Public research university in Melbourne, Australia with an Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, micro/nanofabrication cleanrooms, a city innovation precinct, and an entrepreneurship hub for IP and startups. Distinctive for work‑integrated learning and strong industry ties.
RMIT University is a comprehensive public research university with a technology‑and‑design focus, anchored in Melbourne and globally connected. Industry engagement spans work‑integrated learning and co‑developed projects, enabled by co‑located facilities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and the MicroNano Research Facility. A city‑centered innovation ecosystem—incorporating the City North Social Innovation Precinct and the Melbourne Innovation Districts partnership—links researchers with partners for prototyping and scale‑up. Research is backed by competitive national funding from the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council, and the Medical Research Future Fund. Technology transfer and RMIT Activator support IP, licensing, and startup formation.