As one of Australia's leading universities* our goal is to deliver socially responsible, inclusive, relevant and radical teaching learning and research. We pride ourselves on a brave, bold approach to the provision of higher education in Australia and to creating knowledge that makes a realdifference to people's lives.
Global Education At La Trobe we embrace people and ideas from every corner of the globe. Our diverse campus community consists of approximately 2400 staff and 29,273 students from more than 90 countries including India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, France, Canada and the US.
We are strongly committed to internationalisation and our worldwide links provide students and staff with access to a global education network. The University is a founding member of the International Network of Universities (INU), which encourages internationalisation through student and staff mobility, research collaboration and cooperation in university management.
Campuses La Trobe's main campus in Melbourne isbsituated in magnificent parklands, only 14 kilometres from the city centre with direct access by public transport (tram, train and buses). La Trobe has five other campuses from Mildura in far northwest Victoria, through Bendigo, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga and Melbourne (City).
All campuses have access to excellent facilities, including a world class library, IT support and services, academic learning support, careers and employment services, religious facilities, child care and counselling.
*Ranked in Victoria's top three universities by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Index, 2007
La Trobe's extensive services for international students include: personal and academic support services, assistance with English for academic purposes, detailed pre-departure information, a free airport pick-up service, assistance with visa, health insurance and accommodation arrangements, and a comprehensive Welcome Festival Orientation program.