International Student Guide to RMIT Melbourne: Housing Transport and Getting Started

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Arriving at RMIT as an international student in 2026 means setting up housing, banking, transport, phone, and a Medicare equivalent in your first two weeks - while jet-lagged and figuring out tram lines. This is the practical guide: what to do in what order, what each step costs, and which RMIT services actually help.

Before You Arrive: What’s Already Sorted

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) issued by RMIT, student visa subclass 500 approved, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) booked through your visa application. Pre-arrival accommodation: most international students book RMIT-arranged short-term accommodation for 1-2 weeks ($350-$550/week) while finding permanent housing. RMIT’s International Student Services pre-arrival guide covers the basics; this guide picks up where it ends.

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International Student Guide to RMIT Melbourne: Housing Transport and Getting Started

Before You Arrive: What’s Already Sorted