After you apply

After you apply

Waiting for your application outcome

Once you have submitted your application to RMIT, the team will start assessing the application. To ensure your application is assessed as soon as possible, make sure you have provided all of the required information.

Common things that cause delays

  • Your personal details in your application must match the information on your documents. E.g. Identification, academic, employment and immigration records.
  • Upload the relevant documents in the correct format. This is specified in each section of the portal as you complete your application.
  • Ensure your documents do not exceed the maximum file size of 20MB.
  • If you're providing website links, please make sure they are working.
  • All required documents are not submitted with your application.
    • When uploading your required documents, if the document name appears under the 'My Document List' heading in the application portal, it has successfully uploaded.

Applied via VTAC?

International students currently studying Australian Year 12 can check VTAC for important dates. 

How to review your application

Application turnaround times

The average time to assess a complete application depends on the course and whether your application requires a selection task or credit assessment.

The turnaround time applies from the date of your latest change. 

Last update: 14 August 2025

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Program area/application type Expected turnaround time
(business days)		 Average turnaround time (business days)
College of Business and Law Programs 2-5 3
STEM Programs 2-7 5
Social Science Programs 2-5 3
Media and Communication Programs 2-5 3
Property, Construction and Project Management Programs 2-5 3
Art and Design Programs 5-15 10
Education (TSA Test) 5-10 8

Program area/application type Expected turnaround time
(business days)		 Average turnaround time (business days)
College of Business and Law Programs 7-15 10
STEM Programs 7-15 10
Social Science Programs 7-15 10
Media and Communication Programs 7-15 10
Property, Construction and Project Management Programs 7-15 10

Program area/application type Expected turnaround time
(business days)		 Average turnaround time (business days)
Actioning a new notification 2-5
 3
Approximate response to a communication in StudyLink 2-5 3
Clearance of Payment 3-7 4
Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) 1-3
 2

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Offer acceptance deadlines

You need to accept your offer, arrive and enrol, before the last day to enrol in your program. Check your enrolment deadline.

Options if you're not accepted

If your application is not accepted you can submit a new application for another course or consider a pathways option.

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