Rankings
How every major ranking places RMIT University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 23 | $31,534 | See → |
| Business & management | 20 | $33,248 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 17 | $32,219 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 13 | $33,590 | See → |
| Social sciences | 9 | $29,477 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 8 | $32,562 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 7 | $29,477 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $28,792 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $30,506 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 6 | $27,764 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 5 | $28,792 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 4 | $30,163 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 3 | $29,477 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 3 | $29,477 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $28,792 | See → |
Costs and entry
28 courses mention scholarships. 6 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at RMIT University
The job market for RMIT University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at RMIT University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $31,534 a year; half of RMIT University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $28,792 and $34,447. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $33,590, medicine & clinical health $27,764.
How is RMIT University ranked?
RMIT University is ranked #125 by QS (2026), #251–300 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #15 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Architecture / Built Environment (#21) and Art & Design (#26).
What IELTS score does RMIT University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (123 of the 132 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does RMIT University offer?
132 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (23), business & management (20) and arts, design & creative studies (17).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from RMIT University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.