RMIT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY VIETNAM

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) is an iconic Melbourne institution that has been providing excellence in vocational and professional education and training since 1887. It is one of the largest universities in Australia, operating across eight locations in Melbourne, Victoria as well as Vietnam, with 62,000 students. It is a member of the Australian Technology Network, a group of five leading technology-oriented universities. RMIT is also well-known for its outcome-related research and consultancy services to industry.

 

The University has created a unique educational culture from a worldwide community of students, academics, industry clients and staff combining expertise in people and technology. The graduates of RMIT University are highly regarded by Australian and international employers and hold positions of importance worldwide.
 

Since 1992, RMIT has developed a strong association with Vietnam through education, business and research links in engineering, information technology, communication, finance and telecommunications. 
 

In 1998, RMIT University Australia was invited by the Vietnamese authorities to establish a fully foreign-owned University in Vietnam. In 2000, RMIT Vietnam was granted a licence by the Ministry of Planning and Investment to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate education, training and research in Vietnam. 
 

All degrees are recognised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MOET). The University degrees are awarded by RMIT University in Australia. This means for the first time Vietnamese students can receive an overseas tertiary without having to leave home.
 

The University commenced offering programs in 2001 in Ho Chi Minh City and in 2004 in Hanoi. The University currently boasts a student population of over 3,800 students with international students from Australia, China, France, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States as well as other countries.
 

Apart from the considerable personal benefits to families when students stay in Vietnam to study, the cost of an international degree in Vietnam is now far more affordable. The same quality teaching is delivered in both Australia and Vietnam but the fees are considerably lower at RMIT Vietnam. The cost of studying the same degree in Australia is about twice the cost in Vietnam. For example, the Bachelor of Commerce degree in Vietnam costs approximately USD 17,000 whereas a similar degree in Australia costs USD 42,000. In addition, students at RMIT Vietnam do not have to cover the high costs of living in Australia and other costs such as airfares, visas and Australian health insurance.

At RMIT Vietnam, students will have opportunities to develop the fullest with practical educational programs, state-of-the-art facilities, broad range of sports and extensive student activities. Furthermore, with its connection to the industry, RMIT Vietnam offers valuable contacts and networking possibilities through formal and informal business meetings, guest lectures and, importantly, an internship program.

Since commencing operations, RMIT Vietnam has granted more than US$ 3 million in scholarships. This has provided 471 scholarships for Master of Education degrees, Masters by Research, English training for health workers, undergraduate degrees and pre-University English language training. Research initiatives have taken place in the fields of information technology, food technology and safety, the control of infectious diseases and water. The mission of all research projects is to be relevant to the economic and social development of Vietnam and the region.

RMIT International University Vietnam has been awarded the “Golden Dragon Award" four times since 2003 for excellence in education from the Vietnamese Ministry of Trade. The University has also received awards from the Australian Chamber of Commerce for innovation and community service and Certificates of Merit from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the Ministry of Planning and Investment in Hanoi.

RMIT Vietnam is leading the way in creating an innovative teaching and learning culture. It is committed to providing internationally recognised quality professional education and training for its students. The University will contribute to the development of Vietnam by producing graduates who will have the qualifications, skills and confidence essential for leaders and managers of the future.  

Link: http://www.rmit.edu.vn