RMIT University

RMIT University is one of Australia’s largest public universities, with its main campus in Melbourne’s CBD and additional campuses in Brunswick and Bundoora. It has a global reputation for design, architecture, and communication, and offers both vocational (TAFE) qualifications and university degrees under the same brand — a rare structure in Australia that lets students articulate from certificate-level study into a degree.

Why students choose RMIT

• Top-ranked Australian university for art and design.
• Vocational and higher-education programs under one roof.
• Strong industry connections in Melbourne’s creative and tech sectors.
• A central CBD location and an international student cohort of more than 25,000.

What students say

Students frequently highlight RMIT’s industry connections and the diversity of its student body as strengths, with many describing good preparation for the workforce. Reviews are more mixed on cost — some students note that international fees are high relative to the support and scholarships on offer. Feedback on specific programs varies, but the design and technology courses tend to draw the most consistently positive comments.