Undergraduate applications

Undergraduate applications

How to apply for an undergraduate degree at RMIT

How to apply for an undergraduate degree at RMIT

How to apply for an undergraduate degree at RMIT

You've chosen your course and are ready to begin your application for undergraduate study at RMIT. Follow this helpful guide on how to apply for a bachelor, associate or honours degree.

Check entry requirements

Learn about entry requirements

Prepare your documentation

Learn about documentation requirements

Note important application dates

Check important dates

Submit your application

Learn about application types

Entry requirements for undergraduate degrees

You must meet all of the relevant entry requirements for an undergraduate degree at RMIT. This includes both the University minimum entry requirements, as well as the specific entry requirements for your course, detailed under the "Entry requirements and admissions" section of the relevant RMIT course page.

University entry requirements

RMIT University admits students on the basis of their demonstrated capacity to succeed and sets minimum entry requirements for each level of study (e.g. diploma or bachelor degree), including:

  • the minimum age requirement
  • the academic entry requirements (by level of study)
  • the minimum English language requirement.

Minimum age requirement

To be eligible for admission to an RMIT degree, you must be at least 16 years of age on the commencement date of the course, subject, or unit in which you wish to enrol.

Note: Some courses may set higher age requirements than the University’s minimum. Please check the course page for specific details about the degree you are applying for.

Minimum academic entry requirements

The University’s minimum academic entry requirement for associate degree and bachelor's degree courses is the successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or an equivalent eligible qualification.

 

The following minimum academic entry requirements apply based on your qualification type:

Qualification type Minimum academic requirement
Victorian senior secondary qualification Senior Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Senior VCAL).
Victorian senior secondary qualification Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major
Australian Year 12 (other states) The Australian Senior Certificate of Education for the State deemed equivalent to the VCE.
New Zealand level 3 The National Certificate of Educational Achievement.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma The International Baccalaureate.
Foundation Studies A Foundation Studies course offered by a registered TAFE, university or private provider that is accredited as a certificate IV or compliant with the Australian National Standards for Foundation Studies.
International secondary schooling A qualification recognised by RMIT, as listed on the Country or region equivalence webpage for recognised qualifications that are frequently presented by applicants.
Australian higher education studies Satisfactory completion, on an award or non-award basis at any university (including Open Universities Australia), of at least two courses (subjects) at undergraduate level equivalent in volume of learning to at least 24 RMIT University credit points.
International
tertiary studies		 Satisfactory completion of study equivalent to at least six (6) months full time in a program (course) assessed as equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification of at least level 5.
Australian vocational education studies (VET/TAFE) Satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at Certificate IV or above.

Alternatively, you may satisfy the requirement by completing the STAT multiple choice.

Double degrees

If you are applying for a double degree then the level of achievement required for admission to a double degree will not be lower than the requirement for admission to either of the two-component single degree.

One-year honours degrees

If you are applying for a one-year honours degree at RMIT you must hold an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with an RMIT-equivalent grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0.

Your course page will specify which subjects contribute to your GPA.

Where a qualification is stated under ‘undergraduate’ or ‘postgraduate’ study to meet a minimum entry requirement, the following also meet the requirement (except for Masters degree (extended) courses):

  • a qualification (or equivalent volume of learning) at a higher AQF level, or
  • an equivalent overseas qualification. 

Minimum English language requirement

If you are applying to an RMIT bachelor degree or associate degree, you are required to meet the minimum English language requirement.

You can use the calculator below for a quick check on how you can meet the English language requirements for your course application.

For more detailed information, you must visit the minimum English language requirement page.

2026 pilot – alternative ways of meeting minimum English language requirements

RMIT is running a pilot for the 2026 intakes that allow local (domestic) applicants to meet minimum English language requirements through the completion of one of RMIT’s approved English language proficiency tests and achieve the required scores.

See full details on the minimum English language requirement page.

Course entry requirements

Course entry requirements

RMIT courses have specific minimum entry requirements which are sometimes higher than the University’s minimum requirements.

It’s important that you check your course page to read and understand the requirements specific to the course that you are applying for.

You can also find the course entry requirements on the VTAC website.

Selection tasks

Depending on the degree that you are applying for you may also be required to complete a selection task as part of your course entry requirements.

Details of the selection task requirements are specified on the individual course pages.

Prepare your documentation to support your application

Depending on the degree you are applying for, you may need to provide supporting documents and information such as:

  • Employment history
  • Previous study
  • Personal details
  • Academic records and statement of completion
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Supporting documents like a CV or professional accreditation, personal statement or folio.

Selection tasks for some courses

You may be required to complete a selection task which might include an interview, folio, pre-selection kit and/or supplementary information forms. Please check the Admissions section of the course you are applying for.

Important dates

These are the key dates you need to know before submitting your application to study with us.

Semester 1 intake

Direct application timely close dates

Semester 2 intake

The applications open date for the semester 2, 2026 (midyear) intake will be confirmed in early 2026.

Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered. Late applications may result in a delayed class commencement.

The following programs have timely close dates that you will need to submit your application by*:

*Late applications may continue to be accepted after these dates if places are still available.

Timely close date Course
TBC

How to submit your application

There are two main ways to apply to RMIT, either through VTAC or Direct.

  • If you are in Year 12 you will use VTAC for almost every course.
  • If you are not in Year 12, it can depend on the course you are interested in.

To find out which method you should use, go to the relevant course page and click the apply button. 

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How to apply to RMIT via VTAC

We recommend that you get familiar with VTAC course information to learn more about your study options and the steps involved before submitting your VTAC application.

Apply via VTAC
Apply direct to RMIT

More information to support your application

Equity access schemes

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give your application extra consideration, which may improve your prospects of studying at RMIT.

Undergraduate fee information

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Returning to study

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Credit or recognition of prior learning

Once you're enrolled with us, you can apply for credit and recognition of prior learning, to count towards your RMIT program.

Need help with your application?

Our team is here to answer any questions you have about studying at RMIT and can help prepare your application. Get the latest information about study options, entry requirements, scholarships and fees directly from RMIT staff.

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Terminology for enrolling and current student correspondence

Please note: once you have applied to RMIT the following terminology will be used in correspondence you receive:

  • Program - the full degree that you are enrolled in.
  • Course - the individual subjects that make up your degree.

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