For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has provided a pathway to success for people from all walks of life, and continues to transform the lives of individuals and communities.
Of all Australian universities, La Trobe is the most successful at combining accessibility with excellence. We’ve worked hard to develop a global reputation, expanding our reach toseven campuses across Victoria and New South Wales, and producing world-class research that addresses the major issues of our time. We have a 5 star QS rating for world-standard facilities, teaching and research, as well as innovation, inclusiveness and internationalisation.
We have a long tradition of public scholarship on the issues that matter. Our alumni community has experienced extraordinary success in government, industry and not-for-profit organisations. From judges and politicians to scientists and entrepreneurs, we’ve educated some of the world’s best.
As the digital economy and job landscape evolves, we’re changing with it. We collaborate with industry to deliver a ground-breaking Career Ready Advantage Award program and innovative new courses in emerging fields.
Our curriculum is constantly updated to keep pace with workplace practice. Our collaborative curriculum design and development processes merge student and industry input, then combine academic discipline with learning and teaching expertise.
We support our students to thrive in their academic, work and personal lives through targeted programs and support for emotional and physical wellbeing. We hold activities where students can have fun and build their connections in communities as diverse as sporting clubs, volunteering programs, student clubs and social functions. And we offer scholarship and sponsorship opportunities across each of our campuses for domestic and international students.
The higher education environment is changing rapidly, and La Trobe is uniquely placed to excel. By leveraging our strengths and ethos of excellence and social inclusion, we’re redefining what it means to be a great university for the 21st century. We’re more connected, cleverer and more innovative than ever before.
For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has provided a pathway to success for people from all walks of life, and continues to transform the lives of individuals and communities.
Of all Australian universities, La Trobe is the most successful at combining accessibility with excellence. We’ve worked hard to develop a global reputation, expanding our reach toseven campuses across Victoria and New South Wales, and producing world-class research that addresses the major issues of our time. We have a 5 star QS rating for world-standard facilities, teaching and research, as well as innovation, inclusiveness and internationalisation.
We have a long tradition of public scholarship on the issues that matter. Our alumni community has experienced extraordinary success in government, industry and not-for-profit organisations. From judges and politicians to scientists and entrepreneurs, we’ve educated some of the world’s best.
As the digital economy and job landscape evolves, we’re changing with it. We collaborate with industry to deliver a ground-breaking Career Ready Advantage Award program and innovative new courses in emerging fields.
Our curriculum is constantly updated to keep pace with workplace practice. Our collaborative curriculum design and development processes merge student and industry input, then combine academic discipline with learning and teaching expertise.
We support our students to thrive in their academic, work and personal lives through targeted programs and support for emotional and physical wellbeing. We hold activities where students can have fun and build their connections in communities as diverse as sporting clubs, volunteering programs, student clubs and social functions. And we offer scholarship and sponsorship opportunities across each of our campuses for domestic and international students.
The higher education environment is changing rapidly, and La Trobe is uniquely placed to excel. By leveraging our strengths and ethos of excellence and social inclusion, we’re redefining what it means to be a great university for the 21st century. We’re more connected, cleverer and more innovative than ever before.
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La Trobe University is privileged to educate one of Australia’s most diverse student cohorts drawn from across the globe with a range of educational and life experiences. Students can access our learning support around-the-clock, and dedicated teams of staff and student peers provide consultations, workshops and online support through our campus and online Learning Hubs.
Our courses combine academic excellence and industry insight. Our skilled and passionate staff deliver an outstanding learning experience to their students. Academic staff combine their discipline, insights, research, and learning and teaching expertise to challenge, inform and
We encourage students to build on their discipline skills through part-time work, industry placements, volunteering and international experiences. As they progress, students are rewarded with priority access to mentoring, consultations and networking opportunities that supercharge their employability.
Our curriculum is constantly updated to keep pace with workplace practices. Collaborative curriculum design and development processes merge student and industry input, then combine academic discipline with learning and teaching expertise. Our new and refreshed learning spaces encourage learning, with facilities designed for experiential learning and group work that boast the latest technologies.
At La Trobe University, we have a proud record of globally recognised excellence in many research fields. We foster an aspirational and ambitious culture. Our researchers are astute, ethical and engaged with their communities.
We cultivate industry-relevant research that addresses the growing challenges of our time, and we’re committed to research that helps solve global problems and improves the welfare of human societies. All of our broad research topics are rated at, above or well above world standard (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2018).
We place special emphasis on our five Research Focus Areas:
building healthy communities
securing food, water and the environment
sport, exercise and rehabilitation
transforming human societies, and
understanding disease.
Our campuses feature world-class facilities and a strong support network dedicated to helping students succeed at every stage of their research careers. Our Research Education and Development program assists La Trobe graduate researchers and academic staff in developing skills to support their research and professional goals.
We facilitate an ecosystem of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry partners to drive economic transformation in communities. Our students benefit from strong connections to industry, learning and training in the workplace well before they graduate.
We engage deeply with the end users of our research to ensure relevant, connected and practical outcomes.
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For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has provided a pathway to success for people from all walks of life, and continues to transform the lives of individuals and communities.
Of all Australian universities, La Trobe is the most successful at combining accessibility with excellence. We’ve worked hard to develop a global reputation, expanding our reach to seven campuses across Victoria and New South Wales, and producing world-class research that addresses the major issues of our time. We have a 5 star QS rating for world-standard facilities, teaching and research, as well as innovation, inclusiveness and internationalisation.
We have a long tradition of public scholarship on the issues that matter. Our alumni community has experienced extraordinary success in government, industry and not-for-profit organisations. From judges and politicians to scientists and entrepreneurs, we’ve educated some of the world’s best.
As the digital economy and job landscape evolves, we’re changing with it. We collaborate with industry to deliver a ground-breaking Career Ready Advantage Award program and innovative new courses in emerging fields.
Our curriculum is constantly updated to keep pace with workplace practice. Our collaborative curriculum design and development processes merge student and industry input, then combine academic discipline with learning and teaching expertise.
We support our students to thrive in their academic, work and personal lives through targeted programs and support for emotional and physical wellbeing. We hold activities where students can have fun and build their connections in communities as diverse as sporting clubs, volunteering programs, student clubs and social functions. And we offer scholarship and sponsorship opportunities across each of our campuses for domestic and international students.
The higher education environment is changing rapidly, and La Trobe is uniquely placed to excel. By leveraging our strengths and ethos of excellence and social inclusion, we’re redefining what it means to be a great university for the 21st century. We’re more connected, cleverer and more innovative than ever before.
Find out more.
For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has provided a pathway to success for people from all walks of life, and continues to transform the lives of individuals and communities.
Of all Australian universities, La Trobe is the most successful at combining accessibility with excellence. We’ve worked hard to develop a global reputation, expanding our reach to seven campuses across Victoria and New South Wales, and producing world-class research that addresses the major issues of our time. We have a 5 star QS rating for world-standard facilities, teaching and research, as well as innovation, inclusiveness and internationalisation.
We have a long tradition of public scholarship on the issues that matter. Our alumni community has experienced extraordinary success in government, industry and not-for-profit organisations. From judges and politicians to scientists and entrepreneurs, we’ve educated some of the world’s best.
As the digital economy and job landscape evolves, we’re changing with it. We collaborate with industry to deliver a ground-breaking Career Ready Advantage Award program and innovative new courses in emerging fields.
Our curriculum is constantly updated to keep pace with workplace practice. Our collaborative curriculum design and development processes merge student and industry input, then combine academic discipline with learning and teaching expertise.
We support our students to thrive in their academic, work and personal lives through targeted programs and support for emotional and physical wellbeing. We hold activities where students can have fun and build their connections in communities as diverse as sporting clubs, volunteering programs, student clubs and social functions. And we offer scholarship and sponsorship opportunities across each of our campuses for domestic and international students.
The higher education environment is changing rapidly, and La Trobe is uniquely placed to excel. By leveraging our strengths and ethos of excellence and social inclusion, we’re redefining what it means to be a great university for the 21st century. We’re more connected, cleverer and more innovative than ever before.
Find out more.
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La Trobe University is privileged to educate one of Australia’s most diverse student cohorts drawn from across the globe with a range of educational and life experiences. Students can access our learning support around-the-clock, and dedicated teams of staff and student peers provide consultations, workshops and online support through our campus and online Learning Hubs.
Our courses combine academic excellence and industry insight. Our skilled and passionate staff deliver an outstanding learning experience to their students. Academic staff combine their discipline, insights, research, and learning and teaching expertise to challenge, inform and
We have a strong history of delivering exceptional teaching and research that gets results. All of our broad research topics are rated at, above or well above world standard (Excellence in Research for Australia report
Our sector-leading Career Ready Advantage Award program develops the human skills that employers value in a modern workplace: resilience, passion, empathy and curiosity. It’s an approach that works. Our graduates are highly sought after, with 87.8 per cent of graduates securing work within four months.
We encourage students to build on their discipline skills through part-time work, industry placements, volunteering and international experiences. As they progress, students are rewarded with priority access to mentoring, consultations and networking opportunities that supercharge their employability.
Our curriculum is constantly updated to keep pace with workplace practices. Collaborative curriculum design and development processes merge student and industry input, then combine academic discipline with learning and teaching expertise. Our new and refreshed learning spaces encourage learning, with facilities designed for experiential learning and group work that boast the latest technologies.
Interested? Learn more about undergraduate studies at La Trobe.
At La Trobe University, we have a proud record of globally recognised excellence in many research fields. We foster an aspirational and ambitious culture. Our researchers are astute, ethical and engaged with their communities.
We cultivate industry-relevant research that addresses the growing challenges of our time, and we’re committed to research that helps solve global problems and improves the welfare of human societies. All of our broad research topics are rated at, above or well above world standard (Excellence in Research for Australia report 2018).
We place special emphasis on our five Research Focus Areas:
Our campuses feature world-class facilities and a strong support network dedicated to helping students succeed at every stage of their research careers. Our Research Education and Development program assists La Trobe graduate researchers and academic staff in developing skills to support their research and professional goals.
We facilitate an ecosystem of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry partners to drive economic transformation in communities. Our students benefit from strong connections to industry, learning and training in the workplace well before they graduate.
We engage deeply with the end users of our research to ensure relevant, connected and practical outcomes.
Interested? Learn more about postgraduate studies at La Trobe.
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