Students enrolled in a Foundation Studies must have completed the equivalent of Year 11. Please check this form
English language qualification |
Foundation Studies |
Cambridge English |
Level B2 |
HKDSE |
3 |
IB English |
Minimum of 3 in English A or minimum of 4 in English B |
IELTS (Academic) |
5.5 (no band score below 5.0) |
La Trobe Melbourne |
EFS 4B |
PTE Academic |
42 (no skill less than 36) |
SPM/STPM English |
C |
TOEFL-Internet |
55 (Writing no less than 16) |
Other requirements: No
Specially designed for international students, Foundation Studies is a university preparatory course which is equivalent to an Australian secondary school qualification.
Subject to meeting minimum grade requirements, you'll receive direct entry into the first year of a range of La Trobe University Bachelor's degrees or a corresponding La Trobe College Australia Diploma.
While studying Foundation Studies, you'll develop your academic communication and maths skills, gain subject specific knowledge and build the confidence needed to succeed at university.
Foundation studies is a bridging course to help international students enter the 1st year of an Undergraduate Degree in Engineering and Computer Science at La Trobe University.