Facts, figures and rankings

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise in which teaching, research and engagement are central to making an impact and creating life-changing experiences for our students.

Key stats

Year founded	1887
Year established as a university	1992
Student enrolments (2018)	86,839
Student completions (2018)	24,346
Staff inclu casual (headcount 2018)	6,105
Number of student exchange / study abroad agreements	246
Proportion of international co-authored publications	54.3%
Total revenue (2018)	$1,433 million

Year founded	1887
Year established as a university	1992
Student enrolments (2018)	86,839
Student completions (2018)	24,346
Staff inclu casual (headcount 2018)	6,105
Number of student exchange / study abroad agreements	246
Proportion of international co-authored publications	54.3%
Total revenue (2018)	$1,433 million

RMIT is ranked in the world’s top 500 in every major ranking schema.

RMIT at a glance

Student enrolments (headcount) 1	2016	2017	2018
Higher Education (HE)	64,182	68,097	71,903
Vocational Education (VE)	14,573	14,783	14,936
TOTAL	78,755	82,880	86,839

Student enrolments (headcount) 1	2016	2017	2018
Higher Education (HE)	64,182	68,097	71,903
Vocational Education (VE)	14,573	14,783	14,936
TOTAL	78,755	82,880	86,839

International Students	2016	2017	2018
% International onshore students	17.6%	19.7%	21.0%
% International offshore students	20.7%	19.1%	18.0%

International Students	2016	2017	2018
% International onshore students	17.6%	19.7%	21.0%
% International offshore students	20.7%	19.1%	18.0%

Global Activity	2016	2017	2018
International institutional MOUs 2	208	212	202
Number of birth countries for student population	191	190	214

Global Activity	2016	2017	2018
International institutional MOUs 2	208	212	202
Number of birth countries for student population	191	190	214

Program Completions	2016	2017	2018
Higher Education	16,731	17,799	18,737
Vocational Education	6,042	5,719	5,609
TOTAL	22,773	23,518	24,346

Program Completions	2016	2017	2018
Higher Education	16,731	17,799	18,737
Vocational Education	6,042	5,719	5,609
TOTAL	22,773	23,518	24,346

Staff	2016	2017	2018
Staff FTE (Australia and Vietnam)	5,616	5,827	6,105
Staff incl casual (Headcount)	10,838	10,803	11,331

Staff	2016	2017	2018
Staff FTE (Australia and Vietnam)	5,616	5,827	6,105
Staff incl casual (Headcount)	10,838	10,803	11,331

Research	2016	2017	2018
Publications in top 25% most-cited in the world	35.6%	35.2%	36.8%

Research	2016	2017	2018
Publications in top 25% most-cited in the world	35.6%	35.2%	36.8%

Finance	2016	2017	2018
Total Revenue	$1,226m	$1,307.5m	$1,433m
Total Assets	$2,025m	$3,329m	$3,394m

Finance	2016	2017	2018
Total Revenue	$1,226m	$1,307.5m	$1,433m
Total Assets	$2,025m	$3,329m	$3,394m

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Reputation and rankings

RMIT has a global reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and communities world-wide. There are at least 15 global ranking schemas, of which (QS, ARWU and THE) are considered the most influential.

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for Australian qualifications in vocational and higher education.

Key University statistics

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise in which teaching, research and engagement are central to creating life-changing experiences for our students.

1 Enrolments (headcount) represent full year data

2 MOU = Memoranda of Understanding

Acknowledgement of country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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