RMIT University campus
Melbourne, Australia
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RMIT University

Melbourne·university
Popular with NepalisScholarship available

#137

QS Rank

$35,000

Tuition/yr

About RMIT University

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is a public research university located in the city of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Established in 1887 by Francis Ormond, it is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in Australia, a founding member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN), and a member of Universities Australia (UA).

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#137
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#401

Campus & Location

Province

VIC

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: AUD 1,600–2,600/mo | Food: AUD 420–680/mo | Large Nepali community; diverse neighbourhoods and strong job market.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Eligible for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor/Master, up to 4 years in regional areas or for Science/Engineering/Education degrees.

For Nepali students

Popular for Nepali IT and engineering students. RMIT is in the heart of Melbourne, close to established Nepali community hubs.

Programs(4)

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

RMIT Business

Business & Management
Bachelor's~$31k/yr3 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

RMIT MBA (Global)

RMIT Business

Business & Management
MBA~$42k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+februaryPGWP

Master of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)

School of Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$36k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Master of Information Technology

School of Computing Technologies

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$35k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-27 · Source: . Information may change — verify with RMIT University’s official website before applying.