RMIT University
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RMIT is a global university of technology and design, with a reputation for producing some of the most employable graduates.
About RMIT University
RMIT is Australia’s largest tertiary institution with three campuses in Melbourne, two in Vietnam and 72 000 students worldwide.
With over 470 internationally recognised qualifications across Foundation Studies, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels, the opportunities are endless.
Study areas at RMIT include:
- Architecture and building
- Art and Design
- Business
- Community services and social sciences
- Computing and information technology
- Education and training
- Engineering
- Environment and planning
- Health and Medical Science
- Media sand communication
- Science
What our international students say about us?
‘
 Industrial Design really enabled me to meet and work with some great people on very interesting projects. It’s given me a wide variety of contacts within various industries and really opened up a variety of career possibilities to choose.’ ‘I’ve found my final year project work to be one of the most rewarding through this course as it really enabled me to pursue a design process which focused on user- based issues and collaborative work with people from a variety of differing backgrounds.
Youssef Tayeb |
 ‘‘Laboratory medicine is all about how to detect diseases through lab tests. My studies have not only taught me how to conduct these tests but also why we conduct them, for which diseases and how to understand the results obtained. The best part about it was the 40 weeks of placement.’
Dalal Almuaili, Kuwait |
Rankings
RMIT has awarded the QS 5 stars for excellence in higher education and across the categories of:
- Employability
- Teaching
- Infrastructure
- Internationalization
- Engineering & Technology
RMIT was also classified
- 6th in the world for the international profile of its student cohort
- 21st in the world for the international profile of its academic staff
- 51st in the world for graduate employability
(2011 QS World University Rankings)
Why RMIT?
Industry engagement
RMIT has business and community partners across Australia and the globe who are actively involved in shaping and delivering RMIT’s programs. RMIT’s partners include the likes of Airbus, Rolls-Royce, IBM, Deloitte, Siemens, Loreal, Nestle, UNICEF and more. Students receive opportunities to collaborate with industry on real-world projects as well as receiving hands-on experience through virtual practice firms, field trips and advanced clinical and studio facilities.
Global advantage
Students have the chance to undertake a semester or two of their program in Asia, Europe or the Americas with a choice of over 150 RMIT partner institutions across 31 countries including RMIT Vietnam. You can make your CV standout with an international work placement undertaken as part of their studies.
Work experience
RMIT has arguably one of the best industry experience programs. Through the RMIT International Experience and Research Program (RIIERP), students from all disciplines have been provided with opportunities to work or undertake research overseas with some of the world’s most influential companies. In addition to those listed previously, other respected names include EADS, Bentley Motors, Robert Bosch, Volkswagen, Ericsson and more in both North America and Europe.
World-class Research Institutes
In partnership with industry and communities across the world, RMIT’s research institutes continue to drive change for a better future. The Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessment is a nationwide analysis of research quality conducted in Australia. RMIT research was judged to be “above world standard” results in six disciplines.
Student Services
RMIT provides a range of services to international students designed to make the transition and stay at RMIT smooth and enjoyable. The University runs a number of important orientation activities which introduce international students to life at RMIT and Melbourne as well as providing an opportunity for new students to make friends. Services for international students include:
- Airport pick-up service
- Orientation
- Prayer rooms
- MATES program – a highly recommended program which introduces international students to life in Melbourne and RMIT through the eyes of a local student.
- Housing advisory Services
- Health and wellbeing services
- Sporting, social and cultural clubs
- On-campus security
List of RMIT student services
English language programs
RMIT English Worldwide offers high quality academic English programs designed to get you ready for university. We teach students to communicate in range of personal, academic and professional situations, looking after all of your English-speaking needs. Our Academic English programs offer:
- Access to top-level teachers, carefully selected and supported by the best course materials and professional services.
- Direct entry to RMIT University without sitting an IELTS or TOEFL for students who successfully complete our program.
- Courses run in the heart of Melbourne city, walking distance from hundreds of shops, cafes, public transport, library and study resources.
Study in Melbourne
Melbourne has been ranked as the most livable city in the world by the August 2011 The Economist Intelligence Unit report. Characterised by its maze of hidden laneways which conceal some of the city’s most eclectic cafés, art and street culture, Melbourne’s urban charm will captivate you.
With over 230 different nationalities you’ll be sure to find a piece of home. RMIT has three campuses in Melbourne, with the main campus located in the heart of the city surrounded by restaurants, shops and the central business district.
For further information
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international
Email: isu@rmit.edu.au
Video
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