La Trobe University is a public research university in Australia, based in Melbourne, Victoria. It suits students who want a public university with a research focus and a main campus in Bundoora.
La Trobe University is a public research university. Its main campus is in Bundoora, and it is part of the Innovative Research Universities group. A subject-by-subject programme catalogue is not published in the information available here, so check the university website for the current course list before applying.
International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm entry requirements, document lists, and deadlines on the official website. The university’s website is http://www.latrobe.edu.au/; that is the place to verify course-specific requirements and any country-specific instructions.
The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Melbourne will also matter, so budget separately for accommodation, transport, food, and insurance.
The language of instruction is not published in the information available here, so confirm it on the official website before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, whether your chosen course is open to international students, and what documents the university requires.
Australia has 59 universities, and La Trobe sits within that national system as a public research university in Victoria. Its main campus in Melbourne’s Bundoora suburb and its place in the Innovative Research Universities group make it a straightforward option for students comparing public universities in a major Australian city.
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La Trobe University is a public university and a public research university.
It is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and its main campus is in Bundoora.
It was established in 1964.
Yes. It is part of the Innovative Research Universities group.
La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria and the twelfth university in Australia. La Trobe is one of the Australian verdant universities and also part of the Innovative Research Universities group.
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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