Fees

2012 Tuition Fees

Programs Fees
Foundation Studies for Business and Humanities A$7,200 per semester
Foundation Studies for IT A$7,200 per semester
Foundation Studies for Health and Life Sciences A$7,200 per semester
Foundation Studies for Engineering and Computer Science A$7,200 per semester
Diploma of Business Administration A$8,970 per semester
Diploma of Bioscience A$10,900 per semester
Diploma of Health Sciences A$10,900 per semester
Diploma of Information Systems A$8,970 per semester
Diploma of Mass Media and Communications A$9,900 per semester
Diploma of Business (Domestic students) A$7,400 per semester
Diploma of Bioscience (Domestic students) A$9,500 per semester
Diploma of IT (Domestic students) A$7,400 per semester
Diploma of Mass Media and Communications (Domestic students) A$8,300 per semester

English Language Programs Weekly Course Fees 2012
General English A$390
English for Further Studies (EFS) A$390

Additional Fees and Services

Enrolment and Orientation fees

  • Cost: A$200 (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$200.

Aiport Arrival Service

  • One way - A$110
  • Return - A$150

Students must book airport pickup through the Student Portal at https://isisprd.latrobe.edu.au/isis/portal".

If for any reason the student needs to view, change these details, or cancel the service, they must go through the Student Portal link. Changes or cancellations to the booking must be made at least 72 hours before the arrival time you had booked for. 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.

Special group tuition fee

  • Cost: A$100

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$33
  • Family (Approx. per month) - A$66

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory Health Insurance plan for students who are on a student visa. OSHC is provided by Worldcare. Rates are calculated monthly and are calculated according to the duration of your enrolment. Fees are valid at 1May 2010 and are subject to possible increase in 2011. For further details of OSHC, please refer to www.oshcworldcare.com.au

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 $50-$80.

Accommodation Fees

Type Inclusions Weekly Cost
Homestay* (min 4 weeks) Includes breakfast and dinner daily, plus lunch on weekends. Does not include: telephone, internet. Paid directly to the host family. *
Standard Bond: A$300 A$225
Under 18 students Bond: A$300 A$225
Residential Colleges*
Chisholm Bond: A$560, no meals A$167.65
Menzies Bond: A$750, no meals, paid monthly A$209.30
Glenn Bond: A$500, breakfast and dinner A$272.30

* Homestay and Residential College fees are for 2010, and are subject to possible increase in 2011. For further information on Residential Colleges at La Trobe go to: www.latrobe.edu.au/accommdation

Living Costs

The cost of living depends on the students individual lifestyle. La Trobe Melbourne estimates that a single International student requires A$14,000-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.