La Trobe has soared to 217th place in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, our best performance ever. Over the past five years, we’ve climbed an incredible 183 spots, earning the prestigious Most Improved – Oceania Award.
The QS World University Rankings is an annual ranking of universities worldwide. It evaluates institutions based on eight key indicators, including employability and sustainability. These rankings help students like you compare universities and make informed decisions about their education!
“Congratulations to the entire La Trobe University community for this fantastic result.”
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Theo Farrell
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Theo Farrell, attributes this success to our community’s dedication to academic excellence, high-impact research and sustainability. Our achievements shine brightly with strong performances in International Students (97th), Citations per Faculty (123rd) and a remarkable leap in Sustainability (166th, up 294 places).
These rankings are fantastic news for current and prospective students. La Trobe’s continuous improvement ensures an exceptional student experience, enriched by world-class teaching, innovative research opportunities and vibrant, diverse campus life. Our strong position among Australian universities, holding steady at 17th place, highlights our commitment to providing top-tier student experience and education.
With notable strengths in health and humanities research and ambitious sustainability goals—including a net zero target by 2029—students at La Trobe can be proud of being part of a university making a global impact.
Congrats to the La Trobe community—our hard work and passion have paid off. We can’t wait to see how we can continue to grow in these rankings!
Read more about La Trobe’s success in the QS World University rankings.