RMIT Computer Science and Information Technology

RMIT has been at the forefront of computer science education since the early 1960s, pioneering some of Australia’s first computing courses, while forging a reputation for research excellence in a wide range of key areas of information and communication technologies (ICT).

RMIT University is still one of Australia's largest and most industry-focused ICT program providers.

Our reputation in the field of ICT continues to rise.

* Ranked in the top group of seven Australian universities for Computer Science and Information Systems (2015 QS World University Rankings)
* Ranked in the top 100 universities world-wide for Computer Science and Information Systems (2015 QS World University Rankings by Subject)
* Ranked first in Australia for Database research (Microsoft Academic Search) and 2nd in Asia/Oceania for Information Retrieval research (Microsoft Academic Search
* Rated “Above World Standard” (ERA 4) for research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing (0801) and Information Systems (0806) by the Australian Research Council.

'Hands on' teaching; job-ready graduates

RMIT is one of the largest ICT educational providers in Australia, with a rich tradition of 'hands-on' teaching that gives students the opportunity to mix course content and practical experience. This approach, coupled with our close involvement with industry, produces graduates who are highly regarded in the workplace. Our graduates are employed as computing professionals and entrepreneurs in fields such as commerce, business, scientific research, engineering and government.

With a wide range of programs at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level, we are also one of the largest providers of online and distance learning in Australia, through our affiliation with Open Universities Australia.

Find out more about our teaching areas: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/computing-games-and-information-technology/

Read about our collaborations with industry: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/science/industry-connections/computer-science-and-information-technology/

Strong research focus

RMIT has the distinction of being rated “Above World Standard“ (ERA 4) for research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing (0801) and Information Systems (0806) by the Australian Research Council.

RMIT Computer Science and IT has recognised strengths in the following areas:

- Computer science education research
- Cyberspace and security
- Data analytics
- Evolutionary computing and machine learning
- Information retrieval
- Intelligent agents
- Smart sensing and services

Read more about our research areas: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/science/research/research-areas/computer-science-and-information-technology/

Join RMIT Programming Club: https://www.facebook.com/RMITProgrammingClub

High School students are welcome to join the RMIT student members of RMIT Programming Club, which provides a stimulating, cooperative environment where students can interact and learn from each other by solving various programming problems. Each year we try to enter teams into regional programming competitions as part of the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest (ACM-ICPC).

Check out our website for more information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/science/