International Students with Other Temporary (Non-Student) Visas

If you are currently in Australia on a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you will not be subject to Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislation and student visa-related conditions.

This will enable you to apply for a variety of programs at RMIT University, without being restricted to programs with a CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registration.  

Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs for information on your visa condition and study entitlements. You may also use Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system to check your visa conditions and study entitlement.

If you are applying for a non-CRICOS registered program on a non-student visa, you will not be able to use this study to apply for a student visa should you need to change your visa at the later stage. It is your responsibility to ensure that your temporary visa stays valid for the entire duration of your program.  

How to Apply

Check your eligibility

Confirm that your visa type has non-ESOS full study entitlement.

Choose a course

RMIT offers various study levels and types to suit your academic preferences and lifestyle.

Get your documents ready

You will be required to submit a copy of your passport and supporting documents.

Submit your application

You will receive a notification from our online admissions system once your application has been received.

Eligibility

Temporary non-student visas

To find out if your temporary non-student visa has full study entitlement, you can check your visa conditions and study entitlement from Department of Home Affairs website or Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO). RMIT University reserves the right to verify and confirm your visa information through VEVO system.

Bridging visas

If you are currently holding a Bridging Visa, it may allow the same conditions as your substantive visa. When applying to RMIT, please submit a copy of your bridging visa along with your substantive visa application acknowledgement letter to confirm your visa condition and study entitlement.

Changes in citizenship or residency

If your citizenship, residency status or conditions of your visa changes after you enrol, you must notify RMIT as soon as possible.

Browse courses available for non-ESOS applicants

Courses
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Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
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Vocational study Melbourne City, BundooraNot applicable
Vocational study BrunswickNot applicable
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Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne City, BundooraNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study OnlineNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
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Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Vocational study OnlineNot applicable
Vocational study OnlineNot applicable
Vocational study OnlineNot applicable
Undergraduate degreeMelbourne CityNot applicable
Postgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Postgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Postgraduate study Melbourne CitySee admissions
Postgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Postgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable
Postgraduate study Melbourne CityNot applicable

Course entry requirements

To be eligible for entry into a course, you must meet all of the entry requirements which can be found on the individual course pages.

Entry requirements are specific to each course and may include details such as English language proficiency, academic requirements, selection tasks and other requirements.

All applicants must also meet the University minimum entry requirements.

Fees

If you are not an Australian citizen, permanent resident, permanent humanitarian visa holder, asylum seeker applicant or a New Zealand citizen, then you are considered a temporary resident and will be subject to RMIT’s international tuition fees.

Documentation

You will be required to submit a copy of your passport, academic transcripts, graduation certificates, and evidence of English language level (if applicable). Other documents, such as documentation relating to selection tasks or a personal statement, may also be required depending on the course.

Submit your application

Apply to RMIT

You can apply via our online admissions portal. 

After you apply

If you receive an offer, you can accept it and make the deposit payment through our online admissions system.

More information

Have more questions?

Our friendly staff at Study@RMIT are available five days a week to assist you.

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