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What you pay depends heavily on which RMIT college your course sits in - design, health and engineering programs typically run higher than business or social science. RMIT can lift fees by up to 7.5% each calendar year, so a continuing student's later-year invoice will usually be a little steeper than their first. The 2026 figures below are approximate annual estimates for tuition only. INR values are approximate (around ₹55 per AUD 1).
| Course Level | Tuition Fee (AUD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate (Bachelor's) |
AUD 43,200 – 50,880 |
₹23.8L – ₹28.0L |
|
Postgraduate Coursework (Master's) |
AUD 38,400 – 50,880 |
₹21.1L – ₹28.0L |
|
MBA |
AUD 42,000 – 50,000 |
₹23.1L – ₹27.5L |
|
Application fee |
AUD 100 (non-refundable) |
₹5.5K |
|
OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) |
AUD 600 – 900 per year (single cover) |
₹33K – ₹50K |
Among international students, business analytics, data science and design programs draw the largest numbers and design sits at the higher end of RMIT's fee scale, reflecting its 1-ranked studio-based teaching.
| Popular Programme | Level | Tuition Fee (AUD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Business / Business Analytics |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 40,000 – 46,000 |
₹22.0L – ₹25.3L |
|
IT / Data Science / Cyber Security |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 38,400 – 47,000 |
₹21.1L – ₹25.9L |
|
MBA |
Postgraduate |
AUD 42,000 – 50,000 |
₹23.1L – ₹27.5L |
|
Engineering |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 43,000 – 50,880 |
₹23.7L – ₹28.0L |
|
Art & Design / Fashion Design |
Bachelor's |
AUD 45,120 – 50,880 |
₹24.8L – ₹28.0L |
|
Architecture & Built Environment |
Bachelor's / Master's |
AUD 43,000 – 49,000 |
₹23.7L – ₹26.9L |
Melbourne is consistently named one of the world's best student cities, but it's also one of Australia's pricier ones to live in day-to-day. RMIT's own published estimate puts living costs at AUD 235–510 per week outside tuition, a wide range driven mainly by where and how you choose to live.
| Expense | Estimated Monthly Cost (AUD) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation (off-campus rent / share) |
AUD 1,200 – 2,000 |
₹66K – ₹1.1L |
|
Food and groceries |
AUD 400 – 650 |
₹22K – ₹36K |
|
Transport (Myki concession) |
AUD 70 – 150 |
₹4K – ₹8K |
|
Utilities & internet (off-campus) |
AUD 100 – 200 |
₹6K – ₹11K |
|
Mobile and phone |
AUD 40 – 60 |
₹2K – ₹3K |
|
Personal and leisure |
AUD 200 – 350 |
₹11K – ₹19K |
|
Estimated total |
AUD 2,010 – 3,410 |
₹1.1L – ₹1.9L |
For a Student visa (Subclass 500), the Australian Government requires proof of access to at least AUD 29,710 per year for living costs, separate from tuition. RMIT's own range of AUD 12,220–26,520 per year sits broadly within this, depending heavily on accommodation choice.
| Cost | Detail |
|---|---|
|
Application fee |
AUD 100, non-refundable, paid with your application - a point of difference, as several other Australian universities charge no application fee. |
|
Tuition deposit |
Set by RMIT's Global Student Recruitment team at the time of your offer; paid in advance of enrolment and credited fully against your tuition. |
|
OSHC |
Overseas Student Health Cover is mandatory for the full visa period, arranged before your CoE is issued (around AUD 600 – 900/year for single cover). |
|
Student visa (Subclass 500) |
Application charges around AUD 2,000 (from July 2025), plus proof of funds (AUD 29,710/year living costs) and the Genuine Student statement. |
|
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) |
An additional annual fee, charged separately from tuition; the exact amount is set each year. |
|
Materials & course-specific fees |
Some programs (design, art, engineering, aviation) carry separate materials fees not included in the headline tuition figure. |
|
Books & supplies |
Roughly AUD 500 – 1,000 per year, varying by program. |
RMIT enrols students under a calendar-year fee structure: your tuition rate is set when you start and may rise by up to 7.5% annually for continuing students. Your deposit amount is determined individually at the time of your offer by RMIT's Global Student Recruitment team, paid before enrolment, and credited in full against your first invoice. If you withdraw after the census date for a teaching period, you remain financially liable for that period's fees even if you stop attending, so noting census dates each semester matters. SSAF and any program-specific materials fees are billed separately from tuition.
RMIT's Future Leaders Scholarship is the standout option for Indian applicants - a meaningful, guaranteed reduction rather than a small one-off grant.
| Scholarship | Reduction | You Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
|
RMIT Future Leaders Scholarship |
20% off tuition for the full program duration |
Headline fee reduced by 20% throughout your degree |
|
RMIT Foundation Academic Scholarship |
Merit-based tuition reduction (amount varies by program) |
Headline fee reduced by the awarded amount |
|
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship |
Around AUD 5,000 (one-off) |
Headline fee reduced by approximately AUD 5,000 |
|
External / Sponsorship Scholarships |
Varies by funding body |
Reduction or full coverage, subject to the external scheme's terms |
A rough all-in estimate for year one (tuition plus 12 months of Melbourne living):
| Programme | Tuition (AUD) | + Living (approx. 12 months) | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate (Bachelor's) |
AUD 43,200 – 50,880 |
AUD 27,000 |
AUD 70,200 – 77,880 (₹38.6L – ₹42.8L) |
|
Postgraduate (Master's) |
AUD 38,400 – 50,880 |
AUD 27,000 |
AUD 65,400 – 77,880 (₹36.0L – ₹42.8L) |
|
MBA |
AUD 42,000 – 50,000 |
AUD 27,000 |
AUD 69,000 – 77,000 (₹38.0L – ₹42.4L) |
Excludes the visa fee, OSHC, SSAF, travel and one-off setup costs; reduces meaningfully with the Future Leaders Scholarship (20% for eligible Indian students) and with part-time earnings (international students can work up to 20 hours per week during study, full-time during holidays).
GyanDhan helps Indian students finance both tuition and Melbourne living costs:
