Student exchange programs
Student exchange offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery, as well as broadening educational horizons. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by including one or two semesters of exchange as part of their degree program. When studying on exchange, tuition fees are waived at the host institution as students continue to pay their normal La Trobe University tuition fees. Students accepted into the La Trobe University Exchange program may be eligible to receive a La Trobe University Mobility Grant.
The La Trobe Global Lounge
The La Trobe Global Lounge is an information hub for La Trobe's incoming and outgoing exchange students. Students can meet with La Trobe Abroad Advisers, network with other students, and find more information about the many destinations for an exchange.
Open: Monday to Thursday
Hours: Drop in any time between 11am and 3pm
Where: Agora - Upstairs (next to Ticketmaster)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why go on student exchange?
- Live in and learn about a different country
- Immerse yourself in another culture and gain a broader understanding of your area of study
- Make new friends and international contacts
- Combine travel and study
- Enhance future job prospects
- Increase your personal confidence.
Where can I go?
- La Trobe has active partnerships with more than 105 universities in over 32 countries around the world.
- A full list of our partners is available at www.latrobe.edu.au/international/edabroad/exchange/partners
Am I eligible?
Student exchange is available to all La Trobe University degree seeking students including full degree seeking international students. Undergraduate students must have completed the first year of their undergraduate degree course, achieving a 65 per cent average. Postgraduate students who have been enrolled for approximately one year and who have made satisfactory progress with their research, are eligible for selection. Once selected by La Trobe, applicants must also satisfy the admission requirements of the host university.
Will it take longer to finish my studies?
No, students are able to receive full credit for their semester or year of exchange pending approval from their Faculty.
Can I study part-time on exchange?
No, you can apply to go on exchange if you are a part-time student at La Trobe, but you must be enrolled full-time for the period of exchange.
How much does it cost?
- Students that have been accepted into the La Trobe University Exchange Program are eligible to receive a La Trobe University Mobility Grant. These amounts may vary from semester to semester. Please visit the website for the most up to date information: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/edabroad/exchange
- Students pay their normal fees (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, or Full Fees) to La Trobe University for the duration of their exchange and receive a fee waiver from the host university. Travel and living expenses are the responsibility of each student.
- If students receive Youth Allowance or government scholarships they can usually continue to receive these whilst overseas. Information on living costs in each country is available from the Host University website.
- OS-HELP is also available to Undergraduate Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. This is a Commonwealth Government loan scheme, which financially assists eligible undergraduate students to undertake some of their course of study overseas. For more information please visit the following website: www.goingtouni.gov.au
Where in the world can you go?
Please note: Language prerequisites may exist for some countries.
Please note that this institutional partner list is accurate as at March 2009. For the most up to date partner list, please see the La Trobe University Exchange Partner website at www.latrobe.edu.au/international/edabroad/exchange/partners
Clinical placements
Students may be able to carry out their clinical placement abroad. For more information please contact your School/Faculty or La Trobe International.
Short programs
La Trobe University has short programs available to students who do not have enough time or who cannot afford to spend an entire semester abroad. Short programs may be partially-funded and can allow students to complete a subject of their studies aboard. For more information, please contact your faculty office.