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La Trobe University - Bundoora
Bundoora (Melbourne), Australia
(pop. 3.8Million)
Student Enrollment: 15,000
Language of instruction: English
www.latrobe.edu.au
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La Trobe Study Abroad
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate or Graduate
ISEP-Direct semester programs only
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Scholarships
Ambassador Scholarships are available every semester to outstanding students as future ambassadors of La Trobe and the international study experience. (ISEP Direct students only). Contact the ISEP Program Officer for Australia for more details.
Chance of Placement
Chance of placement on ISEP-Direct is Excellent.
Courses
Humanities & Social Sciences: Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Asian Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Australian Studies, Chinese, Cinema and Film Studies, Creative Writing, English, European Studies, French, Gender Studies, German, Greek Studies, Hindi, History, Indonesian, International Development, International Relations, Italian Studies, Japanese, Latin American Studies, Legal Studies, Linguistics, Media Studies & Journalism, North American Studies, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Planning, Politics, Religion, Sanskrit, Sociology, Spanish Studies (with Portuguese, Catalan, etc.). Visual arts available at Bendigo campus. Education: Teacher education, Applied Linguistics. Outdoor Education available at Bendigo campus only. Business, Law and Management: Business, Economics, Commerce, Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Sport and Leisure Management. Health Sciences and Social Work: Nursing and Midwifery, Health Sciences, Health Information Management, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work. Sciences and Psychological Sciences: Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Game Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Science, Genetics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Medical Sciences, Nutrition, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Software Engineering, Viticulture.
Academic Notes
The La Trobe Study Abroad Program aims to offer you the complete Australian experience through immersion into campus life and Australian culture. Opportunities for field excursions make La Trobe a great choice for students interested in the biological sciences, archaeology, or Australian studies. Even non-biology majors can sometimes join in field trips designed to give students an up-close encounter with Australian wildlife.
Australian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers students an understanding of Australia society and culture in a global context. Students looking to enhance their Study Abroad experience are encouraged to take the Australia Studies unit ‘Discover Australia.
Other recommended fields of study at the Melbourne campus are: politics, international development, international economics, tourism, viticulture (science of wine production), history, legal studies, chemical sciences, computer science, business, education, media, and journalism.
Special Academic Conditions
The La Trobe Study Abroad Program is very flexible and available in both undergraduate and postgraduate level for study abroad. You can take all your units (subjects) within your major OR several across different faculties. However, when looking up units at La Trobe Study Abroad, there will be a section stating: “Available to Study Abroad students”. Be sure it states “Y”, which designates that the unit can be undertaken by a Study Abroad student.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Available only on ISEP-Direct; students should be sure to download and submit the correct application, labeled ISEP-Direct Australia / New Zealand.
Language Notes
Students from non-native English-speaking countries must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English. (OR 213 CBT-student must have a 5 in essay writing OR 80 IBT-no individual score less than 20.). Alternative to the TOEFL, student may submit an IELTS score of 6 or better, with no individual band score less than 6.0.
Program Dates
Observes Southern Hemisphere calendar. Academic year: February/March through November; Semester 1: February/March to June; Semester 2: July through November.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in on-campus, catered accommodation including single-occupancy rooms with communal bathrooms, and recreational facilities. The ISEP-Direct program in Australia does not include meals.
Student Activities
Residence halls arrange a variety of social activities for students to participate in, making it easy to make friends and integrate into the campus community. There are also plenty of clubs and sports teams to choose from, many of which organize excursions to explore Australia: check out the surf club, mountaineering club, snow sports team, sub aqua club, international students club, and more
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
Enhance your study abroad experience and gain academic credit by combining a practical internship placement with part of your study. La Trobe has links to industry in many fields of study! You can also volunteer at the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, home to more than 300 species of Australian native animals - Get some ‘hands on’ experience through La Trobe’s community engagement programmes.
ISEP-Direct
ISEP has developed the Australia-Direct program to provide students with competitively priced fee-paid study abroad options in Australia. The program is distinct from other ISEP-Direct programs; the program has its own application form and placement procedures. Some Australia-Direct institutions offer more than one fee based on different housing arrangements (tuition-only, tuition and single-room, tuition and shared-room). Meals are not included in the program. Students are also responsible for the application fee, travel costs and personal expenses. Students selecting the tuition-only option are also responsible for the cost of housing. For more information go to ISEP-Direct Australia Fee page.
Profile
La Trobe University is one of Australia’s leading universities and has a world-wide reputation for academic excellence and innovation. La Trobe University has more than 26,500 students, including over 4,000 international students from over 60 countries. The University offers an exceptional student to staff ratio, ensuring students receive the academic support they need to succeed within a safe and supportive environment. The student population and community on campus at La Trobe University reflect that of Melbourne society itself; it is diverse, multicultural, and accepting. This diversity provides an exciting background for students who wish to experience the Australian way of life.
In addition to world-class teaching and research facilities, La Trobe’s on-campus resources include: libraries, residential colleges, IT services, retail outlets, sporting facilities, and more.
Location
La Trobe’s main campus, the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, is situated in magnificent parklands, only 8 miles from the city centre in Melbourne, Victoria. It is one of the most attractive university campuses in Australia, covering 200 hectares of parks and bush land setting with its own waterways and wildlife sanctuary. A convenient public transportation system links the campus to downtown Melbourne.
With over 3.5 million people, Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city and is widely known as the country’s cultural, shopping, and sporting capital. It boasts a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, hosting international film, arts, and comedy festivals, as well as countless street and community festivals, all of which reflect the city’s cultural diversity. The city is also home to Aussie Rules Football and offers major international sporting events, such as the Australian Tennis Open, the Melbourne Cup, and the Formula One Grand Prix.
Victoria offers magnificent coastlines (including the famous Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles), legendary surfing beaches, snowfields, rainforests, beautiful national parks, and large wine regions. Sydney is only a short flight away.
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