La Trobe University has continued to improve its world ranking, recording its best ever result in a new ranking of the world’s academic institutions.
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According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, La Trobe is now rated number 301 in the world, a leap of 200 places in just two years.
The result means the Victorian institution is inside the top 1.4 per cent of universities globally.
All three of the world’s major academic rankings now put La Trobe inside their top 400; the latest QS ranking has the University at 360 in the world, while The Times currently ranks La Trobe at 377.
Vice-Chancellor Professor John Dewar said the results were testament to La Trobe University’s research capabilities and staff expertise, combined with close connections to industry and employers.
“The numbers speak for themselves – La Trobe is well regarded as a quality institution with a focus on excellence, industry engagement, student employability and research on issues that matter,” he said.
“We have a great team spread throughout all of our campuses.
“We continue to attract strong interest from around the world and across the country from high-profile academics wanting to join the team and students coming here in search of the best possible preparation for a successful career.”