Study abroad with RMIT University

Your global passport

As one of the most successful providers of international education in Australia. RMIT is home to more than 26,000 international students (onshore and offshore) from more than one hundred countries.

RMIT has linkages with partner organisations located around the world, including leading universities, companies and community groups. RMIT is a member of the Global U8 Consortium and, with a campus in Vietnam and significant teaching partnerships in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Singapore, has a strong educational presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

As an international university, RMIT offers programs aligned with the demands of the global economy. With a commitment to education and research that builds understanding by practical investigation, RMIT designs for the problems it encounters in the world around it. To maintain this for the future, RMIT looks to building a ‘global passport’ for students, to ensure they have the skills and outlook needed to play a role on a world stage.

Our Programs

Choose from certificates, diplomas and degrees to postgraduate doctorates or Study Abroad for one or two semester programs between partner institutions.

 

Business Schools
Accounting
Business Information Technology
Business TAFE School
Economics and Finance
Transport and Logistics
Graduate School of Business
Management
Marketing

 

Design and Social Context Schools
Media and Communications
Architecture and Design
Art
Design (TAFE)
Education
Fashion and Textiles
International Centre of Graphic Technology
International and Community Studies
Urban and Environmental Studies
Social Science and Planning

 

Science, Engineering and Technology Schools
Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Applied Sciences
Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering
Computer Science and Information Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering (TAFE)
Health Sciences
Infrastructure, Electrotechnology and Building Services
Life and Physical Sciences
Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences
Medical Sciences

Entry requirements

English Language requirements
All programs at RMIT University are taught in English, with each program having a minimum English entry requirement. Applications will need to include their English language test score (eg IELTS - Academic) with their application. If English is the first language, or has been studied at secondary or tertiary level, please note this on the application form.

Academic requirements
All programs have academic prerequisites which must be met before students can be accepted into a program. Program brochures list the minimum English and academic requirements.

Graduate employability

RMIT’s TAFE and higher education programs have a strong professional and vocational orientation that aims to prepare graduates for employment and active citizenship. Developed in consultation with industry, many programs integrate work experience with learning, ensuring that RMIT maintains its outstanding reputation for producing some of Australia’s most employable graduates.

Living in Melbourne

Melbourne is known for its safe, clean environment; its affordable cost of living; extensive public transport system; pleasant climate and the quality of its housing and education.

Melbourne's three million residents come from all over the world, and their cultural, religious and racial backgrounds are celebrated in both festivals and day-to-day life.

RMIT services and facilities

RMIT University provides a friendly, lively and safe environment for students to learn in. Students have access to a wide range of world class facilities and services that assist with reaching academic, financial, personal and professional goals. Services and facilities available include:

o        Mentors Assisting the Transition Experience (MATE) Program
o        Arrival and ‘Meet and Greet’ services
o        Campus Nurse service
o        Chaplaincy
o        Child-care
o        Computing facilities
o        Concurrent English language support
o        Counselling services
o        Disability Liaison Unit
o        Financial Support service
o        International Student Information and Support ( ISIS )
o        Learning Skills Unit
o        Library
o        Orientation
o        Prayer rooms
o        RMIT Housing Advisory Service (share, rental, hostel or homestay accommodation)
o        RMIT International Student Information Centre (SIC)
o        RMIT Union Fitness Centre
o        Sporting and Social Clubs

Accommodation

RMIT University offers accommodation services to assist you to find short term, temporary and permanent accommodation.

Temporary accommodation - New international students often prefer to stay in temporary accommodation when they first arrive in Melbourne. This allows time to become familiar with the city and to find suitable and convenient permanent accommodation.

Temporary accommodation can be arranged by RMIT before you arrive in Melbourne. For details including booking a room, costs and places to stay check the temporary accommodation page.

Permanent accommodation - There are many accommodation options near each campus and RMIT provides services and information to help you find permanent accommodation that will suit you. RMIT University does not offer on-campus accommodation.

Clubs and Societies

From the weird to the wonderful, there are over 100 clubs on campus ranging from program-based associations to general interest groups. Through the RMIT clubs and societies, activities include: social functions (skiing, surfing), camps (tours to central ), and conferences—just about anything to help students pursue their interests, whether they are religious, political, sporting, philosophical or just plain fun.

RMIT Village Old Melbourne

RMIT Village Old Melbourne is a 35 year old hotel that has been renovated to provide student accommodation. It provides a unique community environment for residents full of good food, excellent facilities and pleasant outdoor areas for dining and relaxation.

It is situated only 20 minutes walk, 5 - 10 minutes drive and a 5 minute tram ride from RMIT City campus and close to convenience stores. It is within walking distance of Melbourne’s Victoria Market and the café society of North Melbourne and Lygon Street.

Facilities include: heated swimming pool, BBQ area, decking area, community area, laundry service, pool room, cafeteria, live Internet access, gym, security photo ID - key card access, conference room, business centre - computer access, and car-parking. It comprises 238 apartments and 454 student accommodation beds in the existing hotel-style rooms. Rooms are fully equipped with fridge, stove, microwave and rangehood, bath tub, shower, telephone, computer with flat screen monitors and Internet access, TV, large desk, wardrobe, bed and smoke detectors. Ninety five percent of the rooms have balconies. Current residents are approximately 70% local and 30% international students.

Our Programs

RMIT University

RMIT University
Level 4
239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Phone: +61 3 9925 5156
Fax: +61 3 9663 6925