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La Trobe University - Bendigo
Bendigo, Australia, Australia
(pop. 92,000)
Student Enrollment: 5,000
Language of instruction: English
www.latrobe.edu.au
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La Trobe Study Abroad
PROGRAM TYPE
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: Classical Studies, English, Geography, History, Indonesian, Urban, Rural & Environmental Planning, Politics, Sociology, and Visual Arts & Graphic Design. Education, Outdoor and Environmental Education: Teacher education, Physical and Outdoor Education, Environment and Nature Tourism and Natural Resource Education. Business, Law and Management: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Management, Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality Management. Health Sciences and Social Work: Health Sciences (including Public Health), Nursing and Midwifery, Human Communication Science (Deaf Studies, etc.), Human Biosciences, Social Work & Social Policy: Sciences and Psychology: Agricultural Science, Chemical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Information Technology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physics.
Academic Notes
Bendigo Campus is popular for its strong and unique programs in Outdoor Education and Nature Tourism - experience the excitement and adventure while learning more about yourself and the environment. Outdoor Education units involve extensive field trips that explore the Australian outback through bushwalking, rock- climbing, canoeing and more. Students who are not majoring in these subjects may enjoy taking them as electives.
Other recommended fields of study at the Bendigo campus are: visual arts, social work, business, and information technology.
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
La Trobe 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 Bendigo Student Association, Bendigo International Student Club, visual and performing arts club, environmental groups, and more.
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. 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 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
The Bendigo campus is La Trobe’s second largest and is situated on 33 hectares of land in a progressive and vibrant regional city. Bendigo campus offers a stimulating and secure learning, teaching and research environment, with excellent facilities, and a supportive and caring community. The size of the campus makes it easy to find your way around, get to know people, and feel part of the university community.
Bendigo is a heritage city, famous for being the setting of the Victorian Gold Rush. It offers great shopping, cafes and restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, cinemas, art galleries, museums, and sporting facilities. Sports fans can enjoy Aussie rules football, cricket, and rugby, while nature lovers will appreciate the natural beauty and wildlife of Bendigo’s parks, gardens and surrounding countryside. From its Victorian architecture to its beautiful setting, nothing will captivate you more than the genuine friendliness of the city.
Bendigo campus is a 1 ˝ hour drive or 2hr Train ride from Melbourne. Meanwhile, greater 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.
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