Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) - Apply

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Point Cook campus: ATAR 66.05* Bendigo campus: ATAR 65.45*

Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Fees:

See Fees for details

Next intake:
February
Location:
Point Cook
Bendigo
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

See admissions

Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Fees:

AU$79,680 (2026 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Point Cook
Bendigo

How to apply

Semester 1, 2026

When you are ready to apply copy the relevant code below!

Whether you can apply via VTAC or Direct to RMIT depends on your previous study experience. You can find the VTAC or Direct course codes below which you will need to copy and paste into your applicable application system.

Direct RMIT application

Apply direct to RMIT if you:

  • have not yet commenced a VTAC application, and
  • you are not currently studying Year 12, and
  • are applying to only one program, or
  • have held a place in an RMIT program in the past year. 

VTAC application

Apply through VTAC if you:

  • are ineligible to apply direct to RMIT.

Make note of the relevant VTAC or RMIT code before you apply

Copy the relevant code to help you find the program or program plan on VTAC or RMIT.  If you are eligible to apply via The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), copy and paste the VTAC code into VTAC CourseSearch.

How to apply

Applying for Semester 1

VTAC application

Apply via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) if you are:

  • an international student ​currently ​studying ​an​ Australian Year 12 ​(in Australia or overseas); ​​or​
  • an International Baccalaureate ​(​in Australia or New Zealand)

Direct RMIT international applications

Apply for on-campus study via the online Application Portal:

  • All other international students.

Applying for Semester 2

Direct RMIT international applications

Apply for on-campus study via the online Application Portal for international students.

  • All international students.

Make note of the relevant RMIT, VTAC or CRICOS code before you apply

Copy the relevant code to help you find the program or program plan when you apply.

Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)
Program code: AD023
School: RMIT Aviation Academy
Title
Plan code
VTAC Code
CRICOS
AD023BN
3200933592
077041K
Plan code
AD023BN
VTAC Code
3200933592
CRICOS
077041K
AD023BN
3200933593
077041K
Plan code
AD023BN
VTAC Code
3200933593
CRICOS
077041K
AD023A
3200733592
077041K
Plan code
AD023A
VTAC Code
3200733592
CRICOS
077041K
AD023A
3200733593
077041K
Plan code
AD023A
VTAC Code
3200733593
CRICOS
077041K

Important dates

Event or deadline Date
Direct applications open 28 July 2025
VTAC applications open 4 August 2025
Orientation week 23 - 27 February 2026
Semester 1 classes begin 2 March 2026

Please note: Applications may close early if all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

You can view important VTAC dates on the VTAC website.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

This qualification is not available for midyear (semester 2) intake commencement.

Important dates

Applications for international students are open all year round. For further information on application and acceptance deadlines for the upcoming intake, please see the information below:

Event or deadline Date
Application deadline 11 February 2026
Acceptance deadline 13 February 2026
Orientation week 2 - 6 February 2026
Semester 1 classes begin 9 February 2026

Please note:

  1. Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 – 8 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time. For further information please see student visa application processing time.
  2. Application with selection task or credit assessment and application for change of program must be submitted by 4 February.
  3. Applicants who are required to attend an interview with International Admissions must attend an interview by 8 January and accept their offers by 12 January.
  4. Applications and Enrolments are subject to places and availability.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Event or deadline Date
Application deadline TBC
Acceptance deadline TBC
Mid-year Orientation 13 - 17 July
Semester 2 classes begin 20 July

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Support options for this degree

Support options for this degree

Need help?

Get in touch with the friendly staff at Study@RMIT. Our staff are ready to answer any questions you have about courses, applications, pathways and important dates for local and international prospective students.

Need help?

Get in touch with the friendly staff at Study@RMIT. Our staff are ready to answer any questions you have about programs, applications, pathways and important dates for local and international prospective students.

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