🇦🇺 Australia World rank 251–300 Public Founded 1908

Swinburne University of Technology

~35,000 students ~25% international Selective (varies by program) acceptance rate
Tuition $22,000–$38,000
World Rank 251–300
Type Public
Founded 1908

Why study here

Swinburne University of Technology is a public university in Melbourne, founded in 1908 as the Eastern Suburbs Technical College, with its main campus in the suburb of Hawthorn. It is known for engineering, design, information technology and aviation, as well as astrophysics research. The university also has a campus in Kuching, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Many courses include work placements, and all teaching is in English.

Admission requirements

  • A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
  • IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or another test the university accepts
  • Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
  • For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
  • A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

How to apply

  • Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
  • Apply online through the university or a registered education agent
  • Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
  • Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
  • Accept your offer to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), then apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with Overseas Student Health Cover; the Genuine Student requirement applies

Studying in Australia

19 scholarships, 29 universities and 23 programs in Australia. 16 of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 31 October 2026 (University of Melbourne Research Scholarship).

Language
English
Currency
AUD ($)
Living costs
$1,200–1,800/mo
Typical tuition
Approx AUD 20,000-45,000 per year (about USD 14,000-30,000), varies by program and university
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