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How to transfer to RMIT
Find the course that feels right at RMIT with a uni that takes you beyond the classroom.  Transfer to RMIT, apply now.
Find the course that feels right at RMIT with a uni that takes you beyond the classroom.  Transfer to RMIT, apply now.
Applying for a transfer to RMIT
Get all the information you need to apply by selecting whether you are a local or international student.
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Why switch to RMIT?
Industry connected
RMIT courses are co-designed with industry partners such as BMW, the United Nations, and L'Oréal.
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Pathway options
RMIT is the largest dual-sector university in Australia, and we offer pathway options that will take you from a certificate or diploma to an undergraduate degree.
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University rankings
RMIT is in the top 150 universities worldwide* and 1st in Australia for Architecture, the Built Environment, Art and Design.**
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Transferring to RMIT as an international student is easier than ever. Book an in-person or online consult today for help understanding your transfer options, RMIT’s pathways and how to make the switch.
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How to start your transfer to RMIT University
Start your transfer to RMIT in five simple steps.
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Discover your ideal course with our course search tool  above. Search by course name, study area or your future career to find the courses that will help you achieve your goals.
Once you find a course you’re interested in, click the ‘Compare’ button at the top of the course page. This will save the course in your personalised
comparison dashboard
.
Here, you can compare your favourite courses by entry requirements, career outcomes, fees and duration. You can also email yourself a copy of your comparison dashboard to view it later.
If you are an international student, your study institution may have a partnership with RMIT that enables you to transfer credit. Find out if there is an
external pathway arrangement
available for you.
If you are currently enrolled in one of the following Australian universities, you may be eligible for credit exemptions to transfer to RMIT after you complete your first-year studies.
La Trobe University
Deakin University
Monash University
Swinburne University of Technology.
Check your eligibility
Once you’ve narrowed down your course options, make sure you check that you meet all the entry requirements for the course you want to study. You’ll find this information on the course page.
If you have any specific questions about entry requirements check the
FAQ
or get in contact with
Study@RMIT
.
The documents you need to transfer to RMIT will vary depending on whether you’re a local or international student, the course you are applying for and if you’re applying for
credit for prior study or experience
.
Each of these will be clearly outlined to you during the application process.
Once you have all your documents ready, it’s time to submit your application! The process of transferring to RMIT is very similar to applying as a new student, so you just need to ensure you follow the process and  supply all the relevant documents.
The application process and timelines may also vary depending on if you’re applying as a local (domestic) or international student, so it’s important to understand the process of
applying as a domestic student
or
applying as an International student
.
When your application is successful, you will receive a letter of offer from us to your email address. Once you formally accept your offer, you can withdraw from your old course.
Important information for international students
If you are an international student on a student visa and have not yet completed six calendar months of your principal course (the highest level of study covered by your visa), you may need to obtain a release before accepting your offer at RMIT. Please contact your current institution for further information.
See what RMIT has to offer
There are many reasons why you might want to make the switch to a different university. Whether you are looking for something a bit more engaging or hands-on it is perfectly normal to explore your options. Here are just a few reasons why RMIT is the perfect choice.
See RMIT through the eyes of a student
Check out our video walking tours of our campus facilities and services, and discover what it’s like to be a student at RMIT.
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Five reasons to transfer to another university
Before you start the switch to another university, it’s important to ask yourself the right questions to make sure you’re transferring for all the right reasons.
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Make the switch to RMIT
After moving to Melbourne to study at a different university, Melody made the switch to RMIT to benefit from the practical program setting and the industry connections she felt RMIT could offer her.
Make the switch to RMIT
Meet Melody, recent graduate of the Bachelor of Professional Communication, majoring in Public Relations, Digital Communication & Marketing. After moving to Melbourne to study at a different university, Melody made the switch to RMIT to benefit from the practical program setting and the industry connections she felt RMIT could offer her.
My name is Melody and I have just completed my Bachelor of Professional Communication at RMIT.
I decided to transfer to RMIT last year because the program setting is more practical with extensive industry connections and I’ve enjoyed every moment since I made the switch.
My advice for upcoming students would be ‘be proactive and always say yes to opportunities’.
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Semester 1
Applications for Semester 1 opens August/September each year.
To find out whether a course is open for application for Semester 1, click the ‘Apply’ button at the top of the specific course’s RMIT webpage. You can also get in contact with
Study@RMIT
if you have any questions that you need answered.
Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered. Late applications may result in a delayed class commencement.
Semester 2 (Midyear)
Semester 2, you may also hear this period called Midyear, opens March each year.
The courses offered in Semester 2 will likely be different from the Semester 1 offering, so make sure to check the availability of your course by clicking the ‘Apply’ button at the top of the specific course’s RMIT webpage.
International students
International students can apply any time for any intake. You can follow the dates listed on the
international application dates
page.
For further support and resources, visit
Apply to RMIT as an international student
.
The process of applying for a credit transfer (also known as ‘advanced standing’) is different for local (domestic) and international students.
If you are a domestic student, applying for credit transfer happens after you receive an offer to study at RMIT. The application and approval process will be handled by your academic school, so we are unable to provide you with any guarantees prior to this.
To give a guide on how much credit you may be eligible for, we encourage you to compare the subjects of the program you are looking to study with the subjects you have studied previously. This may give you a good indication as to how much credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL) you may be eligible for.
If you’re an international student, applications for credit transfer should be made as early as possible, preferably during the application process, as it may impact the duration of your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE).
You will be asked ‘Are you applying for Credit?’ during the application process, so if you are seeking credit then make sure you select ‘Yes’ and upload all your course syllabus details and we will organise the credit assessment for you.
The maximum amount of university credit you recieve will depend on the level of study of the program you are applying for.
If you’re applying for higher education programs, the amount of credit you can receive will be based on your program. To be eligible to graduate, you must successfully complete a minimum of 96 credit points or 50% of your program – whichever is less.
If you are studying a vocational study program (also known as TAFE), there are no maximum limits on the amount of university credit you can transfer– you may even be able to have a complete qualification recognised!
It’s important to keep in mind that credit transfer is only available for the same or equivalent competencies, whereas recognition of prior learning may be used where competencies are not identical or equivalent and you have demonstrated the learning outcomes.
In some circumstances, receiving a university credit transfer may shorten the length of your program and this will be reflected in the duration of your COE.
You will find out the start date and the end date of your program on your offer letter and the same dates will be used on your COE.
Yes, the total cost of your program may be reduced as you won’t need to pay for any courses that you are granted credit transfer or RPL.
Yes, it is possible to reduce the duration of the program with credit and RPL. However, this will be based on exactly which units you are credited for and if this will impact the length of your program.
Transferring university credit is where we assess your previous formal study and, if you can demonstrate you meet the learning outcomes for some of your RMIT courses, then we ‘transfer the credit’ from your previous study to your RMIT course/s.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is where we formally assess your previous work and life experiences, along with any formal, informal or non-formal learning, and determine whether this could be worth credit in lieu of study. This means you don’t have to spend time learning things you already know.
Recognition of current competency (RCC) is where we assess your previously completed accredited qualification in circumstances where it may have expired or where you have not been practising.
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