Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

Tuition Fee

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0  Minimum Listening - 6.0  Minimum Reading - 6.0  Minimum Writing - 6.0  Minimum Speaking - 6.0  
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 64.0  Minimum Listening - 12.0  Minimum Reading - 13.0  Minimum Writing - 21.0  Minimum Speaking - 18.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  Minimum Listening - 50.0  Minimum Reading - 50.0  Minimum Writing - 50.0  Minimum Speaking - 50.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Graduate ready to tackle real-world problems, including climate change, the need for sustainable innovation, and the unequal distribution of wealth, opportunity and power. Possible roles include:

• Think-tank analyst
• Political communications advisor
• Public servant
• Development sector manager
• Government relations manager
• Activist.

Scholarships

Early Bird Acceptance Grant - International Students

 

Amount	Opening date	Closing date	Status	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
5% of the First year Tuition fees	19/03/2025	06/06/2025	Open	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	The grant amount is credited towards second semester tuition fees. Recipients will need to accept their offer and pay the deposit before the deadline to receive the credit.

 

Background

International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Bird Acceptance Grant of 5% of the first-year tuition fees.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to study in Semester 2, 2025. Deferrals from previous semesters are not eligible for this grant.
• Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
• Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
• Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible.
• Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
• Meet the University's English language requirements and all the other conditions stated on the Offer Letter, accept the offer, and pay the required deposit mentioned on the offer. Payments must be made between 19th March & 6th June 2025. Payments made before or after these dates will not be eligible.
• Students who receive a Conditional Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) due to a payment made within this timeframe will be considered eligible for the grant.
• This grant is not available to La Trobe College Australia (LTCA) packaged students (ELICOS, Foundation, and Diploma).

 

Intake	Course Commencement	EBAG deadline
Semester 2, 2025	28th July 2025	6th June 2025

 

 

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We are thrilled to introduce our new international scholarship opportunities for Semester 2 and Summer 2025, designed to recognise outstanding students who not only excel academically but also demonstrate leadership, community engagement, and a passion for making an impact—whether through extracurricular activities, sports, or social initiatives.

 

La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship

Amount	Opening date	Closing date	Status	Amount conditions	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
This prestigious scholarship offers either a 50% or 100% tuition fee reduction for international students applying for selected courses in the eligible course list.	13/03/2025	08/09/2025	Open	The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to the recipient’s tuition fees for each subject undertaken throughout the duration of their course. To receive the scholarship, the recipient must meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in their La Trobe University Letter of Offer and formally accept the offer by paying the required deposit, as specified in the offer letter. This must be completed before the scholarship acceptance deadline. The scholarship value will be credited to the recipient’s tuition account starting from the second semester.  Please note: Failure to pay the acceptance deposit by the specified deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the scholarship.

 

Background

At La Trobe, we recognise and support future leaders who are driven to make a difference. The Vice-Chancellor Scholarship is our most prestigious scholarship, awarded to individuals who have excelled not only in their studies but also in extracurricular activities, sports, and community engagement - those who go beyond academics to create real change.

This highly competitive scholarship offers either 50% or 100% tuition fee reduction. Through this scholarship, recipients will become part of a vibrant, innovative, and globally connected university, and will be a part of the La Trobe University student ambassador program, where they can develop the skills and networks to shape the future.

 

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 2 or Summer 2025.
• Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
• Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
• Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible.
• Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
• Meet the University's English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
• Obtain an unconditional offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
• Complete the following application form in full:
  • Semester 2 2025 application form
  • Summer 2025 application form

 

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

• Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM requirement 80)
• English language proficiency
• Written statement received in the application form

The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.

*A WAM is an average mark that takes into account the credit point value of the subjects that you have completed. It is based on the actual mark of all subjects completed in your course at any given time.

Recipient obligations

• The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
• Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
• Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
• Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

 

La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship

 

Amount	Opening date	Closing date	Status	Amount conditions	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
A reduction of 50% off the total course tuition fee	13/03/2025	08/09/2025	Open	The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to the recipient’s tuition fees for each subject undertaken throughout the duration of their course. To receive the scholarship, the recipient must meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in their La Trobe University Letter of Offer and formally accept the offer by paying the required deposit, as specified in the offer letter. This must be completed before the scholarship acceptance deadline. The scholarship value will be credited to the recipient’s tuition account starting from the second semester.  Please note: Failure to pay the acceptance deposit by the specified deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the scholarship.

 

Background

La Trobe University has a bold ambition to transform research, education, and student support by applying an ‘AI-first’ approach, supported by a new partnership with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most transformative fields in technology today. Revolutionising industries from healthcare to finance, AI is offering solutions to complex problems and creating new possibilities. At La Trobe, our students gain essential skills in programming, data analysis, and machine learning, equipping them to shape the future of technology. As AI continues to evolve, so will the strong demand for artificial intelligence professionals in the public and private sectors, including opportunities in digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more.

Be a part of this exciting future with our Artificial Intelligence scholarship which provides a 50% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in any of the following courses for Semester 2 or Summer 2025, covering the full duration of their studies:

• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Commerce (Data Analytics major)
• Bachelor of IT
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Data Science
• Master of Digital Health
• Master of IT (AI)
• Master of Quantum IT

 

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 2 or Summer 2025.
• Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
• Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
• Be applying for direct entry into any of the courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
• Commence their study at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
• Meet the University’s English requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
• Obtain an unconditional offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
• Complete the following application form in full:
  • Semester 2 2025 application form
  • Summer 2025 application form

 

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

• Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM* requirement 70).
• English language proficiency.
• Written statement received in the application form.

The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.

*A WAM is an average mark that takes into account the credit point value of the subjects that you have completed. It is based on the actual mark of all subjects completed in your course at any given time.

 

Recipient obligations

• The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
• Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
• Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
• Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

 

La Trobe Analytics & Insights Scholarship

Amount	Opening date	Closing date	Status	Amount conditions	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
A reduction of 50% off the total course tuition fee	13/03/2025	08/09/2025	Open	The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to the recipient’s tuition fees for each subject undertaken throughout the duration of their course. To receive the scholarship, the recipient must meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in their La Trobe University Letter of Offer and formally accept the offer by paying the required deposit, as specified in the offer letter. This must be completed before the scholarship acceptance deadline. The scholarship value will be credited to the recipient’s tuition account starting from the second semester.  Please note: Failure to pay the acceptance deposit by the specified deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the scholarship.

 

Background

Data is shaping our future, as industries everywhere rely on expert data analysts to make smarter decisions. With a degree in analytics, you’ll learn to approach complex problems, spot trends, and turn numbers into meaningful insights. From business and healthcare to sports and finance, data drives it all—making this a career path that’s in high demand.

At La Trobe University, with access to world-class teaching and industry connections, you’ll learn from leading researchers at our Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC) and engage with global partners like SAS, Microsoft, PwC, and IBM. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for voluntary internships, gaining hands-on experience with top organisations.

Join La Trobe and take the next step toward a future in data analytics, insights and innovation.

The scholarship provides a 50% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in the following data & analytics-related undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

• Bachelor of Business Analytics
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business Analytics major)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Cloud Analytics or Data Science major)
• Bachelor of Science (Data Science major)
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Information Systems
• Master of Data Science
• Master of Digital Health
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Sports Analytics

 

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 2 or Summer 2025.
• Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
• Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
• Be applying for direct entry into one of the courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
• Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
• Meet the University's English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
• Obtain an unconditional offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
• Complete the following application form in full:
  • Semester 2 2025 application form
  • Summer 2025 application form

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

• Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM* requirement 70)
• English language proficiency
• Written statement received in the application form

The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.

*A WAM is an average mark that takes into account the credit point value of the subjects that you have completed. It is based on the actual mark of all subjects completed in your course at any given time.

 

Recipient obligations

• The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
• Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
• Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
• Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

 

These scholarships are extremely competitive and subject to strict selection criteria. Eligible applicants will need to submit an application for their desired course(s) and intake and be in receipt of an unconditional offer before the scholarship selection period.

	Semester 2 2025	Summer 2025
Application submission deadline (To be considered for the scholarship)	Thursday 1st May 2025 23:30 AEDT	Monday 8th September 2025 23:30 AEDT
Students must secure an unconditional offer by the time of selection.
Scholarship selection process	After the application deadline, applicants will be ranked and shortlisted according to their WAM. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a final selection round and may be asked to provide further information, interview or video submission.
Announcement of the scholarship awardees	2 weeks after application deadline

     

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La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

Amount	Opening Date	Closing Date	Status	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
Up to 25% reduction in course fees	29/09/2023	31/12/2025	Open	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to tuition fees for each subject studied for the entire duration of the course. Recipients are required to meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in the Letter of Offer and accept the offer by paying the required deposit before the scholarship can be applied. Please note: Failure to meet condition(s) and pay the acceptance deposit on time may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.

Background

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
• Be a new International student applying for 2024-2026 intakes.
• Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
• Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses.
• Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders.

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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