RMIT International College (RMIT College) offers foundation studies that provide students with guaranteed pathways into a wide range of specialised, high quality diploma, associate degree and degree programs at RMIT University.

Located in the heart of Melbourne, RMIT College has been established to provide international students with the support and care needed to help them gain the most from their university education before graduating to a career in their chosen profession.

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% 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).

RMIT University’s foundation program provides the opportunity for students to specialise within the following five streams:

• art, design and architecture

• business

• media and communication

• science, engineering and technology

• property and construction management.

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. The program has been developed to equip students with both a range of specific business skills and broader capabilities such as communication, problem solving and self management.

Associate degrees

These two year programs provide students with a vocational outcome as well as articulation into the third year of a range of degree programs including: information technology, computer science, games and graphics programming, computing and internet technology, industrial design and many engineering programs such as aerospace, automotive, mechanical, communication, computer systems, electrical, electronic and network engineering. The following associate degrees are offered:

• Information Technology (System Administration)

• Design (Furniture)

• Engineering Technology (Design and Development)

• Engineering Technology (Electrical/Electronics)

• Engineering Technology (Network Engineering)

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.

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 extra curricular 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, Iran, Kenya, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.