This is a list of chancellors, vice-chancellors and presidents of RMIT University (RMIT). From its foundation in 1887 until 1991, RMIT was a private institute. During this time its chief academic officer was known as its Principal and its chief executive officer was known as its President—whom also chaired its Council of Directors. The roles of Principal and President were merged into the single position of Vice-Chancellor and President when RMIT was made a public university in 1992 (by act of the Parliament of Victoria).