La Trobe University (Melbourne)

Read about student experiences (as this is a new UU wide partner we currently only have reports available from humanities students).

General information for exchange students

Course information

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Please note: the academic year starts each new calendar year so Australian semesters are mirrored in comparison to Utrecht. 
Semester I: February – June
Semester II: July – November
Academic calendar

GPA (Average Grade)
The GPA requirement at this university is 2.5. This is comparable to an average grade 6.55 or above at Utrecht University. You must meet the GPA requirement at the moment of application at Utrecht University (1st of December).

English Language Requirement

• Students who have completed at least one academic year in a fully English taught Bachelor or Master programme (for example UCU), can provide a letter attesting to the fact that their degree is taught and assessed entirely in English.

• UU can provide a statement for all UU bachelor level students (regardless of HAVO/VWO previous education) confirming that you have between a high B2 to C1 level. Should you require a higher score for a specific course: an IELTS , TOEFL or Cambridge test (validity restrictions may apply).

• The language requirements must be met at the moment of application to the host university. Please check the most recent language requirements on the website of the host university.

Most areas of study are available for exchange students, unless otherwise stated in the description.

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English.

Most students study at the Bundoora campus in Melbourne. However, it is also possible to study at one of the regional campuses. Information on the accommodation options can be found on the website.

Estimated living costs are between 2,500 AUD and 3,000 AUD a month for Melbourne, depending on your lifestyle. You can calculate a personalized estimate based on your lifestyle preferences using this tool.

For a semester exchange including wanting to travel, a budget of 15000 EUR on average is realistic, this is based on budgets of exchange students from previous year and includes UU tuition fees. Please be aware that the visa fee increased to around 900 EUR (currency rates may fluctuate).

The university has published some information on cost of accommodation and living.

You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table.

8 places per year:

• 4 places - all UU students

• 4 places - Humanities

Please note that the terms of this agreement are currently under negotiation and that the final numbers have not been confirmed yet.

As La Trobe University is a new universitywide partner, we are unable to give an indication of the popularity of this destination.