RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise

RMIT is a world leader in Architecture; Art and Design; Business and Management; Communication and Media Studies; and Engineering.

Why RMIT

Learn more about what makes RMIT a renowned global university of technology, design and enterprise.

RMIT is a dual sector university with a strong international reputation for excellence in education, applied research, and engagement with government, industry and communities.

We offer some of the best courses in the world, with several programs recognized in the Top 50 globally. Making a positive contribution to the communities we serve is at the heart of who we are and what we do at RMIT. We are proud to be recognized on the world-stage and in Australia as a leading institution in environmental, economic and social impact.

Global university rankings – how we perform

There are many global ranking systems, but the most influential for prospective students, researchers, industry and government are QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) - Shanghai Rankings. RMIT continues to perform strongly in these rankings systems each year. 

QS World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings assesses 8,400 universities and ranks over 1,500 of them. It is the only ranking system that emphasises employability and sustainability. It uses objective research data and survey information from governments, academics and employers globally.

QS releases three rankings each year:

• Overall: ranks universities across 10 measures (academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty per student, citations per faculty, international faculty, international students, international student diversity, international research network, employment outcomes, and sustainability).
• Sustainability: ranks universities that are tackling the world's environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges.
• Subject rankings: ranks the world's strongest universities across 55 subject areas.