RMIT University entry requirements for international students

English language

IELTSAll levels

Foundation Studies and Vocational Education: IELTS (Academic) 5.5 (no band less than 5.0); Associate Degrees: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)

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IELTS (Academic) / IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)

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IELTSAll levels

IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0

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6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

Foundation Studies and Vocational Education: TOEFL iBT overall 50 (Reading 5, Listening 5, Speaking 14, Writing 15); Associate Degrees: TOEFL iBT overall 60 (Reading 10, Listening 9, Speaking 16, Writing 19)

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TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT Overall score of 50 (with minimum score of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) Overall score 60 (with minimum score of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing)

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

TOEFL iBT overall 79, with minimum 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking, 21 in Writing

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Overall score 79 (with minimum score of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

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PTE AcademicAll levels

Foundation Studies and Vocational Education: PTE (A) 42 (no communication band less than 36); Associate Degrees: PTE (A) 50 (no communication band less than 42)

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Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)) 42 (no communication band less than 36) 50 (no communication band less than 42)

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PTE AcademicAll levels

PTE Academic overall 58, no communication band below 50

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58 (no communication band less than 50)

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Cambridge C1/C2All levels

Foundation Studies and Vocational Education: C1 Advanced 162 (no less than 154 in any component); Associate Degrees: C1 Advanced 169 (no less than 162 in any component)

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C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) 162 with no less than 154 in any component 169 with no less than 162 in any component

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How recent a test must beAll levels

English language test must have been completed within two years of RMIT course start date

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Your English language test must have been completed within two years of your RMIT course start date.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

Foundation Studies and Vocational Education: B2 First 162 (no less than 154 in any component); not applicable for Associate Degrees

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B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) 162 with no less than 154 in any component Not applicable

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

Foundation Studies and Vocational Education: not applicable; Associate Degrees: C2 Proficiency 169 (no less than 162 in any component)

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C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) Not applicable 169 with no less than 162 in any component

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

OET accepted for selected health and medical science programs; refer to program page for scores

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Occupational English Test (OET)* *OET is accepted for selected health and medical science programs, please refer to program information page for further information and the scores required.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

RMIT does not accept results from at-home or online tests for international students

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RMIT does not accept results from at-home or online tests for international students.

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Academic entry

Academic entryUndergraduate

Must have completed a recognised equivalent high school qualification to the required standard for Foundation Studies, diploma and undergraduate degrees.

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To meet RMIT’s academic entry requirements for Foundation Studies, diploma and undergraduate degrees, you must have completed a recognised equivalent high school qualification to the required standard.

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Applying

Application feeAll levels

Some applicants may be required to pay an application fee.

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Some applicants may be required to pay an application fee, and are strongly encouraged to submit their applications through an authorised agent.

How to apply to RMIT as an international student

Dates

DatesAll levels

Apply and accept offer at least 4-8 weeks before course start date for visa processing.

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If you need a student visa, apply and accept your offer at least 4-8 weeks before your course start date to allow for application assessment, visa processing, and arrival in Australia.

How to apply to RMIT as an international student

Pathways

Foundation and pathwaysAll levels

Previous study may provide credit and reduce study duration.

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Previous study can help you gain the RMIT qualification that you want and may reduce how long you study for.

How to apply to RMIT as an international student

Other universities

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