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Australia Open and automatic for 2026 and 2027 entry

RMIT International Excellence Scholarship

RMIT's International Excellence Scholarship is an automatic tuition discount for high-achieving international students joining an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme. Tiers run at 20%, 30%, or 50% off tuition for the full duration of your programme, based on your academic record. RMIT is one of Australia's top design, art, architecture, and engineering universities — particularly strong fits for Sri Lankan students in those fields.

RMIT University

University-funded

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Value

20%, 30%, or 50% Tuition Discount

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Duration

Full Programme (Renewable)

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Application

Automatic at Admission

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Offer for Eligible RMIT Programme

Hold an offer for an eligible RMIT undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme at the Melbourne campuses. Pathway programmes and diplomas are excluded.

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Strong Academic Record

Tier is determined automatically by your prior academic average. Sri Lankan first-class graduates and very strong A/L candidates typically qualify for the 30-50% tier.

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International Fee Status

Open to overseas fee-paying students. Sri Lankan citizens applying from Sri Lanka qualify; Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens are not eligible.

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English Proficiency

Meet RMIT's standard English language requirement — typically IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, with higher thresholds for some Design, Architecture, and Education programmes.

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Apply for RMIT admission

Submit your RMIT application via the online portal — there is no separate scholarship form for this automatic award.

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Automatic consideration

All eligible offer holders are automatically assessed. The scholarship tier is communicated alongside your offer letter.

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Accept and maintain progress

Accept your RMIT offer and confirm enrolment by the published deadline. The discount is applied each semester for the duration of your programme, subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Why RMIT University?

RMIT is consistently the world's #1 ranked university for Art & Design (QS subject rankings) and sits in the global top 25 for Architecture. Also strong in engineering, computer science, and business. Located in central Melbourne with strong industry links — a popular destination for Sri Lankan design and engineering students.

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