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La Trobe University is ranked among top 1.3% of universities worldwide, Times Higher Education ranked La Trobe University in the world’s top 250 universities in World University Rankings 2021. RMIT University is ranked one of the top Universities in Australia. RMIT has a distinguished standing in the world’s top 500 in every major ranking. It is one of the top 25 universities to study in Australia.
| La Trobe University | RMIT University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.3 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 233 QS World University 2026 # 251 Times Higher Education 2026 # 217 QS World University 2025 | # 125 QS World University 2026 # 251 Times Higher Education 2026 # 123 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -87 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -84 PG Programs -67 Doctorate Programs -34 |
| Acceptance Rate | 0.0 % | 22.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25418 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26496 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 28732 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25228 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28800 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | La Trobe University is one of the top public universities in Melbourne, Australia. It is ranked #316 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Graduate Employability Rankings #77; Top recruiters: National Australian Bank, Telstra Corporation Ltd., Deloitte, GHD Group; Highest paid degrees: Masters in Science (153,000 USD); Masters in Management (198,000 USD); Executive MBA (90,000 USD); Masters in Finance (87,000 USD); MBA (80,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Personal Statement; International Coursework Application Form (for UG program); Supplementary Application Form (for required PG programs); Work experience (if any). | 16 years of age; English proficiency scores; supplementary requirements (portfolio, interview, supplementary information form); CV; work reference letter; referee report |
| Campuses and B-Schools | La Trobe Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 15 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 35 reviews |
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| General Facts | La Trobe University | RMIT University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1887 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 31.2:1 | 22:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 36% Male, 0% Female | 51% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | 7 physical campuses- Melbourne (main campus), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, City, Mildura, Shepparton, Sydney; an online campus; Melbourne campus situated on a 267 hectares land featuring parkland, waterways and wildlife sanctuary. | 3 campuses and 2 sites in Australia; Main campus located in Melbourne city center on the northern edge of Hoddle Grid; surrounded by restaurants, cafes, parks, markets, State Library of Victoria. |
| Library | 1,121,216 Books; 1,389,039 Digital Books; 115,420 Digital Journals; 235 Physical Journals. | RMIT Library has four library sites in Melbourne- Swanston, Carlton; Bundoora; Brunswick; Makerspace; 600,000+ volumes; 1,892,472 in-person visits; 1,999,273 visits via website; 1,160,670 database usage; 687,175 video streams. |
| Campus Life | Agora Cinema and Theatre; University Cafes & Bakeries- Bachelor of Coffee, Bake N Bean, Cafe Spine, Eagle Bar; indoor, outdoor and off-campus sports & recreation facilities- Courts, Playing Fields, Rock climbing wall; Agribio Atrium; Rabelais Student Media (Student Newspaper). | Over 100 clubs, societies and collectives; RMIT Gallery- public art gallery of the university; RMIT Link- university’s campus union; RMIT's University Student Union (RUSU); The Swanston Gazette- Student newspaper; Catalyst- Student magazine; RMITV- student television production company; Student Youth Network (SYN)- student radio station; Realfoods- student-volunteer-run café. |
| Hostel | - | #Room and Board - $21600 |
| Famous Alumni | Jacinta Allan, Ben Carroll, Matthew Guy & Robin Scott (Members of Victorian Parliament & Ministers); Tim Flannery (Climate scientist); Mary Delahunty (Journalist); Fran Kelly (ABC radio presenter); Tim Ross (Comedian & TV presenter); Corinne Grant (Lawyer & comedian); Sri Vinod Kumar Yadav (Chairman of Indian Railways); Geoff Raby (Australian Economist) | James Wan (Australian-Malaysian film director); Amanda Barnard (Australian theoretical physicist); Rob Hulls (Australian Politician); James Hird (Australian rules football player); James Tomkins (Australian sportsman, three-time Olympic gold medalist); Rove McManus (Australian comedian and television host); Lydia Lassila (Australian skier, Winter Olympic gold medalist). |
| City Life | Melbourne is the coastal capital of Victoria; Unemployment rate- 6.0%; Hosts several cultural festivals such as Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Moomba; Famous tourist attractions include Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, Crown Casino, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Observation Deck, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park. | coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria; Unemployment rate- 6.0%; Hosts several cultural festivals such as Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Moomba; Famous tourist attractions include Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, Crown Casino, Southbank, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Docklands, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Observation Deck, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park. |
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