Study in Semester 3

Study in Semester 3

RMIT offers a select number of in-demand courses for a semester 3 intake to international students. Classes start in either September, October or November, depending on the course.

Why start studying in Semester 3?

Stand out from other graduates

Finish your degree sooner than students who are waiting until 2025, and get a head start on your goals.

Smaller class sizes

Experience more one-on-one time with your teachers, and enjoy a more personalised learning experience.

Start living and working in Melbourne

Find a job with the help of RMIT’s career services, make new friends and explore Australia’s top city for international students.^

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Courses available for Semester 3

Applications for Semester 3 2024 are now closed. Please check back later for the latest information.

“I heard about the [Semester 3] intake from my friend who was already studying at RMIT. It was timed very well with finishing high school in Indonesia and allowed me to get straight into the course that I wanted to study with my business knowledge still fresh in my mind.” 

 

- Jason, Diploma of Business

 

Important dates for Semester 3 2024

Event or deadline Date
Applications open Now closed
Semester 3 classes begin
 4 November 2024
Applications deadline 11 November 2024
Acceptance deadline 13 November 2024
Last day to enrol and arrive in Melbourne 18 November 2024
Census date 26 November 2024
Semester 3 classes end 21 February 2025
Semester 3 results released 28 February 2025

Event or deadline Date
Applications open Now closed
Orientation day 13 November 2024
Semester 3 classes begin
 18 November 2024
Applications deadline 25 November 2024
Acceptance deadline 27 November 2024
Last day to enrol and arrive in Melbourne 3 December 2024
Census date 7 December 2024
Semester 3 classes end 21 February 2025
Semester 3 results released 21 March 2025

Additional information for IT and computer science degrees

Students who enrol in the Semester 3 intake for the IT or computer science degree options will be required to complete two subjects (24 credit points) in the November - February periods in both 2024/2025 and 2025/2026, and will be unable to work full-time during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 summer periods. Students will complete the degree in 3 years, subject to achieving satisfactory academic progress.

Semester 3 results for IT or computer science subjects will be released on 21 March 2025. This will not impact your commencement date for semester 1 subjects (starting 3 March 2025).

September intake 2024 (Vocational Education courses)

Event or deadline Date
Applications open Now closed
Orientation day 28 August 2024 
Semester 3 classes begin 2 September 2024 
Application deadline 9 September 2024  
Acceptance deadline 11 September 2024  
Last day to enrol and arrive in Melbourne 16 September 2024
Census date 30 September 2024
Semester 3 classes end 17 January 2025
Semester 3 results released 1 February 2025

October intake 2024 (Business courses)

Event or deadline Date
Applications open Now closed
Orientation day 17 October 2024
Semester 3 classes begin
 21 October 2024
Applications deadline 28 October 2024
Acceptance deadline 30 October 2024
Last day to enrol and arrive in Melbourne 2 November 2024
Census date 5 November 2024
Semester 3 classes end 20 December 2024
Semester 3 results released 31 January 2025

October intake 2024 (Project Management courses)

Event or deadline Date
Applications open Now closed
Orientation day 17 October 2024
Semester 3 classes begin
 21 October 2024
Applications deadline 24 October 2024
Acceptance deadline 28 October 2024
Last day to enrol and arrive in Melbourne 30 October 2024
Census date 2 November 2024
Semester 3 classes end 20 December 2024
Semester 3 results released 17 January 2025

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