La Trobe University Scholarships and Courses for Saudi Students

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La Trobe University is a public university in Victoria, with its main campus in Melbourne. For Saudi students, its strongest suit is health and computing: nursing ranks 23rd in the world and artificial intelligence sits in the 201–300 band of the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects . Scholarship values change every intake, so read them from the university’s own page.

Where does La Trobe sit among Australian universities?

In the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), La Trobe falls in the 401–500 band globally . That single number tells you less than it seems, because overall rankings measure institutional research output more than the quality of the degree you personally plan to take. Subject rankings are the sharper tool.

And by subject the picture changes. La Trobe appears in 21 subjects in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), led by nursing at 23rd in the world . In plain terms: a mid-table overall name, with several departments performing at a genuinely global level.

Subjects where La Trobe ranks highest

Subject	World rank (GRAS 2025)
Nursing	23
Public Health	51–75
Geography	76–100
Education	101–150
Computer Science & Engineering	151–200
Artificial Intelligence	201–300
Clinical Medicine	201–300
Medical Technology	201–300
Psychology	201–300
Business Administration	201–300

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What scholarships does La Trobe offer, and on what conditions?

On 27 April 2026 we posted on our X account that La Trobe offers scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition (KD International). These are not one fixed, permanent door: Australian universities open and close scholarship rounds by intake, degree level and country of origin, and the percentage awarded moves from one round to the next. The practical rule: take the scholarship name, its value and its last-updated date from the university’s scholarships page before you build a budget on it, and confirm the current figure with the university directly.

Six questions that decide what a scholarship is really worth

Before celebrating a percentage, ask the university’s admissions team these questions and get the answer in writing in your offer letter:

1. Is it a tuition fee reduction or a cash payment to you? Most university scholarships are fee reductions.
2. Is it assessed automatically with your admission application, or does it need a separate application and a deadline?
3. Does it run for the whole degree or only the first year, and what must you maintain to renew it (a minimum weighted average, for instance)?
4. Does it cover your specific course? Many scholarships exclude certain faculties or professional programs.
5. Can it be combined with another discount or with sponsor support?
6. What happens to it if you defer a semester or drop to a reduced study load?

If a sponsor is paying your fees

A sponsored student rarely pockets the discount, because a fee reduction benefits whoever pays the invoice. If you are self-funded, a scholarship genuinely changes your budget; if you are on a Saudi scholarship (ابتعاث), ask your sponsor how it treats fee reductions before you sign anything.

Is La Trobe part of the Saudi scholarship programs?

This is a list question, not an opinion question. The Ar-Ruaad track (مسار الرواد) of the King Salman Scholarship Program, formally the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program, requires admission "from the top 30 institutions on the program’s list" and a final, unconditional offer (Saudi Ministry of Education). Okaz reported that applications opened for 30 universities across eight countries — the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Canada and France — and stay open until 15 November 2026 (Okaz).

The Emdad track (مسار إمداد) sponsors study "at the top 200 universities and institutes worldwide in specific fields of high labour-market need", and its page lists 223 available universities across 15 countries and eight fields (Saudi Ministry of Education). So if Australia is your destination under a government scholarship, open the approved-institution list for your track on the Ministry’s site and search for the university and the field together, because approval can be field-specific.

What do study and the visa cost in Melbourne?

Tuition differs from one program to another inside the same university, and the binding number is the one on your program page and in your offer letter. The government costs, however, are published:

• The Student visa (subclass 500) application charge rose from AUD 2,000 to AUD 2,500 from 1 July 2026 (Study Australia).
• The visa allows work of up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks (Study Australia).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) must be maintained for your whole stay (Study Australia).

For Melbourne living costs specifically, use the government’s cost of living calculator (Study Australia) rather than figures circulating on forums.

How to apply to La Trobe from Saudi Arabia

1. Choose the program and intake, and note the course code and CRICOS code from its official page.
2. Check the English requirement on that same program page — health and education programs often ask for more than the university’s general minimum.
3. Prepare documents: transcripts, degree certificate, passport, and your English test result, with certified translation where needed.
4. Submit the application and ask explicitly whether you are being assessed for scholarships in your intake.
5. When the offer arrives, read every condition: requirements, scholarship if any, and the first payment deadline.
6. Accept and pay, and the university issues your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) — the basis of the visa application.
7. Build the visa file: OSHC, evidence of financial capacity, and the Genuine Student requirement.

Our step-by-step process is here: our process steps.

How KD International helps with a La Trobe application

KD International is a Saudi-Australian education consultancy and university admissions company, with an office in Riyadh and an office in Sydney. We help you choose the right program for your profile, submit and follow up the admission application, guide you through visas, provide NAATI-accredited translation, document attestation and accommodation assistance. Our admissions service is free for students enrolling in scholarship-program fields at universities approved by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Admission decisions rest with the university and scholarship decisions with the Ministry; our role is to raise the readiness of your file and follow it through with you.

The practical takeaway

La Trobe is a logical choice if you are targeting nursing, public health, computer science or artificial intelligence in Melbourne, provided you treat any scholarship as a figure to verify rather than a promise. Open your program page, write down the first-year fee, the scholarship name and value, and the date you checked, then start your application with us or contact us to review the file before you submit.

Frequently asked questions

Official sources

• الشروط الخاصة بمسار الرواد — وزارة التعليم السعودية
• مسار إمداد — وزارة التعليم السعودية
• «قبول» تغلق التقديم لخريجي الثانوية وتفتح باب الابتعاث إلى 30 جامعة عالمية — صحيفة عكاظ
• Student Visa Application Charge increase — Study Australia
• Student visa (subclass 500) — Study Australia
• Cost of Living Calculator — Study Australia

Last updated: 14 September 2026. Fees and requirements change; always confirm with the official source before deciding.