Foundation Studies welcome

Get ready to study at RMIT.

All students commencing Foundation Studies at RMIT must complete a two-part enrolment process.

Enrolment is a two-part process

Step 1: Enrolment Online Checklist

Students must complete the enrolment checklist to update contact details via Enrolment Online.

Please note USI is not compulsory for Foundation Studies Students.

Step 2: Add courses online

Once the Enrolment Online Checklist has been complete, students will need to add courses to enrol, please refer Foundation Studies enrolment guide for instructions.

Enrolment for Semester 2 2025 intake will open on Tuesday 10th June 2025.

Please contact the Foundation Studies team by emailing foundationstudies@rmit.edu.au if you have any questions or need any assistance with your enrolment.

Bring your own Device (BYOD)

Students must bring their own laptop or tablet to classes during study periods. Students use their device for study purposes and to connect to myDesktop. Find out more about what type of device you need.

Foundation Studies orientation and information sessions

Date: Friday 23 January 2026
Time: To be confirmed.

Date: Friday 10 July 2026
Time: To be confirmed.

Important dates

Classes begin Last date to arrive in Melbourne and start course on campus
Monday 14 July 2025 Monday 21 July 2025

Classes begin Last date to arrive in Melbourne and start course on campus
Tuesday 27 January 2026 Friday 20 February 2026
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Prepare to arrive

Find out the information you'll need to:

  • apply for your visa
  • book your flight and an airport pick-up if required
  • find somewhere to live
  • decide what to pack
  • understand Australian culture.

When you get here

Find out how to find support and get things done as an international student at RMIT by visiting Essentials for international students.

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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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