Location : Australia ,Victoria
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RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise in which teaching, research and engagement are central to achieving positive impact and creating life-changing experiences for our students.
One of Australia’s oldest institutions established in 1887, RMIT now has 83,000 students. The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied and innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community.
RMIT has a 5-Star QS ranking for excellence in higher education and is 13th in Australia in the 2016–17 QS World University Rankings.
In the 2016–17 QS Top 50 Under 50 index, RMIT is 16th in the world among universities less than 50 years old. RMIT is 16th in the world (highest ranked in Australia) in Art and Design, and 36th in the world (4th highest in Australia) in Architecture and the Built Environment.
The University is among the world’s top 150 universities in Engineering (Civil and Structural; Electrical and Electronic; and Mechanical); Accounting and Finance; Business and Management Studies; Education; Computer Science and Information Systems; and Communication and Media Studies (2016 QS Rankings by Subject).
With three campuses in Melbourne, two in Vietnam and a centre in Barcelona, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, and enjoys research and industry partnerships on every continent.
RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate and VET programs, enabling students to have the option of work-relevant pathways between vocational and higher education qualifications. A range of scholarships is available to support education and research.
Work-integrated learning is fundamental to the design and delivery of every RMIT program. Our programs are aligned with future workforce demand and shaped by the expertise of industry practitioners.
The quality of RMIT’s research work was endorsed by the Australian Government’s 2015 Excellence in Research evaluation, rating “well above world standard” in 13 research fields and “above world standard” in a further nine fields.
As part of a continuing capital investment program, the University is completing several major projects which have significantly enhanced learning, teaching and research spaces on the City campus.
Information about types of English language proficiency tests and minimum scores for your study level.
RMIT accepts a range of English proficiency tests (please see table below).
Minimum English language requirements may differ between programs at the same study level.
Applicants are strongly advised to confirm the minimum English requirements required for their preferred program in the the Entry Requirements section of the program summary.Please note that IELTS (General) is not accepted for admission into RMIT university programs. Where an English language proficiency test is used for admission, the test must be taken no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date. Where an RMIT English Worldwide (REW) proficiency certificate is used, the REW certificate must be obtained no more than 12 months prior to the program commencement date.
English proficiency tests |
VCE, Foundation studies and Vocational Education |
Accelerated Foundation Studies program |
Associate Degrees |
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IELTS (Academic) |
5.5 (no band less than 5.0) |
5.5 (no band less than 5.5) |
6.0 (no band less than 5.5) |
TOEFL (Paper Based Test) |
530 (TWE* 3.5) |
535 (TWE* 4.0) |
550 (TWE* 4.0) |
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT |
Overall score 71 with minimum of 17 in all sections |
Overall score of 75 with minimum of 18 in all sections |
Overall score 79 with minimum of 19 in all sections |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)) |
42 (no communication band less than 36) |
46 (no communication band less than 40) |
50 (no communication band less than 42) |
Cambridge English: First (FCE) |
2015: 162 with no less than 154 in any component |
2015: 162 with no less than 162 in any component |
Not applicable |
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
2015: 162 with no less than 154 in any component |
2015: 162 with no less than 162 in any component |
2014: 52 with no less than ‘borderline’ in each skill 2015 onwards: 169 with no less than 162 in any component |
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
2015 onwards: 169 with no less than 162 in any component |
English proficiency tests |
Higher education (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) |
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IELTS (Academic) |
6.5 (no band less than 6.0) |
7.0 (no band less than 6.5) |
7.5 (no band below 7.0) |
8.0 (no band below 7.5) |
TOEFL (Paper Based Test) |
580 (TWE* 4.5) |
600 (TWE* 5.0) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT |
Overall score of 92 with minimum of 20 in all sections |
Overall score of 100 with minimum of 24 in writing and 22 in all other sections |
Overall score of 106 with minimum of 24 in all sections |
Not applicable |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)) |
58 (no communication band less than 50) |
65 (no communication band less than 58) |
72 (no communication band less than 65) |
79 (no communication band less than 72) |
Cambridge English: First (FCE) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
2014: 58 with no less than ‘borderline’ in each skill 2015 onwards: 176 with no less than 169 in any component |
2014: 67 with no less than ‘good’ in each skill 2015 onwards: 185 with no less than 176 in any component |
2014: 74 with no less than ‘good’ in each skill
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2014: 80 with no less than ‘good’ in each skill
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Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) |
2015 onwards: 176 with no less than 169 in any component |
2015 onwards: 185 with no less than 176 in any component |
2015 onwards: 191 with no less than 185 in any component |
2014: 60 with no less than ‘weak’ in each skill
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*TWE = Test of Written English
Visit the websites below for more information on English Language proficiency tests.
Currently there are no scholarships available.