La Trobe University ranked 17th in Australia, 412th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 13 research topics. La Trobe University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 65,410 academic publications and 1,754,568 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 64 notable alumni.
La Trobe University ranked 13th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 269th in the World with 39,399 publications made and 945,863 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
La Trobe University ranked 14th for Biology in Australia and 465th in the World with 34,754 publications made and 1,159,845 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
La Trobe University ranked 14th for Medicine in Australia and 372nd in the World with 33,110 publications made and 1,027,824 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Physical Therapy.
La Trobe University ranked 20th for Environmental Science in Australia and 424th in the World with 26,433 publications made and 693,055 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
La Trobe University ranked 18th for Computer Science in Australia and 428th in the World with 25,295 publications made and 714,518 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
La Trobe University ranked 13th for Psychology in Australia and 258th in the World with 22,642 publications made and 659,618 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
La Trobe University ranked 19th for Chemistry in Australia and 612th in the World with 21,253 publications made and 752,478 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
La Trobe University ranked 21st for Engineering in Australia and 684th in the World with 20,440 publications made and 551,526 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Networking.
La Trobe University ranked 21st for Physics in Australia and 678th in the World with 18,943 publications made and 502,235 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
La Trobe University ranked 17th for Mathematics in Australia and 385th in the World with 13,651 publications made and 381,690 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
La Trobe University ranked 19th for Business in Australia and 311th in the World with 12,843 publications made and 303,456 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
La Trobe University ranked 15th for Economics in Australia and 226th in the World with 11,991 publications made and 265,359 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
La Trobe University ranked 15th for Art & Design in Australia and 216th in the World with 7,916 publications made and 143,374 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
