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Swinburne University of Technology is a world-ranked institution leading the way in innovation, industry engagement, and social inclusion. Their education, high-quality research, and industry partnerships create positive change for students, teams, and the community.
Swinburne provides students with cutting-edge facilities that enhance learning. Their work-integrated learning through placements, internships, or industry-linked projects guarantees that students pursuing bachelor’s degrees get industry immersion from day one.
Swinburne University of Technology has three campuses based in Melbourne, located in Hawthorn, Croydon, and Wantirna. Students at Swinburne have access to clubs and societies, support services, and great places to grab a coffee and socialise between their classes.


Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Information Technology - Professional Computing
Upcoming intake
August (04/08/2025)
Deadline
July (30/07/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Admission to the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is available to applicants who have completed a recognised bachelor degree in information technology related discipline covering at least the fundamental knowledge of computer programming, web system development, database, and business applications of computer systems. English Requirements: IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing). C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169 Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50). Common European Framework - B2. Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%).
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Master of Project Management
Upcoming intake
August (04/08/2025)
Deadline
July (30/07/2025)
Academic Requirement
Academic Requirements: Completed a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent or Completed the Postgraduate Qualifying Program. Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years. 1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time): Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study): a bachelor degree in a related discipline; or; a graduate certificate in a related discipline; or; a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* or; the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience. Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis. 1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time): Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study): the Graduate Certificate of Project Management; or an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline. English Requirements: IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing) C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169 Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50) Common European Framework - B2 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%)
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Master of Engineering Science
Upcoming intake
August (04/08/2025)
Deadline
July (30/07/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements : A Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree* (minimum four years of full time study) in an approved cognate field, or A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering degree in an approved cognate field following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, or A qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above English Requirement: IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing) C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169 Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50). Common European Framework - B2 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%)
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Swinburne Foundation Program
Upcoming intake
October (20/10/2025)
Deadline
July (21/07/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent overseas qualification Course prerequisites VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any English or English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent. Please note that applicants with a study score of 20–24 in EAL will be required to complete Swinburne's free Skills Plus program as part of their studies. Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic Module): overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0 Swinburne English for Academic Purpose course: EAP 4 Upper Intermediate with overall 65% and all skills 60% or above PTE Academic: 42 (no communicative skill less than 36) TOEFL iBT: 50 (no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing) C1 Advanced: 162, no band less than 154 Common European Framework: B1 Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 140-159 with no band less than 120
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Upcoming intake
August (04/08/2025)
Deadline
July (30/07/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR: 75 Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification. Course prerequisites: VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0 PTE Academic: 50 (no communicative skill less than 50) TOEFL iBT(including Home Edition Test): 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) C1 Advanced: 169, no band less than 169 Common European Framework: B2 Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
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Bachelor of Business
Upcoming intake
August (04/08/2025)
Deadline
July (30/07/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR: 60 Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification. Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0 PTE Academic: 50 (no communicative skill less than 50) TOEFL iBT(including Home Edition Test): 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) C1 Advanced: 169, no band less than 169 Common European Framework: B2 Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
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Bachelor of Cyber Security
Upcoming intake
August (04/08/2025)
Deadline
July (30/07/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR: 70 Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification. Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0 PTE Academic: 50 (no communicative skill less than 50) TOEFL iBT(including Home Edition Test): 64 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) C1 Advanced: 169, no band less than 169 Common European Framework: B2 Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160 Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
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Scholarships
- ELICOS+ Scholarship - Refund equal to 10 weeks of ELICOS fees – up to AUD 5,000
- Swinburne Postgraduate International Scholarship - Students will receive a 30% reduction on tuition fees for the standard course duration.
- Tuition Fee Scholarship - Covers the cost of research tuition fees up to a maximum of four years full-time equivalent for doctoral students and two years for research masters.
- Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS - Annual stipend AUD 33,500 (indexed) (2024 rate) for three years (with possible 6 month extension)
- George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship - If eligible, you will receive 30 percent off your tuition fees for the standard course duration, calculated from the course start date to the course end date as stated in your letter of offer.
- Swinburne International Scholarship - If eligible, you will receive 20 percent off your tuition fees for the standard course duration, calculated from the course start date to the course end date as stated in your letter of offer.
- Swinburne International Pathway Scholarship - If eligible, you could receive up to AUD 3,000 off your tuition fees for the standard course duration.