RMIT University application deadlines 2027
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Apply by around October 2026
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RMIT University does not publish a single closing date for international applications. For its next intake (Semester 1) we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa-processing time remain.
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RMIT University application fee
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.
How RMIT University handles application dates
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 your intended 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.
Applying to RMIT University at a glance
RMIT University has 211 published programs on this site, most in Business, Arts & Design, Architecture, and Communications & Media. The figures below are the lowest and highest listed across those programs, so check the specific course page for yours.
| Level | Programs | International tuition listed | IELTS overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | 114 | A$32,600 to A$55,700 | 6.5 to 8.0 |
| Undergraduate | 94 | A$16,000 to A$83,500 | 5.5 to 7.5 |
| PhD | 2 | A$43,200 to A$46,100 | 6.5 |
| Foundation/Pathway | 1 | A$33,000 | Not listed |
RMIT University scholarship deadlines
- RMIT Future Leaders Scholarship · 20% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the program · no fixed closing date
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on RMIT University’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
RMIT University deadlines: common questions
When is the RMIT University application deadline for international students?
RMIT University does not publish a single closing date for international applications. For its next intake (Semester 1) we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa-processing time remain.
Can I apply to RMIT University after the deadline?
Often, yes. RMIT University does not publish one hard closing date for every course. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses close firmly.
What intakes does RMIT University have?
RMIT University takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to RMIT University?
For RMIT University's next intake (Semester 1), the recommended date is around October 2026. Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. RMIT University lists a scholarship with their own deadlines, so check those too.
How much does it cost to apply to RMIT University?
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.
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