Access free software, apps and cloud storage for use in your studies.
RMIT students can access a wide range of free software and applications. Some software is only freely available to students in particular programs or courses, others are free for all students.
Full list of available software and apps
Click the link below for a full list of available software and access instructions. Login with your RMIT ID and password. Forgotten your password? Reset it.
Adobe software
RMIT is an Adobe Creative Campus, supporting digital fluency and creativity across the University. As part of this, all RMIT students and staff have free access to Adobe Express (Premium). Staff and students who need more technical programs in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for their studies, research, teaching or to carry out their role also have access to additional programs.
Students and staff can get help using Adobe software via the Adobe Hub at RMIT City campus, which offers one-on-one support from Adobe Coaches, training sessions and more.
Click the link below for more information.
Microsoft 365 (Office 365)
All students can freely access Microsoft 365 software including Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
To access the full Microsoft suite:
- Go to www.office.com and log in with your RMIT email address (s number followed by @student.rmit.edu.au) and password
- In the top right corner, click Install Office
- Select Office 365 apps
- If prompted, click the Save File button, to allow the download
- The install file will download to your computer. Open the file and follow the instructions to install the applications on your computer. When you launch the new applications, log in with your RMIT email address and password.
Resources, help and accessibility
Val GenAI Chatbot
Val is RMIT’s official, free-to-use generative AI tool. Val functions like ChatGPT, but any data you share with Val is kept private, secure and confidential – it’s not shared with OpenAI, or any other external organisations outside RMIT.
Val can help you with your study and learning, planning and editing resumes or cover letters, drafting emails, summarising text and much more.
Generative AI for students at RMIT module
Learn more about how Val can support you in your studies with the self-paced Generative AI for students at RMIT module. It’s packed with tips and examples to help you use AI effectively.
myDesktop
Students can access MYOB, AUTOCad and other devices via myDesktop. Go to myDesktop for more information.
Need help?
- Having trouble with your password? Go to RMIT ID and password
- Need help with multi-factor authentication? Go to Multi-factor authentication
- Want to access your student email? Go to Email
- Looking for myDesktop? Go to myDesktop
- For help with technical issues, contact IT Service Connect
