RMIT University

Profile narrative

RMIT University is a dual-sector institution providing higher education and vocational education and training. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, research programs, and vocational certificates and diplomas across disciplines such as engineering, design, business, and information technology. The university serves both domestic and international students, delivering programs through its campuses and online platforms. Its primary activities include teaching, learning, applied research, and industry collaboration.

RMIT operates multiple campuses in Melbourne’s central business district and suburban areas, as well as additional sites in regional Victoria. It maintains international presences, including campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam, and a research and innovation centre in Barcelona, Spain. As a public university, it receives funding from the Australian government and is a significant higher education provider in Australia. The institution is recognised for its strong emphasis on technology‑focused disciplines and its close ties with industry partners.

RMIT’s distinguishing attributes include its dual‑sector structure, which allows it to deliver both academic qualifications and vocational training under a single governance framework. The university is known for applied research that addresses real‑world challenges, particularly in areas such as advanced manufacturing, digital media, and sustainable design. In recent years, RMIT has been involved in assessing potential exposure to a cyber incident affecting the Canvas learning management system reported in May 2026, and it experienced an IT outage in February 2021 that was later determined not to involve a data breach. These incidents illustrate the university’s ongoing engagement with cybersecurity risk management and its collaboration with vendors to protect institutional data.

Incidents

2 incidents linked to this organisation.