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Overseas travel advice for RMIT students

This travel advice is very important if you are planning to study overseas. Read this page carefully as it provides important information.

Researching risk levels for countries and regions

Before planning your education abroad program, you need to thoroughly research the country or region you are considering. Checking the level of risk in that country and region is particularly important.

You can find country and region risk level information here:

Department of Foreign Affairs – this website has links to the British, American and Canadian Travel Advisories.

For further information, please contact the staff at the Education Abroad Office, located at the City Campus, Building 15, Ground Floor, Tel 9225 3947 or e-mail: eao@rmit.edu.au.

The EAO can liaise between staff and students at other campuses.

Travel insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance must be taken out before you study overseas. A few countries, such as Britain, have reciprocal medical insurance cover where holders of an Australian passport can access the National Health Service. RMIT offers a travel insurance contract with reasonable premiums and a broader cover than is available through many travel agencies.

Students can take up leisure insurance cover through Chartis, the University's insurer, at 40% discount. If considering AIG it is important that you check all conditions related to their policy and compare their conditions and price with other insurance providers.

Exclusions to insurance policies

All travel insurance policies contain exclusions and conditions. Students should read the following clauses very carefully:

  • General exclusion to all sections of the policy.
    Insurers will not pay under any section of the policy for claims arising directly or indirectly from war (whether declared or not), invasion or civil war.
  • Specific exclusion to particular sections, for example, loss of deposits and additional expenses Insurers will not pay for expenses arising directly or indirectly out of any change in plans, or disinclination on the part of the insured person or of any other person to travel.

How do I find visa information?

For more information on visa procedures, please refer to the relevant country’s embassy website

Where do I find health information?

Six weeks prior to departure you should seek information, about any immunisations or health issues relevant to travelling and living in another country.

Please refer to your own doctor for more information.

Information is also provided in the pre-departure sessions run by the Education Abroad Office and Schools.

Education Abroad Travel Declaration

All students wishing to travel overseas for the following purposes must complete, sign and submit the Overseas Program Student Agreement (PDF 359kb 4p) and Advice of Program and Contact Details (PDF 300kb 2p) to the Education Abroad Office.

  • Study Tour
  • Placement
  • Fieldwork
  • Internship

Pre-departure briefings

Before going overseas you will be invited to a pre-departure session by the Education Abroad Office or your School. You must attend the pre-departure session before travel overseas for study purposes. Contact the EAO for more information.

What happens if the risk level of travel to my destination is ruled out?

If travel is not recommended you should consult your Program Co-ordinator to discuss alternative ways of gaining credit so that you do not suffer any academic penalty.

What do I do if I have travel problems overseas?

Email or telephone your Program Co-ordinator if you encounter any travel problems while overseas. Your co-ordinator will contact the EAO on your behalf or contact the EAO directly.

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