Credit for previous study
If you’ve studied at a TAFE, university or other post-secondary institution, you may receive recognition of that study which will give you Advanced Standing in your La Trobe course (i.e. you might not have to complete all subjects in your course). The relevant La Trobe faculty determines your eligibility when you enrol. You simply need to apply for credit for previous study when you enrol in your La Trobe course.
La Trobe also offers students from various TAFEs and other institutions the opportunity to fast-track their undergraduate degree via credit for successful or partial completion of specific Diploma or Advanced Diploma programs.
Various institutions have credit agreements for La Trobe degrees. The tables on the linked pages outline the credit you’ll receive for studies at these institutions if you gain a place in an undergraduate course at La Trobe.
TAFE Partners
- Bendigo TAFE
- Chisholm Institute of TAFE
- Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
- North Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT)
- Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
- Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Australian Institutions
- Australian Defence Forces
- Hales Institute
- Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE
- Kaplan Business School Australia
- Polytechnic West (Ex Swan TAFE)
- Riverina Institute of TAFE
- Taylors College (Study Group)
- Credit from Diplomas / Advanced Diplomas
Overseas Institutions
- Chinese University of Mining and Technology (China)
- Cibertec (Instituto Superior Tecnologico Privado) (Peru)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China)
If you don’t see your institution listed, don’t worry - La Trobe will still take your relevant prior studies into account.
Questions? Get in touch!
If you’re a local applicant, call the Future Students Centre on 1300 135 045.
If you’re an international applicant, call La Trobe International on (+61 3) 9627 4805.


