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La Trobe University


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Officially opening in 1967 as Victoria's third university with a total of 552 enrolments, La Trobe University has since expanded to become one of Australia's leading higher education institutes. The University now has six campuses, hosts close to 34,000 students and employs over 3,200 staff.

To date, more than 154,000 alumni have graduated from the five faculties: Business, Economics and Law; Humanities and Social Sciences; Education; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology and Engineering.

La Trobe has consistently ranked among the top 500 universities in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities) and in May 2012 the QS World University Rankings placed the University among the top 50 universities in the world under the age of 50.

The Australian Government's 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings recognised La Trobe as Australia's leading university for research in biochemistry and cell biology; and rated their research as 'well above world standard' in 12 of 21 fields of study including biological sciences, condensed matter physics, and human movement and sports science.

In early 2012, La Trobe became the first university in Australia to offer free promotional courses on Apple's iTunes U, joining an impressive group that includes Oxford, Stanford and Yale universities. To date, La Trobe has attracted 100,000 subscribers and had more than 2.3 million downloads of lectures and materials.

La Trobe's commitment to expanding research facilities and ongoing focus on sustainability and social responsibility, underscores their reputation for creating opportunities for all who can benefit from higher education.

Provider CRICOS: 00115M

Quick Facts

Provider Type
Includes both government and privately-funded universities and other institutions registered to offer higher education courses. Some also offer vocational education and training courses.
Established
1967
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Detailed Information

Credit Transfer Policy

La Trobe University does not expect students to repeat studies already completed elsewhere to an acceptable standard and at a comparable level. If a student has completed a TAFE Diploma, they are likely to be eligible for significant credit in a related course at La Trobe. The University has articulation agreements with numerous Institutes of TAFE and other post-secondary providers in Victoria and interstate. Applicants who have studied at tertiary level elsewhere, or who have other relevant studies or work experience, may be also eligible for credit towards a La Trobe degree. Each faculty has different policies regarding the number and type of subjects and any work experience it accepts for credit purposes. Students should apply for credit when they enrol. For more information, check individual faculty webpages.

Tertiary Entry Policy

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), including Units 3 and 4 in English (any) completed in one year; the International Baccalaureate; other Australian Year 12 certificates; many overseas qualifications; 50 per cent of a full-time annual load at an Australian university; or one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) of post-Year 12 TAFE study. Any qualification recognised by VTAC as equivalent to the VCE or awarded a statement of equivalency from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) meets Normal Entry requirements. There are Special Entry criteria relating to age and educational background (Non-Year 12); Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders; disadvantaged groups; and English language proficiency requirements. In addition to meeting the University's Normal Entry or Special Entry requirements, applicants must satisfy any extra requirements of their chosen course.

Student Population

Melbourne: 23,963 students; Bendigo: 4806 students; Albury-Wodonga: 970 students; Mildura: 497 students; Shepparton: 465 students; Franklin Street: 332 students; Offshore: 1814 students.