Intro
Research at RMIT
RMIT is part of an international research community seeking innovative solutions to address emerging global problems. In partnership with industry and communities across the world, RMIT is focused on solving critical worldwide problems affecting communities and the environment in the following areas:
- Designing the future
- Smart technology solutions
- Improving health and lifestyle
- Sustainability and climate change challenges
- The future of cities.
Ranking
Globally ranked and recognized
RMIT is ranked as follows:
- 20th in the world’s top 50 universities under 50 years old (2012 QS World University Rankings)
- 228th in the world’s top universities (2011 QS World University Rankings)
- 51 in the world for graduate employability by 5000 global employers worldwide (2011 QS World University Rankings)
- 93rd in the world’s best 100 universities under 50 years old (2012 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings)
Subject rankings: 2011 QS World University Rankings
- 90thin the world for Engineering & Technology
- 51-100 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering
- 101-150 in the world for Computer Science and Information Systems
- 101-150 in the world for Chemical Engineering
- 101-150 in the world for Electrical Engineering
- 101-150 in the world for Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
- 190th in the world for Arts & Humanities
- 237th in the Social Sciences & Management
- 292nd in the world for Natural Sciences
- 101-150 in the world for Environmental Sciences
- 382nd in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine
- 151-200 in the world for Psychology
Faculty/Program List
Faculty List
- Architecture and Building
- Art and Design
- Business
- Community Services and Social Sciences
- Computing and Information Technology
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment and Planning
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Media and Communication
- Science
Current News
RMIT University latest news
RMIT- Salt Baths Boost Next-Gen Batteries
The next generation of rechargeable lithium batteries set to disrupt the electric vehicle industry may soon be here, thanks to the humble salt bath.
CSIRO scientists, in collaboration with and QUT, have demonstrated that pre-treating a battery’s lithium metal electrodes with an electrolyte salt solution extends the battery life and increases performance and safety.
The research, “Stabilizing lithium metal using ionic liquids for long-lived batteries”, …
Five Reasons You Should Think About a Career in Teaching
From helping a student get to that “light bulb” moment to helping shape the lives of the next generation – teaching is a challenging but incredibly rewarding profession.
As a teacher, you’ll face a myriad of competing demands but for every challenge you face, there’s an equal or greater reward.
As you enter a profession that has the ability to impact the lives of others, …
How to Stand Out in a Creative Industry
How can you prepare for your dream job while juggling final-year studies? Graduate Paige De Vanny shares her experiences.
The Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) alumnus recently landed her dream job at Weta Digital, one of the world’s leading visual effects companies based in New Zealand.
The Oscar winning company is responsible for bringing to life performance-driven digital characters like Gollum (The Lord of the Rings) and Smaug (The Hobbit), …
Melbourne ranked best city in Australia for international students
The ratings measure cities on their quality of universities, affordability, lifestyle, employment prospects and student community.
Additional factors such as pollution, safety, transparency and tolerance are also taken into consideration.
Seven Australian cities made it into the top 75 best student cities this year with Sydney coming fourth, Canberra (17), Brisbane (18), Adelaide (26), Perth (35) and Gold Coast (69). …
KOM on YouTube
Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …