La Trobe University

La Trobe University Overview & Background

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Key Advantages of La Trobe University

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  La Trobe consistently ranked among the world’s top universities for research quality, social impact and teaching excellence. Its position in major rankings such as QS, THE and U.S. News reflects its rising international reputation.
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  Students learn across several Melbourne and regional campuses, and the university’s global partnerships open the door to study exchanges and overseas experiences. The mix of cultures on campus makes it easy for international students to feel at home.
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  Many courses include internships, industry projects or WIL opportunities that help students build confidence and practical skills. Employers often highlight La Trobe students for being work-ready.
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  From advanced labs and research centres to health clinics and collaborative learning spaces, students get hands-on access to the tools and environments that support meaningful, experience-based learning.

La Trobe University Jobs and Placements 

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  La Trobe offers a wide range of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and placement subjects, giving students opportunities to gain hands-on experience in real industry settings across many disciplines.
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  Students can choose student-sourced placements (finding their own host organisation) or university-sourced placements (matched via La Trobe) to gain credit toward their degree.
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  The university provides robust support tools for placement readiness, such as the CareerHub, resume tools, interview practice and checklists to prepare for industry placements.
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  La Trobe graduates experience strong outcomes, with the university reporting an 87% employment rate, reflecting its industry alignment and practical approach to learning.

La Trobe University Campus

Main Campus:

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  Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus: Plenty Road & Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, Victoria 3086, Australia

Other Campuses in Australia:

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  City Campus (Collins Street): Level 2, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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  Bendigo Campus: Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo, Victoria 3550, Australia
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  Albury-Wodonga Campus: 133 McKoy Street, West Wodonga, Victoria 3690, Australia
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  Mildura Campus: 471 Benetook Avenue, Mildura, Victoria 3500, Australia
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  Shepparton Campus: 210 Fryers Street, Shepparton, Victoria 3630, Australia
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  Sydney Campus: 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia 

Residence at La Trobe University 

Accommodation at North and South Apartments:

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  Number of Rooms - Single studio and shared apartments
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  Cost of Rooms - AUD $380 per week for single studio and shared apartments AUD $310 per week

Accommodation at Glenn College:

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  Number of Rooms - NA
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  Cost of Rooms - AUD $260 per week

Accommodation at Menzies College:

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  Number of Rooms - Single room and shared house
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  Cost of Rooms - AUD $285 per week for single room and AUD $270-$280 per week for shared house

Accommodation at Chisholm College:

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  Number of Rooms - Single room 
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  Cost of Rooms - AUD $240 per week 

Notable Alumni at Curtin University 

Some famous alumni from La Trobe University include:

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  David Morgan, Westpac CEO; former Treasury official; BHP Director
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  Scott Pape, The Barefoot Investor
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  Terry Moran, Head of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet; Head of the Federal Public Service
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  Geoff Rab, Foreign Affairs secretary; Australia's most senior Trade official; World Trade Organization negotiator; Australian ambassador to China
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  Maureen Wheeler, Founder of Lonely Planet
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  Jamila Gordon, Former CIO of Quantus
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  Bill Kelty, Former Secretary of the ACTU; one of Australia’s most influential union leaders
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  Tony Ellis, Former Chairman and CEO of Football Victoria
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  Mary Delahunty, Award-winning journalist and former Victorian Government Minister

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La Trobe University Address

Bundoora Campus:

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  Plenty Road & Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, Victoria 3086, Australia.

Bus Service:

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  Plenty of PTV buses come right into La Trobe’s Bundoora campus, making it easy to get in from nearby suburbs like Macleod, Reservoir and Greensborough.

Train Service:

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  The nearest train stations are Macleod, Reservoir and Watsonia on the Mernda Line. From there, frequent connecting buses run directly to the La Trobe Bundoora campus.

Nearest Airport:

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  Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), about 25 minutes from La Trobe’s Bundoora Campus.

Nearest Hospital:

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  Austin Hospital, Heidelberg roughly 10 minutes from the Bundoora Campus.

Recreational Sites:

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  Bundoora Park 
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  Plenty Gorge Parklands 
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  Northland Shopping Centre 
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  Heide Museum of Modern Art
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  Royal Melbourne Zoo 
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  Melbourne Museum & Carlton Gardens
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  Preston Market 
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  Norris Bank Parklands 
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  Yarra Bend Park 
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  Melbourne CBD 

La Trode University Map Location

Address: La Trobe University, Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus, Plenty Road & Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora, Victoria 3086, Australia.

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