Leading Educational Institutions

The region is blessed by some of Australia's most prestigious and internationally competitive educational institutions.
The region boasts La Trobe University, with six regional campuses and more than 21,500 students, one of Australia's largest multi-campus universities with significant education and research facilities, and RMIT University, with over 55,000 students, renowned for its high quality education and training programs and innovative consultancy and research.
The TAFE institutions in the region provide a "competitive edge":

• Kangan Institute is the State's largest automotive training and apprenticeship course provider delivering training services to the aerospace, polymer and broader transport industries. A "one stop shop" single point of entry customised service to students and industry.

• NMIT has seven campuses in the region, offering an extensive range of over 300 full-time, part-time and short courses and unique training programs with a thoroughbred stud, aquaculture and viticulture facilities and The Australian College of Wine.