RMIT University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #359 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #17 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #15 of 40 | In Australia |
| #2 of 4 | In Melbourne |
| #31 of 1,052 | For Aviation |
| Top100 | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.rmit.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 66%*
* RMIT University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | For Bachelor degree programme, satisfactory completion of interstate secondary schooling or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to November (March - July; July-November) |
Research profile
RMIT University is a world-class research university with 62,889 scientific papers published and 1,600,878 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Political Science.
RMIT University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 44 | 236 |
| 1993 | 48 | 380 |
| 1994 | 73 | 341 |
| 1995 | 119 | 462 |
| 1996 | 149 | 579 |
| 1997 | 171 | 657 |
| 1998 | 230 | 974 |
| 1999 | 299 | 1228 |
| 2000 | 399 | 1808 |
| 2001 | 454 | 2494 |
| 2002 | 671 | 3451 |
| 2003 | 918 | 4678 |
| 2004 | 879 | 6089 |
| 2005 | 972 | 8110 |
| 2006 | 1129 | 10230 |
| 2007 | 1180 | 12742 |
| 2008 | 1433 | 15062 |
| 2009 | 1585 | 18309 |
| 2010 | 1751 | 21788 |
| 2011 | 2155 | 27163 |
| 2012 | 2369 | 32687 |
| 2013 | 2753 | 39554 |
| 2014 | 3144 | 47627 |
| 2015 | 3474 | 55299 |
| 2016 | 3312 | 63713 |
| 2017 | 3539 | 75147 |
| 2018 | 3694 | 90514 |
| 2019 | 4121 | 110585 |
| 2020 | 4355 | 142132 |
| 2021 | 4432 | 174063 |
| 2022 | 4483 | 187207 |
| 2023 | 4470 | 207357 |
| 2024 | 3603 | 216446 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 15,000 -18,750 per annum (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 4,355-9,080 per annum (AUD) |
RMIT University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by RMIT University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RMIT University alumni
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James Wan
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriterfilm directorwriterexecutive producer
- Biography
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James Wan is an Australian filmmaker. He has primarily worked in the horror genre as the co-creator of the Saw and Insidious franchises and the creator of The Conjuring Universe. The lattermost is the highest-grossing horror franchise at over $2 billion. Wan is also the founder of film and television production company Atomic Monster.
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Leigh Whannell
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriterfilm directormanufacturerdirector
- Biography
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Leigh Whannell is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He has written multiple films that were directed by his friend James Wan, including Saw (2004), Dead Silence (2007), Insidious (2010), and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013). Whannell made his directorial debut with Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), and has since directed three more films: Upgrade (2018), The Invisible Man (2020), and Wolf Man (2025).
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Gillian Chung
- Occupations
- actorsinger
- Biography
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Gillian Chung Ka-lai, known by her stage name Chung Yan-tung, is a Hong Kong actress and singer. She is a member of the Cantopop duo Twins, along with Charlene Choi.
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Judith Durham
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterpianistjazz musiciansinger
- Biography
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Judith Durham AO was an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician who became the lead singer of the Australian folk music group the Seekers in 1962.
RMIT University faculties and divisions
| Campus Abroad : RMIT Vietnam | Business Administration, Design, Engineering, Information Technology |
|---|---|
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Law, Management, Marketing |
| School : Design and Social Context | Architecture, Communication Studies, Design, Education, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, International Studies, Media Studies, Social Studies, Textile Design, Urban Studies |
| School : Science, Engineering and Health | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chiropractic, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Production Engineering, Psychology, Traditional Eastern Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | RMIT |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Perita manus mens exculta |
| Colors | red, black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 2476 Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,031,000 |