About Design at RMIT University
Design at RMIT University is one of the subject areas that brings the largest number of international applicants to the university. RMIT University, based in Melbourne, Victoria, is 125th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and the Design department benefits from the same research funding, library access and careers support available university-wide.
Entry Requirements for Design
Entry requirements for Design at RMIT University follow the university-wide pattern: strong academic results, a statement of purpose specific to Design, academic references, and proof of English — typically IELTS 6.5 overall. Competitive Design programmes may ask for a higher score or additional evidence of relevant experience, so always check the live course page before applying.
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Design at RMIT University is charged within the university’s standard international fee range of approximately AUD $35,000 – AUD $42,000 per year, though laboratory-based or clinical variants of the course can sit at the higher end. RMIT University also offers merit-based scholarships of up to AUD $6,000 that Design applicants are eligible to apply for alongside everyone else.
Career Prospects After Design
Graduates of Design at RMIT University go on to a mix of further study and direct entry into the job market, helped by RMIT University’s careers service and its employer relationships in the Design sector. International graduates who want to stay in Australia after finishing can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa and use the time to build local work experience, including working abroad after graduation, before deciding on a longer-term plan such as migrating to Australia.
Comparing Study Destinations
If you are still comparing Design against RMIT University’s equivalents elsewhere, it is worth stepping back and comparing studying in Australia itself against other destinations — many applicants researching Design also look at visiting Dubai and working in New Zealand before narrowing down to a single country.
Apply for Design at RMIT University with GIEC Global
GIEC Global offers free guidance for Design applicants to RMIT University — shortlisting the right level and course variant, reviewing your SOP, preparing documents, applying for scholarships, and supporting your Student visa application once you have an offer. We can also walk you through all GIEC Global study-abroad destinations if you are still comparing destinations for Design.
Course names and module content for Design at RMIT University change slightly year to year, so always check the live course page for the intake you are actually applying to rather than relying on a general subject overview.
International students choosing Design at RMIT University over a similar course elsewhere often cite the department’s research reputation and the city of Melbourne itself as the deciding factors, alongside total cost.