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Describe yourself…
Complete the sentence below to describe yourself …

- I’m …
- I’m a domestic student.
- I’m an international student.
Domestic student means:
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- a New Zealand citizen
- a permanent humanitarian visa holder
If you’re not sure about your status please contact us.
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International student means:
- not an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- not a New Zealand citizen
- not a permanent humanitarian visa holder
If you’re not sure about your status please contact us.
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- I want to …
- I want to start my first degree (straight after completing secondary school).
- I want to start my first degree after a break from study.
- I want to start a postgraduate degree.
- I want to transfer to La Trobe from another institution.
- I want to study …
- I want to study at La Trobe in Victoria.
- I want to study at La Trobe in Sydney.
- I want to study online at La Trobe.
You can:
- apply direct via La Trobe’s International students portal
You can:
- apply direct for all postgraduate coursework programs via La Trobe’s international student portal.
- contact La Trobe’s international office for Higher Degrees by Research.
You can:
- apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)* or
- apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)* or
- apply direct to La Trobe if you are applying for one course at a Melbourne or regional campus and not considering study at another institution**.
* Search for your course on the VTAC or UAC website and confirm application requirements and deadlines for your course.
** Confirm any specific application requirements for your course on Find-a-course.
You can:
- apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) if you are applying for more than one undergraduate course or
- apply direct to La Trobe if you are only applying for one La Trobe course and not considering study at another institution.
You can:
- apply direct via La Trobe’s International students portal or
- apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) if you're completing your VCE or international Baccalaureate (IB) in Victoria*, or
- apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're completing your HSC or IB in New South Wales**
* Confirm any specific application requirements for your course on Find-a-course.
** Search for your course on the VTAC or UAC website and confirm application requirements and deadlines for your course.
You can apply:
Course Application Management SystemYou can:
- apply direct for postgraduate coursework programs or
- see how to apply for Higher Degrees by Research.
You can apply:
- Learn how to apply through the international students portal
- For Undergraduate and Postgraduate (coursework): International Student Information System
Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees, Graduate Diplomas or Graduate Certificates through coursework - For research: Contact the International office
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master’s degrees by research
You can:
- apply direct to Sydney campus for Diplomas or Foundation Studies Programs
- apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or direct to Sydney campus for Bachelor’s degrees*
View all courses offered by our Sydney campus.
If your course is not available in Sydney, you might find it on one of our Victorian campuses.
*Confirm any specific application requirements for your course on Find-a-course.
You can:
View all courses offered by our Sydney campus.
Note: If your course is not available in Sydney, you might find it on one of our Victorian campuses.
You can:
- To apply for courses offered by our partner Didasko, apply through their website:
- Apply Direct for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- To apply for the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, apply through Open Universities Australia.
You can:
International student visa holders cannot apply for online courses.
If you are offshore or onshore and not the holder of an international student visa, you can apply for courses offered by our partners through their website:
- To apply for these courses, apply through Didasko:
- To apply for the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, apply through Open Universities Australia.
You can:
- Apply direct for these online postgraduate coursework programs:
- Business and commerce
- Health
- Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Health Data Integrity and Auditing
- Graduate Certificate in Health Promoting Palliative Care
- Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics
- Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice
- Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration
- Master of Disability Practice
- Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Mental Health
- Master of Mental Health Nursing
- See how to apply for these Higher Degrees by Research degrees:
You can:
- Apply for online undergraduate courses
- To apply for courses offered by our partner Didasko, including, visit their website:
- Apply Direct for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- To apply for the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, apply through Open Universities Australia.
- Apply direct for these online postgraduate coursework programs
- Business and commerce
- Health
- Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Health Data Integrity and Auditing
- Graduate Certificate in Health Promoting Palliative Care
- Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics
- Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice
- Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration
- Master of Disability Practice
- Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Mental Health
- Master of Mental Health Nursing
- See how to apply for these online Higher Degrees by Research degrees:
You can:
Apply for online undergraduate courses
International student visa holders cannot apply for online courses.
If you are offshore or onshore and not the holder of an international student visa, you can apply for courses offered by our partners through their website.
- To apply for these courses, apply through Didasko:
- To apply for the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, apply through Open Universities Australia.
Apply for online postgraduate courses
International student visa holders cannot apply for online courses.
If you are offshore or onshore and not the holder of an international student visa, you may be eligible to apply for La Trobe’s online courses. For more information, make an enquiry.
You can:
International student visa holders cannot apply for online courses.
If you are offshore or onshore and not the holder of an international student visa, you may be eligible to apply for La Trobe’s online courses. For more information, make an enquiry.
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