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With three spectacular campuses in Melbourne, Australia, and a campus in Sarawak, Malaysia, Swinburne University of Technology is an internationally-recognised institution that takes great pride in providing the best possible platform for students to transition smoothly into a career.
Highly ranked for civil engineering, astronomy and sciences, Swinburne is famed for outstanding teaching and practical, hands-on learning. This is evidenced by the fact that The Good Universities Guide rated Swinburne’s overall teaching quality 83.3%.
Small, manageable class sizes provide students with a great opportunity to get individualised attention from their industry-leading tutors throughout their time at Swinburne. This is evidenced by a five-star student-teacher rating in the 2018 Good Universities Guide.
For more than 50 years, the institution has partnered with organisations in Australia and other countries all around the world, providing its students with ample opportunities for networking and work experience – meaning that they graduate feeling career-ready. With plenty of industry connections and relevant experience, Swinburne graduates will have stand-out CVs and be a step ahead of their competitors in the job market.
The Careers and Employability team are recognised for their hard work at Swinburne. Students are treated to guest speakers, career counselling and lots of guidance on how to create the perfect CV and cover letter when applying for jobs. There are also International Student Advisers on hand to help with anything from personal issues to worries about coursework.
The University features state-of-the-art facilities that allow students to get to grips with the latest equipment before heading out into their respective industries. AUD 100 million has been spent on a new Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre, and the Advanced Technologies Centre includes Australia’s only ‘Smart Structures Laboratory’.
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Swinburne continues its commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation, officially opening the Innovation Precinct. This is across the entire Hawthorn campus, and includes:
With a reputation for quality education and focused research, Swinburne University of Technology attracts highly qualified academics and teachers who are at the forefront of their respective fields.
At Swinburne, students will learn from academics who are making real-world impact through their ground-breaking research. The University’s teaching staff bring their expert knowledge and industry experience into the classroom. Students will also be exposed to guest lecturers and speakers who are successful industry professionals, ensuring that what they learn is relevant and connected to the needs of industry.
In 2018, The Good Universities Guide rated Swinburne’s overall teaching quality 83.3% and awarded the University a five-star rating for its teacher-to-student ratio of 1:18. This ratio means students can expect smaller class sizes and more personalised one-on-one interaction with teaching staff.
Swinburne has an international reputation for offering programs with a career-focused curriculum. Its courses are taught by academics who are engaged with industry in the areas they teach. Swinburne offers courses designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their chosen field.
Its courses cover the following study areas:
Swinburne makes it easy to progress between different course levels. Its Foundation Year and UniLink programs are designed to help prepare students to progress to a bachelor degree.
Swinburne offers a range of postgraduate degrees designed to help students reach their goals:
Swinburne also offers English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). These courses give students the opportunity to learn from qualified teachers, interact in English in a multicultural environment, and prepare for entry to other Swinburne programs.
International students must meet both academic and English language entry requirements for their chosen course.
Students may be required to sit one of the English language tests prescribed by the Australian Government, regardless of whether they meet the Swinburne entry requirements by other means.
The English language requirements vary for different study levels.
Students must meet the minimum academic entry requirements to be accepted into their chosen course:
There may be some additional requirements, depending on the chosen course. For example, these may include referee reports or a portfolio.
Find out more about how to apply on the University’s website.
Student population: 22,000
Nearest city: Melbourne
Just 10 minutes by train from Melbourne’s city centre, Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus is set in a vibrant shopping hub which includes laneways and arcades where students can get great coffee and find a quiet place to read. There is a diverse choice of restaurants and cafés plus dozens of shops and boutiques, and a bookshop. Two supermarkets and a number of international grocers mean students will never have to go far for the essentials. They can also take a break from study to visit the Central Gardens, go to the gym at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, or catch a movie at the local movie theatre, Lido Cinemas.
Major refurbishments and new infrastructure are a feature at the Hawthorn campus. The development of new buildings, renovation of existing buildings and beautiful landscaping enhance the study environment and education experience it offers its students.
Cutting-edge facilities include:
Swinburne is committed to rewarding academic excellence.
An international student scholarship can save students money on tuition fees and help make their education goals a reality. Swinburne offers scholarships to high-achieving students across a range of study levels and disciplines.
Once students apply to study at Swinburne, they will be considered for an international student scholarship.
Some of the scholarships available include:
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