🦅La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

QS World 2026 · #217

A Melbourne university with a distinctive rural veterinary and agricultural science campus.

About La Trobe

La Trobe's main Melbourne campus sits alongside a dedicated rural campus in Bendigo with strong Veterinary and Agricultural Science programmes, reflecting regional Victoria's farming economy. It's also noted for a genuinely broad Humanities and Social Sciences offering.

Why students choose it

  • Dedicated rural Bendigo campus for Veterinary and Agricultural Science
  • Broad Humanities and Social Sciences offering
  • Melbourne campus with strong biomedical research links

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 30

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

AU$32,000–AU$45,000/yr

mid tier for Australia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Melbourne

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or La Trobe's financial aid office.

Most Group of Eight and other Australian universities offer international merit scholarships as a tuition-fee reduction for strong academic results, generally requiring a linked application alongside (or shortly after) your course application.

  • University international scholarships: e.g. 'International Undergraduate Scholarship' schemes offered by many Go8 and other universities — typically a percentage reduction on international tuition for high ATAR-equivalent/IB/A-Level results.
  • Australia Awards: Australian government-funded, mainly postgraduate and restricted to specific partner countries — not a general undergraduate route.

Scholarship percentages and slots vary significantly by university and course — check the specific university's international scholarships page, not just the government schemes.

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Popular courses

Health Sciences

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Education

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.

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Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Durations are typical for Australia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2)
Typical deadline
Early December for the February intake
Note
Group of Eight universities recommend applying by October–November for on-time scholarship consideration.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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La Trobe FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to La Trobe as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into La Trobe?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, La Trobe expects around BBB at A Level or 30 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for La Trobe's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on La Trobe's own admissions page before applying.

How much does La Trobe cost for international students?

International tuition at La Trobe typically falls in the AU$32,000–AU$45,000/yr range (mid tier for Australia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not La Trobe's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for La Trobe?

La Trobe follows Australia's typical intake calendar: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), with applications generally due early december for the february intake. Group of Eight universities recommend applying by October–November for on-time scholarship consideration. Always verify the exact date on La Trobe's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for La Trobe?

Australia universities, including La Trobe, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is La Trobe known for?

A Melbourne university with a distinctive rural veterinary and agricultural science campus. La Trobe's main Melbourne campus sits alongside a dedicated rural campus in Bendigo with strong Veterinary and Agricultural Science programmes, reflecting regional Victoria's farming economy. It's also noted for a genuinely broad Humanities and Social Sciences offering.

Can I apply to La Trobe with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — La Trobe accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Australia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against La Trobe and every other Australia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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