RMIT University

Overview

RMIT UNIVERSITY

RMIT is a global university of technology and design, and is ranked in the world’s top 55 universities for graduate employability.

 

QS world university rankings

  • 5 Star rating for excellence in higher education
  • 5 Star rating in the categories of: Employability, Teaching, Infrastructure, Internationalization and Engineering & Technology
  • Sixth in the world for the international profile of students
  • 21st in the world for the international profile of academic staff
  • 51st in the world for graduate employability

 

Fast facts

  • Established: 1887
  • Total student population: 73900+
  • International student population: 29000+
  • International onshore students: 11000+
  • Campus locations:
    • Melbourne, Australia (three campuses)
    • Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Qualification levels: VCE, Foundation studies, English language, diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

Internationally recognised qualifications
RMIT is highly regarded by local and international employers. With hundreds of institutional and industry partnerships around the world, RMIT graduates are prepared for successful global careers and have secured positions with highly influential organisations across the world.

Industry experience with global connections
RMIT offers an extensive range of work-integrated- learning (WIL) opportunities with over half of RMIT programs incorporating local and international work placements.

RMIT’s pioneering International Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) enables students to carry out vocational training and research projects at world-leading businesses and institutions in Europe, Asia and the USA.

Students also receive numerous opportunities to undertake short study tours or a study exchange to over 150 destinations.

Graduate employability
RMIT is ranked in the world’s top 60 universities for graduate employability. RMIT boasts employment rates above the national average due to the industry focus of its programs:

  •  Programs developed by expert industry panels
  • Work-experience opportunities and emphasis on practical learning  
  • Courses taught by world-class academics and renowned industry leaders
  • A career advisory service dedicated to improving your employability.


Research Excellence
RMIT is part of an international research community seeking innovative solutions to address emerging global problems. In partnership with industry and communities across the world, RMIT is focused on solving critical worldwide problems affecting communities and the environment in the following areas:

  • Designing the future
  • Smart technology solutions
  • Improving health and lifestyle
  •  Sustainability and climate change challenges
  • The future of cities.


A 2010 nation-wide study judged RMIT Research at above-world standard across six key disciplines (2010 Excellence in Research Australia results)

Study areas
RMIT offers over 470 internationally recognised diplomas, degrees and postgraduate degrees. Pathway options and English language programs are also available.

  • Architecture
  • Art and Design
  • Advertising and Communication
  • Aviation and Aerospace
  • Biotechnology
  • Education
  • Environmental studies
  • Engineering
  • Health and Medical Science
  • IT and Computer Science
  • Management and Logistics
  • Media, Film and TV
  • Property and Project Management
  • Science





English Language Support

RMIT English Worldwide (REW) - http://www.rmitenglishworldwide.com

Accommodation

Finance and Scholarships

Scholarships for International students -http://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/international

GPO Box 2476
Melbourne
VIC
Australia

61 3 99252000

Campuses