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regional campuses latrobe.edu.au/international

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la trobe university multi campus shared identity la trobe university is located in the state of victoria australia we have a network of campuses in cities throughout victoria with our main campus in the capital city melbourne each campus has its own character and is proud to share a reputation for delivering consistent high quality tertiary education our global focus means we provide enriching and relevant learning opportunities for all students at every campus la trobe university opened in 1967 and has an outstanding history of quality teaching and research many of our courses are unique to the university and accredited internationally with more than 30,000 students we welcome thousands of people from over 100 countries each year la trobe university is held in high regard by business and educators worldwide and has helped launch successful global careers we invite you to explore your options at our regional campuses read on to discover the range of unique courses and lifestyles they offer launching global careers choose your regional campus bendigo travel time by car to melbourne 90 minutes student population 4,820 albury-wodonga travel time by car to melbourne 3 hours student population 952 mildura travel time by car to melbourne 6 hours student population 500 shepparton travel time by car to melbourne 2 hours student population 465 bendigo is la trobe university s largest regional campus with almost 5000 students it s at the forefront of the university s regional activities and offers world-class learning facilities all discipline areas are represented in bendigo offering a stimulating teaching learning and research environment the campus prides itself on close engagement with community and industry with many courses incorporating work experience into the curriculum bendigo is the commercial centre for regional victoria it was home to one of the largest gold-rushes in the world 150 years ago and was founded by people from all over the globe the city is a significant part of australia s heritage for more information about bendigo visit bendigotourism.com la trobe university s wodonga campus offers a global education to its students the campus provides personalised support and tuition from dedicated staff many with internationally recognised research expertise students enjoy hands-on learning in a relaxed environment the wodonga campus is located on the border of victoria and new south wales in the twin cities of albury and wodonga this vibrant regional centre has a rich cultural heritage the two cities are divided by the murray river and are situated on australia s main inland highway linking melbourne canberra and sydney for more information about albury-wodonga visit alburywodongaaustralia.com.au the mildura campus provides a unique experience for its students who come to see themselves as part of an extended family the campus prides itself on maintaining strong longstanding relationships with local businesses and the community its courses focus on meeting industry needs and employment outcomes for students at regional national and global levels students are from all age groups with diverse educational and professional backgrounds mildura is a thriving warm friendly and multicultural city situated on the border of victoria and new south wales in the heart of the sunraysia agricultural district for more information about mildura visit visitmildura.com.au the shepparton campus offers students high quality education in a relaxed friendly and caring environment courses focus on student employability and enriching the regional community students enjoy one of the most modern university buildings in australia smaller class sizes and personalised teaching experiences shepparton is a vibrant progressive city with a diverse population located in the picturesque goulburn valley shepparton is surrounded by beautiful countryside major rivers native forests and rich farmlands for more information about shepparton visit discovershepparton.com.au

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studying at la trobe has been an unforgettable time in my life i love this place the people and the weather ­ everything education student from sri lanka five great reasons to study at la trobe university 1 our students are supported and satisfied each campus has support services dedicated to our international students la trobe university was ranked number one in victoria for student satisfaction in the 2009 sweeney research student report 2 our students are prepared for employment our courses are focused on helping you reach your career potential our practical courses supportive environment strong links with employers work placement careers advice and access to local networks helps prepare you for work anywhere in the world 3 our teaching is personal and professional our friendly regional centres welcome international students into the local community and provide fantastic opportunities to experience australian culture you ll have easy access to academics and enjoy smaller class sizes you will also increase your employability through work experience and interacting with local people and businesses 4 an international reputation and accreditation our internationalised curriculum prepares students for careers as global citizens entrepreneurs employers and employees plus in many cases you ll have the qualifications to apply for recognition by international accreditation bodies 5 scholarships to support you la trobe university offers a variety of regional scholarships designed to enable students from all over the world to experience our lifestyle our scholarships support more than fees and may include assistance with textbooks accommodation and english language tuition mildura campus shepparton campus bendigo campus melbourne campus albury-wodonga campus www.latrobe.edu.au international for more information on la trobe s campuses and courses visit

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my qualifications allowed me to gain professional employment reema fiji bachelor of pharmacy undergraduate arts be one of the first in australia to undertake our work ready bachelor of arts choose your major and customise your career develop career skills and put them into practice during voluntary work experience with australian companies accounting this course is fully accredited by cpa australia and the institute of chartered accountants in australia icaa la trobe graduates are eligible to join leading professional accounting bodies such as the national institute of accountants nia and association of chartered certified accountants acca in the united kingdom business gain the skills to work in businesses of any size in the private or public sectors select from a wide range of career-orientated specialisations including marketing human resource management and sustainable resource management nursing la trobe university partners with leading victorian hospitals to provide each student with work placements and advanced on-the-job training our graduates may be eligible to apply for registration with the nursing and midwifery board of australia nmba as a registered nurse you can also apply for registration with nurse registration authorities worldwide graphic design are you a creative person develop the skills necessary for employment in the global contemporary communications industry our graphic design course has a great reputation and graduates are always in demand visual arts develop your artistic practice into a thriving career our graduates work all over the world as exhibiting artists in commercial and public galleries in arts administration photojournalism design and education urban rural and environmental planning our students have the opportunity to work on `real life projects undertake professional internships and participate in a range of practical field trips in australia and overseas this course is one of only two undergraduate planning courses in victoria accredited by the planning institute of australia choose your re my employer is sponsoring my work visa ton ho vietnam bachelor of civil engineering i preferred a regional campus because of safety it was cheaper quiet and an easier lifestyle health sciences students from iraq

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working part-time while we study ashley and jessica usa exchange students civil engineering winner best higher education and training collaboration 2010 fully accredited by engineers australia with graduates eligible for membership of this professional body many industry-based scholarships are available providing students with valuable paid work experience with engineering companies outdoor and environmental education la trobe bendigo is the largest provider of outdoor and environmental education in the world paddle rock climb ski and bushwalk your way around australia gaining the skills required for a worldwide career choose from a range of environmental studies and activity-focused fieldwork and build a career in a course with an outstanding international reputation environmental management and ecology learn how to protect the australian environment in this unique program develop skills in field research zoology native species conservation and waste management with an emphasis on freshwater ecosystem management gain course credits and hands on experience through short courses and field trips interact with scientists from the internationally recognised murray-darling freshwater research centre short courses initial registration for overseas nurses iron program if you are currently a registered nurse in your home country you can apply to be recognised by the australian health practitioner regulation agency ahpra and be eligible to join the iron program to become a registered nurse in australia in just 13 weeks edge of the outback the best three weeks of your life join our students on a photographic expedition through outback australia develop skills in digital photography and learn about traditional australian landscapes and culture from an aboriginal guide you ll gain course credit towards your degree and make lots of friends on this fun intensive course egional course pharmacy 6 time winner victorian pharmacy student of the year our pharmacy students have access to some of the best teaching and research facilities in the world with practical work placement during the course students are ready to begin a career on graduation after a year of supervised post-graduation employment you can gain registration with the pharmacy board of australia i am so grateful for all the help i got from the international office i never felt lonely or afraid community planning and development student from sweden

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gaining experience in my field dhruti india bachelor of pharmacy double degree physical and health education physical and outdoor education become a primary and/or secondary school teacher in the specialist areas of health physical education or outdoor education fully accredited by the victorian institute of teaching vit bachelor of health sciences master of paramedic practice develop the knowledge and expertise to commence practice with ambulance services use the skills you gain at la trobe university to contribute in a meaningful way to the health of your local community bachelor of human services master of social work this is an innovative accelerated combined bachelor and masters program designed to produce graduates with the outstanding analytic and interpersonal skills that human services employers around the globe seek this is a four year program designed to meet the goals of the international federation of social work bachelor of accounting bachelor of information technology equip yourself with powerful skill sets in accounting and information technology graduates can gain professional accreditation with various australian professional bodies bachelor of business bachelor of information technology extend your employability combine an in-depth practical study of information technology with a business specialisation in economics international business business law human resource management or marketing bachelor of civil engineering bachelor of business prepare yourself for a high-level career in civil engineering management leadership human resource management and project management fully accredited by engineers australia bachelor of civil engineering bachelor of science graduates are equipped for a high-level technical career with combined skills in civil engineering and science fully accredited by engineers australia the staff here are helpful friendly and well informed about things relating to overseas students pharmacy student from kenya it was totally worth coming to la trobe i have learnt a lot and received value for money urban rural and environmental planning student from ecuador

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postgraduate education middle years want to specialise in middle years years 5 to 10 education on completion of this popular and unique graduate diploma course you are eligible for registration with the victorian institute of teaching vit community planning and development choose from a graduate certificate graduate diploma or masters degree in community planning and development through understanding how to work with communities use your degree to work in government or the private sector and help shape our cities towns and regions and improve them as places to live ­ in australia or across the global community teaching p-12 prepare for a flexible teaching career you ll be qualified to teach in all levels of primary and secondary schools in victoria this masters degree is a recognised teaching qualification for registration with the victorian institute of teaching vit outdoor and environmental education an advanced program for professionals in outdoor and environmental education and related fields extensive fieldwork prepares you to develop expertise in a new area or add depth to your own specialisation choose from a graduate certificate graduate diploma or masters degree special education and human services this graduate diploma expands your understanding of the issues in the lives of people with special education needs put theory into practice in an integrated special education practicum with an approved teaching degree you can gain recognition as a special education teacher special education refine your skills to become a master in special education teaching students with disabilities and improving the learning outcomes for students with learning difficulties endorsed by the victorian institute of teaching vit when combined with an approved teaching qualification environmental health build on your knowledge and experience in environmental health practice graduates work as environmental health practitioners and help create and maintain environments that promote good public health this graduate diploma is accredited by environmental health australia public and community health equip yourself with the knowledge and skills required for practice in the community health field our graduate diploma will help you build on your abilities to design implement and assess effective health promotion programs web technology enhance your understanding of the concepts technologies and processes behind the support and management of web-based systems further develop your it skills by choosing from a graduate certificate or graduate diploma both with associate level accreditation with the australian computer society information technology increase your employability by building upon your knowledge of information technology this graduate diploma course offers a broad foundation in information systems software development and computer networking our graduates possess skills necessary for a career anywhere in the world research la trobe university is one of australia s leading research universities with a worldwide reputation for academic excellence and innovation all faculties have extensive research programs with growing numbers of international higher degree by research students opting to study at a regional campus industry based learning scholarships led us to permanent jobs ankur and deepam bachelor of it

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contact telephone +61 3 9627 4805 facsimile +61 3 5444 7926 email international@latrobe.edu.au website www.latrobe.edu.au/international la trobe university is a registered provider under the commonwealth register of institutions and courses for overseas students cricos cricos provider number 00115m connect www.facebook.com/latrobe tm www.twitter.com.latrobe www.youtube.com/latrobeuniaustralia search la trobe university on itunesu information in this brochure was correct at time of printing december 2011 produced by stanford marketing printed on impact climate paper 100 recycled post consumer waste.

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