RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1887
Overview
RMIT University was established in 1887 as the Working Men's College to bring education to the working people of Melbourne. It describes itself as a global university of technology, design and enterprise with a focus on interdisciplinary and applied research.
As a dual-sector institution, RMIT offers vocational qualifications and pathways into higher education alongside undergraduate, postgraduate and research study. Courses emphasise practical learning and industry connections. RMIT has campuses in Melbourne and Vietnam and more than 200 exchange partners.
Its Knowledge with Action strategy to 2031 connects lifelong learning, research and innovation, and civic engagement, with ambitions for accessible education and an inclusive, sustainable future.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Art
- Aviation
- Biomedical sciences
- Building
- Business
- Communication
- Design
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Fashion
- Health
- Information technology
- Law
- Media
- Property
- Psychology
- Science
- Social and community
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
A$25,000 – A$45,000
From about $16,500 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
International fees are published by program and selected academic year in AUD for Australian campuses. Fees are held constant within each calendar year; annual increases may be up to 7.5%, with rounding potentially exceeding that percentage. Invoices normally reflect semester enrolled load. RMIT UP charges weekly; Foundation Studies and VCE use a flat semester fee. Tuition excludes SSAF and applicable materials, administrative and activity expenses. Some international applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee, credited to the tuition deposit after accepting and commencing. Domestic fees vary by study level and course. The supplied sources do not publish a complete tuition range or application-fee amount.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Sep 27, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.