Master of Urban Design

For postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, applicants must achieve at least IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or TOEFL iBT overall score of 79, or PTE (Academic) 58 with no communication band less than 50, or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Alternatively, domestic applicants may meet requirements via VCE English scores or professional work experience.

Yes, for postgraduate coursework entry, applicants can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency, supported by a statement from their employer on official letterhead or company email confirming that English is the language of business, along with details of employment duration, roles and responsibilities, nature of work, and scale of the organisation.

No, RMIT does not accept IELTS (General) for admission into its university programs, and scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing are also not accepted. Applicants must use IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake, and tests must be valid within 2 years from the test date.

For postgraduate coursework degrees, applicants need a study score of at least 30 in Units 3 & 4 English as an Additional Language (EAL), or at least 25 in Units 3 & 4 English, Literature or English Language under the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

Yes, RMIT is running a 2026 pilot that allows local (domestic) applicants to meet minimum English language requirements through approved English language proficiency tests including IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, PTE (Academic), C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency, provided they achieve the required scores for postgraduate entry. Note that any TOEFL iBT tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 must be the TOEFL iBT Australia test.