La Trobe is a globally recognized university, transforming the lives of students. It was the third university established in Victoria and now has a diverse community of more than 33,000 students.
It is ranked in the top 100 emerging universities in the world (Times Higher Education, The 100 under 50 Universities, 2014) and offers students a wide range of disciplinary and professional degrees as well as an extensive range of enrichment experiences within, or alongside, assessed curriculum.
Its graduates enjoy excellent employment outcomes in a diverse range of companies, as well as government and community organizations within Australia and around the world.
Their students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and they are proud to establish La Trobe Melbourne to provide both Australian and international students the initial support they may need to really excel in their studies.
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Courses Offered:
- Foundation studies which lead to La Trobe Melbourne diplomas or selected 1st-year-degree programs at La Trobe University
- Diploma programs in Bioscience, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Communications which lead to second-year bachelor degrees at La Trobe University
- English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English, English for Further Studies (English for Academic Purposes), plus English programs for specific purposes.
Climate
Melbourne has four different seasons, hot in summer and cool in winter. You need to have a range of clothing – warm clothes and a coat for winter and light clothes for summer.
Currency
Australia uses the Australian dollar (A$ or AUD) and cents (100 cents = $1.00).
Cost of Living
Cost of living depends on your lifestyle but a single international student requires approximately $18,000 to $21,500 per year to live in Melbourne. This does not include your airfare. The first few weeks are expensive. You may need temporary accommodation, a bond for renting a house, money for books, furnishings.
Banking
Banks are generally open Monday to Thursday, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm and Friday 9.30 am – 5.00 pm. Some banks are open on Saturday mornings. If you want to open a bank account, you need to take some identification documents – your passport, credit card, drivers license (if you have one), student ID card.
Tax File Number
If you want to work in Australia, you need to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN). If you don’t have a TFN, you will be taxed at a high rate.
Public Transport
Melbourne’s public transport system operates tram, train and bus services, generally, 5 am – 12 midnight Monday to Saturday, and 8 am – 11 pm on Sundays and public holidays.
Safety
It is exciting living in a new city, making new friends and experiencing different cultures. Please check out our safety flyer to ensure that you are safe at all times.
If you have a problem with your studies it is important to get help as soon as possible. Always ask your teacher if you don’t understand a concept or topic. Additional academic support is available to all foundation and diploma students by making an appointment with the Academic Skills Advisor. Extra maths support is also available. The Student Counsellor can be contacted if you have a problem that is affecting your study at La Trobe Melbourne.
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