Rmit University

RMIT University – Overview & Background

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Key Advantages of RMIT University

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  Ranked 125 globally and 10th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing RMIT among the top 150 universities worldwide.

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  A global leader in design and the creative industries, ranked #1 in Australia and among the world’s best for Architecture & Built Environment and Art & Design (QS World Rankings by Subject).

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  Ranked 5th in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for reducing inequality, reflecting RMIT’s strong civic and social mission.

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  Located in Melbourne, ranked the world’s 5th-best student city (QS Best Student Cities 2026), known for its culture, liveability and large student population.

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  A specialist in applied, industry-based learning, with most programs offering placements, internships or real-world projects alongside major employer partners including Deloitte, Adidas and BMW.

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  World-class research and teaching facilities, including the MicroNano Research Facility, the RMIT Trading Facility (with live market data feeds), and the award-winning Design Hub and Swanston Academic Building.

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  A truly global university with partnerships across more than 40 countries, plus its own campuses in Vietnam and a collaboration hub in Barcelona, Spain.

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  Located right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, with no perimeter walls – the City campus blends directly into the surrounding city, alongside the State Library of Victoria and Melbourne Central.

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  Post-study work eligibility: international graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) to gain Australian work experience after study.

RMIT University Jobs and Placements

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  Applied, industry-based learning – RMIT specialises in practical, work-relevant education, with the majority of programs including internships, placements or industry-based projects.

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  Major employer partnerships – collaborations with global brands including Deloitte, Adidas and BMW, giving students direct exposure to real industry challenges.

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  RMIT Trading Facility – one of the largest tertiary trading floors in Australia, equipped with live data feeds from Thomson Reuters, giving finance and business students hands-on market experience.

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  Careers support – the Job Shop on the City campus offers resume and cover-letter advice, job-search help, career consultations and mentoring.

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  Design and creative industry links – RMIT’s #1-ranked design and architecture programs connect students directly to Melbourne’s creative and built-environment sectors.

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  Alumni network – a global community of over 500,000 graduates across more than 150 countries.

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  Subclass 485 visa – eligible international graduates can stay and work in Australia after completing their degree.

RMIT University Campus

Main Campus

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  City Campus – Bowen Street and La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000.

Other Campuses

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  Brunswick Campus – Sydney Road precinct, Brunswick, VIC 3056.

International Campuses

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  RMIT Vietnam – Saigon South Campus – 702 Nguyễn Văn Linh Parkway, Tân Hưng, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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  RMIT Vietnam – Hanoi Campus – Tower B, Handi Resco Building, 521 Kim Mã Street, Ngọc Khánh, Ba Ðình District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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  RMIT Europe (Barcelona) – Barcelona, Spain; RMIT’s European hub for research.

Residence at RMIT University

RMIT offers on-campus and partnered accommodation close to the City campus, with a mix of studio and shared-apartment living, study spaces and social areas.

On-Campus Residence

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  Modern student accommodation close to the City campus, with study spaces, communal kitchens and social areas, managed through RMIT’s partnered residential providers.

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  Cost: approximately AUD 1,200 – 2,000 per month, depending on room type and provider.

Off-Campus Residence

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  Shared rentals and apartments across Melbourne’s inner-northern suburbs (Carlton, Brunswick, Fitzroy) with tram and train access to all three campuses.

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  Cost: approximately AUD 1,200 – 2,200 per month, depending on location and amenities.

Notable Alumni at RMIT University

Some notable alumni of RMIT University include:

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  Carla Zampatti AC – internationally acclaimed Australian fashion designer.

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  Peter Brock – legendary Australian motor racing driver.

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  Ron Mueck – hyperrealist sculptor recognised internationally.

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  Lindsay Fox AC – billionaire businessman and founder of Linfox.

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  A wider global community of graduates across design, architecture, engineering and business.

RMIT University Address & Transport

City Campus (Main)

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  Bowen Street and La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.

Public Transit

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  Melbourne Central and State Library train stations are within walking distance; the campus has its own dedicated tram stop (Stop 7, RMIT University/Swanston Street) on multiple north-south tram routes.

Bus & Regional Transit

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  Yarra Trams services run along Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street directly through campus; Bundoora and Brunswick campuses are linked to the City campus by tram, train and bus.

Nearest Airport

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  Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is approximately 25 km from the City campus, about 30–40 minutes by SkyBus or road.

Location Advantage

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  The City campus sits directly within Melbourne’s CBD with no perimeter walls, placing students minutes from the State Library of Victoria, Queen Victoria Market and the city’s design, technology, finance and creative industries.

RMIT University Map Location

Address: Bowen Street and La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia