Why students choose this institution
World Top 1%
Globally ranked university
World Top 50
Sports related subjects
World Top 40
Nursing
Scholarships Available
International scholarships for eligible students
Popular Study Fields
Nursing & Health Science
Sport & Exercise Science
Business & Analytics
Engineering, AI & IT
Science & Biotechnology
Arts, Education & Social Sciences
Pathways
Foundation
8 months foundation program is available in two streams, progress to eligible ACU Bachelor degrees.
Minimum requirement: F.5 / Year 11, IELTS 5.5 (5)
Diploma
8-12 months diploma in 9 study areas (such as business, health sciences, bioscience, cyber security, engineering, and psychology), progression to Year 2 of your La Trobe degree.
Pre-Master
La Trobe University does not offer pre-master pathway
English Program
Students who do not yet meet the English entry requirement may study English for Further Studies program before progressing to their La Trobe program.
Scholarship Details
La Trobe High Acehiever Scholarship (20%)
Value: Up to 25% tutition fee reduction per year
Eligibility: ATAR 60 minimum or equivalent (HKDSE 14 best 5, IAL 7 best 3, or IB 25)
Note: Exclusion applies.
La Trobe High Acehiever Scholarship (25%)
Value: Up to 25% tutition fee reduction per year
Eligibility: ATAR 75 minimum or equivalent (HKDSE 16 best 5, IAL 8, or IB 27)
Note: Exclusion applies.
*La Trobe University has the final decision rights on all matters related to scholarships.
About Institution
La Trobe University is a globally ranked Australian university with a strong focus on practical learning, industry engagement and student support. As a top 1% university worldwide, La Trobe offers students the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while studying in one of Australia’s most multicultural and student-friendly states.
La Trobe is particularly strong in health, sport, business, IT, science and social sciences. It is ranked in the world’s top 50 for Nursing and world’s top 50 for Sport, while its Business School is part of the top 5% of business schools globally accredited by AACSB. The university is also recognised for strong research in civil engineering, banking, finance, investment, life sciences and social sciences.
La Trobe’s main campus is located in Melbourne (Bundoora), one of Australia’s largest metropolitan university campuses. The university also has campuses in Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton, Mildura, Melbourne Cityand Sydney, giving students flexible options to study in metropolitan, regional or city-centre locations.
The university offers programs across business, commerce, analytics, health science, nursing, sport and exercise science, engineering, AI, IT, cybersecurity, science, biotechnology, biomedical science, arts, education, psychology, counselling and social sciences. Many courses include placements, internships, industry projects or work-integrated learning.
Students benefit from modern facilities including the Digital Innovation Hub, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, Bio Innovation Hub, Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition, La Trobe Sports Park and specialised health and science learning spaces. With its strong rankings, industry-focused courses, flexible campuses and commitment to Net Zero by 2029, La Trobe is a strong option for students seeking practical, career-focused study in Australia.
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