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Foundation of Foundation Studies in FS022

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology campus

About the program

A one-year foundation program that prepares international students for entry to RMIT degrees.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Build academic knowledge and study skills for progression in Foundation Studies in FS022. Apply research
  • Communication
  • And problem-solving skills in preparatory coursework. Prepare for successful transition to degree-level study.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to RMIT undergraduate degrees

Curriculum

  • Standard streamed program of four subjects each semester
  • Each stream has six core and two elective subjects
  • Including two English subjects (Exploring Narratives and Comparative Texts) and four specialised discipline subjects. One year full-time at the city campus
  • Delivered by RMIT UP.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior secondary qualification equal to Australian Year 11 with a minimum overall average of 50% or a pass average
  • Aged 16 or over at commencement.

Accepted academic background

Year 11 equivalent (country equivalency table), 16 years old at commencement.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 50
  • PTE Academic 42
  • Cambridge 162

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (25 January 2027) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Attend an interview with International Admissions if asked. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$34,636 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolRMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)
DepartmentAcademic Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value96
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.