LA TROBE University has once again shown remarkable improvement in the QS World University Rankings, climbing 74 places to reach the 242nd position out of 1,500 universities evaluated. This achievement highlights the university’s commitment to excellence and signifies its growing reputation in the academic community.
Climbing 120 places in just two years, this significant result secures the University’s best ranking position since QS became a standalone ranking in 2010 and places La Trobe 17th in Australia – up three places on last year and its highest position in Australia since 2014.
La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor John Dewar AO said this major achievement reflects the University’s focus on high-impact, globally recognised research, the calibre of its academic staff, and its commitment to student experience and employability.
“A significant increase in citations which demonstrate the quality and impact of La Trobe research, combined with an uptick in our academic reputation have resulted in what has been a meteoric rise for the University in the QS rankings, securing our leading position on the world stage,” Professor Dewar said.
“I am also delighted that strong employment outcomes for our students, who are also held in high regard by their employers, have influenced this rankings success.
“I am so proud of all our talented and committed staff who have all contributed to what is an exceptional result for La Trobe.”
QS World University Ranking is a portfolio of comparative university rankings compiled by higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds. This year’s cohort of ranked universities is the largest ever encompassing 1,500 universities across 104 locations.
As a nation, Australia is ranked tenth globally by QS, with Melbourne University being ranked the country’s top achieving tertiary institution.
