Why study at La Trobe?

By choosing La Trobe, you'll join bold and independent thinkers, get real-world experience, gain a global perspective and graduate ready to change the world.

We stack up against the world's best

We rank in the Top 400 (representing the top 2%) in three major international rankings systems: Academic Rankings of World Universities, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and The QS World University Rankings. We are also one of the world’s best young institutions and ranked in the QS Top 50 universities under 50 in 2016.

Our Rankings and Ratings

Graduate Career Ready

We’ve co-developed our Career Ready Advantage program with leading employers so we know how to support you to get a job. Our Career Ready team will provide you with expert advice so you can map your career path and develop the skills, experience and connections you need to achieve your goals.

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Make the world your campus

We offer overseas study opportunities with over 150 partners in more 40 countries all over the world. Whether you’re interested in exchange, a study tour, an internship, or clinical placement we’ll help you find the right opportunity so you can internationalise your study experience and develop a professional network overseas.

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Work Integrated Learning

Most of our degrees will provide you with an opportunity to complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL). This may be an internship, clinical placement, or a subject that embeds you in a workplace setting. Work integrated learning consolidates what you’ve learned in the classroom by challenging you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice.

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Learn from the best

Our staff are ground-breaking researchers, industry leaders and experts. They’re acclaimed journalists, revered entrepreneurs, celebrated advocates, award-winning scientists, and respected experts in their fields. They have the experience and industry networks to help you get ahead in your career.

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State-of-the-art facilities

As a La Trobe student, you’ll have access to the latest facilities. Whether it’s our state-of-the-art Moot Court, full audio recording studio, on-campus public health clinic, or $288 million Centre for Agribioscience, we’ve got the tools you need to learn, create, build and explore.

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Industry connections

Our industry partners provide internship opportunities, provide curriculum advice, cooperate on research initiatives and, in some cases, provide representatives who teach. As a La Trobe student you’re guaranteed to engage with industry during your degree so you can network, gain practical experience, and graduate career ready.

Career Ready

More than 80 clubs and societies

Our students run a huge range of clubs and societies across our eight campuses so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to meet people who share your sporting, political, musical, academic, cultural, or literary interests. You’ll make friends whilst learning valuable skills such as teamwork, time management, and leadership – the things that look great on a CV.

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The support to succeed

We have a comprehensive transition program to support you – from the moment you receive an offer, to the day you complete your degree, and beyond. We offer study support services, skills development workshops, wellbeing initiatives, housing and employment assistance and career development advice so you can reach your highest potential.

How we support you

Vibrant campuses

We are the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria and have seven locations across our campus network. Our multiple locations offer differing contexts and experiences – from busy metropolitan life to small community living – with our largest campus located within the world’s most liveable city: Melbourne.

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