International Student Enrolment

Once you accept your offer to study at RMIT, your next step is to complete your enrolment.

Your guide to online enrolment

The enrolment process depends on what you will study. Choose a guide from below and follow the steps to complete your online enrolment.

If you are a current RMIT student who wants to enrol into your next course, you must wait for results to confirm that you meet the requirements to progress.

Enrolment guides

Foundation Studies

If you have accepted an offer to study Foundation Studies, follow this guide to complete your enrolment.

Vocational Education

This guide will take you through the steps to enrol into a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma.

Higher Education

Learn how to enrol into an associate or bachelors degree, masters by coursework, graduate Certificate or diploma.

Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

This guide will take you through the steps to complete your enrolment into a Masters by Research or PhD program.

RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)

Learn how to enrol into English Language Pathways studies at RMIT UP.

Exchange or study abroad students

Learn how to enrol at RMIT in Melbourne as an exchange or study abroad student.

Enrolment dates

We recommend that you enrol online as soon as possible to secure your preferred classes and access your timetable.

If you need a student visa, we recommend that you enrol online as soon as you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). If you have accepted a conditional offer, you must meet all conditions listed in your offer letter before you can enrol. You can upload the required documents in the applicant portal.

You must enrol and arrive in Melbourne by the last date applicable for your studies to begin this intake.

Semester 1 2026

Courses with earlier enrolment deadlines are listed separately.

Qualification	Classes begin	Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
Foundation studies	Tuesday 27 January 2026	Monday 2 February 2026

Qualification	Classes begin	Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
Certificates* Diplomas* Advanced diplomas *Excluding courses listed below	Monday 9 February 2026	Friday 20 February 2026
Certificate IV in Design	Monday 9 February 2026	Monday 16 February 2026
Diploma of Nursing	Monday 9 February 2026	Friday 13 February 2026

Qualification

Classes begin

Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne

Certificates*
Diplomas*
Advanced diplomas

*Excluding courses listed below

Monday 9 February 2026

Friday 20 February 2026

Certificate IV in Design

Monday 9 February 2026

Monday 16 February 2026

Diploma of Nursing

Monday 9 February 2026

Friday 13 February 2026

Qualification	Classes begin	Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
Associate degrees*	Monday 9 February 2026	Friday 20 February 2026
AD023 Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)	Monday 9 February 2026	Monday 9 February 2026
AD029 Associate Degree in Business	Monday 2 March 2026	Sunday 15 March 2026
DP020 Diploma of Commerce	Monday 2 March 2026	Sunday 15 March 2026
Bachelor degrees*	Monday 2 March 2026	Sunday 15 March 2026
Bachelor degrees in selected academic schools: School of Art School of Architecture and Urban Design School of Fashion and Textiles	Monday 2 March 2026	Tuesday 10 March 2026
Bachelor degrees in the College of Design and Social Context with restricted late enrolment: BP117 Bachelor of (Photography) BP201 Bachelor of Fine Arts BP250 Bachelor of Architectural Design BP256 Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design BH052 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Honours) BH115 Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) BH125 Bachelor of Arts (Photography) (Honours)	Monday 2 March 2026	Tuesday 10 March 2026
BH121 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Honours)	Monday 2 March 2026	Friday 27 February 2026 Students to commence program on Monday 2 March 2026
BP032 Bachelor of Nursing	Monday 2 March 2026	Monday 2 March 2026

* Excluding degrees for the School of Art, School of Architecture and Urban Design, and School of Fashion and Textiles and undergraduate degrees listed separately.

Qualification	Classes begin	Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
Postgraduate coursework degrees*: Graduate certificates Graduate diplomas Master's degrees	Monday 2 March 2026	Sunday 15 March 2026
Postgraduate coursework degrees in selected academic schools: School of Art School of Architecture and Urban Design School of Fashion and Textiles	Monday 2 March 2026	Tuesday 10 March 2026
Postgraduate degrees with restricted late enrolment: GC213 Graduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Production MC163 Master of Architecture MC172 Master of Landscape Architecture MC193 Master of Urban Design MC266 Master of Fine Art MC270 Master of Photography MC275 Master of Interior Design MC280 Master of Arts (Arts Management)	Monday 2 March 2026	Tuesday 10 March 2026
GD052 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety	Monday 2 March 2026	Monday 2 March 2026
GD204 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education	Monday 2 March 2026	Monday 2 March 2026
MC282 Master of Occupational Health and Safety	Monday 2 March 2026	Monday 2 March 2026

* Excluding degrees for the School of Art, School of Architecture and Urban Design, and School of Fashion and Textiles and postgraduate degrees listed separately.

Other important dates

Key academic dates such as semester breaks, census dates, assessment periods and results can be found under important dates.

Semester 2 2026 and beyond

Enrolment information for future intakes are not available yet.

We will contact you closer to the start of your intake about how to enrol and other important details.

Enrolment support

Need help with your online enrolment? Here's where to go for support.

Student Connect

Find out the best way to get in touch with Student Connect for enrolment support based on your enquiry.

RMIT ID and password

If you have problems logging in to Enrolment Online, follow the steps to reset your password.

Technical support

If you experience technical problems with Enrolment Online, contact IT Service Connect.

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Course and subject advice

If you have questions about your course selection, get advice from your school during your enrolment.

After you enrol

Once you've enrolled, you'll be invited to attend Welcome Events for international students across all three RMIT campuses. These events are a great way to learn about RMIT's support services, discover clubs and societies, and prepare for your first semester.

If you're a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student, you'll also need to contact your school's HDR administrator as soon as you arrive in Australia. After you've enrolled, you should also book an appointment to meet with your supervisors.

Get ready for your first semester

From ordering your student card to finding your textbook list, here's everything you need to do to start your first semester smoothly and settle into university life.

Get organised

More information for international students

Prepare to arrive

Learn about Australian customs and laws and how to access your free airport taxi voucher before you arrive in Melbourne.

Moving to Melbourne

Explore a range of accommodation options, costs of living in Melbourne and how to work in Australia.

Study and English language support

Explore free services for international students who want to boost their grades or improve their English.

Career and job support

Get access to personalised services and resources to help you plan your career and secure a job while you study in Australia.

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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International Student Enrolment