RMIT recognises that students from regional and remote areas bring a unique range of skills and capabilities but often face greater challenges in accessing tertiary studies.
RMIT welcomes around 1,000 students from regional areas each year. Some relocate to the city while others commute from our larger regional centres such as Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. Our capable and motivated regional students bring a unique range of skills and experiences to university, and we offer specific scholarships and support to address their challenges in accessing tertiary study and work experience.
As part of our commitment to widening participation in higher education, we also partner with regional organisations to design and deliver outreach programs. Schools outreach programs help demystify university life and promote the value of university careers and degrees in areas of low university degree attainment.
Our Regional Student Action Plan guides all our work, including current priorities to re-imagine outreach for mature-age learners. We recognise that our hard-working mature-age regional learners need specific support, advice and flexible online courses to be able to meet their aspirations for university.
Outreach
RMIT has partnered with Ovens Murray Country Universities Centre to help promote the value of university careers and degrees to regional and remote communities in northern Victoria, and with Goldfields LLEN to do the same in Bendigo and surrounds.
Regional mature age learners access free, flexible online Diploma of IT
Exciting new future careers curriculum co-designed with Ovens-Murray Country University Centre to lift regional university participation
Bendigo Year 11 students create artwork for public display at Digital Summit
Bendigo Flight School tours partnership with local schools through Goldfields LLEN
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Resources
Regional higher education access and equity
The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) aims to improve student equity and participation throughout Australia. Visit the ACSES website to view their resources for regional and remote students.
RMIT scholarships for regional students
RMIT offers a variety of scholarships for regional and remote students, with application periods varying throughout the year. Explore the full range of scholarships available on the Scholarships page. For any scholarship-related enquiries, please contact the Scholarships team.
Regional Student Futures Project
The Regional Student Futures Project website features tools and resources designed for people from regional and remote locations to help with things such as career changes, post-school pathways or other personal goals.
