Getting started at an RMIT partner institute outside Australia

Welcome to RMIT. This is a guide for new students starting at a partner institute outside Australia, including BITS Higher Education Academy, HKAS, SHAPE, SUIBE and SIM. Find key information to help you get ready for your studies and settle into university life.

RMIT delivers a wide range of award programs through international partnerships across North, South and South-east Asia and Greater China, including:

If you’re a new student starting your studies with one of these partner institutes, read the information below to find out everything you need to know and do to get ready for class.

Are you studying at an RMIT Australian campus? Read the information for Higher Education and Vocational Education students, or for students completing a Higher Degree by Research.

Not enrolled yet? Find out how to enrol at a partner institute outside Australia.

Access RMIT systems

Make sure you can access essential student systems before classes begin.

Log in for the first time

Make sure you have access to RMIT systems by logging in and updating your password.

Start using your RMIT email

Check your RMIT student email inbox regularly for important notifications about your enrolment, classes, results, and university announcements.

Explore Canvas – Your study portal

Log in to Canvas to access your course materials, watch lecture recordings, participate in discussions, and submit assessments.

Access Microsoft Office 365

Use your RMIT email address and password to log in to Microsoft Office 365 and get free access to essential tools for your studies at RMIT.

Need help logging in? Contact IT Service Connect

Contact IT Service Connect if you have trouble logging in or accessing RMIT systems such as Canvas, Enrolment Online, your student email, or if you need help with your password and RMIT login details. 


Get organised for study

Prepare for a successful start at RMIT by exploring essential study information, such as key dates, enrolment information, and study tools and materials. Getting organised now will help you manage your studies confidently when semester starts.

Know your important dates

Check your important dates so you know when classes start, when your census date is, when you get your results, and more.

Manage your study 

Log in to Enrolment Online to manage your course enrolment, update your personal details, download your Statement of Enrolment (SoE) and more.

Manage your study - SIM students

If you are studying at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), use SIMConnect to manage your enrolment.

Read your program and course guides

Discover what’s in your course and class guides, including assessment requirements, learning outcomes, topics, and credit points to help plan your studies.


Find study support at RMIT

Discover free study support services and resources available to RMIT students to help build your academic skills. 


Your rights and responsibilities

Find out what is expected of you as an RMIT student and what you can expect of the University.


Study integrity

Learn about the importance of academic integrity, assessment adjustments including extensions and special consideration, and what happens if you don't make satisfactory progress in your program.


Who to contact

 Find out who to contact if you have a question or need help. 

If you’re not sure who to contact, reach out to Student Connect for help. 


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