Application dates

Application dates

Applying to RMIT as an international student? You will find application dates for future intakes here.

Applying to RMIT as an international student? You will find application dates for future intakes here.

Applying to RMIT as an international student? You will find application dates for future intakes here.

RMIT’s standard closing dates for receiving applications for Semester 3 2025 and Semester 1 2026 are as follows:

Please note that the timelines below do not apply to under 18 students. 

Acceptance deadlines for under 18 students

Semester 1 2026

Qualification Application deadline Application outcome Last day to accept your offer Interviews
Foundation Studies 28 January 2026 30 January 2026 30 January 2026 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 2 January 2026 and accept your offer by 6 January 2026.

Qualification Application deadline Application outcome Last day to accept your offer Interviews
  • Certificate IV
  • Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Associate Degree
 11 February 2026* 13 February 2026 13 February 2026 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 8 January 2026 and accept your offer by 12 January 2026.
  • Associate Degree in Business
  • Diploma of Commerce
 4 March 2026** 6 March 2026 6 March 2026 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 29 January 2026 and accept your offer by 2 February 2026.

*Note: Application for change of program, selection task requirement and credit assessment must be submitted by 4 February 2026.

**Note: Application for change of program and credit assessment must be submitted by 25 February 2026.

 

Qualification Application deadline Application outcome Last day to accept your offer Interviews
Bachelor degree 4 March 2026* 6 March 2026 6 March 2026 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 29 January 2026 and accept your offer by 2 February 2026.
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 19 October 2025 From 10 December 2025 As advised on the offer letter Refer to program information page for further information on application dates, please refer to Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).
Bachelor of Medical Radiation 26 September 2025 From 13 October 2025 As advised on the offer letter Refer to program information page for further information on application dates, please refer to Bachelor of Medical Radiation.

*Note: Application for change of program, selection task requirement and credit assessment must be submitted by 25 February 2026.

Qualification Application deadline Application outcome Last day to accept your offer Interviews
  • Postgraduate qualification (by coursework)^
 4 March 2026* 6 March 2026 6 March 2026 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 29 January 2026  and accept your offer by 2 February 2026.
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Master of Occupational Health and Safety
 25 February 2026** 27 February 2026 27 February 2026 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 29 January 2026 and accept your offer by 2 February 2026.
  • Master of Social Work
 1 November 2025 From mid-November 2025 As advised on the offer letter Refer to program information page for further information on application dates, please refer to Master of Social Work.
  • Master of Clinical Psychology
 25 September 2025 From 13 November 2025 As advised on the offer letter Refer to program information page for further information on application dates, please refer to Master of Clinical Psychology.

*Note: Application for change of program, selection task requirement and credit assessment must be submitted by 25 February 2026.

**Note: Application for change of program and credit assessment must be submitted by 18 February 2026.

 

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Semester 1 2026 International application dates 

Semester 3 2025

Qualification Application deadline Application outcome Last day to accept your offer Interviews
  • Diploma of Business
  • Diploma of Information Technology
 20 August 2025 25 August 2025 25 August 2025 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 19 June 2025 and accept your offer by 23 June 2025.

Qualification Application deadline Application outcome Last day to accept your offer Interviews
Bachelor of Business 15 October 2025 17 October 2025 17 October 2025 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 7 August 2025 and accept your offer by 11 August 2025.

Qualification Application deadline Application outcome Last day to accept your offer Last day to enrol Interviews
Master of Project Management 15 October 2025 17 October 2025 17 October 2025 20 October 2025 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 7 August 2025 and accept your offer by 11 August 2025.
Master of Business Administration 15 October 2025 17 October 2025 17 October 2025 31 October 2025 If you are required to attend an interview with International Admissions you must attend an interview by 7 August 2025 and accept your offer by 11 August 2025.

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Semester 3 2025 International application dates 

Please note:

  • Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 8–12 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.
  • Please check the Enrolment details for any qualification with enrolment restrictions as late enrolment will not be allowed for these qualifications.
  • Applicants applying for qualifications with selection tasks and/or credits are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to allow sufficient assessment time. 
  • Applicants who wish to accept their offers after qualification commencement date are recommended to pay by credit card to allow faster payment processing. 
  • Applications and Enrolments are subject to places and availability. 
  • Dates are subject to change without prior notice. 

For further information, please contact Study@RMIT.

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