2021 Guide for International Students — What’s next... A message from the Vice-Chancellor Martin Bean At RMIT we focus on giving everyone the chance to be their best, shape their future and belong. That’s what our Ready for Life and Work strategy is all about and thanks to the passion of our extraordinary people we’re making it a reality. We exist to prepare our students for workplaces that are rapidly evolving and we play a part in shaping a changing world. It began in 1887 when Francis Ormond had a vision for helping workers acquire real-world skills. The people of Melbourne matched his enthusiasm to start a very practical place of learning where students would leave ready for employment. We still live this vision today – but now on a global scale. RMIT has been part of every new development in work and industry since our inception. As society and the economy have become more sophisticated and complex, RMIT has grown and changed alongside. Now, we’re a global university of design, technology and enterprise, with more than 93,000 students and 10,000 amazing teachers and staff who proudly live and breathe our purpose every day. We’re passionate about the communities we’re part of and we’re driven to make a purposeful contribution. We shape the world with our research and impactful partnerships with industry, government and enterprise. We provide life-changing experiences when we give our students their first, second or even third opportunity to prepare for the world of work they aspire to. 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 2021 and beyond, we’re excited about the possibilities. Acknowledgement of Country RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Martin Bean CBE Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose 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 Bloom, Kamilaroi 2 3 Contents Welcome 3 Why choose RMIT? 6 Explore our campuses 8 Melbourne campus maps 9 Life in Melbourne 10 Life at RMIT 11 Accommodation and expenses 12 Global experiences 14 Get future ready 15 Support services 16 Scholarships 17 Course entry requirements 18 English for academic purposes 19 Foundation studies 20 Pathways 21 VCE at RMIT 22 Fees and important dates 22 How to apply 23 Research at RMIT 24 Architecture 28 Art 30 Biomedical Sciences 32 Building 34 Business 36 Communication 42 Design 46 Education 50 Engineering 52 Fashion and Textiles 58 Game Design 60 Health Science 62 Information Technology 66 Law 70 Media 72 Science 74 Social Science 78 Index 80 4 5 Why choose Top 1% #22 #5 #1 Official Research Partner of universities globally1 in the world out of graduate employment Victorian university for all universities under rate in Australia5 student engagement4 RMIT? 50 years old2 — RMIT has been awarded 5 QS stars in Official Design Partner all possible categories: 2000+ 1 of 6 450,000 97,000 scholarships awarded dual-sector alumni living in 130 students from 230+ to our students in 2019 universities in Australia different countries different countries ■ Teaching ■ Innovation ■ Employability art and design $1.5M+ #1 university #4 11,698 in Australia3 ■ Facilities in funding allocated in Australia for our student work-integrated to student start-ups 6 learning placements with art and design partnerships with employers since 2015 3749 industry partners university in Tertiary Education Partner ■ Inclusiveness in 2019 #12 the world3 ■ Research ■ Internationalisation ■ Specialist criteria (art and design) Future Pilot Program 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, Strategic Partner received this award twice support diverse communities RMIT’s New Academic Street won the Victorian Architecture Medal in 2018, along with five other prizes Official Community Partner 1 QS World University Rankings 2020 4 2020 Good Universities Guide 2 QS Top 50 Under 50 2020 5 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 3 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 6 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 6 7 Explore Melbourne our campuses campus maps Our award-winning campuses are home to a thriving student population. They are constantly evolving and expanding to meet the needs of our — Bundoora students and of modern university life. Tullamarine campus Melbourne international and domestic Tullamarine Freeway Freeway Hume airport Metropolitan Situated in the very heart of the CBD, the City campus Ring Road MelbourneMelbourne Western has been an iconic part of the Melbourne skyline for more Ring Road than 130 years. Calder Freeway Plenty Road Brunswick CITYLINK campus Western Road Sydney High Street Ring Road Eastern Freeway Footscray City Western campus Freeway CITYLINK 5km 10 km 15 km EASTLINK Westgate Freeway Monash Freeway Nepean Highway Port Phillip Bay Port Phillip Bay — — Brunswick Bundoora Our Brunswick campus is a creative and multicultural hub. Situated in the north of Melbourne, the leafy Bundoora It is home to many of RMIT’s design courses, including campus is home to many of RMIT’s education, biomedical, fashion, textiles, graphic and industrial design. health and science courses. 1,3,3a,5,6, 8 16, 64, 67,72 FREE TRAM ZONE 57 CARLTON City centre boundary 59 19, Queen VICTORIA ST Peel St Victoria Market 55 RMIT CARLTON GARDENS 11 FLAGSTAFF Campus FITZROY GARDENS 96 19, 57, 59 30,75 30, 35 LA TROBE ST Flagstaff Melbourne State Library 86 Central Victoria Central Pier 86 Marvel WURUNDJERI WAY LONSDALE ST 30 Stadium Greek Precinct Parliament 12,109 Chinatown Precinct — — CITY CENTRE BOURKE ST SWANSTON ST 86,96 Parliament Smith St House Vietnam Europe RMIT DOCKLANDS KING ST Southern QUEEN ST Melbourne Study abroad at RMIT Vietnam and experience an Although not a student campus, RMIT's European hub Cross The Capitol Town Hall COLLINS ST EXHIBITION ST 11, 12, 48, 109 unforgettable semester in Asia. Our beautiful Hanoi and in Barcelona acts as a gateway for European research, City Square Saigon South campuses offer clean, green environments industry, government and enterprise to connect with FITZROY GARDENS 35,70,75 109 12,96, and expansive study spaces. innovative talent in Australia. Opportunities exist for students 19, 57, 59 FLINDERS ST 70,07 , 53,57 to engage with our European centre through study tours, Flinders Street Federation mentoring, internships and research. Square Bridge FREE TRAM ZONE 8 9 Whether you’re sporty, creative or just curious, RMIT’s clubs, collectives, events and trips will help Life Life you meet new people, make connections and in Melbourne at RMIT discover more of Melbourne. 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 Twelve 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 Apostles or just find the best brunch spot in town. See and 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. 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.