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.

Semester 2 2026

Courses with earlier enrolment deadlines are listed separately.

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
Foundation Studies and University Pathway Fast Track Program Monday 13 July 2026  Monday 20 July 2026

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 13 July 2026

Friday 24 July 2026
  • C4414 Certificate IV in Design
 Monday 13 July 2026 Monday 20 July 2026
  • C5417 Diploma of Nursing 
 Monday 13 July 2026 Friday 17 July 2026
  • Diploma of Commerce
  • Associate Degree in Business
 Monday 20 July 2026 Sunday 2 August 2026

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Bachelor degree

Excluding program with late enrolment restriction

 Monday 20 July 2026 Sunday 2 August 2026
  • BH115 Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)  
  • BP117 Bachelor of Arts (Photography) 
  • BP201 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
  • BP250 Bachelor of Architectural Design 
  • BP256 Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design 
 Monday 20 July 2026 Monday 27 July 2026

Excluding degrees with restricted late enrolment, these are listed separately.

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

Excluding program with late enrolment restriction 

 Monday 20 July 2026 Sunday 2 August 2026
  • GD052 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety 
  • MC282 Master of Occupational Health and Safety 
  • GD204 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education 
 Monday 20 July 2026 Monday 20 July 2026
  • 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 20 July 2026 Monday 27 July 2026

Excluding degrees with restricted late enrolment, these are 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 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
  • College of DSC Postgraduate Programs
 Monday 19 October 2026 Monday 19 October 2026
  • College of Business and Law Bachelor and Postgraduate Programs
 Monday 19 October 2026 Friday 30 October 2026

Semester 1 2027

Enrolment information for Semester 1 2027 is 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.

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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 Indigenous cultures