Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 43,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

  CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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 - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 79.0  Minimum Listening - 12.0  Minimum Reading - 13.0  Minimum Writing - 21.0  Minimum Speaking - 18.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 58.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a 4-year bachelor of engineering (Honours)

• Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities:

• Civil or construction engineer
• Electrical or electronic engineer
• Mechanical or manufacturing engineer
• Telecommunications and networks engineer
• Chemical engineer
• Mining engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Materials engineer.

Scholarships

La Trobe Artificial Intelligence 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 (AI)
•     Master of Artificial Intelligence
•     Master of Business Analytics
•     Master of Business Information Systems (AI in business)
•     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 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. 

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.

UG and PG International Scholarships

La Trobe South Asia Scholarship - UG for India

La Trobe South Asia Scholarship- PG

Higher Value Scholarships

• La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship (50% and 100%)
• La Trobe AI Scholarship (50%)
• La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship (50%)

Available for Semester 2, 2025 and November intake

Last date to apply: 23rd May 2025 ( July 2025 intake) and 8th September ( November 2025 intake)

Date of announcement of winners: 9th June ( July 2025 intake) and 23rd September ( November 2025 intake)

Minimum Eligibility:

• La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship (50% and 100%): 80% in previous qualification or higher
• La Trobe AI Scholarship (50%) and La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship (50%): 70% in previous qualification or higher

La Trobe High Achiever 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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