RMIT University - Australia

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Description

RMIT University, located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, is the top art and design school in Australia. With branch campuses in Vietnam and Spain, RMIT is now a global leader in fashion and textiles education. The School of Fashion and Textiles, located at the Brunswick campus, is part of the creative and multicultural Sydney Road district, close to markets, eclectic shops, pubs, and a thriving art and music scene. Melbourne is often recognized as one of the world’s most livable cities and is referred to as Australia’s cultural capital due to its rich architectural heritage and preeminence in the arts.

Eligible Majors: 

  • Advertising and Marketing Communications
  • Advertising Design 
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Business Management
  • International Trade and Marketing
  • Textile/Surface Design

Program Type: Exchange 
“Exchange” lets you study abroad at a partner school while paying FIT tuition, with limited spots available.

Looking to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience?

FIT offers competitive scholarships - up to $10,000 - for students enrolled full-time while abroad. Awards are based on an essay, recommendations, GPA and financial need. Learn more about Paying for Study Abroad.

Review the RMIT Program Financial Budget Sheet (Google Doc) and meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss your program costs. 

Eager to Study Abroad? Apply Now!

Submit your application through the Study Abroad Portal and then complete the required Course Equivalency Form with your Office of International Programs (OIP) program coordinator. After that, your department will review your completed course plan and application. See How to Apply step-by-step.

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Program Details

If you have further questions about this program, contact the International Programs office at (212) 217-5380 or [email protected]

Fall Semester: Applications reviewed and approved on a rolling basis through February 15

Spring Semester: Applications reviewed and approved on a rolling basis through September 15

Note: Early applicants receive preference.

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Enrollment: Must be matriculated in a Bachelor's degree program
  • Capacity: As an exchange program, it operates on a 1:1 ratio—meaning for every FIT student studying abroad, an international student studies at FIT. This limited capacity means spots can be competitive.

Additional Requirements by Major:

Advertising and Marketing Communications (AMC)

  • Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
  • Students fulfill bachelor’s level major area courses by taking courses from the Bachelor of Professional Communication program. Students may search course schedules by study area.
  • Eligible to participate in the 6th or 7th semester

Advertising and Digital Design

  • Portfolio: Students must submit a portfolio of recent work to the department in the online application. 
  • Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
  • Students fulfill 7th Semester major and related-area courses by taking courses worth 24 credit points in Year Two of the Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) program at RMIT. Students may search course schedules by study area.
  • Students must also take AD 494 - Senior Thesis Project Planning (2 Credits) online at FIT while abroad.
  • Eligible to participate in the 7th semester. 

Fashion Design

  • Portfolio: Students must submit a portfolio to the department in the online application.
  • Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
  • Students fulfill 6th Semester major and related area courses by taking courses from Year Three of the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) program at RMIT. Students may search course schedules by study area.
  • Sportswear students are eligible to participate in the 6th semester

Fashion Business Management (FBM)

International Trade and Marketing (ITM)

  • Meet with an academic advisor
  • Contact Christine Pomeranz, department chair, before applying to discuss program options. All courses must be discussed in advance with the ITM department chair prior to submitting a course plan to the OIP or the Dean of Liberal Arts approve the course equivalents.
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair
  • ITM students may take one specific Major Area Elective and multiple liberal arts courses at RMIT. 
  • Eligible to participate in the  6th or 7th semester

Textile/Surface Design

  • Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
  • Students fulfill 7th semester major courses by taking courses from Year 3 of the Bachelor of Textiles (Design) [URL TBD] program at RMIT. General electives may also be available. Students may search course schedules by study area.
  • Eligible to participate in the 7th semester

A full-time semester credit load consists of 48 (RMIT) credit points. Major and related area courses are available and students have the option of taking liberal arts or other courses in-person at RMIT (recommended) or online at FIT at no additional expense as this is an exchange program.

Liberal Arts Course Information:
Students may search potential liberal arts course options and schedules here; Select Recommended Course for best results. Full course descriptions can be viewed by inputting the RMIT course number in this form.

RMIT Semester 1 (FIT Spring Semester): March - June

RMIT Semester 2 (FIT Fall Semester): July - November

A detailed Academic Calendar can be viewed on the RMIT website. 

Students are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements for the duration of their stay. Students may apply to live in purpose-built campus accommodations or search for a privately-rented home with support from RMIT Connect.

RMIT Housing

Students will be required to apply for a Study Visa for the duration of their stay in Australia. RMIT will provide supporting documentation and instructions after admission and payment for Overseas Student Health Cover (OHSC).

Australia Study Visa

FIT requires all students to be covered in the U.S. and internationally for the duration of their study abroad program. RMIT requires Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Insurance in lieu of UHC Study Abroad insurance. More detailed information about coverage and claims processes will be provided post-approval. OSHC is required in order to obtain a student visa for study in Australia. Students will not be billed by FIT for UHC.

In addition, all students must maintain U.S.-based health insurance while abroad. If you already have a U.S. policy with coverage equal to or greater than that offered by Haylor Student Health Insurance, you may waive the Haylor plan by completing the standard waiver process.

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