Accommodation

Our full-time Accommodation Officer can assist with your accommodation arrangements before you arrive in Australia.

This can include:

  • Homestay - a single furnished room in an Australian family home with breakfast and dinner daily, and three meals a day at weekends (minimum of four weeks). The placement fee for this service is A$220.
  • Short-term on-campus Residential Colleges - either with or without meals (note: there are limited places available depending on the time of year). La Trobe Melbourne can arrange short term stays on campus Residential Colleges for a minimum of 3 nights. Please note that short-term stay is subject to availability and the time of year.
  • Off-campus accommodation - including renting an apartment or house, share accommodation or private student accommodation.

Homestay

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La Trobe Melbourne has a full-time Accommodation Officer to assist in placing students with suitable Homestay families.

  • Minimum stay of four weeks
  • Includes: breakfast and dinner daily, plus lunch on the weekend; water, electricity and gas.
  • Does not include: telephone, internet, transport
  • Bond: A$300
  • Standard fee: A$235 per week
  • Under 18 students: A$265 per week
  • Paid directly to the host family

Click here to download the accommodation booking request form.

Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

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Life in residence gives students a unique opportunity for intellectual, social and personal development in a safe and dynamic residential community.

Starting at university where a student can be a face in the crowd. Residents on campus share a unique partnership with other students and dedicated staff, which supports and enhances their student experience.

On campus residential colleges accommodation is provided by La Trobe University, for more information click here.

Residential Colleges

Chisholm

Chisholm has a strong sense of community and is commited to academic excellence.

Glenn

Glenn encourages and supports residents to excel in academic, leadership and social pursuits.

Menzies

Menzies college boasts an outstanding record of achievement in sports and academic life.

 

Residential Halls

The University Lodge

The University Lodge is a multicultural, mature age community in beautiful Edwardian buildings.

For further information please go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/accommodation/options/melbourne/the-university-lodge

Graduate House

Graduate House is a sociable, multicultural, mature age community close to the main campus.

For further information please go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/accommodation/options/melbourne/graduate-house

Residential Apartments

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The residential apartments is provided by La Trobe University, for more information click here.

Barnes Way

Barnes Way are self contained apartments offering independent living for students and staff. Especially suitable for married couples with children.

For further information please go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/accommodation/options/melbourne/barnes-way .

Waterdale

Waterdale are self contained, fully furnished three bedroom flats ideal for the budget concious student or family.

For further information please go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/accommodation/options/melbourne/waterdale-apartments .

La Trobe Melbourne Accommodation Officer

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Jennifer Petrie

Accommodation Officer

La Trobe Melbourne

T:+61 3 9479 2417

F:+61 3 9479 3676

accommodation@latrobemelbourne.edu.au