Student exchange programs
Student exchange offers a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in one or two semesters of exchange, or a short term program as part of their degree program. By participating in an exchange program with a La Trobe University partner institution; host tuition fees are waived as students continue to pay their normal La Trobe University tuition fees. Every student accepted to participate in the La Trobe University exchange program is eligible to receive a La Trobe University Student Mobility Grant, including those undertaking clinical placements and practicums overseas.
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 Advisors and find more information about the many destinations available for exchange.
Open: Monday to Thursday
Hours: Drop in any time between 11am and 3pm
Where: Agora East Upstairs (behind Cafe Velocci)
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.
Where can I go?
- La Trobe maintains active partnerships with more than 100 universities in over 30 countries around the globe.
- 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 coursework or 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 can 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 who 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 another part of 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. Students are responsible for their own travel and living expenses.
- If students receive Youth Allowance or government scholarship grants they can usually continue to receive these while overseas. Information on living costs in each country is usually available from the host university's website.
- OS-HELP may also be available to Undergraduate Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. This is a Commonwealth Government loan scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible undergraduate students to undertake some of their course of study overseas. For more information please visit the following website: www.goingtouni.gov.au
- Student Mobility Schoalrships (SMS) are available each semester for high achieving students with a WAM of 78 or higher. Scholarships are limited and an interview may be required as a part of the selection process.
Where in the world can you go?
Please see the La Trobe University exchange partners page 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.
Short programs/internships/international volunteering
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. Students participating in a short program may be eligible to receive a mobility grant towards their trip. Short Term programs can allow students to complete a subject of their studies aboard. For more information, please contact your faculty office or visit the Global Lounge.