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RMIT University
Bachelor of Information Technology
RMIT University
Course Overview
RMIT's Bachelor of Information Technology is a three-year ACS (Australian Computer Society) accredited degree run out of the City campus on Swanston Street, central Melbourne. Year 1 covers programming, web tech, databases and computing infrastructure; year 2 lets students major in one of cloud technologies, application development, software systems engineering, or cybersecurity; year 3 includes the Industry Experience capstone (12-week placement at firms like Telstra, ANZ, Medibank, NAB, REA Group).
RMIT is the top-3 most-applied-to Australian uni by Sri Lankan students for IT, alongside Monash and UNSW. The reasons: ACS accreditation gives a direct PR pathway through ACS Skills Assessment, Melbourne CBD location for placement access, and a guaranteed AUD 4,500 international scholarship for any A/L holder with 3As. Bachelor of IT graduates are eligible for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa for 2-4 years post-study work.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (any stream); aggregate roughly equivalent to ATAR 65+.
- check_circle Or completion of RMIT University Pathways College Foundation (4 streams accepted).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 24 points overall.
- check_circle Direct Year 2 entry available with a relevant 2-year HND or Advanced Diploma in IT (NIBM, IIT, ESOFT, BCS HND).
- check_circle Online application via RMIT Apply portal.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 58 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from Edexcel/Cambridge International streams qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 43,600 | Rs. 9,156,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 700 | Rs. 147,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Melbourne) | AUD 29,710 | Rs. 6,239,100 |
| Student Visa & Setup | AUD 1,800 | Rs. 378,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AUD 75,810 | Rs. 15,920,100 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (2-4 years). ICT Business Analyst, Software Engineer and Developer Programmer roles are all on the MLTSSL — PR pathway via ACS Skills Assessment is the standard track. Graduates place at Telstra, ANZ, Medibank, NAB, REA Group, and Melbourne's startup scene. Starting graduate IT salary in Melbourne: AUD 65,000-75,000.
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