La Trobe University is a multi-campus university in Victoria, Australia. Since 2003, we have consistently ranked among the top 500 universities in the world*, and our learning, teaching and research is leading the way in higher education. Learn more about La Trobe including its vision, management, history and key initiatives.

(*Source: Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings.)

Our Vision

La Trobe University will continue to enhance its profile nationally and internationally and will achieve wide recognition for delivering socially responsible, inclusive, relevant and radical learning, teaching and research.

Management and Planning

La Trobe is entering an exciting period in terms of our strategic direction, planning and management. Learn about our strategic plan, management processes and organisational structure.

Our history

La Trobe has been one of Australia’s pioneering universities for forty years. Our motto 'Qui cherche trouve' (Whoever seeks shall find) is just as relevant today.

International activities

The University encourages students and staff to gain international experience and develop internationalised curriculum and research programs.

Locations and Maps

Find out where our campuses are located and how to get there, including public transport and parking.

The course is the best in Victoria, and has opened up more career pathways than I had imagined possible.

Mr Phil Ward
Current student

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Mr Phil Ward

Course of study:
Bachelor of Science 2010
Bachelor of Computer Science in Games Technology 2010

I did a summer cadetship at the Victorian Partnership for Advanced Computing. I was given access to some of the most powerful super computers in Australia and introduced to an industry I had previously no knowledge of.

I worked on medical imaging techniques and made major breakthroughs which have since been made public and my work has been published. International companies such as NVIDIA became interested in this work and have contacted me since to work with me. This cadetship led to a part time position as a developer at the Victorian Partnership for Advanced Computing where I am still working.