International Student Enrolment

International Student Enrolment

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

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

Courses with earlier enrolment deadlines are listed separately.

Semester 3 2026

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Certificate IV
  • Diploma
  • Advanced diploma
  • Associate degree
 Monday 31 August 2026  Friday 11 September 2026
  • Master of Project Management
 Monday 19 October 2026 Monday 19 October 2026
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of International Business
 Monday 19 October 2026 Monday 2 November 2026

Semester 1 2027

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
Foundation Studies and University Pathway Fast Track Program Monday 1 February 2027 Monday 8 February 2027

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Certificate IV
  • Diploma
  • Advanced diploma
  • Associate degree

Excluding program with late enrolment restriction 

 Monday 8 February 2027

Friday 19 February 2027

Courses with restricted late enrolment

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne Under 18 students last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • C4414 Certificate IV in Design

Monday 8 February 2027

 Monday 15 February 2027  
  • C5417 Diploma of Nursing
 Monday 8 February 2027 Friday 12 February 2027  
  • Diploma of Commerce
  • Associate Degree in Business
 Monday 1 March 2027 Sunday 14 March 2027 Students who are under the age of 18 should arrive by Friday 12 March 2027

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne Under 18 students last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Bachelor degree

Excluding program with late enrolment restriction

 Monday 1 March 2027 Sunday 14 March 2027 Students who are under the age of 18 should arrive by Friday 12 March 2027

Degrees with restricted late enrolment

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • BP032P24 / BP032P24D2 Bachelor of Nursing
 Monday 1 March 2027 Monday 1 March 2027
  • BH115 Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)  
  • BP117 Bachelor of Arts (Photography)
  • BH125 Bachelor of Arts (Photography) (Honours) 
  • BP201 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
  • BH052 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Honours)
  • BP250 Bachelor of Architectural Design 
  • BP256 Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design 
  • BP326 Bachelor of Fashion Sustainability 
  • BP327 Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise
  • BP328 Bachelor of Fashion (Design)
  • BH132 Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours) 
  • BH127 Bachelor of Fashion (Design) (Honours)
 Monday 1 March 2027 Tuesday 9 March 2027

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne Under 18 students last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Graduate certificate
  • Graduate diploma 
  • Master degree

Excluding program with late enrolment restriction 

 Monday 1 March 2027 Sunday 14 March 2027 Students who are under the age of 18 should arrive by Friday 12 March 2027

Degrees with restricted late enrolment

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • MC150 Master of Social Work 
 Monday 1 March 2027 Monday 22 February 2027
  • GD052 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  • MC282 Master of Occupational Health and Safety
  • GD204 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
 Monday 1 March 2027 Monday 1 March 2027
  • GC166 Graduate Certificate in Fashion (Entrepreneurship)
  • GD203 Graduate Diploma in Fashion (Entrepreneurship)
  • MC163 Master of Architecture
  • MC172 Master of Landscape Architecture
  • MC193 Master of Urban Design
  • MC213 Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship)
  • MC266 Master of Fine Art
  • MC246 Master of Fashion (Design)
  • MC270 Master of Photography
  • MC275 Master of Interior Design
  • MC280 Master of Arts (Arts Management)
 Monday 1 March 2027 Tuesday 9 March 2027
Other important dates

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

Enrolment support

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

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Student Connect

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

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RMIT ID and password

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Learn more about our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples