different in Australia. For example, the number of contact hours,
the student and teacher relationship or the method of assessment
might differ from your home country. To find out more about what
to expect from the Australian study experience visit:
latrobe.edu.au/learning
hours, credit points and academic standards and conduct,
refer to the online handbook: latrobe.edu.au/handbook
assistance with the development of their academic skills through
individual consultations, small group workshops and online
resources. English language elective subjects are a unique
opportunity for international students to receive credit while
developing their academic language skills.
get academic language and learning support visit:
of previous studies. La Trobe University may grant Advanced Standing
(for subjects passed at other recognised tertiary institutions) if:
studies you must provide details, including course syllabus
(e.g. handbook entries in English translation with your
application). The University will not assess previous studies for
Advanced Standing (credit) before an application is lodged and
this information is supplied.
per week, during semester, or unlimited hours during official
University vacations once they have been granted Permission to
Work by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
This includes any employment, volunteer work or work placement.
little free time for employment. Part-time work and vacation work is
not always available and students should not depend on this form
of income to cover living expenses or tuition fees.
food will depend very much on personal preferences. Meat is more
expensive than fruit, vegetables, rice or noodles. You can save
money by buying the bulk of your food supplies from a market.
have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You will need
OSHC before you can accept your offer. OSHC provides medical
and hospital cover for international students and their dependants
while in Australia. La Trobe University currently has an agreement
with OSHC Worldcare, a private health fund, for the provision of
OSHC. La Trobe University's policy is that students purchase
health cover for the duration of their course. This one-off payment
saves students needing to renew their OSHC each year and
avoids any price increases during that period.
must make payment arrangements with the different provider
directly. If you choose to use a provider other than OSHC Worldcare
you must provide proof of OSHC to La Trobe International and
DIAC before your visa is issued. A list of OSHC providers is
available from the Department of Health and Ageing via:
OSHC is not required for Norwegian students, as they are
covered by the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme. Swedish
students whose insurance is provided by CSN International do
not need to take out OSHC; however, Swedish students not
covered by the Swedish National Board of Student Aid must
purchase OSHC.
visit the website listed below for information about application
procedures, application forms and study opportunities at
La Trobe University.
La Trobe International
Phone: (+61 3) 9627 4805
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 619 768
Fax:
Web: