RMIT University
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise
About RMIT University
RMIT University, officially the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, is a public research university in Melbourne, Australia.
Founded in 1887 by Francis Ormond, RMIT began as a night school offering classes in art, science and technology in response to the industrial revolution in Australia.RMIT was a private college for more than a hundred years before merging with the Phillip Institute of Technology to become a public university in 1992. RMIT has an enrolment of around 95,000 higher and vocational education students, making it the largest dual-sector education institution in Australia. With an annual revenue of around A$1.5 billion, it is also one of the wealthiest universities in Australia. It is rated a five-star university by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and is ranked 15th in the World for art and design subjects in the QS World University Rankings, making it the top art and design university in Australia and Oceania.
(by Wikipedia)
| 3000+ scholarships | #1 in Australia | #1 in Australia |
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| awarded to our students in 2022 | In 2022, RMIT won the Award for Most Popular Careers Service in Australia (by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE)) Award: Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards 2022 |
For our partnerships with employers (by QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022) |
Why choose RMIT
Experiential Learning: At RMIT, we emphasize hands-on, practical coursework, tied closely to industry trends and demands. Our approach ensures you gain a diverse set of practical skills, preparing you for real-world challenges.
Pathway Opportunities: As a dual-sector institution, RMIT provides unique pathway options. Our students can engage in vocational courses that seamlessly transition into undergraduate studies, enhancing your educational journey.
Industry Collaborations: Our course design process at RMIT involves active collaboration with industry professionals. This approach ensures you acquire the practical skills and knowledge vital for excelling in your chosen career.
Global Exposure: With campuses strategically located in Melbourne and Vietnam, and over 200 exchange partners across Europe, Asia, and North America, RMIT offers vast global opportunities. Engage in a truly international learning experience, broadening your cultural understanding and professional network."
HIGHLIGHTED COURSES OF 2023-2024
By SW Education
2023 - 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS
Australia Awards Scholarships
If you are an international student, the Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) may financially help to support your study or research at RMIT.
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To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
be an international student
be a citizen of any Australia Awards Scholarship participating country
meet the general and country specific eligibility criteria as listed in the Australia Awards Scholarship Handbook.
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Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development.
The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of their own country.
The value of the scholarships and awards vary depending on your country but may cover
full tuition fees
a stipend
Introductory Academic Program
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and other expenses
Please visit the Australia Awards Scholarship for country specific details.
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Environment, natural resource management and agriculture
Gender equality, human rights and social inclusion
Education
Governance, Law and Justice
Health
Information and Communications Technology
Transport and Infrastructure
Management, Business and Commerce
Human resource development
Water and sanitation
Irana Turynska Scholarship
For students who identify as a woman in their third year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design or first year of the Master of Architecture; worth up to $10,000.
Applications for 2023 are now closed. This scholarship will next be offered for Semester 1, 2024, with applications opening August 2023.
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The Irana Turynska Scholarship provides up to $10,000 per annum. Bachelor of Architectural Design students can receive it for up to two years. Master of Architecture students can receive it for up to one year.
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To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
identify as a woman
have resided in Australia for less than ten years
be enrolling full-time in semester 1 and 2 in 2023, in your third year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design (BP250), or your first year of the Master of Architecture (MC163) (by coursework)
have a Grade Point Average (GPA) to date of 2.5 or greater in the Bachelor of Architectural Design at the end of semester 2, 2022
Scholarships for South East Asia country
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This scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding international students from Southeast Asia and Kenya
Value and duration
20% tuition fee reduction for the eligible program(s)* duration outlined on your offer letter.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for this scholarship you must:
be a citizen of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Kenya, or Vietnam
be applying offshore from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Kenya, or Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam students who have completed cross-campus studies are not eligible)
be an international student holding a valid student visa or plan to apply for a student visa prior to the program commencement
achieve Australian equivalent grade GPA of 2.5 or 70% average or ATAR 75 in your qualifying qualification
have existing offer letter (full or conditional offer) and be commencing student in July or October (if applicable) 2023 intake in any Vocational Education, Associate Degree*, Bachelor’s degree*, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework program
not be an existing RMIT University student (existing ELICOS or Foundation Studies may be eligible)
* Exclusions apply to the following programs:
AD023 Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)
BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)
Terms and conditions
The scholarship is only applicable for tuition fees.
The scholarship is only applicable to the eligible program(s) and duration on your initial offer letter.
The scholarship is not transferable when you change to another program after you commenced.
Applicants with ELICOS or Foundation Studies packaged offer may be eligible. However, they must commence the eligible program in July or October 2023 intake.
This scholarship cannot be deferred to another year/intake and must be used for the intake you have been offered it for.
Scholarship selection is based on academic merit.
Successful applicants will be notified; unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Applicants should not be in receipt of any other scholarship or government funded sponsorship covering tuition fees e.g. Australia Awards scholarship, MARA, LPDP (applicants currently in receipt of MACC scholarship may be considered).
The scholarship will be revoked if you are granted any other scholarship or government funded sponsorship covering tuition fees e.g. Australia Awards scholarship, MARA, LPDP.
For full terms and conditions, please view the International Scholarships Terms and Conditions document.
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This scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding students from Vietnam
Value and duration
25% tuition fee reduction for the eligible program(s) duration outlined on your offer letter.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for this scholarship you must:
be a citizen of Vietnam and be applying offshore from Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam students who have completed cross-campus studies are not eligible)
be an international student holding a valid student visa or plan to apply for a student visa prior to the program commencement
achieve Australian equivalent grade GPA of 3.0 or 75% average in your qualifying qualification
have existing offer letter (full or conditional offer) and be commencing student in July or October (if applicable) 2023 intake in Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework programs offered by:
Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain
Economics, Finance and Marketing
Management
Business and Law
not be an existing RMIT University student (existing ELICOS or Foundation Studies may be eligible)
Terms and conditions
The scholarship is only applicable for tuition fees.
The scholarship is only applicable to the eligible program(s) and duration on your initial offer letter.
The scholarship is not transferable when you change to another program after you commenced.
Applicants with ELICOS or Foundation Studies packaged offer may be eligible. However, they must commence the eligible program in July or October 2023 intake.
This scholarship cannot be deferred to another year/intake and must be used for the intake you have been offered it for.
Scholarship selection is based on academic merit.
Successful applicants will be notified; unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Applicants should not be in receipt of any other scholarship or government funded sponsorship covering tuition fees e.g. Australia Awards scholarship.
The scholarship will be revoked if you are granted any other scholarship or government funded sponsorship covering tuition fees e.g. Australia Awards scholarship.
For full terms and conditions, please view the International Scholarships Terms and Conditions document.
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This scholarship is awarded to RMIT Vietnam alumni who will commence Master by Coursework program at RMIT Australia.
Value and duration
10% tuition fee reduction for the program duration outlined on your offer letter.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for this scholarship you must:
be alumni who completed a RMIT degree from the Vietnam campuses. This can include:
an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree (including those who undertake exchange for up to 1 year in RMIT Melbourne campuses)
packaged RMIT Vietnam Undergraduate and RMIT Melbourne Postgraduate offer holders
have an offer letter and enrol in one of Masters by Coursework program at RMIT Australia
Terms and conditions
This scholarship does not apply to:
students who have only completed a pathway program (e.g. Unistart, Grad Certificate)
Vietnamese graduates who completed their full degree in Melbourne
dual campus or transfer students
Applicants should not be in receipt of any other scholarship covering tuition fees.
You must maintain a satisfactory academic progress in order to continue receiving the scholarship entitlement.
Students who are already granted the RMIT Vietnam Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship are allowed to change program in future semester, the scholarship will apply to the new program.
For full terms and conditions, please view the International Scholarships Terms and Conditions document.
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If you are an international student from Vietnam applying for a PhD at RMIT University, you may be eligible for this top-up scholarship.
This top-up scholarship program is available to talented Vietnamese students aims to address Vietnam’s future industry and workforce needs, prioritising key research areas such as digital technologies, physics, biotechnologies and energy & environment.
Value and duration
This Vietnam government scholarship (Project 89) covers for a maximum of 3 years and 6 months.
The Vietnam government provides a scholarship to fund:
a tuition fee scholarship of up to $25,000 USD (2022 rate)
a stipend scholarship of $1,120 USD per month (2022 rate)
an international return airfare and travel allowances
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the time spent in Australia (up to $1,000 USD per year).
RMIT provides:
top up funding to support the full tuition fee (supplement the Project 89 funding), being the difference between the scholarship jointly-funded between the Vietnamese Government (Project 89) and RMIT
a supplementary (top up) living allowance up to the RTP Stipend rate to support students whilst in Australia
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
be a citizen of Vietnam
have an offer for a PhD program at RMIT
be nominated to receive the Vietnam government scholarship (Project 89)
commence full-time enrolment as an onshore international student at RMIT in Melbourne
Prepare and apply for a PhD at RMIT
Other Scholarships
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If you are a citizen of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan or Thailand this bursary provides a tuition fee discount on your ELICOS program.
Value and duration
For 2023 commencement: 10% of the total program fee for an ELICOS program (you pay $441 per week after the discount)
For 2024 commencement: 10% of the total program fee for an ELICOS program (you pay $488.80 per week after the discount)
Eligibility
In order to qualify for this scholarship you must:
be a citizen of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan or Thailand
applying from Australia or overseas
enrol in an English for Academic Purposes program at RMIT English Worldwide commencing either in 2022, 2023 or 2024
not be the recipient of any other English Language scholarship (including external scholarships)
be a commencing RMIT English Worldwide student (including extending your program in Australia).
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Applications close on 31 June 2023
Medibank is the preferred OSHC provider for RMIT international students. This scholarship is available to international students which can contribute towards your tuition fees.
Value and duration
The total value of the scholarship is AU$2,000, one-off payment towards future tuition fee to be paid after the first census date.
Industry experience opportunity with Medibank.
Number of scholarships available
Up to Twenty-four (24) scholarships are available.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must:
join Medibank Comprehensive OSHC arranged by RMIT
have a valid offer letter to commence in any Vocational Education (VE), Ass Deg, Bachelor, or Master by coursework program (excluding Higher Degree by Research) in July 2023 intake.
be an international student holding a valid student visa or plan to apply for a student visa prior to the program commencement
not an existing RMIT student
Disclaimer: All information is gathered from the official website of the university for reference purposes. To ensure which scholarship you are eligible to apply, please contact our SW Education Consultant.
CAMPUSES
Bundoora Campus
289 McKimmies Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083
Melbourne City Campus
124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne CBD VIC 3000
Brunswick Campus
25 Dawson St, Brunswick VIC 3056
