Life at La Trobe

Here at La Trobe, a leading education is just the beginning.

When you study with us, you’ll experience world-class tuition in a friendly, supportive campus environment. We offer a huge range of fun social events and activities that make it easy for you to meet fellow students and make new friends.

We also provide a range of faith-based, academic and general support services to help you settle into life in Australia. Find out more on the pages listed below, or look through our 2023 International Course Guide [PDF 5.8MB] for more information.

Whether you choose to live on or off-campus, you’ll love life at La Trobe.

Rankings and ratings

Don’t just take our word for it – find out why we’re known as one of the world’s leading young universities.

See our rankings

Our campuses

Our campuses in the states of Victoria and New South Wales are located in beautiful bushland and metropolitan settings.

Explore our campuses

Social events and activities

University is about more than study. We help you make friends for life with our clubs, societies, programs and events.

Get involved

Faith-based facilities and services

We support you to practice your faith on campus with our range of faith-based facilities and services.

Find faith-based services

Support services

At La Trobe, you’re always able to find help and support when you need it.

Get support

Accommodation

Choosing where to live is an important part of settling into life in Australia.

See where you could live

Travelling to university

Find out how to get to La Trobe from your accommodation.

Plan your journey

Living in Australia

Find out what it’s really like to live in Australia, ‘the land down under’.

Discover Australian life

Questions about life at La Trobe?

Get real answers from real students. Find out about life at La Trobe.

Chat to our students

Living costs

Explore the costs associated with studying abroad.

Plan your budget