The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

RMIT University, officially the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1887 by grazier and politician Francis Ormond as the Working Men's College, it began as a night school offering instruction in art, science, and technology in response to the industrial revolution. It was granted university status in 1992 and has since grown into one of Australia's largest and most globally engaged higher education institutions. RMIT is particularly renowned for its programs in art and design, architecture, engineering, media, and technology, and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities in these fields. The university operates multiple campuses across Melbourne, including its flagship City campus in the central business district, as well as campuses in Bundoora and Brunswick. RMIT also has a significant international presence through its campuses in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) and partnerships with institutions worldwide. It maintains strong industry connections and a practice-oriented approach to education, emphasizing work-integrated learning, innovation, and applied research. With a diverse student body and extensive global partnerships, RMIT is a major contributor to Australian and international higher education.