RMIT Institution, sometimes known as the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, is a research university founded in Melbourne, Australia. The institution has a sizable campus and is well known internationally for its outstanding professional and vocational education, applied research, and other services. In 1887, Francis Ormond lay the university's first bricks. It started off as a night school where students could take technology, art, and science-related classes. In 1992, the university received the designation of public university.
Nearly 87,000 students attend RMIT University each year, including 34,347 international onshore and offshore students. Additionally, the university receives $54.1 million in revenue from its research.
In the sphere of art and design subjects, the university is ranked 11th worldwide. RMIT University's main campus is in the heart of Melbourne and has significant historical significance due to its location in the city's historic district. Bundoora Campus and Brunswick Campus are the university's other two Australian sites. It also includes a centre in Spain, two regional locations, two campuses, and two locations in Vietnam. Since then, 87 buildings have been added to the campus.
RMIT University is distinguished by its lack of dividing walls and expansive layout, which spans six city blocks and a vast area of around 720,000 square metres.
More than 437,000 graduates from RMIT University who are actively employed in 130 countries make up the alumni community. Jim Stynes, a well-known philanthropist, James Wan, a film director and writer, Lydia Lassila, an Olympic gold medallist from Australia in the winter games, Charles Billich, a well-known Australian artist, and Australian animator Felix Colgrave are just a few of the university's well-known alumni.
RMIT University Rankings
- #301-400 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
- #206 World University Ranking - QS 2022
- #301-350 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
- #244 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022
Why RMIT University?
- According to the 2017–2018 QS World University Rankings, the university is placed 247th overall and 14th in Australia.
- A 5-Star QS ranking for excellence in higher education has been given to this research university.
- The institution currently has more than 84,000 students, 13,000 of whom are postgraduates, and more than 300,000 alumni worldwide.
RMIT University Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and HealthCare (4 Courses) | 2 Year - 5 Year | AUD 28800 - AUD 32640 |
| MBA (3 Courses) | 1.5 Year - 2 Year | AUD 29760 - AUD 39360 |
| Engineering (24 Courses) | 2 Year - 4 Year | AUD 29760 - AUD 35520 |
| Science (10 Courses) | 2 Year - 3 Year | AUD 29760 - AUD 33600 |
| Arts (4 Courses) | 1 Year - 3 Year | AUD 22080 - AUD 27840 |
| Law (1 Courses) | 2 year | AUD 26880 |
| Information Technology (IT) (7 Courses) | 1.5 Year - 3 Year | AUD 26880 - AUD 31680 |
| Management (18 Courses) | 1 Year - 3 Year | AUD 26880 - AUD 36480 |
RMIT University International Students Admissions
RMIT University offers admissions to students from all over the world if they meet the entry criteria - age criteria, ELP requirements, country and program specific academic requirements. International students can apply by themselves via the University Website or through an agent.
How to apply?
Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 100 AUD
Basic Admission Requirements
The following are the admission requirements for international students interested to apply for admission in RMIT University:
- Completed application form
- All accredited copies of official transcripts from previous academic institutions
- Certified translated copies if transcripts are not in English
- A Statement of Purpose
- A Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of recommendation
- Additional certificates such as portfolios, videos, participation records, etc (if required by the study program of choice)
- Score reports of tests to study in Australia
- Passport photographs
- Financial Support documents and records – Scholarship forms if eligible
- A Study Permit or visa
English Proficiency Test Scores For International Students
English proficiency tests are given to students whose first language or native tongue is not English or to pupils who have not completed at least four years of English-language instruction. Below are accepted tests and minimum score requirements:
| Accepted Tests | VCE, Foundation Studies and Vocational Education | Associated Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) |
| TOEFL(iBT) | Overall score of 50 (with minimum score of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) | Overall score 60 (with minimum score of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing) |
| PTE | 42 (no communication band less than 36) | 50 (no communication band less than 42) |
| Cambridge English: First | 162 with no less than 154 in any component | Not applicable |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency | Not applicable | 169 with no less than 162 in any component |
| Cambridge English: Advanced | 162 with no less than 154 in any component | 169 with no less than 162 in any component |
