Study in Semester 3

Study in Semester 3

RMIT offers a select number of in-demand courses for a Semester 3 intake to international students. Classes start in either September or October, depending on the course.

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Apply now to start studying in Semester 3

Don't wait for 2026 to kickstart your studies.

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Why start studying in Semester 3?

Stand out from other graduates

Finish your degree sooner than students who are waiting until 2026, and get a head start on your goals.

Smaller class sizes

Experience more one-on-one time with your teachers, and enjoy a more personalised learning experience.

Start living and working in Melbourne

Find a job with the help of RMIT’s career services, make new friends and explore Australia’s top city for international students.^

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Courses available for Semester 3

Applications for Semester 3, 2025 are now open.

September intake 2025

Program

October intake 2025

Program

“I heard about the [Semester 3] intake from my friend who was already studying at RMIT. It was timed very well with finishing high school in Indonesia and allowed me to get straight into the course that I wanted to study with my business knowledge still fresh in my mind.” 

 

- Jason, Diploma of Business

Important dates for Semester 3, 2025

Event of deadline Date/s
Applications open Now
Application deadline Wednesday 20 August
Acceptance deadline Monday 25 August
Orientation Day (in-person event) Thursday 28 August
Semester 3 classes begin Monday 1 September
Last day to enrol Friday 29 August
Census date Monday 29 September
Semester 3 classes end Sunday 18 January 2026
Results released Friday 30 January 2026

Event of deadline Date/s
Applications open Now
Application deadline Wednesday 15 October
Acceptance deadline Friday 17 October
Orientation Day (in-person event) Thursday 16 October
Semester 3 classes begin Monday 20 October
Last day to enrol Friday 31 October
Census date Tuesday 4 November
Semester 3 classes end Friday 2 January 2026
Results released Friday 30 January 2026

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Apply to RMIT as an international student

Information for international students who want to study at RMIT in Melbourne, including entry requirements, pathways, scholarships and more.

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Entry requirements

Find out the requirements you need to meet to get into an RMIT program as an international student, including academic scores and English proficiency.

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Fees and scholarships

Find fees information and learn about the scholarships we have available to help you with costs and expenses.

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Orientation at RMIT

Get ready to start your RMIT journey! Our orientation will help you familiarise yourself with RMIT processes, your program, and everything else that life at RMIT has to offer.

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Didn't find the course you were looking for?

If the course that you are looking for isn't offered for Semester 3 intake in September, October or November at RMIT don't worry, we have hundreds of courses available for Semester 1 and 2 intakes.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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