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 2025

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
Foundation studies Monday 14 July 2025 Monday 21 July 2025

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced diplomas
  • Associate degrees
 Monday 14 July 2025 Friday 25 July 2025
  • Associate Degree in Business
  • Diploma of Commerce
 Monday 21 July 2025 Friday 1 August 2025

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Bachelor degrees
 Monday 21 July 2025 Sunday 3 August 2025
  • Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Photography)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
  • Bachelor of Architectural Design
  • Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design
 Monday 21 July 2025 Monday 28 July 2025
  • Bachelor of Nursing 
 Monday 21 July 2025 Friday 25 July 2025

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Postgraduate qualifications by coursework
 Monday 21 July 2025 Sunday 3 August 2025
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Master of Occupational Health and Safety
 Monday 21 July 2025 Monday 21 July 2025
  • Graduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Production
  • Master of Architecture
  • Master of Landscape Architecture
  • Master of Urban Design
  • Master of Fine Art
  • Master of Photography
  • Master of Interior Design
  • Master of Arts (Arts Management)
 Monday 21 July 2025 Monday 28 July 2025
Other important dates

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

Semester 3 2025

Qualification Classes begin Last date to enrol and arrive in Melbourne
  • Diploma of Business
  • Diploma of Information Technology
 Monday 1 September 2025 Friday 29 August 2025
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Master of Business Administration
 Monday 20 October 2025 Friday 31 October 2025
  • Master of Project Management
 Monday 20 October 2025 Monday 20 October 2025

Semester 1, 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.

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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.

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