Foundation studies

Foundation Studies is a program designed to give international students the skills they need to be university ready.

Duration: Full-time study (2 x 18 week semesters)

Tuition fees: $14,250 per semester
(2023)

Structure: 8 courses (core and elective)

Schedule: 21-22 hours per week of scheduled classes

Location: Melbourne, City Campus

Overview

Foundation Studies is a program designed to give international students the skills they need to be university ready. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Studies program and meet the appropriate prerequisites are eligible to pathway into an RMIT University first-year undergraduate program or its equivalent. The RMIT University Foundation Studies program is delivered by RMIT Training at our City Campus in Melbourne, Australia.

Your direct pathway to an RMIT degree

Don't have the entry score you need? Do you need to complete specific subjects or meet other prerequisites? Foundation Studies allows you to build your academic skills while focusing on your areas of interest to gain entry into a range of degrees at RMIT.

Hybrid delivery available

Don’t delay your study plans, prepare now for a memorable university experience. Our hybrid delivery for Foundation Studies will enable you to start now and transition into on-campus study at one of our three campuses in Melbourne.

January intake

The Foundation Studies: Business and Foundation Studies: Engineering and Science streams are available for our January 2023 intake.

Why choose RMIT Training?

Pathway

Foundation Studies is your pathway into RMIT University.

Over 25 years experience

Delivering Foundation Studies.

Designed for you

Curriculum designed specifically for international students.

Foundation Studies programs

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).

Program	Program code	CRICOS code
Art, Design and Architecture (ADA)	FS022ADA	108492M
Business	FS022BUS	108492M
Engineering and Science	FS022SES	108492M
Health	FS022SHH	108492M
Information Technology	FS022SIT	108492M

Join an international learning community

As a Foundation Studies student, you will join a thriving community of learners from around the world. Our students have access to the highest quality support, services and experiences, including:

Academic support
A dedicated Student Services team
Year-round student activities and events

Student clubs and societies
Wellbeing support and counseling
Work and career advice

Life in Melbourne

Discover what life in Melbourne is like for an RMIT Training student.

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Rakindu talks about his year with us

Hear from Rakindu, who studied Foundation Studies at RMIT Training.

Rakindu talks about his year with us

Hear from Rakindu, who studied Foundation Studies at RMIT Training.

Transcript

[Additional information] Foundation Studies graduate, Rakindu sits in front of a curtain in his home wearing headphones. He speaks directly to his webcam for the duration of the video.

Duration: 2:17 mins

[Opening title] RMIT University Foundation Studies

Rakindu: My name's Rakindu and I'm from Sri Lanka. I undertook RMIT Foundation Studies in the science, engineering, and health stream from mid-2019 to mid-2020. My overall experience in this program is excellent. In terms of academics, I'm very happy about the content of each unit. And of course the course structure itself, the CX stream specifically allows you to study units in calculus, physics, programming, chemistry, et cetera. And I definitely recommend this course to anyone who's looking forward to studying science or engineering at university.

When it comes to delivery, my teachers were really helpful and they gave opportunities to ask questions and seek clarification. Also, when it comes to the community, RMIT training has a really proactive community and there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and make social connections. One great quality of this community I would like to point out is the resilience. Due to the impact from the recent virus pandemic, there was a significant change to the mode of delivery, but the course was delivered smoothly. And everyone at RMIT training from staff to students showcased incredible resilience by continuing everything remotely. And I'm proud to have been part of this community. And all-in-all, Foundation Studies is a great program to undertake because not only does it prepare you to university, but also gives an opportunity to be part of an amazing community.

[Closing credits]

RMIT University Foundation Studies logo
RMIT Training CRICOS Provider Code: 01912G | RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A

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