Fees and scholarships
Learn about the fees for your chosen course and explore scholarships designed to support international students.
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Find your tuition fees
Tuition fees cover the cost of teaching, learning and academic supervision associated with your course and vary depending on your course, study load and year of commencement.
To determine the cost of a La Trobe course, search for the course on our find a course page. The 'Overview' section will list the annual tuition fee in Australian dollars (A$) for the displayed year. Be sure you're viewing the international student version of the course page.
Fees are based on an annual load of 120 credit points unless stated otherwise. Changes to your study load will affect your course fees. You can estimate the total cost based on the annual fee, but note that fees may change yearly.
We reserve the right to adjust fees annually, typically not above a seven percent increase per year. Any fee increases will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Once you have enrolled in your subjects, you will receive a Statement of Account that lists your tuition fees and their due dates.
In the event that the tuition fees listed in your offer letter differ from the published annual tuition fee, you will be changed the published tuition fee rate (for your year of commencement).
For refund policies and procedures, visit our refunds page.
Tuition fee due dates
The payment due dates below apply to international students enrolled in semesters and terms.
In most cases, the payment due date for each subject is 21 days before its Census date.
The Census date is the last date to withdraw without academic or financial penalty. Your payment due date is earlier and is used for administrative purposes.
- You must pay your fees in full by the due date unless you have an approved sponsorship or scholarship.
- If your fees are not paid by the due date, a warning will be sent to your La Trobe student email to take action and pay your fees, as your enrolment may be at risk of being terminated.
- If fees remain unpaid, your enrolment may be terminated.
- Failure to pay fees may affect your enrolment and Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Study type | When Statement of Accounts are issued | Payment due date |
|---|---|---|
Coursework (if enrolled before the study period commences) | After enrolment | Typically 21 days before Census date |
Coursework (if enrolling after the study period commences) | At enrolment | Immediately (same day) |
Graduate research | After enrolment | 91 days before enrolment period census date |
For example, for Semester 1, 2026, the Census date is Wednesday 1 April 2026 and the payment due date is Wednesday 11 March 2026.
| Study period | Census date | Payment due date |
|---|---|---|
Term 1 | 21 January 2026 | 31 December 2025 |
Term 2 | 18 March 2026 | 25 February 2026 |
Semester 1 | 1 April 2026 | 11 March 2026 |
Term 3 | 20 May 2026 | 29 April 2026 |
Research Period 1 | 29 June 2026 | 30 March 2026 |
Term 4 | 29 July 2026 | 8 July 2026 |
Semester 2 | 12 August 2026 | 22 July 2026 |
Term 5 | 23 September 2026 | 2 September 2026 |
Term 6 | 18 November 2026 | 28 October 2026 |
Summer 2026/2027 | 2 December 2026 | 11 November 2026 |
Research Period 2 | 30 December 2026 | 30 September 2026 |
Dates are indicative and may vary depending on enrolment timing and study arrangements. Always refer to your Statement of Account for your specific due date.
Pay your tuition fees
Tuition fees cannot be paid in instalments – full payment is required by the payment due date shown on your Statement of Account. Please note that the payment due date is usually different to the subject Census date.
Your letter of offer will contain indicative annual tuition fees. You can pay your fees using one of the following methods.
Once you’ve accepted your offer, you can pay your tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover via our International Online Application System.
Several payment options are available through the online payment portal, which is the safest and most direct method. These include:
- Flywire - see the Flywire Payer guide [PDF 1.2 MB] to learn how to pay
- MIST proof of funds account and instructions to prepare a proof of funds account
- PayPal
- Visa/Mastercard
- Convera
- CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce).
For more information on how to make your payment, read our Online Payment guide [PDF 1.5 MB].
Payment from China
If you're making a payment from China using the online payment portal, you must use the Flywire or CIBC option. You can also make payments via the AliPay mobile app.
When paying with either of these options, you’ll need to upload your copy of the bank receipt (TT slip) with your offer acceptance form.
Other fees
The following items may have fees associated.
| Cost type | Description |
|---|---|
Managed independently by students. | |
Fees may apply to attend a graduation ceremony. | |
Fees apply only where official and replacement documents are requested (e.g. official Academic Transcripts, official letters). | |
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) | Mandatory health insurance for student visa holders. |
Textbooks and equipment | Course-specific learning materials. |
Fee required to revive enrolment if it has been canceled due to tuition fee non-payment. |
The following items have no fee:
- application fee
- applications for administrative processes including course transfer, deferment of course commencement and Leave of Absence
- applications for review and/or re-mark of assessments.
- graduation in absentia (graduate from your course without attending a graduation ceremony)
- late payment of tuition fees (please note that failure to pay tuition fees may impact your enrolment and CoE, even though no late-payment fee is charged)
- standard/unofficial academic results (provided as part of enrolment)
- University-initiated cancellation (no fee applies where cancellation follows policy)
La Trobe international scholarships
Studying in Australia is a major investment, and La Trobe supports international students with a wide range of scholarships and financial aid. These awards recognise academic excellence, reward ambition and help make study more accessible across undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.
The scholarships listed below represent opportunities that may be available to international students, with eligibility depending on factors such as academic performance, course, discipline, country of citizenship and campus. Some are tailored to specific campuses or fields of study.
Each scholarship has its own criteria and application process, so we encourage you to review the details carefully to see what support may apply to you.
| Scholarship details | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship Awarded to international students with an excellent academic record. | High-achieving international students. | Up to 25% upfront tuition fee reduction for selected courses. |
| La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship - 30% Awarded to high-achieving international students applying for an AI related course. | High-achieving international students applying for an Artificial Intelligence related course. | 30% upfront tuition fee reduction for selected courses. |
| La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship - 30% Awarded to high-achieving international students applying for an Analytics related course. | High-achieving international students applying for a Data Analytics related course. | 30% upfront tuition fee reduction for selected courses. |
| La Trobe Health Innovation Scholarship Awarded to high-achieving international students applying for a health related course. | High-achieving international students applying for a health related course. | 30% upfront tuition fee reduction for selected courses. |
| La Trobe Early Acceptance Grant Awarded to those international students completing their admission process early. | International students meeting the early acceptance deadline. | A $2,000 grant applied to the student's first semester fees. |
| La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship Awarded to international students who have excelled not only in their studies but also in extracurricular activities. | High-achieving international students who go beyond academics to create real change. | A reduction of either 50% or 100% off the total course tuition fee. |
| La Trobe Analytics & Insights Scholarship Awarded to high-achieving international students applying for an Analytics related course in 2026. | High-achieving international students applying for a Data Analytics related course. | A reduction of either 50% or 100% off the total course tuition fee. |
| La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Awarded to high-achieving international students applying for an AI related course in 2026. | High-achieving international students applying for an Artificial Intelligence related course. | A reduction of either 50% or 100% off the total course tuition fee. |
La Trobe Onshore Teaching Scholarship | International students living in Australia and applying for an education related course. | 50% tuition fee reduction. |
La Trobe Greater China Digital Health Scholarship | International Chinese students applying for a health related course. | Up to 100% tuition fee reduction. |
| Wominjeka - Study Abroad Scholarship Awarded to international students applying for the non-degree study abroad programs. | International students applying for a one or two-semester study abroad program at La Trobe University. | 25% tuition fee reduction for the entirety of the program. |
Graduate research scholarships
We offer a range of graduate research scholarships. Learn more about applying for a research degree and the scholarships available to you.
External scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious awards administered by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The scheme offers scholarship opportunities to international students from developing countries, particularly from the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia.
You can find out more at the Australia Awards website.
Are you an Indonesian student thinking of undertaking postgraduate study at La Trobe University? LPDP is a scholarship scheme funded by the Indonesian Government for citizens who want to complete postgraduate study at an Indonesian or overseas university.
You can find more information on the Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan website.
The American Australian Association's Education Fund gives annual awards to US fellows who want to study in Australia.
Find out more at the American Australian Association website.
Sponsorships and foreign loans
Questions? We're here to help
FAQs
Scholarship assessment is a part of the course application process. In most cases, scholarship eligibility is based on students’ academic merits.
To be considered for our international scholarships, you will only need to submit a fully documented course application per normal. There is no separate application required.
Our course pages list detailed information on duration, intakes, entry requirements, fees, any much more. Find your course now.
Visit the La Trobe Graduate Research Scholarships page for scholarships available to graduate researchers.
If you’re from overseas, you’re only eligible to access these fee assistance schemes if you hold an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa. If you’re in Australia on a student visa, or if you were in Australia on a student visa and you’ve obtained permanent residency, you won’t be able to access these schemes.
The Australian Government offers the HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP loan schemes to help cover university fees. These fee assistance schemes can’t be used for other costs like accommodation or textbooks.
For more information, please contact us.