Your pathway to RMIT.
Foundation Studies is chosen by international students all over the world as their pathway to higher education at RMIT.
Foundation Studies is delivered by RMIT Training, a fully owned entity of RMIT University. Foundation Studies provides you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need for your future academic success.
Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to caf茅s, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, RMIT Training鈥檚 Foundation Studies specialist staff support you every step of the way. We provide opportunities to develop your global and social network, setting you up for success at RMIT and into the future.
To ensure you get the best start to your studies, RMIT has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits you.
Foundation Studies gives you the opportunity to study the subjects that align with your interests and study goals. Choose from streams in:
Art, Design and Architecture
Business
Communication and Social Context
Engineering and Science
Health
Information Technology (IT).
Career
A strong foundation for success
Pathways
Foundation Studies at RMIT offers you pathways into higher study, both at vocational and undergraduate level. Use the tool below to explore the certificates, diplomas and degrees available after successfully completing this course.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Melbourne City Campus
124 La Trobe Street,
MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3000, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Melbourne City Campus
124 La Trobe Street,
MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3000, MELBOURNE, Australia
You must have successfully completed a senior secondary school qualification equal to an Australian Year 11 with a minimum D average. To determine your equivalent high school qualification to an Australian Year 11, or whether certified forecast or provisional results are accepted, please check relevant country requirements at RMIT Country Equivalency.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
Students must be 16 years of age upon commencement of this program.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36)
C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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