About
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
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
June (02/06/2024)
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 Construction and Infrastructure Management
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
June (02/06/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Bachelor (or higher award) in an approved discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent degree.Graduate Certificate of Construction Management Engineering (Civil or Construction); Building; Architecture; Quantity Surveying; Construction Management; other related engineering/ technology disciplines assessed to be appropriate.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 -
Master of Engineering Science
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
June (02/06/2024)
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, orA Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Engineering degree in an approved cognate field following on from a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, orA qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the aboveEnglish 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 -
Swinburne Foundation Program
Upcoming intake
October (21/10/2024)
Deadline
July (22/07/2024)
Academic Requirement
entry Requirements:
successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent overseas qualification.
English 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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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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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent.Social/behavioural capability:Students must be able to communicate effectively with adults and children in both individual and group interactions.Physical capability of lifting/handling children safely:Students must be able to perform the physical activities required to pass the unit called "Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting" (Unit Code HLTAID012). An example would be that students must be able to administer CPR for two minutes to a mannequin that is on the floor.View course in-platformEnglish Language Requirements:IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 5.5 No individual band below 5.0PTE Academic: 42 (no communicative skill less than 36)TOEFL iBT (Including Home Edition Test): 50 (no less than 5 in reading, 5 in listening, 14 in speaking, 15 in writing)C1 Advanced: 162, no band less than 154Common European Framework: B1Linguaskill – General: Overall score of 140-159 with no band less than 120Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 85-90Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60% -
Bachelor of Nursing
Upcoming intake
March (03/03/2025)
Deadline
December (03/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:ATAR: 65One of the following: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, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).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.Other requirements:All enrolled students must maintain a current Working with Children Check (from the Appropriate State Authority) and a current Police Check throughout the duration of the course.Evidence of a completed adult vaccination program is required before clinical placements are undertaken.Students enrolled in this course may be required to apply for and receive an acceptable National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check prior to commencing placement with an NDIS provider. The relevant fee is the responsibility of the student.Language Requirements:IELTS (Academic Module): with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components;PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skillsTOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and a minimum score of 24 in listening, 24 in reading, 27 in writing and 23 in speaking;View course in-platformOET Nursing profession test and a minimum score of B (more than 350 marks) in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) from a single test sitting. NOTE: Results are to be valid for a maximum of two years from the test date. -
Bachelor of Computer Science
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
June (02/06/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:ATAR: 70Successful 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 equivalentLanguage 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 Information and Communication Technology
Upcoming intake
July (29/07/2024)
Deadline
June (02/06/2024)
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
Mandatory documents
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Application
- Application: Questionnaire
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
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.
- ELICOS+ Scholarship - Up to AUD4,800 – will be deducted from your tuition fees
- Swinburne International Pathway Scholarship - AUD3,000 off your tuition fees
- 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.
- Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS - Annual stipend $33,500 (indexed) (2024 rate) for three years (with possible 6 month extension)
- Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award - Annual stipend $33,500 (indexed) (2024 rate) for three years (with possible 6 month extension).
- Tuition fee scholarship for up to four years.