Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University)

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) is a global university of technology, design and enterprise based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1887 as the Working Men’s College to provide accessible education for working people, it is now a leading dual-sector institution offering both higher education and vocational education. The university’s motto – Perita manus, mens exculta (“a skilled hand, a cultivated mind”) – reflects its enduring focus on combining technical expertise with critical and creative thinking.

RMIT is one of Australia’s largest universities, with more than 90,000 students and over 11,000 staff worldwide. Its main campus in Melbourne’s city centre is a hub for innovation and urban learning, complemented by additional campuses and facilities across the city and international campuses in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi). RMIT also maintains extensive partnerships and research collaborations across Asia and Europe.

The university’s programs are organised across four academic colleges and sixteen schools, covering fields such as art and design, architecture, engineering, computer science, business, media and communication. RMIT is particularly recognised for its applied learning model, close industry connections and emphasis on work-integrated learning, ensuring graduates are prepared for real-world challenges.

RMIT holds a QS 5-Star rating and consistently ranks among the world’s leading universities in areas such as art and design, architecture and engineering. In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, it ranked fifth globally for its contribution to SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities – underscoring its strong commitment to social impact and sustainability.