Coming to La Trobe on exchange
La Trobe University welcomes approximately 400 exchange and study abroad students from all over the world each year.
If your institution is listed on our international exchange partners list you may be eligible to apply to study at La Trobe as an exchange student. If it is not, you can still get the La Trobe experience by applying to us as a Study Abroad Student.
Can I study at La Trobe as an exchange student?
Exchange students have been officially nominated by their home institution to study at La Trobe under a student exchange agreement. Your home institution can provide you with information about their nomination process.
What can I study?
Our programs are diverse and are known nationally for their quality, both in instruction and research.
For information on available units/subjects, check the University Handbook. Ensure that you read the information regarding prerequisites. For detailed unit/subject descriptions, use the unit code or name to find the unit in our Unit Search Database.
How do I apply?
Before you apply, ensure that you have read the information regarding prerequisites and English Language requirements.
Complete the La Trobe University Application Form (PDF 84KB). In your application, list at least 8 units/subjects offered on the same campus. Ensure that you write down the correct unit name and code.
Submit your application form including the following supporting documents to the International Office at your Home Institution:
- 2 References: (1) Academic (1) Personal
- Personal Statement: 1 page about why you would like to study on Exchange at La Trobe University.
Application Deadlines:
- For Semester 1 (Feb-June): November 1 (previous year)
- For Semester 2 (July-November): April 1
Your Home Institution will send your application to:
La Trobe Abroad, La Trobe International, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, Australia
Application approval
Your application will be sent to the department/s of your choice for approval. This may take some time so please remain patient.
Receiving an offer
Depending on the success of your application, you will either receive a firm Letter of Offer or a Letter of Offer with attached conditions. The condition may be that you are required to choose other units or are required to complete an English Language unit upon arrival to La Trobe.
Accepting your offer
When the offer has been finalised, you will be sent offer acceptance forms including information on Overseas Student Health Cover. All forms need to be filled out and returned to La Trobe University. You will then be issued an electronic confirmation of enrolment and you are able to apply for a student visa.
Once you have accepted your offer, we will send you a Pre-departure Guide which provides valuable information regarding our free airport reception service, accommodation and more. This guide is also available online.
Please see the links below for information on the following:
Calendar
General semester and orientation dates can be found in our Academic Calender
We recommend that you arrive in time for our Welcome Festival (orientation) for international students. This program contains important information sessions, including enrolment assistance, and is also an excellent opportunity for you to meet other students and staff.
La Trobe organises additional social events for exchange and study abroad students including a Pre-Orientation Camp that takes place during the week-end before the Welcome Festival. Information about the pre-orientation Camp is sent to accepted students.
Costs
Exchange students do not pay any tuition fees to La Trobe but need to cover additional costs themselves. Estimated costs can be found in our online pre-departure guide that you find on this site.
La Trobe offers a limited amount of scholarships for incoming students. Eligible students will be contacted by the La Trobe Abroad team.
