What's Included

La Trobe University was founded in 1967 and is known for its excellence and innovation in relation to the big issues of our time, and for its enthusiasm to make a difference. API students will take courses at the Bundoora Campus (main campus, Melbourne) of La Trobe University with Australian and other international students in a number of subject areas, including agriculture and environmental science, education, engineering, public health, urban planning, and more!

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

@api Online System

Orientation Materials and Resources

Access to International Phone Plans

API Alumni Network

Social Networking

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

On-Site Orientation

Resident Coordinator

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Excursions (overnight, day)

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Housing (included, but billed separately from program cost)

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network and Global Leadership Academy

View all opportunities and amenities

Application Requirements

Minimum 2.5 G.P.A.
Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Completed API application
University Approval Form
One letter of recommendation
One academic and one non-academic reference
Official transcript
Copy of passport
Entry requirement: valid passport with student visa

The Essentials

Credits:

12-16 credits per semester
Language of Instruction:

English
Host University

La Trobe University
Transcript:

API students receive a transcript from La Trobe University upon completion of their program.
Estimated Cost What's Included
$12,280 - $23,880

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Excursions

API students participate in several excursions per session designed to help familiarize them with areas of their host city, country, and surrounding region. The following is a listing of all excursions for API Melbourne programs. All excursions and cultural events are subject to change.

In addition to the following activities, API will organize monthly get-togethers to do fun things like volunteer days, attend international film festivals, fashion shows, surfing/yachting experiences, museum visits, local art galleries, participate in indigenous art festivals, and attend rugby matches.

Melbourne Museum

From the natural environment to culture and history, Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria. Students will be stunned by the impressive collection of the museum guards, including the complete skeleton of a blue whale, the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Center, a living rainforest, and the largest IMAX theater in the world.
Melbourne Orientation

API students will begin their program with a 2.5-day arrival orientation in their host city of Melbourne. This orientation will provide the opportunity to get to know fellow participants, API, and university procedures, and rules, to explore your new host city and to allow for a smoother transition into Australian life. Students will spend two nights together in a hotel before moving into their semester housing on day three.
Melbourne Kayaking Tour

This is a stunning way to check out all of the major iconic sights of Melbourne from a unique water-level perspective. After a quick briefing and paddling lesson, participants will get kitted up and head downriver under the Princes Bridge and into the heart of Melbourne. The tour will continue along the Yarra River past Flinders Station and up to the iconic Polly Woodside Tallship at South Wharf before entering the Docklands precinct and the beautiful Yarra’s Edge Marina. After a short break, students will paddle back upstream past Crown Casino and the lively South Bank district before finishing back at Boathouse Drive. With a fleet of extremely stable Sea Bear sea kayaks, the experience will be even easier for first-time paddlers.
Eureka Skydeck 88

Eureka Skydeck is Melbourne’s greatest point of view. Situated in the heart of Southbank in the iconic Eureka Tower, the Skydeck stands at a staggering 297 meters above the streets of Melbourne. As the highest public observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere, students will be offered unparalleled views over Melbourne at sunset. Students will have the chance to explore the urban sprawl, humming neighborhoods, and Melbourne tourist attractions.
Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Midway through the semester, all API Australia students will fly to Cairns, Northern Queensland for a three-night adventure. This excursion will include opportunities to learn about Aboriginal culture, the flora and fauna unique to the country, and partake in day snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef!
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

The best way to witness one of Australia’s most spectacular wildlife experiences is in this magnificent Phillip Island day tour. Not only will students get to see the Penguin Parade, but they’ll also get to hand-feed kangaroos, get up close to koalas, and witness the rugged rocky coastline of the Victorian Island.
Great Ocean Road Tour

Depart on a coach to spend an exciting day in one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives as you travel on the world famous Great Ocean Road. You will see the abundance of Australian wildlife, whilst checking out the magnificent surf beaches, and walk amongst the ancient rainforest, before arriving in the afternoon to witness the marvel that is the 12 Apostles.
National Gallery of Victoria

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia’s oldest and pre-eminent public art museum, hosting blockbuster exhibitions and one of the world’s finest art collections. You will explore the unique Gallery’s treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and the pre-Columbian period, in addition to an array of European and Asian decorative arts and the Oceanic gallery dedicated to the indigenous cultures of the Pacific area.

Melbourne Orientation

API students will begin their program with a 2.5-day arrival orientation in their host city of Melbourne. This orientation will provide the opportunity to get to know fellow participants, API, and university procedures, and rules, to explore your new host city and to allow for a smoother transition into Australian life. Students will spend two nights together in a hotel before moving into their semester housing on day three.
Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Midway through the semester, all API Australia students will fly to Cairns, Northern Queensland for a three-night adventure. This excursion will include opportunities to learn about Aboriginal culture, the flora and fauna unique to the country, and partake in day snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef!
Melbourne Museum

From the natural environment to culture and history, Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria. Students will be stunned by the impressive collection of the museum guards, including the complete skeleton of a blue whale, the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Center, a living rainforest, and the largest IMAX theater in the world.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk will take students on a journey into the ancestral lands of the Koolin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture. Students will experience a traditional smoking ceremony with an Indigenous guide and discover traditional uses of plants for food, tools, and medicine.
Great Ocean Road Tour

Depart on a coach to spend an exciting day in one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives as you travel on the world famous Great Ocean Road. You will see the abundance of Australian wildlife, whilst checking out the magnificent surf beaches, and walk amongst the ancient rainforest, before arriving in the afternoon to witness the marvel that is the 12 Apostles.
Eureka Skydeck 88

Eureka Skydeck is Melbourne’s greatest point of view. Situated in the heart of Southbank in the iconic Eureka Tower, the Skydeck stands at a staggering 297 meters above the streets of Melbourne. As the highest public observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere, students will be offered unparalleled views over Melbourne at sunset. Students will have the chance to explore the urban sprawl, humming neighborhoods, and Melbourne tourist attractions.
National Gallery of Victoria

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia’s oldest and pre-eminent public art museum, hosting blockbuster exhibitions and one of the world’s finest art collections. You will explore the unique Gallery’s treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and the pre-Columbian period, in addition to an array of European and Asian decorative arts and the Oceanic gallery dedicated to the indigenous cultures of the Pacific area.
Melbourne Kayaking Tour

This is a stunning way to check out all of the major iconic sights of Melbourne from a unique water-level perspective. After a quick briefing and paddling lesson, participants will get kitted up and head downriver under the Princes Bridge and into the heart of Melbourne. The tour will continue along the Yarra River past Flinders Station and up to the iconic Polly Woodside Tallship at South Wharf before entering the Docklands precinct and the beautiful Yarra’s Edge Marina. After a short break, students will paddle back upstream past Crown Casino and the lively South Bank district before finishing back at Boathouse Drive. With a fleet of extremely stable Sea Bear sea kayaks, the experience will be even easier for first-time paddlers.

Melbourne Orientation

API students will begin their program with a 2.5-day arrival orientation in their host city of Melbourne. This orientation will provide the opportunity to get to know fellow participants, API, and university procedures, and rules, to explore your new host city and to allow for a smoother transition into Australian life. Students will spend two nights together in a hotel before moving into their semester housing on day three.
Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Midway through the semester, all API Australia students will fly to Cairns, Northern Queensland for a three-night adventure. This excursion will include opportunities to learn about Aboriginal culture, the flora and fauna unique to the country, and partake in day snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef!
Melbourne Museum

From the natural environment to culture and history, Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria. Students will be stunned by the impressive collection of the museum guards, including the complete skeleton of a blue whale, the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Center, a living rainforest, and the largest IMAX theater in the world.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

The best way to witness one of Australia’s most spectacular wildlife experiences is in this magnificent Phillip Island day tour. Not only will students get to see the Penguin Parade, but they’ll also get to hand-feed kangaroos, get up close to koalas, and witness the rugged rocky coastline of the Victorian Island.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk will take students on a journey into the ancestral lands of the Koolin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture. Students will experience a traditional smoking ceremony with an Indigenous guide and discover traditional uses of plants for food, tools, and medicine.
Great Ocean Road Tour

Depart on a coach to spend an exciting day in one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives as you travel on the world famous Great Ocean Road. You will see the abundance of Australian wildlife, whilst checking out the magnificent surf beaches, and walk amongst the ancient rainforest, before arriving in the afternoon to witness the marvel that is the 12 Apostles.
Eureka Skydeck 88

Eureka Skydeck is Melbourne’s greatest point of view. Situated in the heart of Southbank in the iconic Eureka Tower, the Skydeck stands at a staggering 297 meters above the streets of Melbourne. As the highest public observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere, students will be offered unparalleled views over Melbourne at sunset. Students will have the chance to explore the urban sprawl, humming neighborhoods, and Melbourne tourist attractions.
National Gallery of Victoria

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia’s oldest and pre-eminent public art museum, hosting blockbuster exhibitions and one of the world’s finest art collections. You will explore the unique Gallery’s treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and the pre-Columbian period, in addition to an array of European and Asian decorative arts and the Oceanic gallery dedicated to the indigenous cultures of the Pacific area.
Melbourne Kayaking Tour

This is a stunning way to check out all of the major iconic sights of Melbourne from a unique water-level perspective. After a quick briefing and paddling lesson, participants will get kitted up and head downriver under the Princes Bridge and into the heart of Melbourne. The tour will continue along the Yarra River past Flinders Station and up to the iconic Polly Woodside Tallship at South Wharf before entering the Docklands precinct and the beautiful Yarra’s Edge Marina. After a short break, students will paddle back upstream past Crown Casino and the lively South Bank district before finishing back at Boathouse Drive. With a fleet of extremely stable Sea Bear sea kayaks, the experience will be even easier for first-time paddlers.

Program Details

What You’ll Study

TOTAL CREDITS - 12-16 credits per semester

TRANSCRIPTS

API students receive a transcript from La Trobe University upon completion of their program.

(CRICOS 00115M)

Staff & Coordinators

Rachael Impey

Rachael will be your Resident Coordinator in Melbourne and will be a resource for you while you are in Australia!
Rebecca Cott

Rebecca Cott will be your Program Manager and prepare you to go abroad!

Email - rebecca.cott@apiabroad.com

Courses

COURSE OFFERINGS

COURSE INFORMATION

La Trobe University offers courses in a variety of areas, including Busines and Economics, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Languages, Law, and Science.

Courses at La Trobe University consist of a mixture of lectures and tutorials. Laboratory and field experience may also be key components of specific subjects. Generally, lectures meet 1-2 times per week in large lecture halls, whereas tutorials are typically conducted once per week in smaller groups. Self-directed study and outside reading are also important components of the course structure.

CREDIT INFORMATION

La Trobe University (Melbourne) issues credits that are equal 0.25 U.S. credits; in other words, to determine U.S. semester credit equivalency from La Trobe credits, divide by four. A full-time workload at La Trobe is typically 60 La Trobe credits per semester (or 15 U.S. credits). As courses at La Trobe can equate to varying amounts of U.S. credit hours, all students should verify that they will complete the required amount of credit for their home university upon their arrival. Students usually complete 3-4 modules per term.