Study in the heart of Melbourne

RMIT University is one of Australia’s largest dual-sector universities, providing education to over 70,000 students, including 26,000 (onshore and offshore) international students from more than 100 countries. Occupying two large blocks in the centre of Melbourne, RMIT offers close proximity to public transport, a large range of shopping complexes and multicultural food, and an exciting social life provided by the city’s main theatres, entertainment venues and cafes.

Why RMIT?

RMIT graduates have earned their reputation as employees of choice. Developed in consultation with industry and the professions, RMIT programs directly relate to specific jobs and careers. Many RMIT qualifications incorporate industry placement or professional work experience, ensuring that graduates have a head start when it comes to their time to enter the job market.

Industry recognition

RMIT is one of Australia’s most dynamic and innovative universities, with a number of our disciplines ranked within the top 200 of the Times Higher Education Supplement. RMIT is also a member of the Australian Technology Network, a coalition of five Australian universities that share a heritage of working with industry.

Academic programs

RMIT offers more than 470 TAFE and higher education programs to international students. Study options include:

• Architecture, building and planning
• Art and design
• Business
• Community services and social sciences
• Computing and information systems
• Education and training
• Engineering and related technologies
• Environment
• Health and medical sciences
• Media and communications
• Science.

Programs include: English language, foundation studies, certificates and diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, master degrees by research or coursework, and professional or research doctorates.

Pathways

RMIT is able to provide students with educational pathways towards further qualifications. Students can commence their pre-university studies in foundation studies and diplomas, to obtain credit for the work they have completed, before moving on to a higher education program.

Research capability

RMIT University has established four Research Institutes that represent areas of research excellence and scale. These institutes are as follows: RMIT Global Cities Research Institute, RMIT Health Innovations Research Institute, RMIT Platform Technologies Research Institute, and RMIT Design Research Institute. The university also has five dedicated research centres and is a participant in eight Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs).

Services

RMIT’s aim is to enhance the experience of students by creating opportunities for involvement and building new skills. Some of the services available to students include:

• Mentors Assisting the Transition Experience (MATE) program
• Arrival and ‘Meet and Greet’ services
• Chaplaincy
• Concurrent English language support
• Counselling services
• Housing (share, rental, hostel or home stay accommodation)
• International Student Information and Support (ISIS)
• International Student Service Centre
• Orientation
• Sporting and social clubs.

Facilities

RMIT is equipped with some of the most advanced facilities in the country, including:

• Biosciences building
• Business Financial Markets Trading Simulator
• Computer laboratories (including email, internet and wireless network access)
• Fitness centre
• Higher Performance Supercharger Testing Facility
• Photography studios
• Point Cook Airfield, housing RMIT Flight Training facilities
• Multi-faith prayer rooms
• RMITV (student television station)
• SYN FM youth radio station
• Virtual Reality Centre.

Global passport

RMIT University is an international university known for providing its students with a global passport. Our learning and teaching is informed by international best practice and as a result an RMIT qualification is well regarded globally. Graduates are presented with many opportunities for work and professional acceptance.

International mobility experiences (such as study tours, research work placements, exchange and study abroad programs) are an exciting and challenging way for students at RMIT to broaden their academic, personal and professional skills.

Student profile

Why RMIT?
‘RMIT has been great for me because it is so practical. Because the professors and instructors have been working in industry for a long time, the problems we focus on in class are real-life, not just text book scenarios.’

Why Australia?
‘Melbourne is one of the nicest cities I have been too, I feel really at home here. I’m even thinking about bringing my brother out to study here it is so good!’

‘Melbourne’s transportation system is great.’

Returning home
‘I’m looking forward to returning to Saudi Arabia with my masters degree. There are a lot of big companies opening in Saudi, so it would be great to contribute my new skills to one of their projects.’

Khalid Aljohani, Saudi Arabia
Master of Engineering Management

Contact details:

CRICOS: 00122A
Please contact: International Services
Mail: RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: + 61 3 9925 5156
Facsimile: + 61 3 9663 6925
Internet: www.rmit.edu.au/international