La Trobe University ranked 17th in Australia, 402nd in the global 2026 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 69,370 academic publications and 1,891,935 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 73 notable alumni.
La Trobe University ranked 13th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 260th in the World with 41,871 publications made and 1,034,967 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
La Trobe University ranked 14th for Biology in Australia and 468th in the World with 36,285 publications made and 1,246,550 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
La Trobe University ranked 14th for Medicine in Australia and 365th in the World with 34,955 publications made and 1,112,147 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Physical Therapy.
La Trobe University ranked 20th for Environmental Science in Australia and 417th in the World with 27,672 publications made and 743,391 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
La Trobe University ranked 18th for Computer Science in Australia and 427th in the World with 26,347 publications made and 762,075 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 252nd in the World with 23,735 publications made and 712,348 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
La Trobe University ranked 19th for Chemistry in Australia and 615th in the World with 22,049 publications made and 809,246 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
La Trobe University ranked 21st for Engineering in Australia and 681st in the World with 21,269 publications made and 591,020 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 679th in the World with 19,588 publications made and 537,030 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 384th in the World with 14,036 publications made and 406,856 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 301st in the World with 13,415 publications made and 336,067 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
La Trobe University ranked 15th for Economics in Australia and 221st in the World with 12,562 publications made and 295,333 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
La Trobe University ranked 15th for Art & Design in Australia and 209th in the World with 8,277 publications made and 153,649 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.
