Swinburne University of Technology (SUT or Swinburne) is a public comprehensive university located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Here are some detailed information about Swinburne University of Technology:

Overview

Founded: 1908

Country: Australia

Main campus locations:

Hawthorn Main Campus (Melbourne)

Wantirna Campus

Croydon Campus

International Campus in Sarawak, Malaysia

Nature of institution: Public University

Accreditation: Recognized by the Ministry of Education of China and other international educational institutions

Educational philosophy

Swinburne University of Technology is committed to providing high-quality, practice-oriented education with an emphasis on innovation, technology and research. The school works closely with the industry to ensure that the course content keeps up with market demand and helps students prepare for their future careers.

Disciplines and Courses

Undergraduate Courses

School of Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.

School of Business: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Human Resources Management, etc.

School of Design: Industrial Design, Visual Communication Design, Multimedia Design, etc.

School of Information Technology: Computer Science, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data Science, etc.

School of Social Sciences: Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, etc.

School of Health Sciences: Nursing, Public Health, etc.

School of Media and Humanities: Media Communication, Journalism, Film Production, etc.

Postgraduate Courses

Master’s Courses: Master’s Degrees in Various Subjects, including Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Engineering, Master of Information Technology, Master of Design, etc.

Doctoral Courses: Doctoral Degrees in Multiple Subjects are Offered, Encouraging Students to Conduct In-depth Research Work

Features

Innovation and Research: Swinburne is renowned for its leadership in technological innovation and is the only Australian member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).

Industry Collaboration: Establish partnerships with the world’s top 400 universities and numerous companies to provide students with internship opportunities and project experience.

Advanced Facilities: The campus is equipped with advanced laboratories, studios and learning spaces, such as the Digital Innovation Lab and the Factory of the Future.

International perspective: attracts students from all over the world and promotes multicultural exchanges.

Career orientation: The course design focuses on the cultivation of practical skills, and many majors include internships or industry projects.

Excellent teaching quality: The Good University Guide has repeatedly awarded Swinburne a five-star rating, especially for teaching quality and student support.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate admission requirements:

Completion of high school with good grades

English proficiency requirements (usually IELTS 6.0 or above, which may vary depending on the specific course)

Postgraduate admission requirements:

Undergraduate degree in a related field

English proficiency requirements (usually IELTS 6.5 or above, which may vary depending on the specific course)

Some courses may require relevant work experience or pass specific exams

Costs

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary depending on the course and level. Generally speaking, international undergraduate tuition fees are around AUD 25,000 to AUD 35,000 per year, and postgraduate tuition fees may be higher.

Living expenses: Depends on personal lifestyle and region, but estimated living expenses are between AUD 18,000 and AUD 20,000 per year.

Rankings

In the QS World University Rankings, Swinburne University of Technology is usually ranked around the top 400.

In the field of art and design, Swinburne University of Technology has entered the top 50 in the world.

Swinburne is also one of the ten universities in Australia with a research level higher than the world average.

Contact information

Address: John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia

Tel: +61 3 9214 8000