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A Study Abroad program is a fantastic opportunity for international students to study courses at RMIT University in Melbourne, for either one semester (around six months) or two semesters (one year).
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.
A Study Abroad program at RMIT is an excellent opportunity to see Australia, experience new cultures and develop as a person and an employee.
Benefits include:
RMIT is a global university that is proud of its strong connections with industry, work-relevant courses and practical learning. By joining RMIT on a Study Abroad program you will be able to take advantage of all of the networks around you to develop and grow.
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.
You can choose to study one of our of pre-selected Study Abroad Packages:
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:
Option 1: Design your own study abroad program by selecting subjects from RMIT University's range of disciplines.
Option 2: Choose a GAP Year package
For 2025 the fee for international students taking part in the Study Abroad program at RMIT is AU$11,520 per semester.
Important notes:
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 can vary according to the type of accommodation, the number of people living in the accommodation and the location.
Interested in crowdsourcing funding for your Study Abroad experience at RMIT University? Please refer to the FundMyTravel website.
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.
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.
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):
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.
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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.
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.