Tuition fees and cost of living

Tuition fees

Tuition fees do not include extra expenses such as student health cover, books and equipment..

Tuition fees are subject to annual adjustments of no more than 7.5% per annum.

Please check the International Fees web site for the most up-to-date version of RMIT programs and fees for international students and for further information about the fee structure for your program.

Program

Intake

2008 Program Fee (AUD$)

Foundation Studies

(Science, Engineering and Technology)

Feb, Jun, Sep
Aug
Nov

$14,610
$12,000
$19,470

Foundation Studies

(Art, Design and Architecture)

Feb, Jun

$14,610

Foundation Studies

(Business/IT)

Feb, Jun, Sep
Aug
Nov

$14,610
$12,000
$19,470

Foundation Studies

(Media and Communication)

Feb, Jun

$14,610

Foundation Studies

(Property and Construction Management)

Feb, Jun

$14,610

Program

Intake

2008 Annual Fee (AUD$)

Associate Degree in Applied Science (Information Technology)

Feb, Jul

$15,600

Associate Degree in Design (Furniture)

Feb, Jul

$17,520

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Design and Development)

Feb, Jul

$16,080

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical/Electronics)

Feb, Jul

$16,080

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Network Engineering)

Feb, Jul

$15,600

Diploma of Business

Feb, Jul

$12,260

VCE Victoria Certificate of Education (Year 11)

Feb, Jul

$12,960

VCE Victoria Certificate of Education (Year 12)

Feb

$12,960

English Language Programs (ELICOS)

 

2008 Fee (AUD$)

IELTS Preparation Course

5 weeks

$370/week

Intensive English (Elementary to Advanced)

4-55 weeks

$370/week

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Student expenses

Living costs (for a single student) range between AUD$18,000 and AUD$20,000 per year, excluding university fees. Below is a sample budget for a single student:

Expenses

Per week (AUD$)

Per Year (AUD$)

Accommodation establishment costs (rental bond, furniture etc)

 

$1,800

Rent for accommodation

$155

$8,060

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)*

 

$350

Telephone, Gas, Electricity, Water

$40

$2,080

Travel (up to 10km from city)

$30

$1,560

Books and stationery

 

$800

Food and personal expenses

$140

$7,280

Total annual costs (approximate)

 

$21,930

* Applicable for 2007/08.

Australia’s unit of currency is the Australian dollar (AUD$). One dollar ($1) equals 100 cents. Current exchange rates can be found on the RBA exchange rate web site.

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Employment

Students can work up to 20 hours per week during study blocks and full time during study breaks. Apply for a student work permit once classes begin (cost is AUD$60).

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