Outgoing student exchange
What is an exchange?
La Trobe University has an active and expanding program of reciprocal student exchanges. Participating students have the opportunity to study full-time at an overseas university, and undertake a program of study, which may be credited towards their La Trobe University degree.
How will I benefit?
Students who study overseas will experience a new academic environment, gain insight into a different culture and may learn to communicate in another language. On a personal level, they gain maturity, a sense of independence and self-knowledge.
- Read our profiles from returning exchange students
Am I eligible?
All students applying for exchange must meet with the Faculty Academic Services Officer (International, Study Abroad/Exchange) before beginning their application to have their eligibility assessed.
At the time of that they leave for their exchange, students must have successfully completed one year of their degree at La Trobe University with no fail grades and must have a course average grade of 65+.
Please note: Some universities require a higher course grade average.
Where can I go?
The following is a list of some of the countries that students from the Faculty of Law and Management may choose from:
| Argentina England India Norway USA |
Austria Denmark Italy Sweden The Netherlands |
Canada France Japan Thailand |
For a full list of exchange partners, please visit the La Trobe University student exchange website. |
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Will it lengthen my course duration?
No, not usually. Most students are able to plan their exchange program with their course advisor so that they receive full advanced standing for their semester of exchange. It is every student's responsibility to make sure you have an approved study plan before you leave Australia. This will ensure that you get advanced standing towards your La Trobe University degree for the units you study overseas.
Specific FLM requirements:
All FLM students: It is advisable that you complete your core units at La Trobe University and your electives while on exchange.
Law students: Please note that you MUST undertake your electives while on exchange, not core units of study.
Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management students: Please note that your school policy only allows you to undertake one semester on student exchange, not a whole academic year.
Costs
In most cases, tuition fees are waived at the host university and students pay their normal fees (CSP or full fees) to La Trobe University for the duration of the exchange.
OS-Help is now available. It is a government funded loan scheme for students doing part of their degree overseas. For further information, visit the Australian government's Going to Uni website.
What next?
For more information and to have your eligibility assessed, make an appointment with the Faculty Student Exchange Advisor, Rowan Tuttleby via email at: r.tuttleby@latrobe.edu.au. Quote your student ID number in the subject field of the message.
International study tours
During the later years of your degree it may be possible to complete a unit during either the Summer or Winter breaks overseas!
Many Schools within the Faculty of Law and Management offer single units as International Study Tours to groups of La Trobe students so please check the main Faculty page regularly for details regarding any upcoming tours.
