Regional, rural and remote students

RMIT recognises that students from regional, rural and remote areas bring a unique range of skills and capabilities but often face greater challenges in accessing tertiary studies.

At RMIT we provide an inclusive and supportive environment for all students to flourish. RMIT welcomes students from regional, rural and remote areas. If RMIT is the place for you then we are here to support your journey with a range of priority programs.

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Ready to upskill into an IT career?

RMIT is offering women and gender-diverse people the chance to study a Diploma of IT for free, part time and online in 2024-25.

Learn more in the brochure below and contact inclusion@rmit.edu.au to apply.

Country students talk about uni (NCSEHE project website tools): 

What's special about regional students?

Thinking about going to uni?

Getting practical – helping you get to uni 

VTAC bonus points (Access scheme) 

RMIT and VTAC apply adjustments to the selection ranks of applicants from low socio-economic status areas, including many regional and remote areas of Australia. This applies to students applying for certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses.

This adjustment is automatically applied – you don’t need to do anything. 

About RMIT's equity access schemes - RMIT University

Accommodation Scholarships 

A range of accommodation scholarships are available to new domestic students who are moving to study from a rural, regional or interstate area 

Accommodation scholarships - RMIT University

RMIT Indigenous Accommodation Scholarship - RMIT University

Country students talk about uni (NCSEHE project website tools):  

I’m at Uni – now keep going!

Country students testimonials: the ups and downs of uni!

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Belonging

The RMIT Kirrip community is a friendly community of students who you can make friends with, share a meal, get insider student tips, and join a Melbourne Experience. 

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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 - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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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.