RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise.
RMIT University is one of Australia's original higher education institutions and is ranked as one of the world’s leading universities. We're considered a global leader in the areas of Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies.
Thinking about studying at RMIT?
When you study at RMIT, you will have the opportunity to take your studies overseas, work with leading industry partners, learn from the best teachers and lecturers who are experts in their fields and develop skills with practical placement.
As a student you will experience an education which prepares you for success, exposes you to new ideas and equips you with skills and knowledge to excel in your chosen career.
You will be joining a diverse, vibrant and welcoming university filled with social, cultural, sporting and recreation activities to make your student journey to be one to remember.
Student Life
As a student, you'll have access to a range of activities and events that will make you feel at home, help you make friends, and provide you with you an experience you'll never forget.
Whether you’re into music, culture, politics, sports or academic pursuits, RMIT has over 100 clubs, societies and collectives where you can meet new people and develop new skills.
Contribute to the RMIT community, gain leadership experience and boost your career prospects. Mentor a student, run a club, lead a community project or volunteer at an event.
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Domestic applications
RMIT considers you a local student if you are:
• a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen, or
• a Temporary Protection visa (TPV) holder.
International applications
RMIT considers you an international student if you are:
• intending to study on a student visa, or
• not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or
• not a New Zealand citizen, or
• not a Temporary Protection visa (TPV) holder.
Areas of Study
Art
Hone your craft in Australia’s leading art programs. Enhance your creativity and innovation in a studio environment, where experimentation is encouraged. Choose from a range of courses across visual art, fine art and photography, and learn about artforms and their techniques as you develop your practice in our purpose-built studios.
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical sciences help us understand disease, how it occurs, what happens, and how we can control, cure, and prevent it. RMIT will teach you to provide practical solutions to global health issues and gain a better understanding of the ever-increasing role that technology plays in how our bodies function.
Building & Property
The increase in urbanisation, the development of our environment is about more than just constructing buildings and roads. At RMIT, our accredited programs connect you with industry mentors to gain professional skills to design, plan and manage the urban spaces we work and live in.
Business
At RMIT, you'll develop problem solving skills, embrace networking opportunities, and work overseas. Our business courses can provide you with fundamentals, such as accounting, marketing, project management, and finance. You can select electives in persuasive communication, cross-cultural awareness, operational leadership, and strategic decision-making.
Communications
Studying communications at RMIT combines opportunities to work on industry-based projects with your natural curiosity for what makes people tick, or your creativity with words and images. Blend your creativity, analytical skills and specialist business knowledge so you’re ready to influence corporate and individual decision-making.
Design
RMIT immerses aspiring designers in hands-on studio learning to invent, visualise and prototype design solutions. RMIT plays a pivotal role in design, with award-winning graduates recognised as driving industry, pushing creative boundaries and setting design standards.
Education
When you study education at RMIT, you're joining a university with an established reputation for providing educational and vocational leadership in the field of knowledge creation. As a teacher, no matter what discipline you choose, you're in a position to shape minds and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Engineering
At RMIT, you’re studying at a top 100 institution across multiple engineering disciplines. You’ll be working towards a globally recognised qualification that has been designed in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework, with most courses accredited through Engineers Australia.
Fashion
RMIT is a global leader in fashion and textiles education, ranked #9 globally for fashion business. Our courses are informed by global trends and deep industry knowledge and will help you develop your identity as a designer and build your entrepreneurial skills so you can thrive in the competitive fashion industry.
Health Science
Whether you’re studying in our anatomy labs, nursing wards, nuclear medicine workstations, or on sports fields, RMIT's equipment, facilities and teaching staff are purposefully chosen and designed to help you get the real-world skills employers are looking for.
Information Technology
Computer scientists and IT specialists are vital to every industry to help manage data, provide network support and maintain security. Our flexible programs reflect leading-edge developments in ICT and our programs are developed in consultation with employers and focused on leading technology.
Media
Study the news, create films, produce music, and make digital content, studying media at RMIT can open a whole world of creation and communication. We cover journalism, music, screen media and more. You’ll have hands-on tutorials, connect with industry contacts, learn to tell stories, build strategies and execute creative projects.
Science
At RMIT, you’ll go beyond the classroom and apply what you’ve learned to real-world problems. You’ll gain hands-on experience during field studies and excursions, both locally and internationally. Join a school that is focused on making an impact. Emphasis on collaboration with industry flows through to your learning experience.
Social Science
Social science spans multiple fields, and gives you the opportunity to work with youths, provide psychological services, act as a translator, and so much more. Engage with the challenges of a rapidly changing world and prepare for a career in local and international organisations, businesses and government agencies.
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