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Study Abroad at La Trobe
2018
latrobe.edu.au/international
Brittany Wong La Trobe had the most welcoming reception for international students which I appreciated coming from a different country. Since arriving in February 2016, I have joined the La Trobe Snow Sports Team, ALP, and Student Film and Theatre group. Brittany Wong Study Abroad – Inbound Bachelor of Arts Canada
Contents Welcome to La Trobe 4 Melbourne: a great place to live and study 6 Life in Victoria 8 Life at La Trobe 10 Accommodation and living costs 11 Courses12 Apply for Study Abroad14 Study Abroad fees 14 Key dates15
Welcome
to La Trobe
Study at a modern, culturally diverse
and vibrant university in one of the most
student-friendly cities in the world.
Since La Trobe opened its doors in 1967, we’ve built an international
reputation for excellence.
Today we’re ranked in the world’s top 400 universities by all
three major ranking agencies – the QS World University Rankings
2016–2017, Times Higher Education (THE) World University
Rankings 2016–2017 and the Academic Ranking of World
Universities (ARWU) 2016.
Our largest campus is located in Melbourne, a city renowned for its
food, entertainment and café culture, and consistently ranked the
world’s most liveable by the Economist Global Liveability Ranking.
Our diverse community of over 37 000 students includes over 8 000
international students from more than 110 countries.
Our student community includes
As a Study Abroad student, 8 000 We were ranked among the
you can choose from more than
international top 200
2 000 students
subjects.
most international universities in
from over 110 countries. the world in the 2016 Times Higher
Education World University Rankings.
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The wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)
is one of the world’s largest. For the
Wurundjeri People, traditional owners
of the land where our Melbourne
Campus is located, the wedge-tailed
eagle is known as Bunjil. The eagle
gives guidance to those in need.
‘Whenever there’s a fearsome time,
or a time of doubt, or you’re not sure
of which way to go or what you should
do, most times an eagle will feature.’
–A
unty Joy Murphy Wandin,
Senior Elder of the Wurundjeri People.
The eagle represents knowledge,
wisdom and leadership. You can
see one of these majestic animals
at Healesville sanctuary or around
the You Yangs in Victoria.
Eighty-two per cent of our
research areas were rated We’ve invested over
world A$500
standard million
We’re proudly celebrating our
or above 50th into new world-class facilities such
in the 2015 Excellence in
birthday as the La Trobe Institute for Molecular
Sciences (LIMS) and the Centre for
Research for Australia Report. in 2017. AgriBioscience (AgriBio).
Study Abroad at La Trobe University Australia 5
Melbourne: a great place
to live and study
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
With music, art, food and sport, this is where it’s all happening.
Melbourne is a vibrant, Around the world Don’t forget to catch a game of Australian
Rules Football (AFL), Melbourne’s number
in food and drink
multicultural city, known one sport.
We have world cuisines covered, with
worldwide as a leading everything from Mexican, Spanish tapas
destination for the arts, and Chinatown delights, to coffee dens Getting from place to place
and modern Indian cuisine.
cultural festivals, sporting It’s easy to travel around Melbourne.
You can explore the many attractions on
On the weekend, visit one of our many
events, restaurants farmer’s markets and sample fresh,
our convenient public transport system,
which includes buses, trains and trams.
and cafés. local produce.
Experience Melbourne’s vibrant bar scene.
You’ll never be bored Whether you’re after a colourful cocktail
in Melbourne at a rooftop bar or a few quiet drinks in
a pub, you’re bound to find something
Be surrounded by art and culture. See a to suit your mood and budget. Dance to Did you know?
movie at an outdoor cinema, watch a free world class DJs, be baffled by installation
performance at Federation Square or visit art, or enjoy a late night snack. Melbourne has the
one of our many galleries. Walk down largest operating
our famous city laneways and admire
the colourful street art. A sport-lover’s haven tram network in the
Melbourne hosts festivals throughout the
Melbourne is the sporting capital of world. More than
Australia – we even have holidays to
year including major events such as the
celebrate sport. Victoria hosts many
450 trams travel
Melbourne International Comedy Festival,
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week,
international sporting events, including on 250 kilometres
the Formula One Grand Prix, Spring
Melbourne Writers Festival and
Racing Carnival, Australian Open, (155 miles) of track
International Arts Festival.
International Cricket, Motor GP and throughout the city.
Rip Curl Pro just to name a few.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground Laneways
Degraves Street cafés
Facts
§§ Our largest campus is located in Melbourne, ranked the
world’s most liveable city for six years in a row (Economist
Global Liveability Ranking 2010–2016).
§§ Over half of Melbourne’s population was born overseas, and
residents speak over 100 languages – we’re a multicultural
city and proud of it.
§§ Melbourne is ranked in the world’s top five student cities
(QS Best Student Cities 2017).
§§ There’s a strong arts and cultural scene in Melbourne,
with a packed calendar of events.
§§ Melbourne was named the sporting capital of the world
at the 2016 SportBusiness Ultimate Sport City Awards.
Federation Square
Study Abroad at La Trobe University Australia 7
Life in
Victoria
Victoria is small in size but big on appeal.
Located on the south east of Australia, it has
a diverse and beautiful natural landscape
and varied weather – cooler in the south and
warmer in the north. Victoria is an economic
hub and is the most densely populated state
in Australia.
It’s easy to explore Victoria’s natural
attractions. Simply hire a car, catch a train
or book a tour to see the Great Ocean Road,
Philip Island, Yarra Valley wineries and
national parks such as the Grampians
and the You Yangs. Head further north
to historical towns such as Bendigo, the
alpine ski fields and the Murray River.
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Victoria is home to over It’s a state of Hosts international
six million diverse sporting
people natural events
attractions ,
including the Great Ocean Road
including the Rip Curl Bells Beach
Surfing Competition and the
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
and the Grampians.
Australia Victoria
Northern
Territory
Western Australia Queensland
Bendigo
South Australia
Melbourne (Bundoora)
New South Wales Melbourne CBD
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Victoria
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Life at La Trobe
There is a lot more to experience at
La Trobe than going to class and working
on assignments. You will have an
opportunity to get to know other
Study Abroad students on an optional
pre-Orientation trip to one of our most
popular destinations, the Great Ocean
Road. You’ll also have a surfing lesson,
go hiking along the coast, see real koalas
and visit Bells Beach, home of the famous
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Surfing
Competition.
After arriving back on campus, you’ll
settle into student life. At La Trobe you
can access a range of facilities and Melbourne Campus
services, including student support, library
facilities, fitness centres, cafés and retail
outlets. You can participate in a range of
clubs, sporting teams and social events
to make your La Trobe experience a
memorable one.
Our Study Abroad team is on hand to
help you with any questions you may
have, and you’ll also have access to
a dedicated International Students
City Campus Bendigo Campus
Association.
Campuses
Melbourne The La Trobe Global Lounge is an Bendigo
information hub for La Trobe’s incoming
Over 26 000 students | 14 kilometres and outgoing exchange students located Over 5 000 students | 3 kilometres
(8.7 miles) from Melbourne city | at the Melbourne Campus. Here, you can (1.86 miles) from Bendigo city centre |
Accessible by car, tram, train, bus or bike | meet with La Trobe Abroad Advisers, Accessible by car, train, bus or bike |
On-campus accommodation options. network with other students, and find On-campus accommodation options.
Our Melbourne Campus is our largest, more information about the many The Bendigo Campus is La Trobe’s second
set among 267 hectares (660 acres) of destinations available for exchange. largest campus with over 5 000 local and
parkland and waterways. Amenities and international students. The Campus is
services available at the Campus include Melbourne City home to the La Trobe Rural Health School
student accommodation facilities, cafés, and the Centre for Sustainable Regional
library and a sports and fitness centre. Over 700 students | Melbourne city location Communities. Located approximately
We are also the only university in Melbourne | Accessible by car, train, bus or bike. a two-hour drive or train ride from
to have our very own Wildlife Sanctuary, Melbourne in the heart of Victoria,
Located in Collins Street in the heart of
home to native animals including an emu, Bendigo is a cultural hub with a vibrant
Melbourne, the City Campus combines
kangaroos, possums and flying foxes. nightlife and a welcoming community.
study with all the excitement and culture
You’ll also be able to explore the
Located just 14 kilometres (8.7 miles) from Melbourne has to offer. The Campus
surrounding natural attractions, including
the centre of Melbourne, close to public offers postgraduate courses in business,
a national park. La Trobe International has
transport and with car parking available, law and health, and is home to La Trobe
a dedicated team of advisors ready to
travelling to the Campus is easy. You can Business School. Students enjoy a service-
take your enquiries.
also loan a bicycle or catch the free glider focused study experience and modern
bus to different locations on campus. facilities that are close to shops, cafés,
restaurants and public transport.
For more information visit:
latrobe.edu.au/students/exchange/
get-in-touch
10 Study Abroad at La TrobeAccommodation
and living costs
Living on campus gives you a unique opportunity to develop
intellectually, socially and personally in a safe and dynamic residential
community. Residents on campus share a unique relationship with
other students and dedicated staff, which supports and enhances their
student experience.
On-campus accommodation is offered at the Melbourne and
Bendigo campuses. The Melbourne Campus has three undergraduate
colleges – Chisholm, Glenn and Menzies. The Bendigo Campus has
accommodation located across its campus.
You will have your own bedroom located on a shared floor, giving you
a private space to relax and study while also making it easy to spend
time with friends. At both the Melbourne Campus and the Bendigo
Campus, you will have access to a kitchen to prepare your own meals
easily and affordably, or you may opt for the convenience of having
some meals catered.
If you wish to stay off campus, your options include homestay
or renting a room or apartment.
Find out more about your accommodation options and costs:
latrobe.edu.au/accommodation
Average living costs for one student (A$) – indicative only
MELBOURNE BENDIGO
flat or apartment 3
flat or apartment 3
Chisholm College
Renting shared
Renting shared
One bedroom
One bedroom
non‑catered 6
house or flat1
house or flat1
non-catered
TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION The Units
Establishment costs (once only)
Bond2 651 1 282 515 563 987 515
Rent in advance 651 1 282 0 563 987 0
Telephone, internet and utilities connection 100 143 515 4 55 143 515 4
Establishment costs (Household items, furniture) 512 1 100 226 2
512 1 100 2262
Total 1 914 3 807 1 256 1 693 3 216 1 256
Annual Costs
Books, stationery, etc. 819 819 819 819 819 819
Weekly Costs
Weekly rent/board 150 295 192 130 228 173
Food/groceries 92 92 92 92 92 925
Personal items/health/clothing11 31 61 31 31 61 31
Utilities (gas, electricity, mobile phone, internet) 66 110 11 66 110 11
Travel (public transport/fuel)3 60 60 29 27 27 11
Spending money 82 82 82 82 82 82
Average weekly costs 481 701 437 428 600 400
Total estimate 19 391 28 563 17 800 17 359 24 665 16 464
(one academic year = 36 weeks)
[1] Assumes shared with two others. [2] Includes non-refundable costs of social and transition programs and other miscellaneous fees. This cost may be lesser for students who are in-residence for
only one semester or who commence at Semester 2 (July). [3] Tenants are legally liable to pay rent for 52 weeks when signing a lease for one year. [4] This includes facilities, services and internet
connection and usage. [5] Different Catering plans and casual dining options are available at all on-campus accommodation in Bendigo. For an extra A$99 per week you receive five breakfasts from
Mondays to Fridays, and four dinners Mondays to Thursdays. [6] Multiple accommodation options are available at Bendigo. In addition to The Units, there are the new Hillside Apartments, Orde House
and The Terraces.
Study Abroad at La Trobe University Australia 11Courses
La Trobe offers you a unique study experience. Complete one or two semesters at La Trobe
for credit towards your degree in your home country, including coursework and research.
You can design your own study plan by choosing from the excellent selection of programs
we offer across our colleges.
Accounting and business Asian studies Health management
Accounting Chinese Health administration
Business Hindi Health information management
Indonesian OHS and ergonomics
Agricultural and Japanese
environmental sciences Health sciences
Agricultural sciences Biological sciences Health sciences
Botany Animal veterinary biosciences
Biochemistry and molecular biology Historical and cultural
Environmental management Biology studies
and ecology Biotechnology Archaeology
Environmental science Genetics Gender, sexuality and diversity studies
Science Microbiology History
Wildlife and conservation biology Science Latin American studies
Zoology
Counselling and social work Human biosciences
Allied health and Social work Exercise physiology
rehabilitation Human nutrition
Ageing and aged care Economics and finance Physiology
Dietetics Economics
Finance Information technology
Exercise science
Politics, philosophy and economics Computer science
Health administration
Information systems
Health policy Education and teaching Information technology
Health promotion Early childhood education Science
Health promoting palliative care Educational leadership and management
Nursing Educational studies Law
Occupational therapy Outdoor education Law
Physiotherapy
Public health
Physical and health education Marketing and management
Primary education Event management
Rehabilitation counselling Secondary education Human resource management
Disclaimer: entry into some of these programs is limited
and entry into subjects cannot be guaranteed.
Engineering Management
Marketing
Arts, communication Civil engineering
Sport management
and critical enquiry Engineering
Tourism and hospitality management
Arts Science
Communication European studies Medical and psychological
English French studies sciences
Journalism Greek studies Anatomy
Linguistics Italian studies Biomedical science
Media Spanish studies Pharmacy
Philosophy Physiology
Psychology
Science
12 Study Abroad at La TrobePhysical, chemical and Visual and creative arts
mathematical sciences Creative arts
Chemistry Creative writing Indigenous Australian
Mathematics and statistics Fine arts history, culture and customs
Nanotechnology Graphic design Wominjeka La Trobe is a short
compulsory online module which
Physics Theatre and drama introduces all commencing La Trobe
Science students to Indigenous Australian history,
For more information, culture and customs. All students are
Social sciences visit: latrobe.edu.au/students/subjects required to complete this subject at the
Aboriginal studies commencement of the first semester.
Anthropology
Crime, justice and legal studies
International development
International relations
Planning
Politics
Sociology
Sustainability and development
Study Abroad at La Trobe University Australia 13Apply for Study Abroad
Apply through one of our representatives in your home country or directly to La Trobe
online at: latrobe.edu.au/study/exchange-and-study-abroad/study-abroad
7
Choose your subjects Accept your offer Arrive in Melbourne
and pay tuition fee for pre-Orientation trip
deposit and OSHC
8
Complete the online
application form or Experience Orientation
apply through one of
our representatives in
your country Once you receive
your Confirmation
of Enrolment (CoE),
apply for student visa
9
Begin your studies
Study
Submit certified copies of
your academic transcripts, Apply for
Abroad
completion certificates,
proof of English language
proficiency (if applicable)
accommodation
fees
Tuition fees for the Study Abroad
and a copy of your program are A$9 000 for four subjects.
passport Three subject option may be available.
14 Study Abroad at La TrobeKey dates
2018
Semester 1
February Orientation
April Mid-semester vacation
June Study vacation
June Examinations
Semester 2
July Orientation Week I love the fact that it is very easy to
September Mid-semester vacation participate in class; the teachers are
October Study vacation
looking for discussions which are
really interesting because we can link
November Examinations
the theory with real life experiences.
All my classes here at La Trobe
Summer Semester University are related to my career
November path and I believe that the examples
and exercises given in class will
Public Holidays (Victoria) help me be prepared for my future
New Year’s Day job. As an exchange student, I have
Australia Day
participated in the La Trobe fencing
club, which I love! I have also been a
Labour Day (University open)
volunteer at the Mud Run, which was
Good Friday really fun and a great opportunity to
Easter Monday meet Australians.
Anzac Day
Queen’s Birthday
AFL Grand Final
Melbourne Cup (University open)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day Emilie Polonovski
Study Abroad – Inbound
Canada
Study Abroad at La Trobe University AustraliaFurther information
Exchange students and fee-paying Study Abroad
students (partner based and direct applicants):
studyabroad@latrobe.edu.au
Students applying through an education agent:
LTIAE@latrobe.edu.au
latrobe.edu.au/study/exchange-and-study-abroad
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