Find out what International Students need to know about applying and studying at RMIT University.
Find out what International Students need to know about applying and studying at RMIT University.
Find out what International Students need to know about applying and studying at RMIT University.
In response to COVID-19 situation, RMIT University and its educational partners have suspended all face-to-face events until further notice.
In the interim, we are organising online events including webinars and chat where staff and student ambassadors are available to answer your questions. Please refer to the Meet RMIT Virtually page to find all virtual event options.
RMIT has been working to deliver blended learning – a mix of online and face-to-face learning, depending on the course requirements – for some time. This has been accelerated due to the current climate.
Flexible study allows students to study online by participating in lectures and tutorials via Canvas, our online learning and teaching platform, to ensure continued learning throughout this period. The majority of classes and assessments have been rearranged to suit this learning format.
Face-to-face learning, work placements and practical assessments will be arranged at a later date.
Yes. Face-to-face learning and teaching activity on our Australian campuses have been suspended until further notice. Courses have been transitioned to online delivery wherever possible, and we are continuing to implement flexible study measures that enable us to provide a quality digital experience as an alternative to face-to-face delivery.
Yes. It will most likely be held online, the details will be finalised closer to the date. RMIT University currently has a range of webinars open to prospective applicants. Please see the Events page for updates regarding future events.
Students can check the Study with us page, or look at the Programs for International students page to confirm program availability.
RMIT uses Canvas, a learning and teaching platform, to record and store lectures so you can go back and re-watch them at any point and review tasks set by your lecturer.
Tutorials, workshops and seminars are being held online via a video-based system that allows teachers to present interactive content during classes. You’ll login and join your teachers and classmates, participating as you would when attending face-to-face classes. Your subjects may require group work, online discussion, or other interactive activities as required for assessment, all of which can be done online.
RMIT University and all students need to follow Australian government advice on this matter. Please visit the Department of Home Affairs for latest updates.
Yes. You can start studying online from home and once the borders open and is safe to travel you can join RMIT in Australia.
Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs for updates on this matter
Yes, we are accepting applications for all future intakes. Learn more about how to apply.
Once you have submitted your application, you will be able to communicate with International Admissions team about your application via the Applicant Portal.
It is recommended that international students apply for advanced standing/credit exemptions at the same time of the application. There is a section in the application where you can indicate you are applying for credits (advanced standing). If you are eligible for credits, this can change the total duration required to complete a program, therefore affecting the duration of your eCOE and visa.
Yes, RMIT offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all areas of study. To find a scholarship you may be eligible for, please visit the Scholarships for commencing international students page.
Interim arrangements can be found on the Students under 18 years of age page.
Your plans to travel to Australia for study will be impacted by the Australian Government travel restrictions currently in place.
For information on visa applications and updates, please refer to Department of Home Affairs website.
RMIT has approved the following Higher Education courses for the Semester 2 2020 and 2021 intake (including first year entry).
Students can apply for/defer Foundation Studies to Semester 2 2020, which can be packaged with the relevant Bachelor courses commencing in Semester 2 2021.
Please refer to our list of 2020 Programs, intakes and fees for international students for up to date information on intake availability.
There are temporary provisions in place for most qualifications:
RMIT will accept online / uncertified documents from all countries to issue full offers.
Online transcripts must have details of the institution, student’s detail and the title of the qualification. Applicants will be required to provide certified copies of official academic documents as soon as they are available and by no later than census date.
Indonesia qualifications:
For admission into a bachelor's degree for Semester 2 2020, applicants from Indonesia will no longer need to provide the National and / or School Examination results for Indonesian Year 12. Applicants with Indonesian Senior High School qualification can apply for admissions based on SMA 3 results and / or School Examination.
Vietnamese qualifications:
To remove the requirement of Vietnamese National High School Graduation Examination for admissions to Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Undergraduate Degree. Applicants will be required to provide a certified copy of official National High School Graduation as soon as it is available and by no later than census date.
Hong Kong qualifications:
Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) qualification can apply for admissions based on trial HKDSE results.
Applicants will be required to provide official results after enrolling in their programs.
GCE O and A Levels and International Baccalaureate (IB):
Forecast results from GCE O Levels / IGCSE will be accepted to issue a full offer for Foundation Studies for an immediate intake.
Forecast GCE A Level and Predicted IB Diploma results will be accepted to issue a full offer for a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree and Bachelor’s Degree for an immediate intake if applicants’ forecast / predicted results are 3 points higher than the actual program’s entry requirement.
Applicants must also meet English requirement, other additional requirement and SSVF assessment.
Applicants will not be required to provide official final results when applying for an immediate intake.
No. You must pay the full amount indicated in your offer letter plus required Overseas Student Health Cover, when accepting your offer. An eCOE will only be issued based on the full payment.
There are no payment plans currently available for applicants. For more information on how to accept your offer, please refer to your offer letter or the Accept your offer page
RMIT will accept IELTS Indicator and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition for entry into REW ELICOS programs. This means students can apply for EAP package offer based on these tests in addition to REW's OOPT, TOEFL iBT, IELTS (Academic), PTE (A) and CAE.
However, please note that these tests are currently NOT recognised for entry into RMIT formal programs.
For entry into ELICOS program, validity for IELTS, TOEFL iBT and PTE (A) has changed from 12 months to 24 months.
Flexibility when accepting English proficiency tests, i.e. a 2-month grace period for main program direct entry (not applicable for ELICOS entry and excludes programs with accreditation requirement such Diploma and Bachelor of Nursing)
RMIT English Worldwide (REW) now can deliver the REW Placement test online for both onshore & offshore candidates.
All placement test bookings (onshore & offshore students) can be sent to RMIT English Worldwide. There will be a $60 AUD testing fee, but this will be refunded to each candidate when they enroll.
Once a test booking has been made, the candidate will receive important information about the test and instructions on how to log in via the candidate’s personal email address. Hence it is essential to provide REW with the candidate’s personal email address so that they can access the test.
To book the OOPT placement test, please email REW. Staff will reply with a request to submit the following:
At present, the placement test will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:00pm (AEST), with the exception of selected Fridays and the first day of each module, when the placement tests are reserved for commencing students. REW will review this availability regularly in order to cater for demand
Students can do the test from home as long as they have a stable and reliable internet connection. It will be invigilated on camera by staff in Melbourne. If the student does not have a strong internet connection at home, we would recommend that they go to their agent’s office to complete the test.
Free sample questions are available on the Oxford English Testing website.
The test results will be released within 48 hours.
The results are valid for the purpose of issuing an offer for up to 12 months. However, if the results are more than 6 months old when the student arrive for enrolment, they will have to sit the placement test again.
If a student is unsatisfied with their results, they will have to wait 6 months to sit another placement test as the test results are valid for 6 months for placement/enrolment purposes.
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.