Education
The new La Trobe study model is here. Now you can tailor your uni experience the way you want. From on campus to online study – or a combo of both through StudyFlex™ – you can design study to fit around your life.
Research
La Trobe is home to world-class research centres. Boasting state-of-the-art facilities and aligned to the research themes which define our strategic priorities, La Trobe research centres collaborate with industry, government and the community, towards common goals.
Career
The Career Ready Advantage is La Trobe’s sector leading employability program. It has been designed with industry partners including PwC, Optus and the Commonwealth Bank. You’ll get the skills employers are looking for and graduate with a well-developed career portfolio to help you stand out in both Australian and global markets. It’s everything you need to get ahead in your career and is recognised on your academic transcript.
The Career Ready Advantage supports La Trobe graduates to go on to a wide variety of interesting and rewarding careers.
La Trobe University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #233 Ranking
- 6 PhDs
- 43 Scholarships
- 28,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
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La Trobe University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 16 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | 217 | 233 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | 251 | 251 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 6 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | 284 | 278 |
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | 301 | 301 |
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Student services
La Trobe International Student Support is generally your first point of contact at La Trobe University, and you are always welcome to contact us for advice, information and support.
This is a special after-hours telephone hotline for international students at La Trobe University. We care and want to help you with anything you might be worried about.
Housing services
La Trobe University offers a wide range of comfortable and accessible accommodation options. Regardless of what campus you are attending, we have a variety of residences to choose from. Living on campus is the ideal way to experience university and make friends for life.
Library services
La Trobe University students and staff are already members of the library and do not need to join. Your current La Trobe University ID card is your library card and is used for borrowing. Online databases or resources are accessible using your LTU username and password.
Campus life
Get the benefits of a big university, close to home. At La Trobe, we believe everyone should get to study at a globally-renowned university, wherever you choose to live. The solution? We’ve got campuses across Victoria and New South Wales so you can match your study with your lifestyle.
Sports facilities
The Sports Park from La Trobe University is the first of its kind in Australia. It offers a unique environment to play, teach and research sport.
Located at our Melbourne Campus, the Sports Park precinct supports major participation sports events, grassroots sport competitions and recreation opportunities and is a key component of the University City of the Future. It’ll also train the next cohort of sport industry professionals through a world-class student placement program.
Student clubs
La Trobe University is home to two student organisations, the La Trobe Student Association (LTSA) and the La Trobe Student Union (LTSU). Located on all six La Trobe University campuses, La Trobe Student Association (LTSA) provide Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) funded support services to La Trobe Students on all campuses. The La Trobe University Student Union (LTSU) is a representative body for La Trobe University students at the Bundoora campus. Student Representation at La Trobe University is as old as the Uni itself with the first Student Representative Council (SRC) being established in July 1967 and the more encompassing Student Union in 1971.
Accreditation
Many La Trobe Business School programs are recognised by local and international quality assurance and accreditation agencies. These agencies include:
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La Trobe University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 17 reviews
- 5 Star 8 Reviews
- 4 Star 9 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Convenient suburban campus
Nice little uni, easy to get to by public transport, has a subway in campus which is great, libary is modern, facilities are great and maccas across the road what more would you want. Heaps of car parking, scenic walkways between classes
Insightful knowledge
Every course at the university goes beyond just providing knowledge in your field of study. It includes insightful discussions on relevant philosophical issues, allows for a rich combination of extracurricular activities, and encourages studying abroad to broaden your education. The curriculum not only introduced me to new concepts but also deepened my understanding of how my studies apply to real-world situations and their broader impact. It truly enriched both my academic and personal development.
Practical experience
La Trobe University has offered me a great deal of practical experience in the data science program. As a first-year student soon advancing to my second year, my study journey has been highly successful and rewarding. The course material is modern and very helpful, and the instructors are incredibly supportive, always ensuring close follow-up and guidance for each student.