| Institution | RMIT University |
| City and Country | Melbourne, Australia |
| Language(s) of instruction | English |
| Term | Semester or academic year |
| Approximate Dates: | Fall: July-November Spring: February-July |
| Population: city/university | 3.5 million inhabitants 57,000 students |
| Brief Program Description | RMIT University is one of Australia’s leading educational institutions. Formed in 1887, the university has grown to become one of the largest in the country and has built a worldwide reputation for excellence in vocational and technical education and research – that makes a difference to its communities. RMIT is Australia’s most international and culturally diverse university. RMIT’s mission is to provide professional, vocational education and training to individuals and enterprises on a regional and international basis; and to provide outcome-related research and consultancy services that address real-world issues. |
| Housing Options | RMIT does not offer on-campus housing, but will assist with finding temporary and permanent housing including apartments, hostels and homestays with a local family. |
| GPA Requirement | 3.0 GPA
You must have at least this GPA at the time of application and a 2.7 the semester prior to exchange. Failure to maintain adequate academic standing will result in your removal from the program. |
| Language Notes | None |
| Credit Load | Study Abroad students at RMIT are not allowed to exceed a limit of four classes. |
| Credits per Course | Students generally take four classes, which translates to 4 Babson credits per class. |
| Other Academic Notes | One of the advantages of RMIT Study Abroad is that you can choose classes from across a wide range of disciplines to design your own program. That means you can design a program that meets your academic requirements and gives you the chance to broaden your study. You can choose any class at RMIT as long as you have the necessary prerequisites. RMIT also offers a list of recommended courses for Study Abroad students and assistance in choosing courses from a specific academic program. Study Abroad students are welcome to take entrepreneurship classes from RMIT’s Business School. |
| Scholarships available: | None |
| Non-credit internships: | None |
| URL Address | http://www.rmit.edu.au/ and http://www.rmit.edu.au/bbe and http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse |
| Comments | RMIT runs on a Southern Hemisphere calendar, so their first semester begins in mid-February and ends in June, and their second semester begins in July and ends in December. It is best to begin attending their first semester, which begins in February. This program is HIGHLY competitive and it is recommended that you apply at least a six months in advance. |
