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RMIT University

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RMIT University does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition
A$40,000/yr
First-year budget
A$75,000 to A$86,000
English (minimum)
IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
Application fee
None
Intakes
Semester 1 · Semester 2
Regional (migration)
No
Selectivity
Competitive
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Good for

  • More than one intake a year
  • No application fee
  • Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50

Weaker fit for

  • Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

RMIT grew out of a 19th-century working men's college and still leans hard into design, art, and applied technology over traditional liberal arts.

Who is this university for?

RMIT is the pick for design, architecture, media, and applied technology, with a distinctly practical, studio-based culture and a central Melbourne campus in the heart of the city. It suits students who want industry connection and a creative or technical focus rather than a traditional liberal-arts degree. Being in the CBD means higher living costs but excellent transport and part-time work options.

Admissions

Selectivity
Competitive
English (institutional minimum)
IELTS 6 · PTE 50
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Verified rmit.edu.au ↗

Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Attainable entry for most courses. Design, architecture and animation are portfolio-assessed and competitive. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition
A$40,000/year
Application fee
None
Living cost estimate
A$31,000/year

Verified rmit.edu.au ↗

Estimated first-year budget

A$75,000 to A$86,000

Tuition plus about A$31,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Melbourne, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Financial aid & scholarships

See all scholarships for studying in Australia, including national government schemes.

Academics

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Undergraduate · Business

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Undergraduate · Architecture

Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Undergraduate · Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Undergraduate · Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Undergraduate · Engineering

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Undergraduate · Communications & Media

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

Undergraduate · Arts & Design

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)

Undergraduate · Engineering

Associate Degree in Business

Undergraduate · Business

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For international students

RMIT is in central Melbourne, which does not carry regional migration points, and CBD living costs are high. It leans hard into design, applied technology, and industry-linked degrees, with several IT and engineering programs including a built-in professional placement. RMIT also runs campuses in Vietnam, so confirm your offer is for a Melbourne campus. Standard entry is a bachelor with a credit average and IELTS 6.5.

How to apply

  1. Pick your course and check it is open to international students for your intended intake.
  2. Check the entry requirements for that specific course: academic background, minimum GPA or ATAR, subject prerequisites, and the English test score it accepts.
  3. Prepare your documents: academic transcripts and completion certificates, your English test result (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL), passport, CV, and a statement of purpose if the course asks for one.
  4. Apply online through the university's application portal, or through an authorised education agent in your country. Both routes reach the same admissions team.
  5. Pay the application fee if the course charges one. Many Australian universities do not.
  6. Wait for the outcome. You may receive a full offer, a conditional offer (for example, subject to final results or an English score), or a rejection.
  7. Accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. The university then issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
  8. Use the CoE to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500), arrange Overseas Student Health Cover, and book travel.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

RMIT University runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Semester 1 · Graduatearound October 2026Recommended

RMIT University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. RMIT sets international application dates per course. Apply at least four to eight weeks before the start (earlier for programs with limited places) to leave time for a student visa.

Semester 1 · Undergraduatearound November 2026Recommended

RMIT University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. RMIT sets international application dates per course. Apply at least four to eight weeks before the start (earlier for programs with limited places) to leave time for a student visa.

Semester 2 · Graduatearound April 2027Recommended

RMIT University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. RMIT sets international application dates per course. Apply at least four to eight weeks before the start (earlier for programs with limited places) to leave time for a student visa.

Semester 2 · Undergraduatearound April 2027Recommended

RMIT University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. RMIT sets international application dates per course. Apply at least four to eight weeks before the start (earlier for programs with limited places) to leave time for a student visa.

Verified rmit.edu.au ↗

RMIT University deadlines, in detail →

RMIT University: common questions

Does RMIT University charge an application fee for international students?

RMIT does not charge most international applicants an application fee, but applicants from a specific list of countries, including parts of India and Pakistan, pay AU$100 per application. Check RMIT's current country list before you apply.

What English test score do I need to get into RMIT University?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at RMIT University is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at RMIT University for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$75,000 to A$86,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$40,000, around A$31,000 in living costs for Melbourne, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is RMIT University a Group of Eight university?

No. RMIT University is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.

When can I start studying at RMIT University?

RMIT University has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is RMIT University in a regional area for skilled migration?

No. RMIT University's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.

How do I apply to RMIT University as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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