Cross-campus studies – RMIT Vietnam

Who is eligible?

You are eligible to participate in cross-campus study to RMIT Vietnam if you are an undergraduate, associate degree, postgraduate and Diploma of Languages student who has completed at least one semester (minimum 36 credit points) at the time of registration.

Vocational education students are not eligible for exchange or cross-campus study.

All exchange/cross-campus study students need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Minimum RMIT grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• 18 years of age by the official start date of the exchange program at RMIT Vietnam
• Current RMIT program enrolment. Students on a Leave of Absence not exceeding one year can also apply

What can I study?

Undergraduate

Business

• Accountancy
• Economics and Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Management
• Marketing

Postgraduate Business

• Master of Business Administration (MBA and MBA Executive)
• Master of International Business

Science, Engineering and Health

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Information Systems
• Software Engineering

Design and Social Context

• Communication
• Design (Digital Media)
• Fashion Merchandise Management

If you're currently enrolled in one of the above programs, refer to the Course guides to check which courses are offered at our Vietnam campuses. If you don't study any of the above disciplines or programs, you could use your University electives.

How much will it cost?

New Colombo Plan (NCP) mobility grants are available to support eligible RMIT students wishing to study at our Vietnam campuses.

To be eligible for NCP you must:

• Be currently enrolled in a bachelor or bachelor with honours program
• Be an Australian citizen
• Have not received an NCP grant before.

 

You'll continue to pay your domestic or international student fees to RMIT Melbourne. While on exchange you remain enrolled as an RMIT student, paying fees and accruing HECS as usual.

The RMIT Vietnam site includes detailed information on accommodation and living expenses for Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

You need to have sufficient funds to finance a semester/s overseas. You may be asked to provide evidence of your financial security when applying for your visa.

How do I apply?

Registration for cross-campus exchange to RMIT Vietnam must be completed approximately eight months prior to the start of the Vietnam semester.

1. Register for and attend an information session
2. Download and create a study plan (PDF, 659KB) and get approval from your School
3. Submit your online registration by the deadline (see table above)
4. If successful, you will receive an acceptance letter from RMIT Vietnam and you can start to make travel arrangements (flights, visas etc.)
5. Attend the Global Experiences Pre-departure Symposium (you will receive more information about this if your application is successful)
6. Get set – your global adventure begins!