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The Office of International Programs

RMIT University


FACT SHEET

RMIT University

Melbourne, Australia


Students may study at the renowned RMIT College of Art & Design City Centre Campus. RMIT has a distinguished international reputation in providing specific education and training for the textiles, clothing, footwear, and retail industries. FIT students can earn 12-15 credits while studying abroad.
Students pay FIT tuition and fees.


DEADLINES

Spring 09 Term: September 12, 2008


ELIGIBILITY

Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

 

Fashion Design

Third Semester Abroad (Spring Term Only)

Sixth Semester Abroad (Sportswear Track)

All students must obtain departmental approval.

 

Fashion Merchandising Management

Second or Third Semester Abroad with mandatory advisement during your First Semester by the FMM International Coordinator.


RMIT COURSES

Full-time credit load consists of 36-48 'credit points' and/or four (4) 12 credit-point courses.

 

Course Electives

   

 

Program Summaries

 

RMIT Academic Schools


ACCOMMODATIONS

RMIT Village: is an off-campus housing facility, owned by a private company and gives priority to RMIT students; students book and pay a deposit. A full refund will be provided if accommodation is cancelled prior to start of the accommodation contract. For more information and to apply for accommodation, go to: RMIT Village

 

Private Accommodation: Melbourne city has many private student apartments. RMIT Housing Advisory Service assists students with permanent housing.

For more information, go to:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/housing


DATES

Semester 2, 2009 (US Spring/AU Fall Term)

20 July 2009 — 13 November 2009

 

Semester 1, 2009 (US Fall/AU Spring Term)

Beginning March — End June

 

 

Academic Calendar

 

Student Timetabling System (STS)


ESTIMATED COSTS
PER SEMESTER*

 

Administrative Fee:

USD$ 120

Tuition and Fees:

see the FIT website

Housing:

AUD$ 600-800 (per month)

Utilities: AUD$ 60 (per week)
Commute: AUD$ 120 (per month)
Books: AUD$ 400
Food: AUD$ 300 (per month)
Personal Expenses: AUD$ 350 (per month)

Est. Airfare (round trip):

USD$ 1,500 (Compare)

Australian Visa:

USD$ 430 (see Consulate Web site for details)

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*Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the college Board of Trustees. Program and Housing Costs are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of RMIT and their affiliations.


BROCHURE

Study At RMIT Brochure (PDF)

ONLINE ORIENTATION Study Abroad Program at RMIT
  Online Orientation Information Includes:

- About RMIT, Melbourne, Australia
- RMIT Study Abroad Application
- Obtaining an Australian Visa
- Arrival Information
- Accommodation Details
- Clubs and Interests Groups
- Mandatory Health Insurance

APPLICATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS

Apply Here


CONTACT

Office of International Programs
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, Room B119
New York, NY 10001-5992

 

Tel:
Fax:
Email:

212.217.7633
212.217.7010

fitintlpgms@fitnyc.edu