La Trobe University is a public research university in Victoria with its main campus at Bundoora in Melbourne. It says it has more than 36,000 students, over 7,000 of them international, from 110 countries.[1] It is ranked joint 241st in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2]
For courses starting in 2027 the international annual tuition shown on its course pages is A$43,600 for the Bachelor of Information Technology, A$45,200 for the Bachelor of Business, A$45,600 for the Master of Data Science and A$47,200 for the Bachelor of Nursing, each for 120 credit points.[3][4][5][6] The English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.0 for the two bachelor’s degrees in business and IT and 6.5 for the master’s.[4][3][5]
Key facts
| Official name | La Trobe University |
| Location | Main campus at Bundoora, Melbourne; further campuses in Victoria and Sydney[1] |
| Type | Public research university[7] |
| Founded | La Trobe University Act 1964 (assent 9 December 1964); first students in 1967[7] |
| Students | More than 36,000, of which over 7,000 international from 110 countries (undated university page)[1] |
| Campuses | Seven campuses in Victoria and New South Wales: Melbourne (Bundoora), Melbourne City (Collins Street), Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Sydney[8] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | =241[2] |
| Tuition 2027, international (120 credit points) | A$43,600 IT · A$45,200 Business · A$45,600 Data Science · A$47,200 Nursing[3] |
| English requirement (examples) | IELTS Academic 6.0 (Business, IT); 6.5 (Master of Data Science); 7.0 (Nursing)[5] |
| CRICOS provider code | 00115M[4] |
| Start dates, Bachelor of Business | Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027), Summer (November 2027)[4] |
| Fee rule | Annual increases possible, typically not above 7%, effective 1 January[9] |
| Official website | latrobe.edu.au |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 6 November 2026.
About La Trobe University
La Trobe University was established under the La Trobe University Act 1964 and began teaching at Bundoora in 1967.[7] The university states that 552 students enrolled in 1967 and that it was the third university to open in Victoria.[1]
Over 28,000 students are at the Melbourne campus and over 7,500 at the other campuses, according to the university’s history page, which has no date.[1] Its international pages list seven campuses in Victoria and New South Wales.[8] Wikipedia gives a 2023 total of 36,128 students.[7]
How is La Trobe University ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, La Trobe is joint 241st in the world.[2] Its own rankings page describes this as “top 250 globally” and says it is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.[10] In the previous edition (QS 2026) it was tied 233rd and 17th in Australia, so the 2027 position is a fall of eight places.[7]
The university also lists subject results from QS 2026, among them top 150 for sociology and top 50 for archaeology.[10] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at La Trobe University?
International applicants can browse nine interest areas: arts, social sciences and communications; business and commerce; criminology; education and teaching; engineering; health; information technology; law; and science.[8] The table shows four courses whose international pages we read.
| Course | Annual tuition, 120 credit points (courses starting 2027) | IELTS Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Technology | A$43,600[3] | 6.0, no band below 6.0 |
| Bachelor of Business | A$45,200[4] | 6.0, no band below 6.0 |
| Master of Data Science | A$45,600[5] | 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| Bachelor of Nursing | A$47,200[6] | 7.0 (see language section) |
The Bachelor of Business takes 3 years full-time and starts in March, July or November 2027.[4]
How much does La Trobe University cost for international students in 2027?
La Trobe publishes the fee on each course page in the international view; it is the annual tuition in Australian dollars and is based on a full-time load of 120 credit points unless stated otherwise.[9] The pages we read were set to courses starting in 2027 and show the amounts in the table above. They do not give a separate fee year label, so read the page for your own course and campus.[4]
The university reserves the right to adjust fees annually, typically by no more than seven percent, with increases taking effect on 1 January.[9] Tuition cannot be paid in instalments: full payment is due by the date on your Statement of Account, usually 21 days before the census date of each subject.[9] If the fee in your offer letter differs from the published annual fee, you are charged the published fee for your year of commencement.[9]
Tuition is only part of the cost. For living costs and visas see our Study in Australia guide and the Australia ranking.
How do you apply to La Trobe University as an international student?
La Trobe offers an online application and lists authorised agents by region; a step-by-step application guide and a guide for accepting an offer are on its international “Applying” page.[8] The tuition deposit needed to accept an offer is stated in your offer letter.[9] We give no deadlines here because they change every year; use the course page for your start date.
To study on a student visa you need the Australian Student visa (subclass 500). The Department of Home Affairs says you must be enrolled in a course and hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), and hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) unless exempt. The visa cost starts from A$2,500, and new rules for Student visas apply from 2 October 2026.[11]
Which English level do you need?
The requirement is set per course. On the 2027 international pages we read, the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Information Technology require IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no individual band below 6.0, and the Master of Data Science requires 6.5 with no band below 6.0.[4][3][5]
The Bachelor of Nursing accepts only IELTS, TOEFL iBT and PTE. It requires an overall IELTS (Academic) band of 7.0, including 7.0 in speaking, reading and listening and 6.5 in writing.[6] Other accepted tests and further ways to show English proficiency are listed on La Trobe’s English Language Requirements page, which the course pages refer to.[4]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is tuition at La Trobe University for international students?
How is La Trobe University ranked?
What IELTS score does La Trobe University require?
How many international students does La Trobe University have?
The university’s history page says over 7,000 international students from 110 countries, among more than 36,000 students. The page has no date.[1]
Does La Trobe University have a campus outside Melbourne?
Yes. It lists seven campuses in Victoria and New South Wales, including Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Sydney, besides Melbourne.[8]
More about studying in Australia
- Australia: best universities
- Study in Australia: complete guide
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
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Sources
[1] La Trobe University: Our history (page without a date; student numbers not dated)
[2] QS Top Universities: La Trobe University profile (QS 2027 position) (page without a date; QS edition released 18 Jun 2026)
[3] La Trobe University: Bachelor of Information Technology (international view) (page shown for international students, 2027 intake; page without a date)
[4] La Trobe University: Bachelor of Business (international view) (page last edited 2 Nov 2026; shown for international students, 2027 intake)
[5] La Trobe University: Master of Data Science (international view) (page shown for international students, 2027 intake; page without a date)
[6] La Trobe University: Bachelor of Nursing (international view) (page shown for international students, 2027 intake; page without a date)
[7] Wikipedia: La Trobe University (founding act, QS 2026 position, 2023 student number; secondary source)
[8] La Trobe University: Applying (international students) (page without a date)
[9] La Trobe University: Tuition fees for international students (page without a date)
[10] La Trobe University: Rankings and ratings (international) (page without a date)
[11] Department of Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500) (page without a date; mentions rule changes from 2 Oct 2026)
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