourne has different public holidays than Sydney?
hese indicate the whole weeks of the
T To know the public holidays dates from your campus visit:
teaching period, and run from the first latrobe.edu.au/calendar
Monday to the last Sunday.
To give yourself the best chance at
University Orientation succeeding in your studies, make sure
Success in your studies can depend on you attend as many Orientation sessions
how well you adjust to studying and living as possible. The presenters of each
in Australia. session are experienced in their field If you are studying in Victoria, it is
and are the best people to talk to and essential that you check in with La Trobe
The Orientation program has been
to ask questions. University upon arrival. You will be
specifically designed to help you make
welcomed by student volunteers and
a smooth transition to life and study Attending Orientation is your chance
La Trobe staff members. Make sure you
at La Trobe. Orientation is compulsory to get the best information – all in
book flights in time for your check-in. To
for all new international students and one convenient place! It’s also an
find out your check-in dates, times, and
provides important information and invaluable chance to make friends.
location, please visit:
social activities specific to your needs. Don’t underestimate the importance
latrobe.edu.au/international/when-you-
The program is designed for all students of attendance, as when classes start
arrive/registration
at La Trobe University and will enable and students are busy, you might find it
you to make important connections with harder to make connections among your
your peers, different networks and the classmates. Having people who know
campus community. you from the beginning can make all
the difference to settling in. Students
You can prepare for university life and
who attend Orientation sessions usually
study by checking out the Ready4Uni
have an advantage and are more likely
website, where you will find out about
to succeed.
Orientation, campus services and how to
make the most of your first few weeks. Check the Orientation website for details
of compulsory sessions and additional
latrobe.edu.au/students/new-students/
activities at your campus: latrobe.edu.
ready4uni
au/students/new-students/orientation
You can also use the online planner
to design your personalised Orientation
schedule.
La Trobe University 13Our locations
La Trobe is the largest provider of university education in regional Victoria.
Our seven campuses are located in Victoria and New South Wales, in the
heart of Melbourne and Sydney, and in picturesque bushland settings.
SYDNEY
MILDURA
ALBURY-WODONGA
Studying in Melbourne
SHEPPARTON
If you want to study in a vibrant,
cosmopolitan city, then Melbourne is the
BENDIGO
place to be. It has been ranked the World’s
Most Liveable City seven years in a row by
MELBOURNE
the Economist Global Liveability Ranking.
Melbourne residents speak more than 100
languages, and the city was ranked the
3rd best for students in the world in 2018
(according to the 2018 QS Best Student
Cities Ranking). Whether you’re looking for
a bustling city scene or a quiet suburban
feel, Melbourne has a perfect mix of both.
Melbourne Campus
Nestled among 267 hectares of beautiful parkland and waterways, La Trobe’s Melbourne
Campus is one of the largest metropolitan campuses in Australia. Set in Melbourne’s north, just Modes of transport to campuses*
14 kilometres from the city centre, students from across the world choose to study here to take
Cycle
Tram
advantage of world-class facilities and resources. Train
Bus
Car
These include our state-of-the-art science laboratories, media studios,multi-level library, huge
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Wildlife Sanctuary and more. Within the Campus is a vibrant community bustling with cafes,
restaurants, banks, and our very own post office. **
Sydney
301 shuttle bus
Bendigo
Getting to and from Melbourne Campus is now quicker and easier, with the 301shuttle bus running
between the University and Reservoir station every 10 minutes. Albury-Wodonga
Mildura
From Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Shepparton
Distance Distance Melbourne CBD
Destination (km) (mi) (City Campus)
Macleod Railway Station 1.3 0.8
*Modes of transport listed refer to travel within
that city only.
Heidelberg Railway Station 4.6 2.85 ** Sydney Campus doesn’t have car parking facilities
on campus.
Reservoir Railway Station 3.8 2.35
Bundoora Park 1.3 0.8 Average temperatures
CBD 14.0 8.7
Melbourne Airport 18.4 11.4
Northland Shopping Centre 2.8 1.7 Over 26 000 students / 14 km from the CBD Visit the Australian Bureau of Meteorology at:
bom.gov.au to find the average
temperatures of your campus.
14 Acceptance and Pre-departure GuideBendigo Albury-Wodonga
Over 5 000 students / 3 km to Bendigo city centre Over 800 students / 3 km to Wodonga and 12 km to Albury city centre
Bendigo Campus Albury-Wodonga Campus
Our Bendigo Campus is an integral part of one of Victoria’s fastest- Albury-Wodonga is Australia’s largest inland regional centre,
growing regional cities and is undergoing a A$50 million upgrade combining a rich cultural history with amazing natural landmarks.
to offer world-class library, technology and engineering facilities. Our Albury-Wodonga Campus is just three kilometres from Wodonga
The Campus offers a wide range of study disciplines, including city and boasts an award-winning library, laboratories, international-
dentistry and health sciences. The clinical teaching building is in the standard soccer pitch, cafes and student accommodation. The
centre of the city’s new hospital precinct, while the main campus is Campus is also home to the John Richards Initiative (researching
just three kilometres from the heart of the city. Bendigo is a cultural ageing and aged care in regional communities) and the Murray-
hub with a vibrant nightlife and welcoming community. The Campus Darling Freshwater Research Centre.
enjoys great connections to local businesses, festivals, galleries,
sporting teams and the city council. As a student, you’ll reap the
rewards of those connections.
Over 500 students / Intimate campus setting Over 800 students / Brand new building and facilities
Mildura Campus Shepparton Campus
Our Mildura Campus is strongly connected to the surrounding A lively city about 180 kilometres from Melbourne, Shepparton has a
community and offers students a more personalised and intimate study lot to offer. Our Shepparton Campus is positioned within the city centre
experience. Students enjoy opportunities both on campus and in the and is equipped with excellent teaching, study and communal meeting
community through our strategic partnerships and a number of Work spaces – including a clinical learning unit with advanced teaching
Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities. A major fruit and vegetable technologies. An ever-increasing range of study options are available
growing district, Mildura is a great place to live, study and work. The to students, including courses in business, health science and
Campus is also home to the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre. education.
Over 800 students / CBD location Over 700 students / CBD location
Sydney Campus City Campus
Our Sydney Campus is located in the heart of the international Positioned in the heart of Melbourne, our City Campus combines study
business community, close to public transport as well as work and with all the excitement and culture that Melbourne has to offer. A suite
internship opportunities. A world-famous city and home to Australian of Master’s programs is offered at the City Campus, and students
icons like the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney is benefit from an intimate, service-focused experience along with modern
an exceptional place to study. facilities and resources.
La Trobe University 15At La Trobe University, we’re ambitious global thinkers. Since we opened our doors in 1967, we have equipped more than 190 000 graduates with the skills and experience to build successful careers. 16 Acceptance and Pre-departure Guide
La Trobe University 17
About Australia
Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city, boasts festivals,
events, shopping, plenty of restaurants and cafes,
and a flourishing arts scene.
Australian culture
Australia is home to some of the world’s There are, however, some values most In comparison to many other countries,
oldest living cultures, with Aboriginal Australians consider important. Most Australia, and especially Melbourne,
communities established nearly Australians strongly value our society’s is notable for its diversity and
60,000 years before European settlement. tolerance of different religions and multiculturalism. You can maintain
Australia is one of the world’s most cultures, plus our freedom of speech your own customs within the community
multicultural countries, rich in Indigenous and democratic rights. Australians also and most Australians will understand
and immigrant cultures. Our society consider it important that people will be your reasons for not adopting certain
is made up of people from over 210 given a ‘fair go’; that is, you will be treated local customs if they are different from
different nationalities, so it is difficult equitably. Australia is often described as your own.
to define what is ‘typical’ in Australian an ‘egalitarian’ society. This means that
To do some background reading
culture or social customs. class divisions are not so entrenched
on Australia, visit:
in Australia as in some other countries.
dfat.gov.au/about-australia
18 Acceptance and Pre-departure GuideClimate Great Ocean Road
Travel the Great Ocean Road and experience one
Victoria is located in the south-east Victoria, and in particular Melbourne, of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. See
the towering Twelve Apostles, iconic surf breaks,
corner of Australia and enjoys a is known for its rapidly-changing weather
misty waterfalls, native wildlife and seaside
temperate climate with four distinct and variations of temperature, especially villages. A perfect weekend getaway!
seasons: due to climate change. It is a good idea
to be prepared for ‘four seasons in one
Spring – September to November
day’. If you arrive from summer in the
Summer – December to February Northern Hemisphere, which would be
for a Semester 2 commencement, we
Autumn – March to May
recommend you have a jacket or coat in
Winter – June to August your hand or carry-on luggage for when
The hottest months are January and you arrive. Visit the Australian Bureau of
February, and the coolest months are Meteorology at: bom.gov.au to find the
usually July and August. In summer, average temperatures of your campus.
temperatures can reach over 40°C, while With more than 230 sunny days per year,
in winter, around Victoria, temperatures Sydney enjoys a more Mediterranean-
range from around 2°C to 15°C. style climate with warm to hot summers,
The northern and central regions of mild winters and rainfall spread fairly
Victoria (including Bendigo, Shepparton, evenly throughout the year.
Mildura and Albury-Wodonga) are usually Grampians National Park
warmer and drier than the south, with Enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of this
national park. Explore stunning landscapes,
lower rainfall and higher temperatures
abundant wildlife, majestic waterfalls and
in summer and cooler temperatures sublime local produce in your semester break
in winter. or over the weekend.
La Trobe University 19Living costs
Understanding the likely costs incurred while studying at
La Trobe University is an important part of your planning process.
You need to consider a range of
costs in addition to your tuition Did you know?
fees, including but not limited
Based on advice from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), you should allow extra accessible
to, accommodation fees, food, funds per year for living costs, excluding tuition fees. This price does not include any dependents on
telephone and internet, travel and your visa. Please visit:
of course discretional spending immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-access-to-funds
expenses.
As prices changes every year,
we recommend you check the
information below to find out the IUSEPass
estimated prices associated with
International students in an undergraduate program can be eligible for up to 50 per cent discount on
your studies and living expenses, so annual public transport fares (excludes Sydney Campus students). For more information and how
that you can prepare in advance. to apply visit:
www.latrobe.edu.au/students/international/support/starting/getting-around/iusepass
Average living costs Public Transport
for one student (A$) – Exchange students can be eligible for public transport concession cards.
Visit latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange-and-study-abroad/when-you-arrive,
indicative only for more information.
To help you plan and prepare your
budget, visit:
latrobe.edu.au/study/life/living/costs
where you will find the Australian
Government estimated costs of
living and studying in Australia.
Students with spouse
and/or children
Based on advice from the Department of
Home Affairs (DHA), if you have a family,
you should allocate extra funds per year
for each family member you will bring
with you. Remember that these amounts
exclude tuition fees.
For more information, visit:
studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-
australia/living-costs
latrobe.edu.au/students/
international/support/publications
City Campus
Students at the City Campus should
refer to the Melbourne Campus
information. However, generally the
closer you live to the CBD the more
expensive your rental costs will be.
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Currency and banking Money can be withdrawn from ATMs
24 hours a day, and there is usually
Australia’s unit of currency is the a daily withdrawal limit of around
Australian dollar (A$), which is divided A$800 – A$1 000. We advise you to
into 100 cents. Coins have values of 5, only carry as much cash as necessary Joining e-friends on Facebook or Weibo
10, 20 and 50 cents, and A$1 and A$2; for a few days at a time and always is a great way to find out more about
notes have values of A$5, A$10, A$20, hide from view (cover the area with living and studying in Australia. See page
A$50 and A$100. your hand) when entering your 10 for more information.
You must declare amounts of A$10 000 Personal Identification Number (PIN).
or more in foreign or Australian currency Before you leave home, you can open
that you bring into Australia. a bank account with:
Major credit and debit cards – Visa and Pulse Credit Union
–– Internet
MasterCard – are accepted throughout pulsecredit.com.au
Australia. Automatic Teller Machines Internet and wireless access is
(ATMs, or cash points), with 24-hour Commonwealth Bank of Australia
–– available at all campuses, to connect
access seven days a week, are available commbank.com.au/movingtoaustralia to your campus wifi red visit latrobe.
in many locations such as shopping Westpac Bank
–– edu.au/students/support/it/
centres, petrol stations, convenience westpac.com.au/personal-banking/ connecting/eduroam. Most on-campus
stores, banks, along main shopping bank-accounts/moving-to-australia accommodation and some off-campus
strips, in malls or plazas, and on campus. accommodation will already have
These banking institutions have offices arrangements in place to enable internet
Savings or cheque account access cards at La Trobe University’s Melbourne access for students, although these
–connected to the Maestro or Cirrus Campus. The Pulse Credit Union also may incur a charge. Please check with
electronic networks – can be used in has facilities at the Albury-Wodonga and your accommodation provider. You can
ATMs around Australia. If your card does Bendigo campuses. It is recommended compare internet service providers at:
not have the Maestro or Cirrus logo on you open an account before leaving broadbandguide.com.au
it, we recommend that before you leave home (as you will only need your
home you confirm with your financial passport to withdraw funds when you
institution that you can use your card in arrive in Australia) rather than carrying Mobile phones
Australia. Check all terms and conditions around large amounts of cash, which is and laptops
and how you can access your funds while unsafe. Once you open a bank account, If you plan on bringing your mobile phone
in Australia to ensure that you are aware you can transfer funds from overseas with you to Australia, check that your
of the fees associated with your choices. to be ready for you when you arrive. mobile phone is compatible (supports
A number of personal identification When opening a bank account, ask about GSM) and not blocked for international
documents are required to open bank student accounts that may attract lower use or locked to the phone network
accounts in Australia, which can include or no account-keeping fees. you use in your home country. Students
items that identify you as living in sometimes bring their own laptops
Australia. It is recommended that you with internal modems only to discover
open a bank account within six weeks
Voltage/electricity they are unable to use their modem in
of arrival in Australia as most banking Domestic electricity in Australia is Australia. Find out more at:
institutions will accept just your passport 240V/50Hz. The Australian three-pin mobilenetworkguide.com.au
and proof of date of arrival. After this time outlet is different from most other
If you are bringing a mobile phone,
you will be required to take additional countries, so you may need to purchase
laptop or any communication device,
identification into a bank branch, such an adaptor plug for any electrical
we suggest that you visit the Australian
as your student card, CoE, credit card, appliances (such as a laptop computer)
Communications and Media Authority
or lease agreement and other forms of that you bring with you. Transformers
website to find out what kind of service
identification with your name on it. and adaptors are easily obtained from
agreements are most suitable for you:
electrical appliance stores or travel
Banks are generally open Monday to acma.gov.au
goods stores in Australia, and also
Thursday, 9:30 am – 4 pm and Friday
from the bookshop in the Agora at Join the transition group on Facebook
9:30 am – 5 pm (closed public holidays).
the Melbourne Campus. or Weibo (see page 10 for how to join),
Some banks offer opening hours on
and get tips on the best phone company
Saturdays – check with your bank to
and network to use from experienced
confirm hours of operation.
La Trobe students. Some phone
companies will not supply services
to people who are temporary residents
in Australia, but you can always use a
pre-paid phone system. This also ensures
that you will avoid an unexpectedly high
Handy hint mobile phone bill. Make sure you read
We recommend you bring a small all the clauses and terms and conditions
amount of Australian dollars in cash before signing a phone contract. Pre-paid
with you to get you through the first few mobile phone cards may be purchased at
days on arrival, especially if you arrive a number of retail outlets.
on a weekend or public holiday when Compare mobile phone providers at:
banks are closed. finder.com.au/mobile-plan
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Accommodation
Choosing where to live in a new country is a big decision and there are
many factors to consider. Before you start looking for accommodation,
take some time to research your options to find out what fits with your
lifestyle and living needs.
On-campus Living on campus at Melbourne The Colleges provide data connections
to each room, with centralised computer
accommodation Undergraduate residential colleges rooms.
All on-campus accommodation is mixed The three residential colleges – Glenn,
gender. Each of the seven residences Postgraduate residences
Chisholm and Menzies – are located
offer different lifestyles, facilities and in the heart of the Melbourne Campus. These following residences offer a
services depending on your preferences. They provide single furnished study- quieter, more independent lifestyle than
There is no on-campus accommodation bedrooms, a shared kitchen, bathroom the three colleges. Both are self-catered
at the City Campus and Sydney Campus and laundry facilities, and communal and offer single and shared rooms.
Refer to our off-campus data base recreational and study areas. Although limited, there are rooms
for more information latrobe.edu.au/
for couples with double beds. Each
accommodation/off-campus. All utilities, including water, electricity and
residence has shared lounge areas, fully
internet are included in the residential fees.
For more information about living on equipped kitchens, self-service laundries
campus at La Trobe and who to contact, These Colleges are popular with and recreational facilities.
visit: undergraduate students, as they run
latrobe.edu.au/accommodation/on- regular social, sporting and cultural The University Lodge
campus events and provide academic and The University Lodge is housed in
emotional support. Glenn College is magnificent 1920s-style Edwardian
For a full list of fees for accommodation catered (breakfast and dinner), while buildings. Within walking distance is the
facilities, visit: Chisholm and Menzies colleges are not. Macleod train station (with regular train
latrobe.edu.au/accommodation/on-
services to the city) and a small local
campus/locations/fees-and-charges
shopping centre.
24 Acceptance and Pre-departure GuideLiving on campus at Bendigo Living on campus
at Albury-Wodonga
The Units
La Trobe University 27
Nine units, each with 12 furnished study- Albury-Wodonga Campus offers two
bedrooms, a semi-equipped kitchen, types of on-campus accommodation.
two bathrooms and a mezzanine lounge
McFarlane’s Hill Residence
area. The Units are self-catered.
Boasting a modern and spacious design,
The Terraces this 28-bed residence is divided into
Twenty-one furnished flats, each with two separate, two-storey buildings with
eight study-bedrooms, twin bathrooms, seven beds on each floor. This includes
laundry facilities, kitchen and lounge fully-furnished shared kitchens, lounge/
areas. The Terraces are self-catered. dining and laundry facilities. Bedrooms are
spacious and have their own heating and
Hillside Apartments cooling. Accommodation options are also
These apartments, which opened in available for students with a disability.
2012, provide modern, spacious single
rooms, shared kitchen and bathroom East End Residence
facilities, plus heating and cooling. (shared with Wodonga TAFE)
There are six three-storey buildings, Twelve fully-furnished, self-contained units
and each floor has 12 bedrooms. are available, each with six bedrooms
(with study area), shared lounge or dining
The Villas and kitchen areas, two bathrooms and
Graduate House Twenty-eight modern small houses a laundry. Residences are mixed gender
Graduate House is a friendly collegial- (villas) each with four study-bedrooms, and are shared with students from the
style residence located in a residential a comfortable lounge area, small Wodonga Institute of TAFE.
area on the northern edge of the Campus. kitchen, separate laundry and bathroom. On-campus accommodation numbers
It specialises in accommodation for The villas are considered ideal for are limited, so applications should be
mature‑age and postgraduate students, postgraduate or mature-age students. made as early as possible.
whether single or a couple. No children
are permitted. Orde House Living on campus at Mildura
Located in a quieter, more peaceful
On-campus accommodation is available at
Waterdale Apartments setting, Orde House is very popular for
SuniTAFE Student Residences, which offer
Waterdale Apartments offer lower- mature age and international students.
self-contained single or twin-share study
cost, apartment-style accommodation. With 24 private rooms, self-catering,
bedrooms with communal kitchens and
Located on the edge of the Campus, shared bathrooms and laundry,
common areas. The residences are about
each unit contains three single communal living and kitchen, Orde
a 30 minute walk or a five minute drive
bedrooms, a living area, bathroom and House is located a two-minute walk
from Mildura’s city centre. For more advice
kitchen for self-catering. The cost of from the centre of the Campus.
about this accommodation, contact:
utilities such as electricity and gas are
not included in the residential fees. T +61 3 5022 3721
E residences@sunitafe.edu.au
Barnes Way Apartments
With the exception of five single-bed Options at Shepparton
studio apartments, these flats are leased
There is no on-campus accommodation
as whole properties (not on a room-by-
available at Shepparton. However there
room basis) to students who apply as
are three university-owned houses
one group. The cost of utilities such as
located off the Campus, each with four
electricity and gas are not included in
bedrooms. For information on availability
the residential fees.
or to find other accommodation, contact
Shepparton Student Services:
T +61 3 5820 8600
E shepparton@latrobe.edu.au
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