Pathways and credit transfers

Pathways and credit transfers

RMIT has pathways and credit transfer options for international students.

RMIT has pathways and credit transfer options for international students.

RMIT has pathways and credit transfer options for international students.

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Previous study can help you gain the RMIT qualification that you want and may reduce how long you study for.

RMIT offers a range of pathway and credit transfer options including:

  • RMIT internal pathways which may provide guaranteed entry and credit for prior study and can help reduce your study time
  • Global partnerships with institutions around the world to help you to gain credit for prior study
  • Transfers for students currently enrolled at an Australian university who may be eligible for credit exemptions to transfer to RMIT University.

Find out details about each pathway or credit transfer option below:

RMIT's pathway options differ depending on your course/degree. Some pathways provide guaranteed entry and credit for prior study and can help reduce your study time. Pathways usually begin with a vocational qualification that leads to an undergraduate degree. 

Find out about specific pathway options under the 'Pathways' section on individual course pages.

Pathway options for international students

If you do not meet the entry requirements for your preferred course, you may choose to start with:

Foundation studies

RMIT Foundation studies is designed for international students and can guarantee entry into degree and associate degree programs.

Vocational education pathways

Vocational Education certificates, diploma and advanced diplomas help you gain practical skills and provide credit towards RMIT degrees.

Associate Degree pathways

An associate degree is a two-year undergraduate university program that may give you credit towards a related RMIT bachelor degree.

English language skills

As an international student, you will need to meet English requirements. RMIT English Worldwide language courses can help you to improve your English.

RMIT partners with institutions around the world to help you to gain credit for prior study. Find out if your institution has a articulation agreement with RMIT to see if you can receive credit and reduce your study time. If your institution is not listed, credit options will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Find out if there are credit assessment options for your course/degree at specific Australian institutions. 

If you are currently enrolled at an Australian university, you may be eligible for credit exemptions to transfer to RMIT University after you successfully complete your first year studies.

If you are an international student, you will need to meet the English requirement. Please refer to RMIT English requirements for detailed information.

Please note: This search is temporarily designed for the specific Australian institutions and courses/degrees. If your institution or course/degree is not available on this page, please submit your RMIT application as the assessment will be case-by-case.

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Information for local students

Not an international student? Visit pathways (local students).

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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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