CIS - Study at La Trobe University

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Spring: late February - June; Fall: mid-July - November

Description: Study abroad in fabulous Melbourne, named "the most livable city in the world"! The beautiful beaches, parks, nightlife, art, culture, and international diversity of Melbourne is the setting for La Trobe University, one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing universities.

Established in 1964, La Trobe has approximately 22,000 students, including 1,700 international students. The student population at La Trobe is diverse in that it represents many cultural groups, a wide range of ages and various social and professional backgrounds.

The university's International Programs Office provides a comprehensive orientation program for all international students. The orientation program gives students all the tools they need to settle in quickly and make the most of their time while at La Trobe and in Australia. It is also a great chance to meet local and international students. Additionally, CIS includes in its package the "Down Under" program at La Trobe University. During orientation week and throughout the semester, students are given opportunities to go to presentations, speakers, tastings, and films.

Highlights: If you have always dreamed of visiting Australia, now is the time to go. Australia offers a wealth of experiences including the adventure of the outback, the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, the glow of Ayers Rock Uluru, and cosmopolitan Sydney. While roos or crocs are a rare sight, you will definitely find Australia to be one of the most welcoming cultures in the world.

Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, is home to 3.2 million citizens from various cultural backgrounds. An enticing and multi-dimensional city, Melbourne is Australia's pre-eminent center for arts, education, culture, entertainment, sports, shopping and business. It is a beautiful city set amidst parks and gardens, and surrounded by endless stretches of beaches. Its unique diversity, vitality and ambience have helped position Melbourne as one of the world's great cities. There is easy public transport access to beaches, shopping districts, nightlife, places of interest, sporting stadiums, galleries, museums, tourist attractions, parks, gardens and historical icons.

La Trobe University's buildings and facilities are among the best in Australia. The main library, Borchardt Library, is recognized as one of the leading university libraries in Australia, with more than one million volumes as well as sophisticated information technology. The computer facilities on campus give study abroad students access to free e-mail, computers labs (some with 24 hour access), modem connections for laptops and various other services.

If you are interested in sports or outdoors activities you'll find something of interest to keep you fit and happy while studying at La Trobe. In 1997 the university was awarded the honor of hosting the Australian Universities Games, in part due to the university's outstanding facilities. La Trobe's sporting facilities include a heated swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, basketball courts and extensive sports fields (for Aussie Rules, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Cricket etc.). Other activities you can become involved in on campus include a radio station, political parties, environmental groups, women's group, religious groups and much more.

* Live on-campus
* Large, diverse student body
* Wide variety of subject areas to choose from when selecting courses
* Adventure Education Program Option
* Live in a suburban setting with easy access to central Melbourne
* Access to phenomenal fitness club at a discounted student rate

Cost in US$: Please contact CIS

Experience Required: no

Scholarships are Available. - CIS Go Global! Scholarship - Through this program scholarship awards varying from $200 to $500 per semester are available to academically qualified students who are participating in any CIS semester. CIS Partner University Scholarships - Through this program scholarship awards varying from $500 to $1,000 per semester are available to academically qualified students who are participating in this program.

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Year Founded: 2000