About
La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria and the twelfth university in Australia. La Trobe is one of the Australian verdant universities and also part of the Innovative Research Universities group.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 233 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 73 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,509
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 31.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 37%
- Female : Male
- 64 : 36
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
29 subjectsQS
34 subjectsUS News
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Educational Research | 96 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 135 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =168 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =180 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =182 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =211 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =212 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 219 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =241 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 261 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 269 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =373 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =396 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =406 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =427 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =550 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =551 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =975 | 59.4 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of La Trobe University?
La Trobe University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =233, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =278.
When was La Trobe University founded?
La Trobe University was founded in 1964.
What are the top subjects at La Trobe University?
Top subjects at La Trobe University include: Nursing, Sports-Related Subjects, Archaeology, Public Health, Geography.
Where is La Trobe University located?
La Trobe University is located in Melbourne, Australia.