What are the living expenses for students at RMIT University?

In total, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has three campuses in Australia and two sites in Australia. In addition to these, two campuses in Vietnam and one research and industry collaboration centre in Spain is also there. The main campus of this university is Melbourne City Centre. The City Campus has around 45,000 students. Accessible by public transport, a few of the facilities of this campus are libraries, study spaces, fitness centre, etc. 

A few of the housing providers offer apartments and complexes as per RMIT standards. These housing options range from shared to studio apartments. Students can also opt for private rentals shared houses homestays student hostels and short term housing. Avg. rent in Melbourne depends on property type and weekly housing rent is between AUD 450 - AUD 620.

RMIT Australia international students can work part-time. They can work up to 20 hours a week during the studies and full-time during the holidays. Note that volunteer work is not included in the 20-hour limit. Popular part-time jobs for Indian students in Australia are Graphic Designer, Barista, Early Childhood Educator, Healthcare Counsellors, Sales Assistant, etc. 

Generally, there are only 2 main intakes at the Australian University which are semester 1 (late February) and semester 2 (early March).  However, universities like RMIT also offer another intake named semester 3 for some specific courses (starts around Sep/Oct/Nov). International students can make an application before these admission deadlines for the year 2026. 

These purpose-built accommodation are basically apartment complexes for RMIT Uni students. From studio to shared apartments are available. These accommodation are available at:

• Bundoora
• Carlton
• Melbourne City

Homestays, student hostels, and short-term accommodation are also the option for students.