About RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University)

RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University) Highlights 

College Info

RMIT Institution, sometimes known as the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, is a research university founded in Melbourne, Australia. The institution has a sizable campus and is well known internationally for its outstanding professional and vocational education, applied research, and other services. In 1887, Francis Ormond lay the university's first bricks. It started off as a night school where students could take technology, art, and science-related classes. In 1992, the university received the designation of public university.

Nearly 87,000 students attend RMIT University each year, including 34,347 international onshore and offshore students. Additionally, the university receives $54.1 million in revenue from its research.

In the sphere of art and design subjects, the university is ranked 11th worldwide. RMIT University's main campus is in the heart of Melbourne and has significant historical significance due to its location in the city's historic district. Bundoora Campus and Brunswick Campus are the university's other two Australian sites. It also includes a centre in Spain, two regional locations, two campuses, and two locations in Vietnam. Since then, 87 buildings have been added to the campus.

RMIT University is distinguished by its lack of dividing walls and expansive layout, which spans six city blocks and a vast area of around 720,000 square metres.

More than 437,000 graduates from RMIT University who are actively employed in 130 countries make up the alumni community. Jim Stynes, a well-known philanthropist, James Wan, a film director and writer, Lydia Lassila, an Olympic gold medallist from Australia in the winter games, Charles Billich, a well-known Australian artist, and Australian animator Felix Colgrave are just a few of the university's well-known alumni.

RMIT University Rankings

• #301-400 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
• #206 World University Ranking - QS 2022
• #301-350 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
• #244 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022

Why RMIT University?

• According to the 2017–2018 QS World University Rankings, the university is placed 247th overall and 14th in Australia.
• A 5-Star QS ranking for excellence in higher education has been given to this research university.
• The institution currently has more than 84,000 students, 13,000 of whom are postgraduates, and more than 300,000 alumni worldwide.

RMIT University Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (4 Courses)	2 Year - 5 Year	AUD 28800 - AUD 32640
MBA (3 Courses)	1.5 Year - 2 Year	AUD 29760 - AUD 39360
Engineering (24 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	AUD 29760 - AUD 35520
Science (10 Courses)	2 Year - 3 Year	AUD 29760 - AUD 33600
Arts (4 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	AUD 22080 - AUD 27840
Law (1 Courses)	2 year	AUD 26880
Information Technology (IT) (7 Courses)	1.5 Year - 3 Year	AUD 26880 - AUD 31680
Management (18 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	AUD 26880 - AUD 36480

RMIT University International Students Admissions

RMIT University offers admissions to students from all over the world if they meet the entry criteria - age criteria, ELP requirements, country and program specific academic requirements. International students can apply by themselves via the University Website or through an agent.

How to apply?

Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 100 AUD

Basic Admission Requirements

The following are the admission requirements for international students interested to apply for admission in RMIT University:

• Completed application form
• All accredited copies of official transcripts from previous academic institutions
• Certified translated copies if transcripts are not in English
• A Statement of Purpose 
• A Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
• Letters of recommendation 
• Additional certificates such as portfolios, videos, participation records, etc (if required by the study program of choice)
• Score reports of tests to study in Australia
• Passport photographs
• Financial Support documents and records – Scholarship forms if eligible
• A Study Permit or visa

English Proficiency Test Scores For International Students

English proficiency tests are given to students whose first language or native tongue is not English or to pupils who have not completed at least four years of English-language instruction. Below are accepted tests and minimum score requirements:

Accepted Tests	VCE, Foundation Studies and Vocational Education	Associated Degrees
IELTS	5.5 (no band less than 5.0)	6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
TOEFL(iBT)	Overall score of 50 (with minimum score of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing)	Overall score 60 (with minimum score of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing)
PTE	42 (no communication band less than 36)	50 (no communication band less than 42)
Cambridge English: First	162 with no less than 154 in any component	Not applicable
Cambridge English: Proficiency	Not applicable	169 with no less than 162 in any component
Cambridge English: Advanced	162 with no less than 154 in any component	169 with no less than 162 in any component

RMIT University Higlight

Year of establishment	1887
Also Known As	RMIT
Total International Students	1200
UG/PG Course Ratio	1.08
Endowments Value	Australian Dollar 1 billion
No.of Campuses	3
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense	13552 AUD

RMIT University Cost of Attendance

Students should always have some cash on hand to pay all of their essential expenses, including their monthly rent and cover. The cost of living in Australia for overseas students who are single is estimated by the Department of Home Affairs to be 21,041 AUD, which covers all costs such as food, rent, transportation, etc. Below is a quick breakdown of this expense:

Expense Type	Amount (in AUD)
Rent (shared)	Melbourne:  200 - 300 Brunswick: 150 - 250 Bundoora:  120 - 200
Electricity, gas, and water (shared)	15 – 30
Food	80 – 150
Phone and Internet	15-30
Public Transport	50
Entertainment	30 – 100