RMIT University

RMIT University

Contact

GPO Box 2476
Melbourne VIC 3001

Phone No: + 61 3 9925 2260

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au

Accreditation

CRICOS provider code: 00122A

RTO provider code: 3046

Campus locations

Bendigo

35 Victa Road
East Bendigo VIC 3550

Brunswick

25 Dawson Street
Brunswick VIC 3056

Bundoora

Plenty Road
Bundoora VIC 3083

City

124 La Trobe Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

City / Brunswick

City / Brunswick / Bundoora

City / Bundoora

City / Point Cook

Online

Point Cook

RAAF Williams Base
Point Cook VIC 3030

RMIT University is an international university of technology, design and enterprise, committed to creating life-changing experiences for students and shaping the future of education.

The real-world skills and applied knowledge gained at RMIT set our graduates apart. RMIT's transformative learning experiences give students the skills and inspiration to work in and impact the industry of their choice.

Students can study with flexibility, with face-to-face learning that is complemented by on-demand digital content. RMIT's teaching takes place in state-of-the-art facilities with industry-connected teachers and mentors. Our internships, placements and work experience opportunities let students put theory into practice with leading local and global organisations, including Adobe, Amazon Web Services, Disney, Microsoft, the National Gallery of Victoria and UNIQLO.

As one of Australia's original educational institutions established in 1887, we have also remained true to our original philosophy, "Perita manus, mens exculta" – a skilled hand, a cultivated mind.

As a student, you'll have opportunities to study under the guidance of academics with years of experience and benefit from RMIT's close partnerships with industry. Work-Integrated Learning will see you put theory into practice and provide you access to industry mentoring where you will learn directly from professionals which can lead to opportunities, such as internships.

RMIT is a truly international university with three campuses in Melbourne (City, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Saigon South) and a research centre in Barcelona, Spain, as well as educational and industry partnerships across the world. With over 450 internationally recognised qualifications on offer, RMIT graduates are well-positioned to create networks and careers that span the globe.

As the largest dual-sector university in Australia, RMIT provides you with several ways to reach your goals. Our certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas can get you into your dream job sooner, or help build a pathway to your ideal associate or bachelor's degree.

RMIT is dedicated to a hands-on learning approach, with 24,245 students undertaking work-integrated learning activities in 2024. More than ever before, an RMIT education gets you ready for what's next.

In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, RMIT is also:

  • 1st in Australia (26th in the world) for Art and Design
  • 1st in Australia (23rd in the world) for Architecture and the Built Environment
  • 6th in Australia for Communications and Media Studies

RMIT is also in the top 10 in Australia for:

  • Business & Management Studies
  • Marketing
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Accounting and Finance

Institutional student profile

Student Profile 2025

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at RMIT. It provides data for students that commenced undergraduate study in Semester 1, 2025, and were enrolled past the census date, including those admitted across all Australian campuses and international students studying in Australia.
Applicant typesNumber of studentsPercentage of all students
(A) Higher education study 1738 13.7%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 1192 9.4%
(C) Work and life experience 706 5.6%
(D) Recent secondary education    
Admitted solely based on ATAR 6259 49.5%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered 23 0.2%
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 792 6.3%
International students 1944 15.4%
All students 12654 100%

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

Events

Change of preference

For more information:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/change-of-preference

Important dates

For more information:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/important-dates

RMIT events across all locations

For more information:  http://www.rmit.edu.au/events

School bookings

For more information:  http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/career-advisers/book-an-event

Open days

Admission criteria

Selection Principles

Applicants are selected fairly according to formally approved admission standards and in accordance with the approved selection methodology for the program. RMIT courses have documented, rigorous and properly approved selection methodology for assessment of an applicant's capacity for success in the course. This may include elements such as minimum academic requirements and selection tasks.

In addition to RMIT selection principles the link below allows for review of all RMIT policies. These policies apply to selection and on successful enrolment your conduct while a student.

RMIT Policy Register:

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Entry Requirements for applicants with recent secondary education

Eligible applicants must meet the minimum admissions criteria specified for the program which they are applying to.

Students who have completed VCAL Senior are eligible to be considered for entry to RMIT certificate IV, diploma and advanced diploma courses.

Those who are currently completing an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent), or International Baccalaureate (IB) or who have completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) in the last two years are required to meet any program prerequisites.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with recent secondary education

Entry Requirements for applicants with VET study

Eligible applicants must meet the minimum admissions criteria specified for the program which they are applying to.

Applicants must have satisfactorily completed an accredited award at certificate IV or above.

VCE English prerequisites are deemed to have been met when minimum VE study have been completed.

A selection rank will be determined based on the AQF level of the highest VET qualification an applicant has completed.

All applicants to VET programs must complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy test before enrolment.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with VET study

Entry Requirements for applicants with higher education study

Eligible applicants must meet the minimum admissions criteria specified for the program which they are applying to.

Applicants must have satisfactorily completed at least six months consecutive study or equivalent, undertaken at any Australian University (including Open Universities Australia), either as part of an award or non-award basis; or,

The applicant must have satisfactorily completed at least two Open University Australia units. Scored or graded results are required; or,

Applicants with a completed bridging or enabling program must meet the minimum admissions criteria specified for the program which you are applying to.

VCE English prerequisites are deemed to have been met when minimum HE studies have been completed.

A selection rank will be determined based on a GPA.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with higher education study

Entry Requirements for applicants with work and life experience

Eligible applicants must meet the minimum admissions criteria specified for the program which they are applying to.

Applicants will be assessed based on their prior studies (VCE completed more than two years ago) and or any work and life experience. Some programs may not admit applicants on the basis of work or life experience. Applicants wishing to be considered on the basis of work or life experience should check RMITs program pages or VTAC CourseSearch for admission criteria requirements.

Applies to:

  • Applicants with work and life experience

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

If you are applying to RMIT with no prior Year 12, vocational education training, higher education studies or relevant work or life experience or where these do not meet the minimum course entry requirements and you are 19 years of age or over (as of 1 January) and have not enrolled in secondary studies in the last two years, you may sit the STAT multiple choice.

STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to satisfy Year 12 English prerequisite by achieving the following scores:

  • Bachelor degree: overall score of at least 156 or verbal reasoning sub-score of 155
  • Associate degree: overall score of at least 150 or verbal reasoning sub-score of 149

Where a course states that you can sit the STAT multiple choice to meet academic entry requirements, your STAT results will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and used for selection.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Folios, supplementary information and selection kits

Work submitted must represent the applicant's ideas and abilities, show originality, innovation, imagination, experimentation and competence in skills relevant to the course. Instructions are provided in individual course entries.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Entry requirements

RMIT admits students on the basis of their demonstrated capacity to succeed.

Minimum entry requirements are set for each level of study and include:

  • the minimum age requirement
  • the minimum English language requirement, and
  • the academic entry requirements (shown below by level of study)

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Pathways into courses

As the largest dual-sector university in Australia, RMIT University offers lots of ways for you to gain entry into your dream degree – no matter what ATAR you receive.

  • Pathways enable you to start studying a hands-on certificate or diploma at RMIT before you apply to transfer into your dream bachelor degree. Certificates and diplomas are commonly known as types of TAFE qualifications or vocational study.
  • Packaged Pathways (previously known as Guaranteed Pathways) allow you to enrol in a TAFE qualification and your bachelor degree at the same time. Packaged Pathways helps secure your place in the bachelor degree and means you don’t need to apply to transfer to the bachelor degree once you complete the TAFE qualification. You can find Packaged Pathways in your VTAC preference options.

Know where you’re headed? Search for your dream degree using our Pathways Finder tool and discover all the pathways that lead there.

If you have any questions about pathways, please contact Study@RMIT. Our advisors are available from 8.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with extended hours during the Change of Preference period.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Access & equity through VTAC (SEAS):

RMIT considers all Equity Schemes categories in the selection of students for certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and bachelor degree courses. By completing a single Equity Schemes (SEAS) & Scholarships application, you help us understand how your background or circumstances have affected your previous educational achievement. Equity Scheme adjustments can add up to 20 aggregate points to your selection rank, depending on which category(s) you are eligible for and the level of educational disadvantage you have experienced. If you are a Year 12 student at an RMIT SNAP school, you will be automatically considered for up to 20 adjustment points, no extra application needed. For courses that use portfolios, interviews or other tasks in selection, Equity Schemes and SNAP applicants will receive consideration on their performance in these tasks.

Additional information

Indigenous Access Program

RMIT's Indigenous Access Program is managed by the Ngarara Willim Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Through an interview process, we consider your capacity and capability for success for entry into your chosen program based on several factors, including academic history, rather than ATAR.

For Indigenous Access Program applicants, the English study score for admission to bachelor degree programs is 5 points lower than the published study score for the course.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is designed to integrate academic learning with practical workplace experiences.

It includes placements, internships, projects with industry, and WIL activities in simulated workplace environments.

Students may be required to obtain a successful Police Check, Working with Children Check (relevant to the State eg VIC) and/or receive specific immunisations and/or health screenings in order to participate in the work integrated learning component of their program.

Jobs and careers - supporting you to look for work or start your career

RMIT prepares students and graduates for success in life and work, so they can positively contribute to and shape the world.

Through events, programs and services we help students gain valuable experience and connect them to industry.

Privacy

Successful applicants will have a record generated in RMIT's student administration system which automatically creates a student email account. RMIT's email system is externally provided by Microsoft on a secure domain with privacy protections to prevent unauthorised access or use.

Pathways into courses

Pathways provide a range of entry and exit points to courses.

Pathways can be achieved in a number of ways including linking existing qualifications.

For example you may be able to study a different course first to gain the credits needed for entry into your first choice, or you may be able to use your TAFE or training qualification as a pathway to higher education at university.

Enrolment

Vocational education pre-training review

The Victorian and Australian Governments require all new students to complete a pre-training review and an online language, literacy and numeracy evaluation before enrolment.

This allows RMIT to:

- Establish that the course into which you are enrolling will meet your educational support needs, and
- Determine your eligibility for VET Student Loans (VSL).

Successful applicants will be provided with further details about these requirements prior to enrolment.

Literacy and Numeracy Test

You need to complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment (LLN) as part of the eligibility criteria for: (a) enrolling in a Government subsidised place, and (b) applying for a VET Student Loan (this includes Full Fee students). The LLN result will be used: (a) to help RMIT identify your educational support needs, and (b) determine your eligibility for a VET Student Loan.

Enrolment

Successful applicants will be advised via email (to the email address supplied in their VTAC Course Application) with offer information and details about when and how to enrol.

Deferment

Successful applicants may apply to defer commencement of their studies.

Deferrals may not be permitted in all courses, and can be taken for a duration of up to 12 months depending on the course you are being admitted to.

Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

At RMIT you can apply for credit so your previous learning or experience counts towards your RMIT course. Credit is the recognition of previously completed formal study (credit transfer), or informal learning or work experience (recognition of prior learning). Gaining credit can reduce the number of subjects needed to complete a course, and thus course length and cost.

Fees

For detailed information about RMIT tuition fees and all additional fees please visit our website.

Tuition fee concession (vocational education students only)

Students who hold a Health Care Card, Pensioner Card or are named on the card as a dependant child/spouse, or who hold a Veterans' Gold Card may be eligible for a concession on their tuition fees depending on their level of study.

Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans)

The Australian Government offers loan schemes (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET Student Loans and SA-HELP) to assist eligible students to pay all or part of their fees.

Student and campus services

Student wellbeing

RMIT's student support services offer information, advice and support on:

  • study and learning
  • improve your academic skills
  • careers - visit the Job Shop for jobs and career advice
  • getting involved - student clubs, creative and sporting activities
  • staying healthy
  • bulk billed access to the Medical Hub @ RMIT, free professional counselling
  • financial and legal wellbeing
  • manage your finances, seek legal advice and explore scholarships
  • accommodation - looking for a place to live or advice on your rights

Students with a disability or long-term illness

For students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition, and primary carers of individuals with a disability

Equitable Learning Services can offer:

  • assistance with assessment and study conditions
  • information and support to ensure equal opportunities for all students
  • arrangement of inclusive technology including reading, writing and voice-recognition software (eg. zoom text, dragon naturally speaking, ClaroRead etc.)

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

  • Contact phone number: 03 99252811
  • Institutional web page: https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships
  • E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

RMIT is committed to enriching and transforming the futures of our students. Each year we provide millions of dollars of support to students. We are particularly committed to providing assistance for study and living costs to students from diverse backgrounds and those who may be facing disadvantage. We also provide scholarships for accommodation, notebooks, for specific programs, or to reward academic merit. Applications for general access and equity scholarships can be made through VTAC or direct to RMIT.

There are many specialised scholarships which you can only apply directly to RMIT, including for asylum seeker people to study at RMIT who hold either a Temporary Protection Visa (V785), Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV), Humanitarian Stay Visa (449) or be a person on a bridging visa linked to a permanent humanitarian visa application.   

Student profile

Further information