Vital information for current La Trobe international students
The University is continuing to closely monitor the situation around the continued spread of the novel coronavirus and we are taking advice from the relevant authorities, including the Australian Government’s Department of Health, DFAT Smart Traveller and the World Health Organisation. What is this virus? Coronaviruses can make humans and animals sick. Some coronaviruses can cause illness similar to the…
We hope you enjoyed your holidays and are ready to start your studies in Semester 1, beginning 2 March 2020. La Trobe University is currently open from Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, if you need help with enrolment or timetabling you can get support via Ask La Trobe, or call them on 1300…
The Learning Hub at Melbourne Campus will re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2020. Opening hours from then until the end of Summer Semester will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 am -2 pm. Hours on other campuses vary, see here for all details. If you need academic skills or English consultation outside of the above dates/times,…
2019 has been a great year filled with numerous university events and achievements. We are happy to conclude another successful year and look forward to seeing and working with you in 2020. This is the last edition of LaTrobe Times for this year, and we will return in late January 2020 for our regular fortnightly…
Are you planning to gain some work experience in Australia? International students are limited to 40 hours of work per fortnight when your course is in session and unlimited hours in out of session periods. Work conditions for your visa can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website. It’s essential to under your…
Re-enrolment for 2020 is now open. As an international student, it is a requirement of your student visa that you: Maintain enrolment – Complete your studies within the time stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Depending on your course, generally you will need to maintain a full-time enrolment of 120 credit points (8 subjects)…
The Consulate General of India in Melbourne invites all international students to register your arrival with them from the online form. This will help the Consulate to serve you better, and keep you informed of the latest news and activities relating to India. You can also follow up on Facebook for upcoming news, events and…
There have been several reports of a fee scam targeting at University students in Australia. The scam involves a friend recommending a third party who provides a fee discount – presumably on the assumption that fees are negotiable and the third party can bargain hard. Students are advised to pay their fees less 10% to…
As a student visa holder, it is your responsibility to inform La Trobe University of your current residential address in Australia within seven days of arrival and of any change of your residential address within seven days of change, as per condition 8533 on your student visa. You can update your address with the University…
“We are proud of your achievements, and we thank you for the contribution you have made to the University through your study, your research and your participation in campus life. We hope your involvement with the La Trobe Community will continue for many years to come.” Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor and President Welcome to the…