International students - RMIT University
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At RMIT, we’re proud of our diverse and inclusive community. We believe everyone deserves to feel supported, respected and valued in their place of study and work.
We’ll help you find your place and have your voice heard in our community. We provide opportunities for connection and somewhere to turn when you need support along the way.
We all have a part to play to make a community where we can all belong. Learn more about our commitments to a diverse, respectful, and inclusive RMIT community, and how you can take action, find services and support, and get involved in life at RMIT.
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Prepare to arrive
Student life
Study and English language support
Career and job support
Inclusion and respect
Health and wellbeing
Events for international students
More information
International students tell us what they love about Melbourne!
International students tell us what they love about Melbourne!
International students tell us what they love about Melbourne!
VISUAL: RMIT logo.
AUDIO: Energetic music.
TEXT: Why are you excited to be studying at RMIT?
VISUAL: Malika talks to camera while standing on campus.
MALIKA SPEAKS: Oh I am loving it! I'm meeting as many people as I can networking as much as
Possible, attending as many events as I can.
VISUAL: Joan is speaking to camera while standing on Bowen Lane.
JOAN SPEAKS: so, in my I've been to like several like art galleries especially at The NGV
VISUAL: Neysa being interviewed outside building 5
NEYSA SPEAKS: am practically going out almost every day and um I'm actually going camping next week.
VISUAL: Agam being interviewed with the old gaol behind them.
AGAM SPEAKS: With RUSU and with the Indian club I've made a lot of connections like I know half of my university now.
VISUAL: Emil sitting at a table on campus. Emili being interviewed outside Building 9.
EMILI SPEALS: I'm actually a part of PPIA it's an Indonesian association club in here at RMIT. I meet lots of Indonesians, they make me feel like it's home when I'm away from home, which is so good.
VISUAL: Shizuka being interviewed next to some stairs on the campus.
SHIZUKA SPEAKS: I love doing Sport and I met a lot of people there playing basketball sharing same hobbies, that is great.
VISUAL: Malika talks to camera while standing on campus.
MALIKA SPEAKS: Yeah I have a bucket list. I've gone to Great Ocean Road so far but I have a bucket list of things to do around Melbourne.
VISUAL: People on campus chatting.
VISUAL: Pranooshini speaking to camera.
PRANOOSHINI SPEAKS: You never feel like an outsider being in this country because they are very friendly and they talk to you no where you from.
VISUAL: Malika talks to camera while standing on campus.
MALIKA SPEAKS: Job Shop has helped me prepare my resume, prepare my cover letter edit my resume, cover letter as per Australian standards and land a job.
TEXT: What do you love about RMIT’s location?
VISUAL: A student walking through campus
VISUAL: Pranooshini speaking to camera.
PRANOOSHINI SPEAKS: Isn't living in the city anybody's dream? You're close to uni, you're close to malls, you're close to everything. and I mean I can run to uni like five minutes before class and I'll be on time. Who doesn't want that.
VISUAL: Another student walking through campus.
NEYSA SPEAKS: Everything is just right around the corner it's walking distance and food is literally everywhere.
VISUAL: Agam being interviewed with the old gaol behind them.
AGAM SPEAKS: On weekends, you should go for adventure. You should go for parties.
VISUAL: Emili speaking to camera
EMILI SEPAKS: Go out of your comfort zone and make some friends from outside your country because you cannot do that in your own country.
VISUAL: Malika talks to camera while standing on campus.
MALIKA SPEAKS: Australia is beautiful. I've been showing my friends the places I visit and my life here and they say your education is actually a holiday. What's next for me is exploring the whole of Australia and enjoying the experiences here.
VISUA: RMIT logo.
Text: Discover more at rmit.edu.au.
Prepare to arrive
Prepare to arrive checklist
A step-by-step guide to planning your move, from visas to flights and airport pick-up service.
Accommodation
From student accommodation to renting, we can help you find the right housing for you.
Health cover requirements for international students
Student visa holders must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Cover during their studies.
Student life
Check out ways to connect with other students and get involved in the RMIT community.
Make friends at RMIT
RMIT Kirrip helps you connect with other students, explore Melbourne and talk about the things that matter to you.
Clubs and societies
From cheerleading to chess, fashion to futsal – whatever you're into, RMIT has a club or society for you.
Student events and activities
From career fairs to creative classes, find out what's on around campus and online.
Student life
There's more to life at RMIT than just the classroom. Connect with other students and make the most of RMIT with clubs, events and opportunities for every interest.
Study and English language support
Free services and resources for students who want to boost their grades or improve their English.
Study consultations
Get help with assignments, finding information, referencing, academic writing, study techniques, and English, maths and science skills.
Learning Lab
Access resources to help you prepare for study in Australia and build your study and English language skills.
Studiosity
Provide your assignment or written work and Studiosity will give you instant feedback on writing, grammar, spelling and more.
Peer mentoring
Connect with another student who can help you with coursework, general study skills and academic confidence.
Career and job support
Looking for a
part-time job? Or want to plan for your future career? We have services that can help you every step of the way.
One-on-one career consultations
Book a free 1:1 career consult and receive detailed advice on career paths and job applications.
Online career support
Plan your career, improve your skills and perfect your applications anytime, anywhere with RMIT's online resources
Working in Australia
Learn everything you need to know about working in Australia, including basic employee rights, entitlements and obligations.
Jobs, careers and employability
Access personalised services, resources and opportunities to help you plan your career, find work and get the job-ready skills employers are looking for.
Inclusion and respect
Cultural inclusion
Find out more about how we are taking action to ensure cultural inclusion at RMIT.
Faith on campus
RMIT Chaplaincy provides pastoral and spiritual support for students and staff of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, including those with secular views.
Womin Djeka Indigenous Orientation
Grow your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and key Indigenous concepts like Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country.
Health and wellbeing
Medical Hub @ RMIT
High-quality medical care and mixed/bulk-billing at RMIT City campus.
RMIT Counselling Service
RMIT Counselling Service provides free, confidential and professional short-term counselling for students experiencing mental health issues including anxiety, depression and stress.
Safer Community
Safer Community provides support and advice to RMIT students and staff concerned about threatening or inappropriate behaviour including sexual assault and harassment, and family violence.
Health, safety and wellbeing
We provide a range of inclusive health and wellbeing services and resources, including on-campus doctors and counsellors.
Not sure about doctors, hospitals and health care in Australia? Learn more about the
Australian health system
.
Events for international students
Chat with a Peer Supporter
04 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
Online
Whether you’ve got questions about uni life, want to make friends, or just need to talk to someone who gets it — we’re here for you.
See all student events
Study Melbourne events
Study Melbourne is a Victorian Government initiative providing support, information and events to Melbourne's community of international students, helping you have the best possible time while studying and living in Victoria.
Explore Study Melbourne events
More information
International students under 18 years of age
Welfare requirements and accommodation options for international students under 18 years of age.
Sponsored students
Information for students whose studies are sponsored by an organisation or government.
Student support services
All students can access RMIT's wide range of support services, from mental health counsellors to legal advice and more.
Useful websites for international students
Study Melbourne
Banking in Victoria (Study Melbourne)
Insider guides
City of Melbourne
Tenants Victoria
Health Translations
Multilingual Women’s Health
Useful websites for international students
Study Melbourne
Banking in Victoria (Study Melbourne)
Insider guides
City of Melbourne
Tenants Victoria
Health Translations
Multilingual Women’s Health
Need help?
Contact Student Connect for admin and general enquiries, student support and academic advice.
Contact Student Connect
Browse other support services
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures
Library
Maps
Campus facilities
Student Connect
Contacts
New students
Enrol as a new student
Before semester starts
Orientation
First weeks
Support
My course
Enrolment
Canvas
Class timetables
Important dates
Fees, loans and payments
Services and support
My details and ID card
IT support and systems
Health, safety and wellbeing
International students
Student life
Clubs and societies
Events and activities
Sport and fitness
Accommodation
Careers and opportunities
Jobs, careers and employability
Internships, work experience & WIL
Scholarships
Study overseas
Copyright © 2026 RMIT University
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|
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|
Accessibility
|
Website feedback
|
Complaints
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ABN 49 781 030 034
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CRICOS provider number: 00122A
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TEQSA provider number: PRV12145
|
RTO Code: 3046
|
Open Universities Australia
|
RMIT Training Pty Ltd, trading as RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP), CRICOS Provider Code: 01912G
International students
SKIP TO CONTENT
Search field
Search RMIT
Search RMIT
RMIT Australia
RMIT Europe
RMIT Global
RMIT Vietnam
RMIT UP
RMIT Online
Students
Alumni
Staff
Library
RMIT Online
New students
Enrol as a new student
Before semester starts
Orientation
Support
First assessments
New research students
My course
Enrolment
Canvas
Class timetables
Important dates
Fees, loans and payments
Program and course information
Assessments and results
Graduation
Research students
Support & services
Student Connect
Study support
My details and ID card
IT support and systems
Health, safety and wellbeing
Financial and legal support
International students
Indigenous students
Under 18 students
LGBTIQ+ students
Equitable learning and disability
Emergency and crisis support
Feedback, complaints and appeals
Student life
Clubs and societies
Events and activities
Sport and fitness
Creative communities
Multi-faith chaplaincy
Make friends at RMIT
Accommodation
Student rights and responsibilities
Careers & opportunities
Jobs, careers and employability
Internships, work experience and WIL
Scholarships
Study overseas
Volunteering
Student representatives
International students
Support & services
/
International students
Support and resources for international students studying with RMIT.
At RMIT, we’re proud of our diverse and inclusive community. We believe everyone deserves to feel supported, respected and valued in their place of study and work.
We’ll help you find your place and have your voice heard in our community. We provide opportunities for connection and somewhere to turn when you need support along the way.
We all have a part to play to make a community where we can all belong. Learn more about our commitments to a diverse, respectful, and inclusive RMIT community, and how you can take action, find services and support, and get involved in life at RMIT.
On this page
Prepare to arrive
Student life
Study and English language support
Career and job support
Inclusion and respect
Health and wellbeing
Events for international students
More information
International students tell us what they love about Melbourne!
International students tell us what they love about Melbourne!
International students tell us what they love about Melbourne!
VISUAL: RMIT logo.
AUDIO: Energetic music.
TEXT: Why are you excited to be studying at RMIT?
VISUAL: Malika talks to camera while standing on campus.
MALIKA SPEAKS: Oh I am loving it! I'm meeting as many people as I can networking as much as
Possible, attending as many events as I can.
VISUAL: Joan is speaking to camera while standing on Bowen Lane.
JOAN SPEAKS: so, in my I've been to like several like art galleries especially at The NGV
VISUAL: Neysa being interviewed outside building 5
NEYSA SPEAKS: am practically going out almost every day and um I'm actually going camping next week.
VISUAL: Agam being interviewed with the old gaol behind them.
AGAM SPEAKS: With RUSU and with the Indian club I've made a lot of connections like I know half of my university now.
VISUAL: Emil sitting at a table on campus. Emili being interviewed outside Building 9.
EMILI SPEALS: I'm actually a part of PPIA it's an Indonesian association club in here at RMIT. I meet lots of Indonesians, they make me feel like it's home when I'm away from home, which is so good.
VISUAL: Shizuka being interviewed next to some stairs on the campus.
SHIZUKA SPEAKS: I love doing Sport and I met a lot of people there playing basketball sharing same hobbies, that is great.
VISUAL: Malika talks to camera while standing on campus.
MALIKA SPEAKS: Yeah I have a bucket list. I've gone to Great Ocean Road so far but I have a bucket list of things to do around Melbourne.
VISUAL: People on campus chatting.
VISUAL: Pranooshini speaking to camera.
PRANOOSHINI SPEAKS: You never feel like an outsider being in this country because they are very friendly and they talk to you no where you from.
VISUAL: Malika talks to camera while standing on campus.
MALIKA SPEAKS: Job Shop has helped me prepare my resume, prepare my cover letter edit my resume, cover letter as per Australian standards and land a job.
TEXT: What do you love about RMIT’s location?
VISUAL: A student walking through campus
VISUAL: Pranooshini speaking to camera.
PRANOOSHINI SPEAKS: Isn't living in the city anybody's dream? You're close to uni, you're close to malls, you're close to everything. and I mean I can run to uni like five minutes before class and I'll be on time. Who doesn't want that.
VISUAL: Another student walking through campus.
NEYSA SPEAKS: Everything is just right around the corner it's walking distance and food is literally everywhere.
VISUAL: Agam being interviewed with the old gaol behind them.
AGAM SPEAKS: On weekends, you should go for adventure. You should go for parties.
VISUAL: Emili speaking to camera
EMILI SEPAKS: Go out of your comfort zone and make some friends from outside your country because you cannot do that in your own country.
VISUAL: Malika talks to camera while standing on campus.
MALIKA SPEAKS: Australia is beautiful. I've been showing my friends the places I visit and my life here and they say your education is actually a holiday. What's next for me is exploring the whole of Australia and enjoying the experiences here.
VISUA: RMIT logo.
Text: Discover more at rmit.edu.au.
Prepare to arrive
Prepare to arrive checklist
A step-by-step guide to planning your move, from visas to flights and airport pick-up service.
Accommodation
From student accommodation to renting, we can help you find the right housing for you.
Health cover requirements for international students
Student visa holders must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Cover during their studies.
Student life
Check out ways to connect with other students and get involved in the RMIT community.
Make friends at RMIT
RMIT Kirrip helps you connect with other students, explore Melbourne and talk about the things that matter to you.
Clubs and societies
From cheerleading to chess, fashion to futsal – whatever you're into, RMIT has a club or society for you.
Student events and activities
From career fairs to creative classes, find out what's on around campus and online.
Student life
There's more to life at RMIT than just the classroom. Connect with other students and make the most of RMIT with clubs, events and opportunities for every interest.
Study and English language support
Free services and resources for students who want to boost their grades or improve their English.
Study consultations
Get help with assignments, finding information, referencing, academic writing, study techniques, and English, maths and science skills.
Learning Lab
Access resources to help you prepare for study in Australia and build your study and English language skills.
Studiosity
Provide your assignment or written work and Studiosity will give you instant feedback on writing, grammar, spelling and more.
Peer mentoring
Connect with another student who can help you with coursework, general study skills and academic confidence.
Career and job support
Looking for a
part-time job? Or want to plan for your future career? We have services that can help you every step of the way.
One-on-one career consultations
Book a free 1:1 career consult and receive detailed advice on career paths and job applications.
Online career support
Plan your career, improve your skills and perfect your applications anytime, anywhere with RMIT's online resources
Working in Australia
Learn everything you need to know about working in Australia, including basic employee rights, entitlements and obligations.
Jobs, careers and employability
Access personalised services, resources and opportunities to help you plan your career, find work and get the job-ready skills employers are looking for.
Inclusion and respect
Cultural inclusion
Find out more about how we are taking action to ensure cultural inclusion at RMIT.
Faith on campus
RMIT Chaplaincy provides pastoral and spiritual support for students and staff of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, including those with secular views.
Womin Djeka Indigenous Orientation
Grow your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and key Indigenous concepts like Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country.
Health and wellbeing
Medical Hub @ RMIT
High-quality medical care and mixed/bulk-billing at RMIT City campus.
RMIT Counselling Service
RMIT Counselling Service provides free, confidential and professional short-term counselling for students experiencing mental health issues including anxiety, depression and stress.
Safer Community
Safer Community provides support and advice to RMIT students and staff concerned about threatening or inappropriate behaviour including sexual assault and harassment, and family violence.
Health, safety and wellbeing
We provide a range of inclusive health and wellbeing services and resources, including on-campus doctors and counsellors.
Not sure about doctors, hospitals and health care in Australia? Learn more about the
Australian health system
.
Events for international students
Chat with a Peer Supporter
04 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
Online
Whether you’ve got questions about uni life, want to make friends, or just need to talk to someone who gets it — we’re here for you.
See all student events
Study Melbourne events
Study Melbourne is a Victorian Government initiative providing support, information and events to Melbourne's community of international students, helping you have the best possible time while studying and living in Victoria.
Explore Study Melbourne events
More information
International students under 18 years of age
Welfare requirements and accommodation options for international students under 18 years of age.
Sponsored students
Information for students whose studies are sponsored by an organisation or government.
Student support services
All students can access RMIT's wide range of support services, from mental health counsellors to legal advice and more.
Useful websites for international students
Study Melbourne
Banking in Victoria (Study Melbourne)
Insider guides
City of Melbourne
Tenants Victoria
Health Translations
Multilingual Women’s Health
Useful websites for international students
Study Melbourne
Banking in Victoria (Study Melbourne)
Insider guides
City of Melbourne
Tenants Victoria
Health Translations
Multilingual Women’s Health
Need help?
Contact Student Connect for admin and general enquiries, student support and academic advice.
Contact Student Connect
Browse other support services
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures
Library
Maps
Campus facilities
Student Connect
Contacts
New students
Enrol as a new student
Before semester starts
Orientation
First weeks
Support
My course
Enrolment
Canvas
Class timetables
Important dates
Fees, loans and payments
Services and support
My details and ID card
IT support and systems
Health, safety and wellbeing
International students
Student life
Clubs and societies
Events and activities
Sport and fitness
Accommodation
Careers and opportunities
Jobs, careers and employability
Internships, work experience & WIL
Scholarships
Study overseas
Copyright © 2026 RMIT University
|
Terms
|
Privacy
|
Accessibility
|
Website feedback
|
Complaints
|
ABN 49 781 030 034
|
CRICOS provider number: 00122A
|
TEQSA provider number: PRV12145
|
RTO Code: 3046
|
Open Universities Australia
|
RMIT Training Pty Ltd, trading as RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP), CRICOS Provider Code: 01912G