Study Abroad and Exchange at RMIT Melbourne

Study Abroad and Exchange at RMIT Melbourne

Join RMIT Melbourne for one or two semesters with our Study Abroad or Student Exchange options and be immersed in a new and exciting culture.

Why Study Abroad or Exchange at RMIT?

Melbourne Location

Melbourne City campus is located in the cosmopolitan heart of the world’s most liveable city.

Culture

Get to know a culture with first hand experience by living within it.

Networks

New friends and new people linked to the industry you will work in.

Study Abroad

Join us in Melbourne for one or two semesters on a Study Abroad program. You will be immersed in the RMIT experience by studying alongside full time degree students from across the world. 

The subjects that you study at RMIT can be credited towards your degree if they have been approved by your home institution. Your university may also have an exchange agreement with RMIT. 

Study options

Design your own program

You can design your own Study Abroad program by selecting courses from across any of RMIT University’s disciplines, as long as you have the necessary prerequisites.

RMIT offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The majority of students on undergraduate degrees choose courses from our undergraduate programs and the same with postgraduate students. However it may be possible in some circumstances for undergraduate students to choose some postgraduate courses.

There are also courses that are designed uniquely for Study Abroad students which give students an insight into Australian culture and society.

 

Study abroad package

You can choose to study one of our of pre-selected Study Abroad Packages:

  • Social Change
  • Sustainability and Urban Planning
  • Legal and Justice Studies
  • Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business, IT and Logistics
  • Blockchain and Behavioural Business
  • Aviation

GAP Year

If you have just finished high school and would like a taste of what it is like to study in Australia, but don’t know what career path you want to take, you can join us for a one or two semester GAP year at RMIT. 

Courses are only available in:

  • accounting
  • business IT and logistics
  • economics, finance and marketing
  • management
  • engineering
  • global, urban and social studies
  • health and biomedical sciences
  • property
  • construction and project management
  • science.

Option 1: Design your own course by selecting subjects from RMIT University's range of disciplines.

Option 2: Choose a GAP Year package

Costs

Semester Fee

For 2024 the fee for international students taking part in the Study Abroad program at RMIT is AU$11,040 per semester.

The fees do not include international and domestic travel, accommodation and meals, textbooks, living costs, or the Overseas Student Health Cover charges.

There are no application fees for Study Abroad students

The tuition fee for the first semester and, where applicable, the Overseas Student Health Cover is payable on acceptance of an offer of a place in the Study abroad program.

The fee remains the same regardless of whether you enrol in 36 credit points (3 courses) or 48 credit points (4 courses) for the semester.

 

OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover)

As an International Student, it is a condition of your student visa that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your stay in Australia.

 

Cost of living

Cost of living can vary according to the type of accommodation, the number of people living in the accommodation and the location.

 

FundMyTravel

Interested in crowdsourcing funding for your Study Abroad experience at RMIT University? Please refer to the FundMyTravel website.

How to apply

Prospective Study Abroad and Gap Year students can either apply directly or through a registered RMIT representative in your region. Visit the How to Apply page for full details on the application process.

Student Exchange

See the world, meet new friends and create international networks by joining our Student Exchange program.

Exchange students nominated by their home institution can study for one or two semesters at RMIT University under a reciprocal student exchange agreement.

Study at RMIT and enjoy life in Melbourne - the world’s most liveable city!

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Study Abroad and Student Exchange Course Search

Search for courses you can take as a study abroad or exchange student at RMIT Melbourne.

Please ensure that you read the course selection information first before choosing your courses.

Review the course guide for courses you are interested in to ensure you meet any prerequisites. You must receive approval from your home institution before selecting your courses at RMIT.

Course Search details

Pay careful attention to the advice provided in the “Comments” column in the search tool.

Please note that the following type of courses are strictly not open to exchange and study abroad students (but not limited to):

  1. Single courses that are worth 36 or 48 credit points
  2. Any research type courses including thesis course
  3. Courses that form part of an honours one year degree or at research academic level (Master by Research or PhD)

All courses are subject to availability and can change without notice. RMIT reserves the right to refuse entrance to any course.

'Recommended' courses have a faster and easier approval process.

'Restricted' courses require academic assessment and approval from the owning RMIT Academic School and can take additional time for approval.

'Vocational Education Course' notes a course is offered by a Vocational Education School and may have an earlier start date.

'GAP Year course' indicates courses suitable for students who have just finished senior secondary school and have not yet started undergraduate studies.

Note: The School of Science consists mainly of Applied Sciences, Computer Science, IT, Mathematics.

You can design your exchange or study abroad program by selecting courses from across RMIT’s extensive range of disciplines. Learn more about course selection recommendations and guidelines.

Benefits of Study Abroad and Student Exchange

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Support services

RMIT supports international students to meet the challenges of moving to a new country with programs and services to help you to settle in and make the most of your time at RMIT.

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Facilities and classrooms

Our cutting-edge facilities, including the newly opened Swanston Academic Building and Design Hub represent our commitment to developing world-class learning, teaching, training and research spaces.

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Accommodation

If you're joining RMIT from overseas, we can help you find accommodation that suits your needs. Explore housing options and accommodation advice. at RMIT

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Explore Melbourne

Melbourne City campus is surrounded by public transport, restaurants, cafes, theatres, galleries and parks. Discover what life in Melbourne is like.

Interlocation Exchange

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SIM to RMIT Melbourne

Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) students have the opportunity to study one semester at RMIT Melbourne as an inter-location exchange student.

Learn more about Interlocation Exchange

Outbound Students

For RMIT Melbourne students interested in international opportunities, RMIT has a wide range of global experiences to suit every student – from semester abroad programs, to online and on-campus events focusing on global issues. Study with one of our overseas partners, volunteer, join a study tour or intern with a multi-national industry leader – and in most cases, you can get academic credit!

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How to apply

A step-by-step guide on the process of how to apply to Study Abroad at RMIT University Melbourne.

How to apply

Contact

Our friendly staff are available to answer any questions you may have about Study Abroad and Exchange at RMIT Melbourne.

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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