La Trobe University is one of Australia’s best universities, and was recently ranked in Victoria’s top three universities* and the top university in Victoria for student satisfaction**.

La Trobe’s main campus is in exciting Melbourne, known as Australia’s ‘Culture Capital’ for its many international arts and sporting events, restaurants, night clubs, galleries, and architecture: reasons why Melbourne is consistently voted in the top three ‘Most Liveable Cities on the World’!!***

The International College advantage:

Fast-Track

• intensive (22–25 hours per week)

• small classes (25 per class)

• 3 semesters/starts each year

• less expensive way to gain an undergraduate qualification: only AUD$6250 per College semester.

Guaranteed Place

• in the La Trobe University course upon satisfactory completion of Foundation or Diploma program requirements.

Quality University Curriculum

• diploma programs are moderated and assessed through the University faculty.

On-Campus Life

• study on campus and experience university life.

National and global network

• pathway course providers and articulations in Sydney, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, and New Zealand

• also, guaranteed credit entry into a range of Australian universities.

English programs

• General English, Business English, English for Further Studies (EAP/direct entry), and

• specialised courses, such as: study tours and customised short courses, teacher training and internship programs.

Foundation Studies

• offers international students an academic bridge year into 1st year of undergraduate study at university.

Different study streams are available to suit entry into any of the undergraduate programs.

Foundation programs are taught in a coursework environment and are assessed by a combination of written examination and ongoing assessment during the semester.

Diploma programs

• qualify students for entry into 2nd year of the relevant degree (with credit for 1st year).

The curriculum is supplied and moderated by the Faculties. The diploma has the added advantage of providing students with more personal and individual guidance as they adjust to their new learning environment.

Diplomas are offered in:

Business Administration:

• leading into all Business and Hospitality related degrees, and

Information Systems:

• leading to studies in Information Systems and Information Technology.

Student support services:

• mentor program, meeting weekly to discuss ongoing progress, study skills, and personal and life issues

• faculty information sessions

• sporting and social activities

• counselling and medical centre

• careers.

* Shanghai Jiao Tong University Index, 2007. | ** Sweeney University Report, 2009. | *** IEU, 2002-2008.