RMIT International College offers foundation studies programs that provide students with guaranteed pathways into a wide range of specialised, high-quality diploma, associate degree and degree programs at RMIT University.
About Us
RMIT International College offers accredited foundation studies programs that develop the skills you need to successfully advance into tertiary study at degree or diploma level. You can choose from five streams depending on the field you wish to enter:
- art, design and architecture
- business
- media and communication
- property and construction management
- science, engineering and technology.
The college is located in the heart of the city so you'll get to experience the best of Melbourne while you study.
Student Services
RMIT College is part of RMIT University, therefore students have access to all of the services and facilities available to RMIT University students. For further information on these services, please refer to RMIT University's higher education profile within this publication.
Mentor program
New RMIT College students undertaking foundation studies are invited to join the college's mentor program. In this program, senior RMIT students, many of whom have completed a foundation studies program themselves, act as informal mentors by offering assistance and friendship to small groups of two or three new college students.
Social activities
RMIT College students have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities organised for them by staff, and also to take part in university-wide activities. Activities include (but are not limited to): camps in the Victorian countryside, cross-country skiing excursions in winter, sporting competitions (basketball, volleyball or soccer), performing arts and debating programs.
Student diversity
RMIT College provides international students with the perfect introduction to RMIT University. Attracting international students from across the globe, students originate from key countries including: Bahrain, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Oman, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Courses
Foundation programs
Foundation programs offer students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Australian lifestyle, teaching styles and assessment, enabling successful academic progress. Class sizes are small and teachers offer individual assistance to all students. Students are encouraged to develop study skills and take responsibility for their own learning, which provides a strong base for future success in diploma and degree programs. Of the students who successfully complete their RMIT foundation program, about 90 per cent continue on to higher education at RMIT University. RMIT University's foundation program is an accredited program that is recognised for entry into diploma, associate degree and degree programs by Australian and international higher education institutions. Students can enter from either Year 11 or 12 and undertake the standard, extended, accelerated or fast-track option (depending on entry requirements being satisfied).
Diploma of commerce
The diploma of commerce is a one-year program that provides students with both a vocational outcome and a clear articulation path to RMIT business degree programs.
Associate degrees
These two-year programs provide students with a vocational outcome as well as articulation into the third year of a range of bachelor degree programs. The following associate degrees are offered:
- business
- information technology (system administration)
- design (furniture)
- engineering technology (civil engineering)
- engineering technology (design and development)
- engineering technology (electrical/ electronics)
- engineering technology (mechanical)
- engineering technology (network engineering).
Locations
Melbourne
124 La Trobe Street Melbourne, VIC Australia
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Student Profiles
Marcellina Mardian, Indonesia
Media and Communications
'Foundation Studies really prepared me for university. It allowed me to focus on my study area of choice, Media and Communication. The pace of learning and guidance given by the Foundation Studies teachers allowed us to grasp the material slowly, but at the same time take on a sense of responsibility. Highlights of the program included the launch of our anthology book, Rush: Stories of the Young and Dangerous; a radio production at SYN FM; and creating and managing an advertising campaign. I am now studying the Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) and really enjoying it.'