La Trobe College Australia's Sydney campus is the pathway arm of La Trobe University's city campus in Sydney's CBD. It offers diplomas in business and IT that lead into La Trobe degrees taught in Sydney. It suits students who want La Trobe's degrees but prefer to live in Sydney rather than Melbourne.
Sydney, Australia
Official website: latrobecollegeaustralia.edu.au
La Trobe University
Sydney city centre
Diploma pathways in business and IT
A$26,000 – A$34,000
International students, foundation and diploma programmes
A$24,000 – A$30,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on latrobecollegeaustralia.edu.au before you apply.
Diploma of Business
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
Diploma of Information Technology
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
Foundation Studies
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
English for Academic Purposes
Pre-MastersDuration
3 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 4.5, TOEFL: 35
City-centre location in Sydney.
Diplomas leading into La Trobe's Sydney degrees.
Three main intakes a year.
Students continue into La Trobe business and IT degrees in Sydney.
Australian degree graduates may qualify for a Temporary Graduate visa.
Sydney's CBD offers plenty of part-time work.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is a city building near Central and Town Hall stations, so students rent around the inner suburbs.
Sydney has beaches, a harbour and Australia's biggest job market, but also its highest rents.
CoE from La Trobe College Australia
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
Applications are rolling. Apply at least three months ahead for the CoE and visa.
Diplomas and foundation start in February, June and October; English courses start more often.
The Student visa, subclass 500. La Trobe College Australia issues a Confirmation of Enrolment after you accept and pay the deposit; the application itself needs proof of funds, health cover (OSHC) and a Genuine Student statement.
The business and IT diplomas and foundation studies are the main options. Entry needs Year 11 or 12 results and IELTS 5.5.
The college offers some pathway scholarships. Check the website.
