Fees for international students

Fees for international students

Important fee information for RMIT international students.

Important fee information for RMIT international students.

Important fee information for RMIT international students.

Learn everything you need to know about your tuition and other fees as an international student studying at RMIT University in Australia.

Tutition fees for international students

Tuition fees for international students are listed in the fees section of each program on the RMIT website.

You can also search our Tuition fees database (below) to find your international student programs and courses tuition fees.

  • The program and fees information applies to students commencing programs between 1 January and 31 December of the selected academic year.
  • All fees are quoted in Australian dollars ($AUD) and apply to RMIT University’s Australian campuses only.
  • Fees are held constant for each calendar year.

Tuition fee increases

  • RMIT University may adjust program tuition fees at the beginning of each calendar year.
  • RMIT may increase the fees by no more than 7.5% each calendar year (subject to rounding). For Higher Education fees, tuition fees are rounded up to the nearest $10.00 per credit point increment, and so the actual fee increase may exceed 7.5%. Similarly, for VET/TAFE students the program annual fees are rounded to the nearest $250, and so the actual fee increase may exceed 7.5%.
  • Because fee increases are applied at the beginning of each calendar year, students commencing later in the year will find that the total cost of their program will be slightly higher than if they had commenced earlier in the year.

Not an international student? 

Visit the Fee information for domestic students page for information about the fees, government support, eligibility and other key information.

Additional fees and expenses

In addition to your tuition fees, you may be charged with other fees throughout your degree. Program tuition fees do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) or material and other fees:

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

Your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) shapes student life at RMIT outside of the classroom.

The SSAF is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student - from special events to career support, counselling and so much more!

Material and other fees

You may be charged other expenses associated with your study in addition to tuition fees.

These include: material and administrative fees, books, equipment and other materials required to undertake the program or compulsory activities where relevant, such as fieldwork, excursions or laboratory practicals.

Application fee information by country

Applicants from select countries will need to pay an application fee. The application fee is non-refundable, but will be credited to your tuition fee deposit once you accept your offer and commence your program.

Find out more at Countries required to pay an application fee.

Invoices and refunds

Invoices

Fees are invoiced on a semester basis based on the enrolled load for that particular semester except for the following two sectors:

  • RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP) student's fees are charged at a weekly rate.
  • Foundation Studies and Victorian Certificate of Education students are charged a flat semester fee.

Refunds

Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.

Scholarships

Check your eligibility for a scholarship

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

Explore more

Have any questions?

If you have any questions about fees at any level of study, our friendly staff at Study@RMIT are available five days a week to assist you.

If you are a current RMIT student, please contact Student Connect.

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