RMIT University

RMIT University offers a range of international scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students based on their academic merit, financial needs and the specific eligibility criteria mentioned on the official website. The students will automatically be considered for the university scholarships based on their admission application. The scholarships offered to international students are given as follows:

• Foundation Academic Scholarships 
• Medibank Student Success Grant
• Future Leaders Scholarship- RMIT
• RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS)

Deakin University and RMIT University are some of the best universities for pursuing higher education in Australia. Every student has its own needs and requirements when choosing a university. Some important factors to check include fees, location, placement rate, acceptance rate, scholarship offered, and more. Each university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Check the comparison listed below between Deakin University and RMIT University. The below comparison will assist international students in gaining more clarity on both the universities:

International applicants can apply to RMIT Master of Finance course directly. But, do submit the application before the application deadline. A few of the documents required to apply are:

• Academic transcripts
• Graduation certificates
• Evidence of English language proficiency course
• Copy of passport
• English translations of all documents
• Personal statement
• Reference from employers
• Documentation related to selection tasks (if applicable)
• Letter from scholarship provider

The duration of RMIT Master of Finance course is 2 years or 1.5 years. This course helps students to be prepared for a rewarding career. It covers all the important elements of Finance, Financial Modelling, Trading, Econometrics, Research and Analysis of the Financial markets. Highlights of this course include the industry-led debating challenge, the CFA Institute Research challenge, and the university's finance career day. The annual tuition fee for this course for 2025 is AUD 46,080 (Around INR 25.10 lakh).

The duration of RMIT University Bachelor of Fashion Design course is 3 years. To take admission to this course, the applicants are required to have successfully completed by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 65%. For students who have completed the education from Indian state boards, then a minimum of 70% is required. An IELTS score of 6.5 / TOEFL score of 79 / PTE score of 58 is required.

RMIT ranks at #26 position in 2025 in the Art and Design category in the 2025 subject rankings by QS. The duration of Bachelor's of Fashion Design course is 3 years. The annual tuition fees is AUD 45,120 for international students (Around INR 24.6 lakh). Upon the enrollment in this program, students become eligible to join the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Fashion Council (AFC). Additionally, industry practitioners and academics with strong links to the design sector will guide the academic journey.

For UG courses, RMIT University tuition fees may range between INR 5.92 L - 2.15 Cr and for PG courses, it ranges between INR 7.75 L - 26.35 L. The course-wise tuition fees can be checked from below:

Living Cost: The estimated cost of living for RMIT University international students is given below: 

The minimum scores required in PTE at RMIT are based on the IELTS score (as base). The range of PTE score accepted is 58-79. Check the scores given below in detail:

RMIT's Master of Lab Medicine course duration is 2 years. The annual course fees is AUD 46,080 (Around INR 25 lakh). While pursuing this course, students can undertake 10-13 weeks of professional practice in an overseas laboratory. The graduates of this course can be employed as Medical Scientists in the field of Diagnostic Pathology, as Medical Researchers, or as Clinical Investigators. They may also be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists if they meet the authority's requirements. Check details about RMIT's Master of Lab Medicine course from here. 

The duration of RMIT University Master of IT is 2 years. The tuition fees for international students is AUD 41,280 (Around INR 22.3 lakhs). After studying this course students can graduate with a strong theoretical base and technical proficiency to keep pace with rapid changes in Technology and Business. A few of the career paths after pursuing this course are Cloud Architect, IT Consultant, Mobile Application Developer, Web Developer, etc. Applicants are required to have an Australian Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0.