How to Apply to Engineering at RMIT University: The Four-Year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a Shared First Year or Direct Entry to Each Specialised Degree, with Admissions and Prerequisites for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

RMIT University is in central Melbourne. Undergraduate engineering is taught by the School of Engineering, and the main degree is the four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Computer science has its own guide on this site, so here we only note that the School’s Software Engineering Honours (BH120) and Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering (BH073) appear in the lists below. Based on RMIT’s official information, here is what you need to know for 2027 entry, divided into domestic applicants, international applicants, Chinese applicants and transfer and credit.

1. Degrees and majors

• The general entry, BH126: the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BH126) is four years full time, at the Melbourne City campus, with February and July intakes. RMIT describes it as a flexible course that gives the broad principles of engineering so you can find your specialisation. International student visa holders can only study full time.
• First year: five core subjects (Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice, Digital Fundamentals, Engineering Science, Introduction to Engineering Design, Engineering Mathematics) plus three electives to sample the branches (aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil and infrastructure, electrical and electronic, environmental and sustainable systems, mechanical, advanced manufacturing and mechatronics). If you have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent), you must first take Introduction to Engineering Mathematics and choose two electives instead of three; RMIT says this subject lets you enter the degree without the advanced maths prerequisites.
• Branches from year two: the overview lists aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil and infrastructure, electrical, electronic and computer systems, environmental, mechanical, advanced manufacturing and mechatronics, and mechatronics engineering. The note at the end of the page says that after first year you must move into one of: BH068 Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics, BH069 Biomedical, BH070 Mechanical, BH072 Computer and Network Engineering, BH075 Electrical, BH077 Civil and Infrastructure, BH078 Aerospace, BH079 Chemical, BH080 Environmental. The two lists do not fully match (for example BH073 Electronic and Computer Systems and mechatronics appear only in the overview, and BH072 only in the note), so confirm with RMIT before applying.
• Applying directly to a specialised degree: the pages for BH068, 069, 070, 073, 075, 077, 078, 079, 080 and Software Engineering BH120 each have their own Apply link, entry score and fee, and are four years with February and July intakes. RMIT does not explain how direct entry differs from entering through BH126, and does not state a GPA threshold, quota or guarantee for moving from BH126 into a specialisation, so ask RMIT.
• Combined degrees: the course list also shows combined degrees with Business, Industrial Design, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science and Environmental Science, for example Aerospace/Business (BH082), Civil and Infrastructure/Business (BH088), Mechanical/Business (BH089), Mechanical/Industrial Design (BH093), Chemical/Pharmaceutical Sciences (BH122), Science/Chemical (BH098), Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering (BH096) and Electronic and Computer Systems/Computer Science (BH091). This guide does not cover them in detail.
• Accreditation: RMIT states that the BH068, 069, 070, 073, 075, 077, 078, 079 and 080 degrees are fully accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised under the Washington Accord, so graduates are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership; Chemical Engineering is also accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The Software Engineering Honours (BH120) does not yet have Engineers Australia accreditation; RMIT says it will seek accreditation as soon as the timelines allow.
• Pathway to the master’s: only the Aerospace page states it: with a GPA of at least 2.5 out of 4.0 you are guaranteed entry into the Master of Engineering (Aerospace) with 2 semesters (96 credit points) of advanced standing. Other pages only say you may be eligible for postgraduate study.

2. Prerequisites

• International applicants, academic level: a qualification RMIT recognises as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65%, and VCE units 3 and 4 study score of at least 20 in one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, or equivalent. The specialised degree pages state that no selection task is required (the BH126 page words this line differently, saying there are no prerequisite subjects).
• Chemical Engineering (BH079): also a study score of at least 20 in VCE Chemistry or equivalent. The other pages list no chemistry or physics prerequisite.
• Domestic applicants: VCE units 3 and 4 English at least 25 (non-EAL) or 27 (EAL), plus the maths above.
• Math placement tests and AP/IB credit for core engineering subjects are not described on the course pages; when applying, ask for credit and attach course outlines.

3. Domestic applicants

• How to apply: in Victoria, through VTAC or directly to RMIT. The BH126 page states that for VTAC applicants to receive an offer, the course must be your highest eligible preference.
• BH126 ATAR: for Semester 1 2027 there is a Guaranteed ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) of 75.00: if you reach it and meet the prerequisites you are guaranteed an offer; below it you may still receive one depending on places and adjustment factors. The lowest selection rank offered to recent Year 12 applicants in 2026 was 73.00.
• Entry scores for the specialised degrees (shown on the course pages; the footnote says it is the lowest selection rank offered to current and recent Year 12 applicants, including adjustments): Biomedical 80.00; Electronic and Computer Systems 80.00; Mechanical 80.05; Aerospace 80.25; Electrical 80.30; Environmental 80.30; Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics 80.40; Civil and Infrastructure 80.45; Software Engineering 80.65; Chemical 81.70. These pages do not state a Guaranteed ATAR.
• Adjustment factors: RMIT states that adjustment factors (equity schemes and/or subject adjustments) are capped at 28 aggregate points. Subject adjustments: a study score of 25 in any Information Technology, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics or any Science subject is worth 2 points per study, to a maximum of 8. Applicants from low socio-economic areas receive regional adjustments automatically, and equity schemes consider personal circumstances, location, financial background and disability. RMIT states that this program is recognised as under-represented by female applicants, and additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT Access. There are also an Elite Athlete and Performer Program and an Indigenous Access Program.
• TAFE/VET and university applicants: vocational applicants get a selection rank by highest qualification (Advanced Diploma 81, Certificate IV 54); applicants with university study need at least four graded undergraduate courses (0.5 EFTSL) and are ranked by GPA; those excluded earlier or with fail grades must submit a personal statement. The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is also accepted. Work and life experience gives no additional consideration for this course.
• Fees: on the course page, the 2027 student contribution for Commonwealth supported places depends on the subject band, and the Engineering band is AUD 9,880 per standard year (AUD 1,235 per 12-credit-point subject); the range across RMIT in 2027 is AUD 4,908 to AUD 18,025. The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is at most AUD 386 for 2027. HECS-HELP can defer payment.
• Scholarships: the STEM Women in Engineering Scholarship is for women commencing a Bachelor of Engineering who are Australian citizens, permanent residents or permanent humanitarian visa holders with a 2026 ATAR of 85 or above (90 for double degrees), worth AUD 5,000 a year for up to four years; Semester 1 2027 applications close on 13 December 2026, and RMIT notes that 2027 scholarships are not yet confirmed. The David Beanland Scholarship (up to AUD 28,000 on the course page) will next be offered for Semester 1 2028, with applications opening in August 2027.

4. International applicants

• How to apply: RMIT says international students can apply through different methods and has a network of authorised education agents; international students completing Year 12 in Australia can apply via VTAC with an ATAR, and the course page links an ATAR finder for international students. RMIT recommends applying and accepting your offer at least 4 to 8 weeks before your course starts if you need a student visa.
• Application fee: only applicants from the countries RMIT lists (mainly African countries, plus Pakistan and selected parts of India) pay an application fee of AUD 100, which is credited to the tuition deposit once you accept and commence; China is not on the list.
• English: one of the following: IELTS Academic (including One Skill Retake) 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT (tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 must be the TOEFL iBT Australia test, and 1–6 scores are not accepted) 79 with at least 13 Reading, 12 Listening, 18 Speaking and 21 Writing; PTE Academic 58 with no communication band below 50; Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 with no component below 169. RMIT does not accept at-home or online tests, and results must be from within two years of your course start. If you fall short you can take an Academic English course at RMIT UP.
• English exemptions: studies completed in an RMIT-recognised English-speaking country (including Australia, Canada excluding Quebec, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Singapore and South Africa) can qualify under conditions set out by country on the recognised qualifications page.
• 2027 tuition: the course page card shows AUD 48,960 for international students (labelled “2027 total” on BH126 and “2027 annual” on the specialised degree pages, so both wordings appear). Fees are held constant for each calendar year, and RMIT may raise them at the start of each year by no more than 7.5% (rounding can push the actual increase higher), so later starters pay slightly more overall. SSAF, OSHC and some course-related expenses are extra.
• International scholarships: the Medibank High Achiever International Scholarship (AUD 20,000) is for international students studying Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia; the Medibank International ATAR (Greater China Region) Scholarship (AUD 10,000, paid in two AUD 5,000 instalments) is for citizens of the People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR) studying VCE/QCE/SACE/WACE/HSC offshore, and ten are awarded by ATAR; the Pathway Scholarship for China reduces tuition by 20% when the bachelor program is packaged with English, Foundation Studies or Fast Track, vocational education or an associate degree. RMIT also lists “School of Engineering Scholarship Specific Terms and Conditions”; check the scholarships page for details.

5. Applicants from China

• Gaokao and school results: RMIT’s China equivalency table says an Australian-standard 65% (the bachelor minimum) corresponds to a Gao San average of 75% or a Beijing Gaokao score of 441. The Gaokao column covers Beijing only; for other provinces RMIT says to contact RMIT International. The rows above: 70% = Gao San 80% / Beijing 454; 75% = 85% / 467; 80% = 85% / 480; 85% = 90% / 493; 90% = 95% / 506.
• Other materials: the China page does not describe special requirements for Chinese applicants, interviews or accrediting bodies. RMIT only says that if you are required to attend an interview, it must be completed before the date shown in the timeline below.
• Pathways: RMIT Foundation Studies (delivered by RMIT UP, with an Engineering and Science stream, over two semesters) and Fast Track; RMIT states Foundation Studies can guarantee entry into degree programs. The China Pathway Scholarship is described above. The BH126 page says in one place that there are no formal pathways into it and in another that you can enter from Foundation Studies or vocational courses; the specialised degree pages describe pathways and credit (see below).
• China is not on RMIT’s list of recognised English-speaking countries, so you need an English test result.

6. Work experience and internships

• RMIT says the School’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program gives you project-based teaching and opportunities for industry placements once you move into your specialised degree; the Mechanical page says you can take a work integrated learning (industry experience) elective in Year 2, 3 or 4. The BH126 overview mentions an International Industry Experience and Research Program (workplace training and academic research placements), and the page also says international opportunities are available once you have moved into a specialised degree.
• Every engineering student takes part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge, a humanitarian-focused program.
• The course pages do not say how many weeks of work experience are required or whether an industry placement is mandatory; ask the RMIT School of Engineering.

7. Transfer and credit

• Credit assessment: indicate that you want credit when you apply and provide detailed course outlines (content, learning outcomes, assessment types and weightings, learning resources). Credit is shown in your letter of offer, and RMIT notes it may reduce the choice of majors or minors.
• Pathways within RMIT: completing the matching major of the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology guarantees entry into the related degree with four semesters (192 credit points) of advanced standing (Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Civil, Aerospace, Computer and Network and others), and the matching Advanced Diploma, such as the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or of Engineering Technology (Electrical), gives three semesters (144 credit points). The Chemical Engineering page states there are no formal pathways, and the BH126 page says both that there are none and that you can enter from Foundation Studies or vocational courses.
• Transfers within Australia and partner institutions: RMIT states that students at another Australian university may be eligible for credit transfer after completing their first year; international partner institutions can give credit under agreements, and other institutions are assessed case by case.
• Applicants with higher education study: you need at least four graded undergraduate courses and are ranked by GPA; previous fail grades or exclusion require a personal statement.

8. Timeline for 2027 entry

• Semester 1 2027 (February start): the international bachelor application deadline is 3 March 2027, with outcomes on 5 March and the last day to accept on 5 March; applications for change of program, selection task requirement and credit assessment must be submitted by 24 February. If you must attend an interview with International Admissions, complete it by 28 January and accept and pay by 1 February. Programs with late enrolment restrictions need applications at least a week before the official start.
• Semester 2 2027 (July start): RMIT says the dates will be published later this year.
• VTAC dates are not given on the course pages; check VTAC’s own website.

Checklist

Domestic applicants:

• VCE (or equivalent) English 25 and maths 20; Chemical Engineering also needs Chemistry 20
• BH126 Guaranteed ATAR 75.00; compare with the 2026 entry scores for the specialised degrees

International applicants (including China):

• A Gao San average of 75% or a Beijing Gaokao score of 441 (equivalent to 65%); maths at the VCE 20 level or equivalent
• IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0; online or at-home tests are not accepted
• Complete your application by 3 March 2027 for Semester 1; apply earlier if you need a student visa

Transfer students:

• Submit course outlines for credit; at least four graded undergraduate courses

Sources: RMIT University, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) BH126; Mechanical Engineering BH070; Civil and Infrastructure BH077; Chemical Engineering BH079; Software Engineering BH120; China equivalencies; English proficiency tests; Recognised qualifications; Application dates; Application fee countries; Fees for international students; Pathways and credit transfer; International scholarships; Pathway Scholarship for China; Medibank International ATAR (Greater China Region) Scholarship; Medibank High Achiever International Scholarship; STEM Women in Engineering Scholarship; David Beanland Scholarship; Foundation Studies. Information is for 2027 entry. Check RMIT for the latest details.