FAQs

On arrival at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, a Young Leaders Program mentor will meet students at the arrival gate. You will be contacted via email a couple of days before your departure with the mentor's name and photo who will be at the airport and clear instructions. Parents/Guardians are then emailed when the student is on their way to Trinity.

No, we do not pick up or drop off at this airport. You must arrive and depart at Tullamarine Airport only.

We track flight arrivals and departures so will know if there is a delay and adjust the pick-up time accordingly.

All activities, transport, excursions, meals etc are covered by your tuition fees. You may want some spending money for extra snacks or souvenirs.

Tourist/travel visa. NOT a student visa. It is important that these documents are obtained as soon as possible. Any delay in applying may impact on your ability to attend. Find out more information and locate your closest Australian mission.

This is compulsory for all international students.

Students on flights should arrive in Melbourne Tullamarine airport by 12pm (noon) on the day their program commences and organise departure flights between 8.00m and 3.00pm on the day their program concludes.

Students being dropped off should arrive between 2.00pm and 3.00pm on the day their program commences and be picked up between 9.00am and 11.00am on the day their program concludes.

There is no accommodation available at Trinity College the day before or after the program dates specified for the week/s you are attending.

Yes. Trinity College caters for all dietary requirements. All you need to do is clearly outline any allergies and dietary needs in your applications. Be specific. All meats are prepared Halal.

All students will stay in a Trinity College dorm room, sharing with one other student of the same gender from the program, but from another country (where possible).

We being accepting applications for the July program at the end of January and applications close the last week of May. Applications open for the December program in August and close the last week in October. Application forms can be found here. Please ensure that you submit a complete application form with your personal statement, letter of support and passport.

You can email youngleaders@trinity.unimelb.edu.au or you can call +61 3 9348 7565

No. YLP is a residential program and students are required to live on campus for the entire program.

In addition to the application form you mus submit:

1. A 300-word personal statement stating why you want to undertake the program, why you have selected the stream/s that you are applying for and how you will apply what you learn.
2. Provide a letter of support
3. Attach a copy of your passport

The price for YLP varies depending on the number of weeks that you are attending. The course fee includes tuition, mentoring, meals, accommodation, all activities, return airport transfers and other organised activities. It excludes flights, tourist visa, compulsory travel and medical insurance for international students and spending money.

There are a number of scholarships available, to learn more visit out scholarships page.

Stream descriptors can be found here and sample timetables here. Questions about specific streams can be directed to youngleaders@trinity.unimelb.edu.au

Admission decisions will be made on a 'rolling' basis and you will receive an admission decision within 5 business days of submitting a complete application.

As part of the application form you sign you will be required to follow Trinity College policies including the student code of conduct and the excursion policy. You should read the policy section of the website. Trinity College puts safety first, and YLP rules prohibiting involvement with alcohol and drugs are an important factor in our effort to provide students with a positive environment for study and growth in the program.

We recommended that personal luggage is limited to no more than ONE bag/suitcase per person plus ONE hand-carry cabin bag.  Washing powder will be provided for you to wash your clothes.

Everyday items:

• T-shirts and shirts
• Clothes suitable for physical activity/sports
• Jeans/ casual pants/shorts
• Socks and underwear
• Pajamas
• Shoes. One of each:
  • Comfortable walking/casual shoes
    • For Biomedicine/Science & Engineering - Closed toe shoes are compulsory for Labs
  • Sports shoes
  • Formal shoes
  • Slippers/flip-flops
• Raincoat and umbrella
• Toiletries and medications
• Adapters for your electronics – note the different prongs for Australia
• Warm jacket (Winter Program)
• Spending money – for personal spending of snacks and souvenirs

At least one FORMAL OUTFIT for the Valedictory Dinners. Examples:

• Suit, shirt, pants and tie
• Clothes worn for special occasions
• Cocktail / evening dress
• Cultural/traditional uniform or dress
• Smart Casual (No jeans, T-shirts, sweatpants/track pants, sports shoes etc.)

Optional:

• Beanie and/or scarf (Winter program)
• Sunglasses
• Hairdryer

You don’t need to bring:

• Towels
• Bedsheets or pillows
• Expensive accessories

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