La Trobe University
Study in trendy Melbourne, capital of Victoria
Quick facts
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
City Size: Large
University Type: Campus
Climate: Temperate - 4 defined seasons
Cost of Living: More expensive than Norwich
Local Language: English
Did You Know: Melbourne is widely known to have unpredictable weather where it can change from sunshine to rain and back again in an instant. You should always wear layers, and carry an umbrella and a jacket wherever you go!
Be Inspired: Melbourne is home to laneways and alleys are filled with hidden bars, restaurants, stores, and murals that give the city a unique atmosphere.
Sustainability: From top public transport options like the free Glider bus service carrying students around the Melbourne Bundoora campus, to The Patch community gardens at both the Melbourne and Bendigo campuses, students can engage in a wide variety of sustainable practices and activities during their time at La Trobe. Both refillable water fountains are located all over the Melbourne campus, and La Trobe's reusable crockery scheme called The Reusable Revolution help students to avoid single-use waste. La Trobe University is a member of ACTS (Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability).
Why choose La Trobe
La Trobe University is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities and has an international reputation for academic excellence and innovation. A multi-campus university, La Trobe was established in 1967 and now has five campuses in Victoria, in the south-east of Australia.
The University's main Melbourne (Bundoora) campus is located 9 miles from the city centre. La Trobe University has a huge variety of clubs and special interest groups, professional associations, and sporting clubs to provide a great opportunity for socialising and time-out from studies. Joining the Student Guild can provide even better access and cheaper membership to clubs and societies.
Students have the opportunity to be creative through the visual arts, student theatre, live music and film. Skiing, surfing, rowing and mountaineering: just some of the fun and adventurous activities on offer when you choose to study at La Trobe University. La Trobe campus communities provide excellent opportunities for all sorts of social involvement in the ‘great outdoors'.
Melbourne is considered one of the best cities in the world to live in due to the high quality of life here. The public transport system will allow you to explore the CBD and unique suburbs. Melbourne is known for its open-mindedness and cosmopolitan vibes.
Contact us
Contact us via email: studyabroad@uea.ac.uk