Exchange at RMIT Vietnam

Come to RMIT Vietnam on exchange from one of our 200+ partner universities worldwide.

Students nominated by one of our exchange partner institutions can study for one or two semesters at RMIT Vietnam under a reciprocal student exchange agreement.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape, diverse culture, and culinary delights in Vietnam. Your exciting adventures await. 

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Experience Vietnam at RMIT

Join us in Ho Chi Minh city for one trimester (3.5 months) or two trimesters (7 months) alongside other full-time degree students. RMIT Vietnam has students from 35+ countries studying on our campuses.  

The subjects you study at RMIT can be credited towards your degree once approved by your home institution. 

Design your own exchange program 

You have the flexibility to create your own Exchange program at RMIT University by choosing courses from a variety of disciplines, as long as you meet the required prerequisites. 

RMIT provides both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Use our Course search to find courses that interest you. 

 

RMIT Credit Points

The table provides examples of how the credit points of other countries might compare with RMIT. This is a general guideline only.

Country/region

Equivalent to 48 credit points at RMIT

12 credit points at RMIT

Europe 30 ECTs (European Credit Transfers) 7.5 ECTs
U.K 60 credit points or 30 ECTs 15 credit points
U.S.A
12-15 credits
3 credits

Costs and fees to come on exchange

Tuition fees: Students enrolled in the exchange program do not pay tuition fees to RMIT University but continue to pay fees to their home institutions. 

International Health insurance: You need to purchase health cover.

Eligibility for student exchange

At the time of application, you must:

1. Be 18 years of age or over.

2. Have completed at least one full year of studies at your home institution.

3. Be enrolled in an institution that has a reciprocal student exchange agreement with RMIT. 

  • If your institution is listed on the student exchange partners list, you can apply for a Student Exchange program at RMIT.
  • If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with RMIT you can still study at RMIT via the study abroad program

4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 out of 4 point scale or 60% average (or equivalent).

5. Meet RMIT's English language requirements (by the time you accept your offer). Students completing exchange programs are not required to submit proof of an English language competency. Your home institution will confirm that you have the sufficient level of English as part of your online nomination.

How to apply

Step 1: Select your courses

You can design your Exchange program by selecting courses from across the extensive range of RMIT University’s disciplines, as long as you satisfy the necessary prerequisites based on your academic history at your home institution.

You should select six courses for your first semester of study at RMIT. Please refer to the Course search webpage.

Step 2: Seek nomination by your home institution

  • Check whether your home institution is on our list of Student exchange partnersIf your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with RMIT you can still study at RMIT via the Study abroad program.
  • Talk to your home institution to seek their nomination.

Step 3: Submit your application

Your home institution will inform us of your nomination. We will then provide your institution with all the information and materials you will need to submit an application.

Step 4: Receive an offer

Successful applicants will receive an official RMIT offer letter via email. The offer letter will contain important information about your course requests, your compulsory health insurance. 

Step 5: Accept your offer

Follow the instructions on your offer letter to accept your offer and become an RMIT student.

Once we have received your completed Offer Acceptance Form and health insurance payment, we will issue your visa invitation letter. You will need a visa invitation letter to apply for your Vietnam student visa.

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Contact the Global Experience Office

For further information please email our friendly team at mobility [at] rmit.edu.vn to find out more.