RMIT University Cost & Aid: International Student Guide 2026

RMIT University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend RMIT University as an international student — tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at RMIT University for international students is approximately AUD 25,500 to 46,000 total annual cost for domestic students; AUD 48,000 to 75,000 total annual cost for international undergraduates (medicine and specialised programs higher). Melbourne CBD cost of living is genuinely expensive by Australian standards. Need-based bursaries and merit scholarships are available, including the RMIT International Excellence Scholarships and various country-specific scholarships. International scholarships are competitive and partial — international students should not assume significant aid coverage (tuition Domestic Australian undergraduate tuition AUD 7,500 to 16,000 per year (HECS-HELP loan eligible, Commonwealth Supported Place students); international undergraduate tuition AUD 30,000 to 45,000 per year depending on program (design and engineering at the higher end, AUD 35,000-45,000; arts and humanities at the lower end, AUD 30,000-40,000; medicine and specialised health sciences higher still), living costs AUD 18,000 to 30,000 per year for room, board, and personal expenses in Melbourne — CBD apartment single rooms run AUD 350-600 per week, with private studios at AUD 450-800 per week. Inner Melbourne suburb share houses (Carlton, Fitzroy, Brunswick, Collingwood, Footscray) run AUD 250-450 per week. Total Melbourne living costs run AUD 1,500-2,500 per month for most students).

Cost breakdown

Item	Range
Tuition (international)	Domestic Australian undergraduate tuition AUD 7,500 to 16,000 per year (HECS-HELP loan eligible, Commonwealth Supported Place students); international undergraduate tuition AUD 30,000 to 45,000 per year depending on program (design and engineering at the higher end, AUD 35,000-45,000; arts and humanities at the lower end, AUD 30,000-40,000; medicine and specialised health sciences higher still)
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	AUD 18,000 to 30,000 per year for room, board, and personal expenses in Melbourne — CBD apartment single rooms run AUD 350-600 per week, with private studios at AUD 450-800 per week. Inner Melbourne suburb share houses (Carlton, Fitzroy, Brunswick, Collingwood, Footscray) run AUD 250-450 per week. Total Melbourne living costs run AUD 1,500-2,500 per month for most students
Total annual	AUD 25,500 to 46,000 total annual cost for domestic students; AUD 48,000 to 75,000 total annual cost for international undergraduates (medicine and specialised programs higher). Melbourne CBD cost of living is genuinely expensive by Australian standards. Need-based bursaries and merit scholarships are available, including the RMIT International Excellence Scholarships and various country-specific scholarships. International scholarships are competitive and partial — international students should not assume significant aid coverage

For comparison, the average international tuition across Australia is around AUD 30,000–50,000/year.

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

Common questions

What is the total annual cost of RMIT University for international students?

Total annual: AUD 25,500 to 46,000 total annual cost for domestic students; AUD 48,000 to 75,000 total annual cost for international undergraduates (medicine and specialised programs higher). Melbourne CBD cost of living is genuinely expensive by Australian standards. Need-based bursaries and merit scholarships are available, including the RMIT International Excellence Scholarships and various country-specific scholarships. International scholarships are competitive and partial — international students should not assume significant aid coverage. Tuition: Domestic Australian undergraduate tuition AUD 7,500 to 16,000 per year (HECS-HELP loan eligible, Commonwealth Supported Place students); international undergraduate tuition AUD 30,000 to 45,000 per year depending on program (design and engineering at the higher end, AUD 35,000-45,000; arts and humanities at the lower end, AUD 30,000-40,000; medicine and specialised health sciences higher still). Living costs: AUD 18,000 to 30,000 per year for room, board, and personal expenses in Melbourne — CBD apartment single rooms run AUD 350-600 per week, with private studios at AUD 450-800 per week. Inner Melbourne suburb share houses (Carlton, Fitzroy, Brunswick, Collingwood, Footscray) run AUD 250-450 per week. Total Melbourne living costs run AUD 1,500-2,500 per month for most students.

What is tuition at RMIT University?

Tuition at RMIT University: Domestic Australian undergraduate tuition AUD 7,500 to 16,000 per year (HECS-HELP loan eligible, Commonwealth Supported Place students); international undergraduate tuition AUD 30,000 to 45,000 per year depending on program (design and engineering at the higher end, AUD 35,000-45,000; arts and humanities at the lower end, AUD 30,000-40,000; medicine and specialised health sciences higher still).

What are typical living costs at RMIT University?

Living costs: AUD 18,000 to 30,000 per year for room, board, and personal expenses in Melbourne — CBD apartment single rooms run AUD 350-600 per week, with private studios at AUD 450-800 per week. Inner Melbourne suburb share houses (Carlton, Fitzroy, Brunswick, Collingwood, Footscray) run AUD 250-450 per week. Total Melbourne living costs run AUD 1,500-2,500 per month for most students.

How does RMIT University compare on cost to other universities in Australia?

Total annual cost at RMIT University is approximately AUD 25,500 to 46,000 total annual cost for domestic students; AUD 48,000 to 75,000 total annual cost for international undergraduates (medicine and specialised programs higher). Melbourne CBD cost of living is genuinely expensive by Australian standards. Need-based bursaries and merit scholarships are available, including the RMIT International Excellence Scholarships and various country-specific scholarships. International scholarships are competitive and partial — international students should not assume significant aid coverage (tuition Domestic Australian undergraduate tuition AUD 7,500 to 16,000 per year (HECS-HELP loan eligible, Commonwealth Supported Place students); international undergraduate tuition AUD 30,000 to 45,000 per year depending on program (design and engineering at the higher end, AUD 35,000-45,000; arts and humanities at the lower end, AUD 30,000-40,000; medicine and specialised health sciences higher still)). For context, the average international tuition across Australia is around AUD 30,000–50,000/year.