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RMIT University

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Overview

Established in 1887, the RMIT University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Melbourne (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Victoria. This institution also has branch campuses in Bundoora, Brunswick, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, RMIT University (RMIT) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. RMIT University (RMIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 137-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RMIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

RMIT University's Control Typepublic

Entity

RMIT University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

RMIT University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

RMIT University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym RMIT
Founded 1887
Motto Perita manus mens exculta
A skilled hand, a cultivated mind
Colours Red, black and white
Mascot Redback spider
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University Location

Address 124 La Trobe Street
Melbourne
3000 Victoria
Australia
RMIT University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
RMIT University Phone Number +61 (0)3 9925 2000
RMIT University Fax Number +61 (0)3 9663 6925
Other locations Bundoora, Brunswick, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following RMIT University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify RMIT University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This RMIT University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at RMIT University.

RMIT University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students
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International
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic RMIT University's admission information.

RMIT University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


RMIT University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has RMIT University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

RMIT University's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


RMIT University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

RMIT University has more than 11100 international students.

RMIT University's Admission Office Admission Office

RMIT Info Corner, 330 Swanston Street
Melbourne 3000
(0)3 9925 5156


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for RMIT University.

RMIT University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

RMIT University has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


RMIT University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


RMIT University's Control Type Control Type

RMIT University is a public higher education institution.


RMIT University's Entity Type Entity Type

RMIT University is a non-profit higher education institution.


RMIT University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


RMIT University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

RMIT University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of RMIT University's main facilities:


RMIT University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit RMIT University's Library


RMIT University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


RMIT University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of RMIT University's main services:


RMIT University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

RMIT University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

RMIT University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


RMIT University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

RMIT University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


RMIT University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

RMIT University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important RMIT University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia
  • National ELT Accreditation Scheme Limited (NEAS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important RMIT University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Australia
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Australian Technology Network (ATN)
  • Global U8 Consortium (GU8)
  • Open Universities Australia (OUA)
  • Global U8 Consortium (GU8)
  • Chinese Medicine Confucius Institute (CMCI)
  • United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
  • Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
  • Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the RMIT University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some RMIT University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

RMIT University's Facebook page RMIT University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

RMIT University's X (formerly Twitter) page RMIT University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

RMIT University's YouTube channel RMIT University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

RMIT University's Instagram page RMIT University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

RMIT University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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