2022 Guide for International Students Contents Why choose RMIT? 4 Explore our campuses 6 Melbourne campus maps 7 Life in Melbourne 8 A message from Life at RMIT 9 Academic English pathways 10 the Vice-Chancellor Foundation Studies pathways 10 Get future ready 11 Martin Bean Accommodation and expenses 12 Architecture 14 At RMIT we focus on giving everyone the chance to be their best, shape their future and belong. Art 15 Thanks to the passion of our extraordinary people and our Biomedical Sciences 16 commitment to transformative education and research, we’re making that a reality every day. Building 17 It began back in 1887 when Francis Ormond had a vision for helping workers acquire real-world skills. The people of Business 18 Melbourne matched his enthusiasm to start a very practical place of learning where students would leave ready for employment. Communication 21 We still live this vision today. As society and the economy have Design and Game Design 22 become more sophisticated and complex, RMIT has grown and changed alongside. Now, we’re a global university of design, Education 23 technology and enterprise. Engineering 24 We exist to prepare our students for workplaces that are rapidly evolving, and we play a part in shaping a changing world. Fashion and Textiles 27 RMIT has been part of every new development in work and industry since our inception. Health Science 28 We’re passionate about the communities we’re part of and we’re Information Technology 30 driven to make a purposeful contribution. That’s why we shape the world with our research and impactful Law 31 partnerships with industry, government and enterprise. Media 32 We provide life-changing experiences when we give our students their first, second or even third opportunity to prepare for the Science 33 world of work they aspire to. Social Science 35 Because today, more than ever, the transformational power of education is lifelong, generations deep and worldwide. The one certainty is more and greater change in every industry and every location. So with the world unlike it’s ever been before, we’re focused on ensuring our students are ready for life and work, whatever form that takes. At RMIT, as we look to 2022 and beyond, we’re excited about Acknowledgement the possibilities. of Country RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose Martin Bean CBE unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University Vice-Chancellor and President 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 by Louisa Bloomer, Kamilaroi 2 3 art and design Top 1% #18 #1 #1 university Why choose in Australia4 of universities globally1 in the world out of university in the all universities under world for its efforts to art and design 2 3 RMIT? 50 years old reduce inequality university in #15 the world4 Industry Supporter — RMIT has been awarded 5 QS stars in all possible categories: 5-star 2000+ #4 #4 rated for Learner scholarships awarded graduate employment in Australia for our Engagement, Staff to our students in 2020 rate in Australia5 partnerships with employers6 ■ Teaching Qualifications and Skills Development ■ Innovation Design Partner ■ Employability ■ Facilities ■ Inclusiveness 97,000 $1.8M+ 15,829 1 of 6 students from 230+ allocated by RMIT Activator RMIT students undertook dual-sector different countries to fund 80 student start-ups work-integrated learning universities in Australia ■ Research since 2015 placements with 2362 unique global industry Industry Partner ■ Internationalisation partners throughout 2020 ■ Specialist criteria (art and design) Research Partner Excellence Committed to Champion Exemplar of in Innovation sustainability of inclusion good design Winner of the 2018 Winner of the Green Winner of three separate RMIT’s Swanston Academic Victorian International Gown Award for awards at the 2019 Building has been awarded Education Awards for Continuous Improvement: Australian LGBTI Inclusion a 5-star green rating and Excellence in Innovation Institutional Change. Awards, which recognise was shortlisted for the World in Partnership and The only university organisations around the Building of the Year Award International Engagement in Australasia to have country that foster and in 2013. More recently, received this award twice support diverse communities RMIT’s New Academic Street won the Victorian Future Pilot Program Partner Architecture Medal in 2018, along with five other prizes 1 QS World University Rankings 2021 3 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2 QS Top 50 Under 50 2021 4 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 5 2021 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 6 2021 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 4 5 Our award-winning locations are Explore home to a thriving student population. Melbourne They are constantly evolving and expanding to meet our locations the needs of our students and of modern university life. campus maps Bendigo (160km) Bundoora Tullamarine campus international and domestic Tullamarine Freeway Freeway Hume Melbourne airport Metropolitan Ring Road Melbourne Western Ring Road Calder Freeway Plenty Road Brunswick — — CITYLINK campus Western Road Sydney High Street Melbourne Brunswick Ring Road Eastern Freeway Situated in the heart of Melbourne city, the City campus Our Brunswick campus is a creative and multicultural hub. Footscray City has been an iconic part of the Melbourne skyline for more It is home to many of RMIT’s design courses, including Western campus Freeway CITYLINK than 130 years. fashion, textiles, graphic and industrial design. 5km 10 km 15 km EASTLINK Westgate Freeway Monash Freeway Nepean Highway Port Phillip Bay Point Cook (29km) — — Bundoora Flight Training Centres Situated in the north of Melbourne, the leafy Bundoora Our Point Cook and Bendigo sites provide easy access campus is home to many of RMIT’s education, biomedical, to airspace, terrain and urban development to maximise 1, 3,3a,5,6, 8 16, 64, 67, 72 health and science courses. navigational experiences. 9 5 FREE TRAM ZONE , 5 9 CARLTON 7 1 City centre boundary Queen VICTORIA ST Peel St Victoria Market 5 5 RMIT 1 CARL 1 FLAGSTAFF Campus FITZROY 6 GARDENS TON GARDENS 9 19, 57, 59 30,75 30, 35 LA TROBE ST Flagstaff Melbourne State Library 8 Central Victoria 6 Central Pier 6 8 Marvel WURUNDJERI WAY LONSDALE ST 30 Stadium Greek Precinct Parliament 1 2,1 09 Chinatown Precinct CITY CENTRE BOURKE ST SWANSTON ST 86,96 Parliament Smith St House — — RMIT DOCKLANDS KING ST Vietnam Europe QUEEN ST Southern Melbourne Cross The Capitol Town Hall COLLINS ST EXHIBITION ST 11, 12, 48, 109 City Square Study abroad at RMIT Vietnam and experience an Opportunities exist for students to engage with our European 9 0 FITZROY GARDENS 1 , 6 9 unforgettable semester in Asia. Our beautiful Hanoi and centre through study tours, internships, research as well as , 2 1 35,70,75 19, 57, 59 Saigon South campuses offer clean, green environments online opportunities including industry projects, mentoring and FLINDERS ST 70,7 5,35 Flinders and expansive study spaces. guest lectures. Federation Street Square Bridge FREE TRAM ZONE 6 7 Whether you’re sporty, creative or just curious, RMIT’s clubs, collectives, events and trips will help you meet Life Life new people, make connections and discover more of Melbourne. in Melbourne at RMIT Melbourne is a vibrant and welcoming city full of exciting possibilities. Students from more than 190 different countries have chosen to make it their home. Connect with them as you enjoy a world-class level of education and a lifestyle that will be the envy of all your friends. Here are a few reasons to love Melbourne. — — — — Recreation World-class dining Trips and tours Mates at RMIT Melbourne is known for its beautiful parks and gardens, Melbourne’s culinary spirit is world-famous. Whether you’re Looking for adventure? Take a break from the books and New to Melbourne? If you’re joining us from a regional, rural, clean air, open spaces, world-class venues and convenient looking to visit a much-loved institution, a lively new wine explore the city of Melbourne or the mountains, beaches interstate or international location, we’ll help you settle in to transport and infrastructure. bar or a dressed-down cafe, Melbourne offers an array of and forests of Victoria on a student tour. your new home. Mates at RMIT connects you with current unforgettable dining experiences. students to help make navigating university life a little easier. Cuddle a koala, go skiing on Mount Hotham, visit the n Melbourne is the second most liveable city in the world.1 n Melbourne is ranked as the sixth best city in the world for Twelve Apostles, or just find the best brunch spot in Sign up as a student mentee and you’ll get your own mentor n 2 3 Melbourne is the third best student city in the world. food and dining. town. See and experience it all with RMIT. to show you where to go and what to do around RMIT. — — Art, culture and entertainment Sport Melbourne plays host to more than 8000 festivals, Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia. Watch exhibitions and events every year.4 With a calendar of international sports stars live in action at some of the events spanning art, theatre, music, fashion, food, markets, many sporting events in our city every year. Here are six festivals and concerts, there’s always something to do in our annual sporting events held in Victoria that are not bustling city. to be missed: n Melbourne has more live music venues per capita than n The Australian Open n Boxing Day Test 5 any other city in the world.