La Trobe will be a University known for its excellence and innovation in relation to the big issues of our time, and for its enthusiasm to make a difference. We will be one of the top three Universities in Victoria, one of the top dozen nationally and one of the top 500 internationally. We will become a livelier and stronger university, whilst retaining our relevance and remaining true to our ideals.

Research is important in developing our reputation as a university committed to solving global problems and improving the welfare of human societies.