RMIT University
College Overview
RMIT is one of Australia's original tertiary institutions and has an international reputation for excellence in education, research, and engagement with industry and community. RMIT was established in 1887 as the Working Men’s College with the aim of bringing education to the working people of Melbourne. Today, RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise and a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies. RMIT University has excellent opportunities for talented employees across academic, professional, teaching and research areas. Through dedication to living sustainably, respecting our indigenous cultures and promoting intellectual freedom, RMIT’s staff and students understand the importance of a values-based culture. Building on our core values, RMIT is committed to living these values and making a difference both locally and globally. Melbourne City campus is located in the cosmopolitan heart of the “world’s most liveable city” and is surrounded by public transport, restaurants, cafes, theatres, galleries and parks. The City campus has 45,000 students studying in across all major interest areas. The campus has been an integral part of Melbourne's character for more than one hundred years. Unlike other university campuses, it isn’t closed off, or surrounded by walls - City campus life is Melbourne city life.
Why RMIT University:
- Location and Facilities: RMIT's local and international campuses feature award-winning buildings and some of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world. RMIT's cutting-edge facilities, including the newly opened Swanston Academic Building and Design Hub represent their commitment to developing world-class learning, teaching, training and research spaces. The campus is accessible by public transport and provides key features such as libraries, study spaces, Wi-Fi, childcare and a bustling fitness centre. Students will also be in walking distance to hundreds of local restaurants and cafes, Melbourne Central and QV food courts and the famous Queen Victoria Market.
- Reputation and Rankings: lRMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and 9,000 staff globally. It is ranked #1 in Australia, 18 in Asia Pacific and 43 globally on the Graduate Employment Rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. RMIT's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, quality teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students, getting them ready for life and work. Its is 3rd ranked globally in THE Impact Rankings and 206th globally in QS World University Rankings (2022).
- RMIT Culture: RMIT Culture unites the university’s public cultural spaces, creative programs and cultural collections, providing opportunities to engage creatively, as well as supporting RMIT’s learning and teaching activities, and disseminating its research. There are many ways that the whole community, as well as RMIT staff, students, industry and research partners, can engage with RMIT Culture – including dynamic programs of exhibitions, conversations, performances and publications, film screenings, online resources, creative development and research opportunities.
Why RMIT University:
- Location and Facilities: RMIT's local and international campuses feature award-winning buildings and some of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world. RMIT's cutting-edge facilities, including the newly opened Swanston Academic Building and Design Hub represent their commitment to developing world-class learning, teaching, training and research spaces. The campus is accessible by public transport and provides key features such as libraries, study spaces, Wi-Fi, childcare and a bustling fitness centre. Students will also be in walking distance to hundreds of local restaurants and cafes, Melbourne Central and QV food courts and the famous Queen Victoria Market.
- Reputation and Rankings: lRMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and 9,000 staff globally. It is ranked #1 in Australia, 18 in Asia Pacific and 43 globally on the Graduate Employment Rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. RMIT's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, quality teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students, getting them ready for life and work. Its is 3rd ranked globally in THE Impact Rankings and 206th globally in QS World University Rankings (2022).
- RMIT Culture: RMIT Culture unites the university’s public cultural spaces, creative programs and cultural collections, providing opportunities to engage creatively, as well as supporting RMIT’s learning and teaching activities, and disseminating its research. There are many ways that the whole community, as well as RMIT staff, students, industry and research partners, can engage with RMIT Culture – including dynamic programs of exhibitions, conversations, performances and publications, film screenings, online resources, creative development and research opportunities.
RMIT is one of Australia's original tertiary institutions and has an international reputation for excellence in education, research, and engagement with industry and community. RMIT was established in 1887 as the Working Men’s College with the aim of bringing education to the working people of Melbourne. Today, RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise and a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies. RMIT University has excellent opportunities for talented employees across academic, professional, teaching and research areas. Through dedication to living sustainably, respecting our indigenous cultures and promoting intellectual freedom, RMIT’s staff and students understand the importance of a values-based culture. Building on our core values, RMIT is committed to living these values and making a difference both locally and globally. Melbourne City campus is located in the cosmopolitan heart of the “world’s most liveable city” and is surrounded by public transport, restaurants, cafes, theatres, galleries and parks. The City campus has 45,000 students studying in across all major interest areas. The campus has been an integral part of Melbourne's character for more than one hundred years. Unlike other university campuses, it isn’t closed off, or surrounded by walls - City campus life is Melbourne city life.
Why RMIT University:
- Location and Facilities: RMIT's local and international campuses feature award-winning buildings and some of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world. RMIT's cutting-edge facilities, including the newly opened Swanston Academic Building and Design Hub represent their commitment to developing world-class learning, teaching, training and research spaces. The campus is accessible by public transport and provides key features such as libraries, study spaces, Wi-Fi, childcare and a bustling fitness centre. Students will also be in walking distance to hundreds of local restaurants and cafes, Melbourne Central and QV food courts and the famous Queen Victoria Market.
- Reputation and Rankings: lRMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and 9,000 staff globally. It is ranked #1 in Australia, 18 in Asia Pacific and 43 globally on the Graduate Employment Rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. RMIT's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, quality teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students, getting them ready for life and work. Its is 3rd ranked globally in THE Impact Rankings and 206th globally in QS World University Rankings (2022).
- RMIT Culture: RMIT Culture unites the university’s public cultural spaces, creative programs and cultural collections, providing opportunities to engage creatively, as well as supporting RMIT’s learning and teaching activities, and disseminating its research. There are many ways that the whole community, as well as RMIT staff, students, industry and research partners, can engage with RMIT Culture – including dynamic programs of exhibitions, conversations, performances and publications, film screenings, online resources, creative development and research opportunities.
Features
Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.
On-Campus Residence Accommodations
On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.
Off-Campus Accommodations
The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.