Science, Technology and Engineering

Arriving in Australia as an international student I was told to brace myself for the proverbial ‘culture shock'. However, having resided in Glenn College (one of the on-campus accommodation sites) for the duration of the course, I can say with utmost confidence that the learning environment at this university is most conducive. Especially in the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, the level of interaction that both academic and non-academic staff have with continuing and past students is truly amazing. The sense of community that is built up over the years helps to enrich and broaden your horizons.
La Trobe qualification helped to get permanent resident status in Australia and presently I am working with the Deloitte Consulting (one among the top fives) as a consultant.
Anirban Bhattacharya
Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering
Deloitte Consulting

Coming to La Trobe for higher studies has been quite an enriching experience for me. La Trobe offers a perfect combination of lectures with class tutorials and labs which enables students to build on theoretical concepts whilst also gaining practical experience. Lecturers in the Computer Science department encourage open discussion and are willing to clarify issues with students in a friendly and helpful manner. The library at La Trobe is one of the best resourced libraries I have seen. Their extensive collection of journals and papers is of invaluable assistance to students undertaking research related studies.
Prakash Srivastav
Master of Computer Science

My experience as an international student doing Bachelor of Computer Science at La Trobe University has been really rewarding. The course structure gives you the opportunity to choose from variety of areas, helping you to develop skills that are going to decide your career path. The lecturers and tutors are easily approachable, and you can overcome any situation with their help and guidance.
Overall, I enjoy being a computer science student at La Trobe University, because I feel that when I finish this course, I will have all the skills needed to be an excellent Computer Scientist.
Luisa Ramirez
Bachelor of Computer Science

La Trobe gave me the opportunity to work in an interesting topic of neural networks and to take part at some of the many activities on the campus during my spare time.
I am a student of Computer Science Department at the University of Applied Sciences in Landshut, Germany. I have been to La Trobe University in Australia to do an internship for 6 months and it has been a wonderful opportunity to meet with some of the top scholars in a particular area.
Philipp Mergenthaler
Exchange Student, University of Applied Sciences, Landshut, Germany

The truly international environment at the campus here opens a world of opportunities for you and learning in such an environment broadens your horizons and career prospects.
Even after having five years of experience in IT, I still feel that after completing this course I will be able to handle the latest technological advancements in the field of IT in a more professional and efficient way.
Sidhartha Ghosh
Master of Information Technology

After completing my Bachelors degree I was not really contented. Thus when I was offered a place in honours, I grabbed the opportunity. Doing honours and masters was an eye opener to the new world of research and technical writing and greatly increased my confidence in my area of interest. On top of that, they also increased my understanding of presenting new ideas.
Currently I am doing a PhD and I am very thankful to my Supervisors and La Trobe for their guidance and support in assisting me in achieving my goals.
Xavier Simon
Masters by Research, Singapore

Coming from a non-it background and to a new educational environment, I wasn't sure what to expect in the beginning.
At La Trobe, the experienced and helpful staff, excellent facilities, a broad subject choice and lots of interaction with staff and students have given me the opportunity to develop both my personal and professional skills.
Manpreet Bhanot
Master of Information Technology

After completing a Master of Computer Science Engineering in France, I have chosen to travel to strengthen my international experience. La Trobe University is an international university because one of its pillars is to be international.
After more than one year at La Trobe the experience that I have been getting is invaluable and immeasurable. As an international student you will be living with others students who have radical ways of working out issues, who have different backgrounds or motivations.
Guy-Alexandre Suermondt
Exchange Student, France

Having graduated in a non-IT discipline, I was concerned about a smooth transition to the computing domain. My successful completion of the two-year Master of Information Technology (MIT) programme at La Trobe has not only helped me build a strong foundation, but has also allowed me to specialise in a particular area through the completion of a minor thesis component. The flexible structure of the MIT offers a wide range of choices both for those who are inclined towards research and also for those who wish to follow subjects of a more practical nature.
La Trobe has provided me with the opportunity to undertake research in synchrony with reputed academics and senior PhD students. My academic qualifications and experience during the last two years has resulted in me obtaining Australian residence status and also an Australian Post-Graduate Award (APA) to commence doctoral studies.
Mehul Bhatt
BCom Mumbai, MIT, PhD Scholar La Trobe

Studying at La Trobe has been one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my life. I chose to enrol in the Master of Information Technology at La Trobe on the recommendation of a friend. One of the things I enjoyed most about La Trobe was the campus environment, with its open areas of grassland, bushland and waterways. In addition to this, the friendliness of the people at La Trobe added to the positive atmosphere, ensuring La Trobe was a unique learning and social environment.
My experience in the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering was very rewarding and has left a lasting impression on me. The lecturers, administration and technical staff, the resources and the infrastructure were all of extremely high quality. The courses focussed on applied knowledge, and through the completion of this course and the assignments, I've developed the ability to think flexibly, apply various solutions in the problem solving process and to be analytical in the work environment rather than simply referring to a text book.
Rovita Almeida
B.E (Electronics & Telecommunications) Bombay, MIT La Trobe