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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.

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Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied.A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level.Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement:A bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research; orA bachelor's degree (three or four years) and an Honours year; orA bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework; orA bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology; orA bachelor's degree (four years) in an approved discipline.PhD candidates (including Impact PhD candidates) are required to make a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession by submitting one of the following, equivalent to 70,000–100,000 words:A written research thesisA written research thesis including associated papersAn artefact, such as a creative work or design product, with an accompanying exegesis (critical explanation).View course in-platformEnglish Requirements:IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%PTE Academic: 58 (no communicative skill less than 50)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 169Common European Framework: B2 -
Master of Business Administration
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
April (29/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:A bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent orThe Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only).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; orA graduate certificate in a related discipline; orA bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* orThe 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*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 in Business Administration; orAn honours bachelor degree in a related disciplineEnglish Requirement:IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50)Common European Framework - B2Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%)View course in-platform -
Master of Information Technology
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
April (29/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:A bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; orThe Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Information Technology; orThe Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only).Applicants who have additional qualifications may be eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.English Requirement:IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50)Common European Framework - B2Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%)View course in-platform -
Master of Business Information Systems
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
April (29/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry 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 (available to International applicants only).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's degree in a related discipline; orA graduate certificate in a related discipline; orA bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* orThe 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 Business Information Systems; orAn honours bachelor degree in a related discipline.English Requirements:IELTS - Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169Pearson (PTE) Academic - 58 (no communicative skill less than 50)Common European Framework - B2Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes - (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%)View course in-platform -
English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) - Intermediate
Academic Requirement
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.0 or equivalent.
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English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) - Advanced (EAP)
Academic Requirement
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalents.
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English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) - Upper-Intermediate (EAP)
Academic Requirement
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 or equivalent.
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Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
April (29/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:ATAR: 60One of:Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees)Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.Course prerequisites:VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.Language Requirements:IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0PTE 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 169Common European Framework: B2Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%View course in-platform -
Bachelor of Business
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
April (29/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:ATAR: 60Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.Language Requirements:IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0PTE 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 169Common European Framework: B2Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%View course in-platform -
Bachelor of Health Science
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
April (29/04/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:ATAR: 60Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.Language Requirements:IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.0 No individual band below 6.0PTE 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 169Common European Framework: B2Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%View course in-platform
Mandatory documents
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Application
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Application: Questionnaire
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- 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.
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