La Trobe University, Australia

La Trobe University boasts 3,500 students from over 60 countries and has teaching and student exchange partnerships with universities around the world Spread across eight hi-tech campuses in the state of Victoria and a 330 hectare campus in suburban Melbourne, La Trobe University enjoys a formidable international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Times Higher Education Supplement, London ranks it 98th among the world’s top universities a great leap forward from its 142nd position last year. Among Australian universities, TES ranks it 11th. Founded in 1967, La Trobe offers over 450 undergraduate and postgrad courses in a variety of disciplines to 26,000 students. Arguably the most international university in Oz, La Trobe boasts 3,500 students from over 60 countries, and has teaching and student exchange partnerships with several universities across the world including some in China, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. “La Trobe has a particularly strong commitment to internationalisation and seeks not only to attract students and staff from around the world but also to provide opportunities for local students and staff to gain international experience through a scheme of exchange programmes. Currently the university has links with some 250 institutions in more than 40 countries,” says Prof. Brian Stoddart, vice-chancellor and president of the university. A member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, La Trobe’s academic programmes are recognised by the Australian government and by professional associations around the world. La Trobe owes its unusual name to Charles Joseph La Trobe, the first lieutenant-governor of the new colony of Victoria who supervised the establishment of self-government, the public library, art gallery, and a university. Melbourne. Victoria’s capital, Melbourne (pop. 3.5 million) is the second largest city in Australia. Repeatedly voted as the world’s most livable city, it is a bustling seaport, and industrial and commercial metropolis. Built on two waterways, the Yarra river and Port Philip Bay, it boasts scenic parks and gardens perfect for walks, picnics and relaxation with the city skyline serving as the backdrop. For those interested in the arts, Melbourne offers world-class theatre, concerts and galleries. Exciting nightlife abounds in sophisticated restaurants, cafes, clubs and opulent theatres. Sports lovers have numerous opportunities to witness world-class sporting events such as the Grand Prix, the Australian Tennis Open and the Melbourne Cup. The city enjoys a mild climate round the year. Summers can be dry and hot, with average daytime temperatures touching 28oC, while winters are usually cool and wet with daytime temperatures dropping to an average 14oC. Beyond Melbourne, Victoria offers a magnificent coastline, attractive beaches, snowfields with top-class facilities, rich farmland, rainforests and even the rugged beauty of arid semi-desert areas. Campus facilities. La Trobe University has eight multi-faculty campuses spread across Victoria. They include Melbourne (Bundoora), Melbourne (City), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura, Shepparton, Mt. Buller and Beechworth. The Melbourne (Bundoora) campus is the university’s largest, hosting 19,000 students and staff. All the university’s five major faculties education, law and management, humanities and social sciences, health sciences, and science, technology and engineering are represented on this campus. Situated north-east…