Rankings
How every major ranking places La Trobe University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 17 | $21,851 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $24,850 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $27,421 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $19,994 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $24,350 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 3 | $19,709 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $20,708 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $29,420 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $26,421 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $27,135 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | See → |
Costs and entry
36 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at La Trobe University
The job market for La Trobe University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at La Trobe University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $24,850 a year; half of La Trobe University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $21,851 and $27,350. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $29,420, humanities & languages $19,709.
How is La Trobe University ranked?
La Trobe University is ranked #233 by QS (2026), #251–300 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #29 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Nursing (#42) and Sports-related Subjects (#47).
What IELTS score does La Trobe University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (44 of the 55 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does La Trobe University offer?
58 postgraduate courses across 11 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (17), computer science & data technology (10) and engineering & technology (7).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from La Trobe University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.