RMIT Europe

What RMIT Europe does

RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), a public Australian university. Established in 2015 and legally incorporated in Spain as Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Spain S.L. (NIF B65886012), the entity operates from a single headquarters in Barcelona at the Cornerstone Complex, c/Bilbao 72. It functions as RMIT University's interface for European industry partnerships, EU-funded research, and professional education programs, and is celebrating its 10-year operating anniversary in 2025.

Its core offerings are cohort-based professional programs rather than a unified software product. The portfolio includes the six-month EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders program (cohorts of 6-10 participants), the Urban Sustainability Strategy program developed with Arup, the Regenerative Futures short courses (Eco-Literacy, Regenerative Design), the free CHESS AI-Powered Strategic Program for EU RIS-country startups delivered with EIT Urban Mobility and Green Brother, the Urban Changemakers Initiative with Common Purpose, and the GenAISA Pilot Training Program in generative AI. In research and tooling, RMIT Europe leads the Global Atlas of Literacies for Health (GALH), an open-access data-visualisation tool developed under the EU-funded IDEAHL consortium (14 organisations) and recognised by the European Commission's Innovation Radar.

The revenue model blends paid short courses (approximately €1,050 per 6-week course), cohort-based leadership program fees, sponsored/delivered programs through EIT and Common Purpose, and EU grant capture (notably a €6 million Horizon Europe award for the MICRO-NEST autism-detection project). Several programs (CHESS, GenAISA) are free, indicating a mission-driven, partnership-and-grant-funded operating model rather than a commercial scale-up. Distribution is hybrid: direct enrollment via rmit.eu, the FutureLearn marketplace for short courses, and partner-led delivery through EIT Urban Mobility's network across 17 EU Regional Innovation Scheme countries.

Name

RMIT Europe

Legal name

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Spain S.L.

Website

https://rmit.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RMIT Europe is the Barcelona-based European hub of Australia's RMIT University, delivering cohort-based professional programs, short courses, and EU-funded research in urban mobility, sustainability, health literacy, and generative AI to mid-career professionals and European municipal partners.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Education and Training

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Computer Training (611420), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ), Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• Professional development courses
• Urban mobility training
• Sustainability education
• Health literacy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Education Programs: Short courses and professional development programs priced at approximately €1,050 per course (six weeks, 8-10 hours per week). Special pricing available for RMIT alumni, students, staff, and partners. Group discounts offered for enterprise enrollments.
2. Emerging Leaders Program: Six-month experiential leadership development initiative delivered in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility. Program pricing available per cohort.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RMIT Europe delivers professional development programs, executive education, and research collaborations in urban mobility, sustainability, and health literacy for mid-career professionals and organizations across Europe. As the European hub of Australia's RMIT University, it partners with EU innovation institutes (EIT Urban Mobility, EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Food) to offer short courses, leadership programs, and strategic initiatives including the CHESS AI-powered program, Urban Sustainability Strategy with Arup, and EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders. It also develops open-access research tools such as the Global Atlas of Literacies for Health (GALH).

Product overview

RMIT Europe operates as the European hub of RMIT University, offering a portfolio of professional development programs and educational initiatives rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include: leadership programs (EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders, Urban Changemakers), strategic AI programs (CHESS), and sustainability-focused short courses (Urban Sustainability Strategy with Arup, Eco-Literacy, Regenerative Design). Additionally, RMIT Europe developed the Global Atlas of Literacies for Health (GALH), an open-access visualization tool for health literacy research. Programs are delivered online via platforms including FutureLearn and Canvas, with some offerings offering digital credentials and micro-credentials. The GenAISA program provides free generative AI training with micro-credentials and digital skills passports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Atlas of Literacies for Health (GALH): An online visualization tool for teaching, research, practice and policy making in health care, developed by RMIT University as part of the IDEAHL project.
• CHESS (City Hub Evolution Strategic Series)
• EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders
• Urban Changemakers
• Urban Sustainability Strategy
• Regenerative Futures Short Courses

Products and services

• CHESS: AI-Powered Strategic Program A free AI-powered strategic program for startup founders in EU RIS countries, delivered by RMIT Europe, EIT Urban Mobility and Green Brother. The six-session program explores AI integration with human skills for business strategy, financial modeling, and scaling.
• Eco-Literacy Short Course A 6-week, 100% online short course exploring sustainability principles, systems thinking, and the language of sustainability. Part of the Regenerative Futures Institute offerings.
• Regenerative Design Short Course A 6-week, 100% online course focused on moving beyond minimizing harm to creating restorative and adaptive systems. Part of the Regenerative Futures Institute offerings.
• EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders A six-month experiential leadership development initiative for mid-career professionals in urban mobility, bridging public and private sectors. Delivered in small cohorts with executive coaching, peer learning, and systems thinking modules.
• Urban Sustainability Strategy An 8-week 100% online program developed with Arup, offering specializations in Green Cities, Air Quality, and Urban Mobility. Participants earn RMIT credentials and develop urban sustainability action plans.
• Urban Changemakers Initiative A strategic initiative for universities to embed sustainability and civic responsibility, delivered with Common Purpose and EIT Urban Mobility. Designed for university staff engaged in civic engagement, urban innovation, and community partnerships.
• Global Atlas of Literacies for Health (GALH) An open-access online data visualization tool developed by RMIT University presenting health literacy levels, best practices, policies, and interventions across Europe and beyond. Part of the EU-funded IDEAHL project.
• GenAISA Pilot Training Program A 100% online, free, and asynchronous initiative for professionals and students to build capabilities in generative AI. Offers Technical and Essentials tracks with verified micro-credentials and a digital skills passport.
• FutureLearn Short Courses Suite of online short courses hosted on FutureLearn platform covering air quality, urban mobility, green design, walkability, transit-oriented development, and inclusive mobility. Developed with EIT Urban Mobility and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• RMIT ranked in top 10 worldwide for three UN SDGs in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Common PurposesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Common Purpose partners with RMIT Europe and EIT Urban Mobility to deliver the Urban Changemakers initiative for universities committed to embedding sustainability and civic responsibility. The initiative launches first cohort in second half of 2025.
• EIT Urban MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology working since January 2019 to encourage positive changes in urban mobility and make cities more liveable. RMIT Europe delivers the Emerging Leaders program and CHESS AI-Powered Strategic Program in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility. The partnership supports urban mobility professionals across European cities.
• European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMIT Europe partners with EIT Urban Mobility (an EIT initiative) to deliver short courses in regenerative futures and urban sustainability. The EIT framework enables collaboration across European innovation communities.
• ArupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArup, a leading global consultancy in sustainable development, collaborated with RMIT Europe to develop the Urban Sustainability Strategy program. Arup provides industry expertise and validation for program content, ensuring alignment with real-world practice in the built environment.
• Green BrothersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Brother co-delivers the CHESS AI-Powered Strategic Program with RMIT Europe and EIT Urban Mobility. The program supports startup founders in EU RIS countries to integrate AI tools with human skills.
• IDEAHL ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDEAHL (Improving Digital Empowerment for Active Healthy Living) is a Horizon Europe coordination and support action comprising 14 organisations including RMIT University, Mälardalen University, University College of Northern Denmark, and various EU health and social organizations. RMIT leads the Global Atlas of Literacies for Health (GALH).
• FutureLearnsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRMIT Europe short courses on urban mobility, sustainability, and design are hosted on the FutureLearn platform, reaching professionals through their online learning marketplace.
• Politecnico di MilanosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMIT University College of Design and Social Context collaborates with Politecnico di Milano (Polimi) and Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering for the Urbà Sensorial intensive two-week design studio exploring urban regeneration through the senses.
• Elisava Barcelona School of Design and EngineeringsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with RMIT University and Politecnico di Milano for the Urbà Sensorial design studio exploring urban regeneration through the senses in Barcelona.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IE Business School Executive Education: Madrid-headquartered business school with significant executive education offerings, including programs in sustainability, digital transformation, and leadership, comparable to RMIT Europe's portfolio and competing for the same Iberian and broader European professional audience.
• London Business School Executive Education: UK-based business school offering executive education programs in leadership, strategy, and sustainability, serving a similar senior professional audience across Europe and competing for the same corporate and government L&D budgets as RMIT Europe.
• INSEAD Executive Education: Top-tier European business school offering executive education programs in leadership, sustainability, and innovation, with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, targeting the same global mid-career professional audience as RMIT Europe's leadership and urban mobility programs.
• FutureLearn: UK-headquartered online learning platform hosting short courses, micro-credentials, and professional development programs, and a direct technology partner of RMIT Europe for distribution of its urban mobility and sustainability courses to a European professional audience.
• ESADE Business School Executive Education: Barcelona-based business school with a strong executive education portfolio in sustainability, leadership, and innovation, operating in the same Spanish ecosystem as RMIT Europe and competing for the same mid-career professional audience in urban sustainability and leadership programs.
• Saïd Business School (University of Oxford) Executive Education: Oxford's executive education arm offers leadership, strategy, and innovation programs targeting senior professionals and government officials, overlapping with RMIT Europe's mid-career urban mobility leadership and sustainability practitioner segments.
• Emeritus: Online executive education platform partnering with top global business schools to deliver professional development programs to mid-career professionals, directly comparable to RMIT Europe's online short course and certificate delivery model via FutureLearn and Canvas.
• Imperial College Business School Executive Education: London-based business school with strong technology and innovation focus in its executive education portfolio, comparable to RMIT Europe's positioning as a university of technology, design and enterprise with programs in AI literacy, urban mobility, and sustainability.
• Hult EF Executive Education: Global business school with executive education programs targeting mid-career professionals in leadership, innovation, and technology, comparable to RMIT Europe's technology and sustainability focus, with a similarly distributed global delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering professional certificates, specializations, and degree programs across a much broader curriculum than RMIT Europe's niche portfolio, but serving the same mid-career professional audience seeking online credentials in sustainability, AI, and leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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