Why RMIT is attractive for design, tech and business students

RMIT University has major campuses in Melbourne and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and is widely recognised for Design, Engineering, IT, Business and Media. It offers scholarships across both countries, making it a strong option for IGCSE, A Level and IB students seeking an applied, career‑focused degree.

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1. RMIT Melbourne International Scholarships

Most popular for:
International‑fee students at the Melbourne campuses.

Coverage

• Partial tuition fee reductions, sometimes structured as:
  • Fixed amounts per year
  • Percentage tuition discounts

Eligibility

• International student paying overseas fees.
• Offer of admission to an eligible RMIT Melbourne programme.
• Solid academic results in A Levels / IB / equivalent.

How to apply

• Some schemes are automatic based on entry grades.
• Others require:
  • A scholarship application
  • Short personal statement
  • Evidence of achievements and interests in your field.

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2. RMIT Vietnam Scholarships

Most popular for:
Students who prefer to study in Vietnam while receiving an RMIT degree.

Coverage

• Merit scholarships and bursaries offering partial tuition coverage, especially for high‑achieving regional students.

Eligibility

• Strong secondary school performance.
• Meeting RMIT Vietnam entry requirements.

How to apply

• Apply to RMIT Vietnam.
• Submit scholarship applications with grades, references and (for some programmes) portfolios.

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3. Faculty & Discipline‑Specific Awards

RMIT’s schools in Engineering, Business, Design, IT and Media may offer:

• Extra awards for excellent entrants or high‑performing continuing students.

Coverage

• Additional fee reductions or one‑off cash awards.

Application

• Often based on exam results, portfolios or competitions.

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4. External & Home‑Country Sponsorships

RMIT students frequently combine institutional awards with:

• Government or corporate scholarships in their home countries, particularly for Engineering, IT and Design.

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Realistic coverage & planning

• RMIT’s own scholarships are generally partial, but combined with:
  • Lower living costs in Vietnam or moderate costs in Melbourne, and
  • Home‑country support where available, they can create a very cost‑effective route to an international degree.

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Strategy & timelines for IGCSE, A Level & IB students

• Aim for good grades in Maths, Sciences, IT, Business and/or creative subjects depending on your degree.
• Apply early to:
  • RMIT programmes (Melbourne or Vietnam)
  • Institutional scholarships
  • Any external sponsors

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How Tutopiya can help

Tutopiya assists RMIT‑oriented students by:

• Strengthening academic foundations in STEM, Business and creative subjects.
• Helping compare RMIT with UTS, UNSW, Monash and regional universities from a scholarships and employability perspective.

If you want a practical, industry‑oriented degree with realistic scholarship options, RMIT is a strong addition to your university list.

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