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5 Reasons for choosing La Trobe
- La Trobe University was ranked among Australia’s top 10 universities in 2006 and among Victoria’s top 3 Universities in 2007 by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Index.
- New A$27million Biotechnology Centre on campus.
- Microsoft Centre and Research and Development Park on campus.
- We provide extensive careers services to help our graduates succeed.
- The University’s alumni network comprises notable names such as Dr David Morgan, CEO of Australia’s Westpac Bank, and Dr Geoff Raby, Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
- Our courses are developed in response to industry demands.
Our excellent academic staff will provide you with high quality teaching
- We have research links with over 200 universities around the world and are a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU), Australia.
- Our academic staff have high public profiles and regularly receive awards for their research.
- Teaching at La Trobe is informed by the latest research and there is an excellent staff-to-student ratio.
- Our academic staff are accessible and friendly.
We are committed to giving you a global education
- We have worldwide links in teaching, student exchange, and professional and international development.
- La Trobe is a founder of the International Network of Universities (INU), a consortium of universities committed to the internationalisation of education.
We provide an unbeatable campus lifestyle
- La Trobe’s campus community consists of 26,000 students including over 4,500 international students from over 90 countries and over 3,000 staff.
- Students can join a large range of clubs and societies to make the most of their time at La Trobe University.
- We offer a range of campuses situated in stunning natural environments.
- We are renowned for our support services for international students, including assistance with academic and English language skills and a free airport reception service.
Scholarships
There are a wide range of scholarships open to International Students at La Trobe University.
2009 La Trobe India Scholarship
Students applying for this scholarship must have excellent academic records and/or work experience. A minimum of 70% in a Bachelors degree would be required for students applying for a postgraduate course and 70% in Year 12 for students applying for an undergraduate course. Please note: Students applying for courses in IT/Engineering and Computer Science and/or attending La Trobe interview programs at events or agent offices will be given priority.
2009 Master of Business Administration Scholarship for Indian Students
The purpose of this scholarship is to attract high quality students with work experience to our MBA program for January/April 2009. Student applying for this scholarship must have 70% in their Bachelors degree; 2 years work experience and 7.0 IELTS.
Academic Excellence scholarships will provide full and half scholarships to a number of students, based on academic merit. These scholarships are available to all commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students. Note that research students may apply for research scholarships. Current students are not eligible for these scholarships.
La Trobe Civil Engineering Scholarship - Bendigo Campus
The purpose of this scholarship is to attract students to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) at La Trobe’s regional campus in Bendigo and to also offer the opportunity to students to work in a region which currently faces a skill shortage for civil engineers.
Students applying for this scholarship are required to have 70% in Year 12 and IELTS score of 6.0.
For more information on the various scholarships offered, please visit the Scholarships section on the website.
Student Profile
Nancy Chopra, India, Master of Special Education
“Melbourne is a beautiful place where I have found friends from all over the world. The best thing about Melbourne is the welcoming environment. It has diverse communities and places of interest such as shopping malls, sea, mountain and beautiful scenery. The course at La Trobe University was very intensive and I was fully involved for the whole year. I found this course extremely rewarding, interesting and meaningful. In general, the staff and other people at La Trobe are very friendly and helpful.”
For Indian Students
La Trobe University has strong ties with India, which includes Hindi and Sanskrit programs, strong ties to various universities (such as Delhi University, Hindu College, Jawaharlal University, Indira Gandhi National Open University and Jadavpur University). La Trobe is also an institutional member of the Australia India Business Council.
For more information, please visit the La Trobe India and South Asia Institute webpage.
La Trobe University India Alumni Chapter
La Trobe University will be setting up chapters across India in the years to come to enable our returning graduates with an instant network of alumni to ensure a smooth transition to home country, build business contacts and perhaps secure employment as well. We shall be having regular meet ups and annual dinners, details of which shall soon be available online.
More information :
Chintan Bharwada
Manager, Alumni Relations
P +61 3 9479 5619 M 0400 564 421 F +61 3 9479 2810 E c.bharwada@latrobe.edu.au
Indian Sub-Continent Student Association (ISSA)
President : Mr. Adnan Hafeez
Email : issa.latrobe@gmail.com
Indian Sub-Continent Student Association (ISSA) at La Trobe University is a student run club that aims to create an environment of “home away from home”, for the growing student population from South Asian regions such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
