RMIT and BITS Pilani strengthen ties with students' return to Melbourne

RMIT University and BITS Pilani have reached another significant milestone in their transnational education partnership. 

Last week we formally welcomed 89 engineering students from the BITS-RMIT Academy's inaugural cohort back to Melbourne for the final two years of their dual degrees. 

The Academy students have returned to RMIT almost a year after their initial immersion visit in 2024. 

During their two-week immersion last year, the students toured our city campus, visited engineering buildings and labs, learned about student services, and experienced some of Melbourne's cultural, sporting, and culinary highlights.

Last Friday, the students returned to campus for their Orientation Day, which featured academic and administrative support sessions, followed by lunch and a walk to The Capitol. 

There, they enjoyed a spectacular light show in the historic theatre and met Vice-Chancellor Professor Alec Cameron.

He encouraged them to "make the most of opportunities to experience the city and explore beyond; make new friends; and remember that RMIT is a substantial community itself, with clubs, activities and support services of all kinds. I know from my own international education that the experience is life-changing, and the friendships are lasting."

Mechanical engineering student, Daaksh Mall, echoed this sentiment, expressing his excitement to build skills in other non-STEM areas.

"I want to explore finance. That's one of the big reasons I joined RMIT; it's a very multidisciplinary experience here, and we can branch out into any field that we want to."