Didn’t meet the English requirement? You may still get into your course.
If you’ve just missed the English requirement for your course, you may still be eligible for an offer. By successfully completing an approved English Language Test, you can show you meet RMIT’s Minimum English Language Requirements and we’ll consider your results when assessing your application.
Which English Language tests are accepted?
RMIT accepts a range of tests, including IELTS and Pearson (PTE Academic).
Check the Minimum English Language Requirements for accepted tests and the score required for your course.
How to submit your test results
Upload to your VTAC application
If you did not meet the English prerequisite for a course, and want your test results to be considered, upload them directly to your VTAC application.
Upload documents by the relevant deadline for the offer round in which you want to be considered. Check the dates for submission and learn how to provide evidence and dates for submission.
Direct applicants
If you are applying directly to RMIT, upload your test results with your supporting documents when prompted.
English language test fee reimbursement
If your English language test result helped you meet the English language requirements of your course and you receive an offer, RMIT may reimburse the cost of the test.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have applied through VTAC for the Semester One 2027 intake and be completing an Australian Year 12, IB or NCEA Level 3 qualification in 2026.
- Have not met the English pre-requisite through your Year 12, IB or NCEA studies.
- Have undertaken an RMIT approved English language proficiency test in order to meet the English prerequisite of your course and this contributed toward you receiving an offer.
- Have accepted your offer, enrolled, and remained enrolled past the Semester One census date.
If you meet all these criteria, you will receive an email from vtacadmissions@rmit.edu.au after the Semester One census date (in early April). You will be required to complete a reimbursement form and provide your Australian bank details and proof of payment for the test. If you supply this, RMIT will reimburse the cost of your test up to a maximum of $490*.
*The maximum reimbursement amount is based on the standard cost of an IELTS test in Australia.
Have more questions?
Our friendly staff at Study@RMIT are available five days a week to assist you.
If you are a current RMIT student, please contact RMIT Student Connect.
