Fees
2020 Tuition Fees
| Course | Domestic Students |
International Students |
| General English | N/A | A$450 |
| English for Further Studies | N/A | A$450 |
| Foundation Studies for Business and Humanities | N/A | A$22,900 |
| Foundation Studies for Health and Life Sciences | N/A | A$22,900 |
| Foundation Studies for Engineering and Computer Science | N/A | A$22,900 |
| Diploma of Business | A$23,400 | A$30,600 |
| Diploma of Bioscience | A$26,500 | A$34,800 |
| Diploma of Engineering | A$27,000 | A$32,600 |
| Diploma of Health Sciences | A$26,500 | A$31,320 |
| Diploma of Information Technology | A$23,400 | A$30,600 |
| Diploma of Media and Communications | A$24,500 | A$30,200 |
| Diploma of Psychology | A$24,000 | A$35,100 |
| Postgraduate Enabling Program | A$12,900 | A$12,900 |
FEE-HELP at La Trobe College Australia for Australian Students
La Trobe College Australia has been granted the status as a recognised Higher Education Provider (HEP), allowing eligible domestic students the opportunity to access the FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Additional Fees and Services
Enrolment and Orientation fees
- Cost: A$220 (international students only)
Accommodation
Students wishing to use this service must complete the relevant section on the application form, and pay along with tuition and other fees. Every time you use this service to change accommodation, you will be required to pay an additional fee of A$220.
Airport Arrival Service
- One way - A$120
- Return - A$160
Students must book airport pickup by emailing admissions@latrobemelbourne.edu.au.
Any changes or cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before your arrival time. If you book and pay but do not use the service, or fail to notify us of changes or cancellations, you will not be refunded the service fee.
Carer Fee
- Initial 4 weeks - A$150
- Additional weeks (per week) - A$35
The Carer Fee is a compulsory fee for students under 18 years of age, studying at the College on a student visa until they turn 18.
OSHC: Required for Student Visa
- Individual (Approx. per month) - A$54
- Family (Approx. per month) - A$142
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory health insurance plan for international students on student visas. Allianz Global Assistance is the OSHC provider for La Trobe College Australia. Rates are calculated monthly for the duration of your enrolment and are subject to change.
ELICOS Text Books
ELICOS students will need to purchase one text book from the University book shop every 10 weeks. The approximate cost of each text book will be A$50-A$80.
Accommodation Fees
* Residential college fees are subject to change. Visit latrobe.edu.au/accommodation for the most up-to-date fee information.
Living Costs
The cost of living depends on the students' individual lifestyle. La Trobe College Australia estimates that a single International student requires A$18,610-A$20,000 per year to live.
The cost would normally cover:
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Entertainment
- Food
- Clothing
- Text books
It does not cover airfares or additional costs associated with an expensive lifestyle.
Sydney Campus Fees
If you're studying in Sydney, please refer to the La Trobe University Sydney Campus website for information about fees.