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Nov 14, 2026
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La Trobe University 2027 Admission Guide | Intakes, Fees, English and Scholarships

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Planning to start at La Trobe University in 2027? Here is the short answer: most courses open for March, July and November 2027, international applications are assessed on a rolling basis with no application fee for direct applicants, and La Trobe has already published its 2027 fees, for example A$45,600 a year for the Master of Information Technology and A$47,200 a year for the Bachelor of Nursing. The minimum English level is IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0) for undergraduate study and 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for postgraduate coursework.

This guide is based on La Trobe's official course, fees, scholarships and entry requirements pages and on the Department of Home Affairs, all accessed on 2026-11-14. It is written for international readers, including students from Latin America and South Africa.

Contents

1. La Trobe rankings and its seven campuses

La Trobe is a public university in Victoria. It is ranked equal 241st in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (QS Top Universities) and 291st in the THE World University Rankings 2027 (Times Higher Education). Among the subject rankings La Trobe lists, nursing is in the world's top 30 (ShanghaiRanking 2025) and sport-related subjects are in the top 30 (QS 2026).

The university has seven campuses across Victoria and New South Wales:

Campus Postcode Home Affairs category
Melbourne (Bundoora), main campus Bundoora VIC 3086 Category 1 major city (non-regional)
Melbourne (City) Melbourne VIC 3000 (postgraduate) Category 1 major city (non-regional)
Sydney Sydney NSW 2000 Category 1 major city (non-regional)
Bendigo Flora Hill VIC 3550 Category 3 regional
Albury-Wodonga Wodonga VIC 3690 Category 3 regional
Mildura Mildura VIC 3500 Category 3 regional
Shepparton Shepparton VIC 3630 Category 3 regional

Addresses from La Trobe's campus maps page; categories from the Home Affairs regional postcode list (Victoria 3430–3799 is Category 3). Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs (CC BY 3.0 AU), accessed 2026-11-14.

2. 2027 intakes and application deadlines

La Trobe's 2027 international course pages list Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027) and Summer (November 2027) for many courses, but intakes vary. The Bachelor of Nursing starts in March only, and the Master of Social Work lists 1 February 2027.

  • No single international closing date: La Trobe assesses applications on a rolling basis, but you must allow time for your student visa. The "Course key dates" table on the website shows domestic closing dates.
  • La Trobe's advice: if you do not yet hold a student visa, apply by December at the latest for March entry and by the end of May for July entry.
  • Early closing courses: postgraduate Allied Health courses normally close on 30 September for the following year, and some psychology and counselling courses have limited places and round deadlines.
  • Scholarship deadlines are separate (see section 5).

3. Popular courses and 2027 international fees

La Trobe quotes fees per 120 credit points, which equals one year of full-time study. These are the published 2027 international fees:

Course (campus) 2027 fee per year Length and English
Master of Information Technology (Melbourne, Bendigo, Sydney) A$45,600 2 years; IELTS 6.5, no band below 6.0
Master of Data Science (Melbourne) A$45,600 2 years; IELTS 6.5, no band below 6.0
Bachelor of Nursing (Melbourne, Bendigo) A$47,200 3 years; IELTS 7.0 (7.0 in listening, reading, speaking; 6.5 writing)
Bachelor of Business (Melbourne, Sydney) A$45,200 3 years; IELTS 6.0, no band below 6.0

La Trobe reserves the right to adjust fees each year, typically by no more than 7%, with changes taking effect on 1 January. So do not simply multiply the first-year fee by the number of years. There is no application fee for direct applications; health cover (OSHC), textbooks and accommodation are extra.

4. English requirements: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and Cambridge

La Trobe's minimum is IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate study and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for postgraduate coursework. IELTS is the primary measure; other tests are accepted at equivalent scores:

IELTS level PTE Academic (tests from 7 Aug 2025) TOEFL iBT
6.0, no band below 6.0 47 overall; R 48, L 47, S 54, W 51 64; R 13, L 12, S 18, W 21
6.5, no band below 6.0 55 overall; R 54, L 53, S 66, W 60 79; R 13, L 12, S 18, W 21
7.0, no band below 7.0 66 overall; R 59, L 58, S 76, W 69 94; 24 in each section

Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency equivalents are 169 (no component below 169) for 6.0, 176 (169) for 6.5 and 185 (185) for 7.0/7.0. Keep in mind:

  • Not every course accepts alternative tests. The Bachelor of Nursing accepts only IELTS, TOEFL iBT and PTE, with its own scores.
  • The Master of Teaching (Primary) requires IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0 and 7.5 in speaking and listening.
  • Results are generally valid for two years, and only your most recent single result is considered.

5. International scholarships for 2026/2027

These are the international scholarships on La Trobe's scholarships page. Check each scholarship page for the exact name, value and conditions.

Scholarship Value and minimum How to apply
La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship 50% or 100% tuition reduction; WAM 80+ Application and 250-word statement; for Semester 1, 2027, applicants outside Australia close 14 December 2026
La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship 20% (WAM 60–74.9) or 25% (WAM 75+) Automatic with an eligible course
AI, Analytics and Insights, Health Innovation scholarships 30% (WAM 75+); 50% or 100% (WAM 80+) 30% automatic; 50%/100% by application
Early Acceptance Grant A$2,000 off first-semester fees Automatic; for March 2027, accept your offer by 22 February 2027

Most scholarships cannot be deferred, transferred or combined, but the Early Acceptance Grant can be combined with the High Achiever and the 30% scholarships. At the Sydney campus, scholarships apply from the second semester. The former La Trobe Latin America Scholarship is listed as closed (it covered 2023 intakes).

6. Academic entry and pathways for international applicants

Undergraduate and postgraduate entry

Undergraduate applicants need the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with a required grade, plus any subject prerequisites. Postgraduate coursework applicants need an Australian bachelor's degree or international equivalent with required grades; some courses also consider relevant work experience. La Trobe does not publish a country-by-country grade table on its main site, so your qualification is assessed by the admissions team.

Pathways through La Trobe College Australia

La Trobe College Australia (LTCA), which teaches at La Trobe's Melbourne and Sydney campuses, publishes country requirements. For example, for South Africa it lists completion of Year 11 for Foundation and completion of Year 12 for a Diploma. LTCA Diplomas are equivalent to first year, so successful students enter second year of their La Trobe degree. Latin American countries are not on LTCA's country list, so check with LTCA admissions. LTCA also runs English courses with nine intakes a year.

For postgraduate study, the Postgraduate Enabling Program offers a pathway into a range of master's degrees if you do not meet direct entry. Documents not in English need certified translations.

7. Regional campuses, the 485 visa and migration points

This section covers only what Home Affairs states. For the Second Post-Higher Education Work stream of the 485 visa, you must generally be 35 or under, be in Australia, have obtained the CRICOS degree behind your first 485 at a campus based in a designated regional area, and have lived only in a designated regional area for at least 2 years while holding your first 485.

Campus studied at Where you lived on the 485 Second 485
Category 1 (Melbourne, Sydney) Anywhere Not eligible
Category 3 (e.g. Bendigo) Category 3 2 extra years
Category 3 Category 2 1 extra year
Category 2 or 3 Category 1 Not eligible

Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs (CC BY 3.0 AU), accessed 2026-11-14

On migration points, Home Affairs states that 5 points are available if study is completed in a designated regional area and meets the Australian Study Requirement. Eligibility is decided by Home Affairs case by case; the Bundoora, City and Sydney campuses are not in designated regional areas.

8. Student visa processing priority (MD115)

Home Affairs processes student visa applications lodged outside Australia on or after 14 November 2025 under Ministerial Direction 115. Priority depends on your main provider's progress against its new student allocation: Priority 1 below 80%, Priority 2 from 80%, and Priority 3 above 115%. Applications lodged between 15 November and 31 December use the provider's progress for the following year. The target start of processing is 1–4, 5–8 and 9–12 weeks after lodgement respectively.

Home Affairs also states that MD115 is not a visa cap and priority does not affect whether a visa is granted. To see La Trobe's current status, check the Department of Education's weekly Visa Prioritisation Status file; this guide does not predict it. More in 2027 Student Visa Processing Priority Australia | MD115.

9. How to apply, step by step

  1. Search the course on La Trobe's website, switch to the international version, and check intakes, fees, English and prerequisites.
  2. Prepare your passport, transcripts and completion certificates (with certified translations), English results, and course outlines if you want credit.
  3. Apply directly through La Trobe's online system (StudyLink) or through an authorised representative. Direct applications are free.
  4. For the Vice Chancellor Scholarship, submit the application form after receiving your offer and before the deadline.
  5. If your offer includes a Genuine Student and financial check condition, complete it first, then accept your offer, pay the deposit, receive your CoE and lodge your student visa.

FAQ

Q1: When are La Trobe's 2027 intakes?

La Trobe's 2027 course pages list March, July and November intakes for many courses, but intakes vary by course. For example, the Bachelor of Nursing starts in March only.

Q2: How much are La Trobe's 2027 international fees?

Published 2027 examples are A$45,600 a year for the Master of Information Technology and Master of Data Science, A$47,200 for the Bachelor of Nursing and A$45,200 for the Bachelor of Business. Fees may rise each year, typically by no more than 7%.

Q3: What IELTS score does La Trobe require?

The minimum is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate study and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for postgraduate coursework. Equivalent PTE, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge scores can be used, though not every course accepts them, and nursing and teaching require more.

Q4: Do I need to apply separately for scholarships?

The High Achiever Scholarship, the 30% discipline scholarships and the Early Acceptance Grant are assessed automatically. The Vice Chancellor Scholarship and the 50% and 100% discipline scholarships need a separate application.

Q5: Does studying at a regional campus like Bendigo give me a longer 485?

Home Affairs allows a second 485 only if your degree was from a campus in a designated regional area and you lived only in a designated regional area for at least 2 years on your first 485. Living in Category 3 gives 2 extra years, Category 2 gives 1, and major cities are not eligible.

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Disclaimer: 1. This article is general information only and is not migration or legal advice. 2. We have a qualified education agent counsellor (QEAC #2822) who can help with study planning, but visa decisions rest with the Australian Government. 3. Figures and rules are as shown on official pages accessed on 2026-11-14. 4. Course details, fees, start dates, and migration policies are subject to change. Please check the latest announcements from the school and the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
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