La Trobe University is among the top 100 universities in the world under the age of 50. It is ranked in the top 10 in Australia for history, archaeology and classical studies, and in the top 100 in the world for communication, media studies, linguistics and sociology. Melbourne has been ranked the worldâs most liveable city* for the last five years, and is currently ranked the second best student city in the world.** La Trobe's research is focused on resolving some of the greatest challenges of our time. Researchers in facilities like the La Trobe Institute of Molecular Science and the Centre for Agribioscience are driving new ways to fight disease, and tackle climate change, drought and other threats to Australian agriculture. Work placements are an important part of La Trobe's courses and students find work experience with organisations like CSIRO, the Australian Synchrotron, Deloitte and the University's partner hospitals. Students also receive hands-on training in facilities including a TV studio, an archaeological dig simulation site, moot court, and on field trips to places like Victoria's alpine wilderness. La Trobe encourages its students to participate in overseas study programs including studying law in Shanghai, nanotechnology in Tokyo, archaeology in Mexico and urban planning in Sri Lanka. In 2014, the University awarded travel grants and scholarships to 852 undergraduate and postgraduate students to study with partners like Michigan State University and the University of Essex. The University has eight campuses in Victoria and NSW and is the largest provider of university education in regional Victoria. The University has more than 170,000 graduates, including CEOs, parliamentarians, human rights activists, medical researchers and Olympians. *2015 Global Liveability Ranking, Economist Intelligence Unit **QS Best Student Cities ranking
