Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology is a leading Australian university recognised for its strong industry focus and innovation. It offers programs in science, technology, business, and design, with an emphasis on practical learning, industry collaboration, and applied research to equip students with real-world skills.

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1. QS World University Rankings 2026: Top global universities

winburne University of Technology is ranked 300 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Rank	Australian University
233	La Trobe University
268	Griffith University
294	Swinburne University of Technology
314	University of Tasmania

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2. Get to Know Swinburne University of Technology: Key Statistics at a Glance

Here is a table summarizing key statistics for Swinburne University of Technology, including its year of establishment, location, campuses, academic staff, student population, number of courses offered, and alumni.

Category	Stats
Year of Establishment	​1908
Location	Melbourne, Australia
Campuses	Hawthorn Wantirna
Academic Staff	1,500
Student Population	30,000+
Number of Courses	400+
Alumni	250,000+

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3. Swinburne University of Technology: What Makes It Stand Out

Swinburne stands out for its strong industry focus, global outlook, and dynamic learning environment that supports student success.

Feature	Description
Industry-Focused	Swinburne's curriculum is designed in collaboration with industry partners, ensuring graduates possess relevant skills and knowledge.
Global Outlook	With a strong international presence and partnerships, Swinburne offers opportunities for global experiences and cross-cultural learning.
Innovation	The university promotes innovation through its cutting-edge research, entrepreneurship programs, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Work Integrated	Swinburne emphasizes practical learning, providing students with work-integrated experiences to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.
Support Services	Comprehensive support services, including academic, career, and wellbeing support, are available to assist students throughout their studies.

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4. Application Dates at Swinburne University of Technology

The university offers two main intakes each year. Application deadlines and start dates vary by program.

Note: Some courses may have earlier closing dates and research degrees may have separate research periods.

Semester	Close Dates	Start Dates
Semester 1	Late Feb	Early March
Semester 2	Late July	Early August

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5. Admission Requirements at Swinburne University of Technology

This section outlines the general admission requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Swinburne University of Technology.

Note: the actual requirements may vary depending on the specific program and faculty.

Qualification	IELTS	Admission Requirements
Bachelor's degree	6.0 (no band less than 6.0) 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) For Education, exercise and sport science, law, psychological sciences, psychology (honors), professional degrees 7.0 (no band less than 7.0) for Nursing	Year 12 with ATAR Program-specific requirements
Master's degree	6.5 (no band less than 6.0) 7.0 (no band less than 7.0)For Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics 7.0 (no band less than 7.5 in S&L)For Teaching (Primary & Secondary)	Year 12 with ATAR Program-specific requirements

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6. Pathways to Swinburne University of Technology: Foundation Year and UniLink Diploma

Swinburne’s EAP program prepares international students with the English skills needed for academic success, developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking for university study.

English Program	Duration	IELTS (Entry)
GE 1	10 weeks	-
GE 2	10 weeks	-
GE 3	10 weeks	-
EAP 3	10 weeks	4.5
EAP 4 (Foundation and UniLink Programs)	10 weeks	5.0
EAP 5 (Under/Postgraduate, and PQP)	10 weeks	6.0

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The Foundation Studies and UniLink Bridging programs prepare students for Diploma or undergraduate entry at Swinburne through a structured curriculum that builds essential academic knowledge and skills.

Program	Duration	Intake	IELTS	Entry Requirements	Progression
Swinburne Foundation Program	8 months	Feb, Jun, Oct	5.5 (5.0)	Year 11	Bachelor UniLink Diploma
UniLink Bridging Program	4 months	Feb, Jun, Oct	6.0 (5.5)	Year 12	UniLink Diploma

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Swinburne’s Diploma programs provide a pathway to bachelor’s degrees, combining academic study with practical learning and offering credit towards further study for a smooth transition into university.

Diploma	Duration	Intake	IELTS	Entry Requirements
Arts and Communication	​8 months	Feb, Jun, Oct	5.5 (5.0)	Year 12
Business	​8 months	Feb, Jun, Oct	5.5 (5.0)	Year 12
Design	​8 months	Feb, Jun, Oct	5.5 (5.0)	Year 12
Engineering	​8 months	Feb, Jun, Oct	5.5 (5.0)	Year 12
Health Science	​8 months	Feb, Jun, Oct	5.5 (5.0)	Year 12
Information Technology	​8 months	Feb, Jun, Oct	5.5 (5.0)	Year 12
Science	​8 months	Feb, Jun	5.5 (5.0)	Year 12

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7. Study Areas at Swinburne University of Technology

The following table provides an overview of the different study areas available for undergraduate and graduate programs at Swinburne University of Technology.

Study Areas	Undergraduate Degree	Postgraduate Degree
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences	Arts (Specialisations) Criminal Justice and Criminology	None
Aviation	Aviation and Piloting Aviation Management	None
Built Environment and Architecture	Design (Architecture) Design (Interior Architecture)(Honours)	Architecture Architecture and Urban Design
Business	Accounting Artificial Intelligence in Business Business Business Analytics	Professional Accounting Business Administration Business Information Systems Finance Human Resource Management Marketing Supply Chain Innovation
Design	Design (Specialisations)	Design
Education	Education (Specialisations) Education Studies	Educational Leadership Teaching (Secondary)
Engineering	Construction Management Digital Construction Management Engineering (Honours)(Specialisations)	Construction Management Practice Construction and Infrastructure Management Engineering Practice Engineering Science Professional Engineering
Film and Television	Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) Screen Production	​None
Games and Animation	Animation Games and Interactivity	​None
Health	Exercise and Sport Science Health Science	Dietetics Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy
Information Technology	Computer Science Cyber Security Data Science Information and Communication Technology	Cybersecurity Data Science Information Technology Information Technology (Professional Computing)
Law	Laws	​None
Media and Communication	Media and Communication	Media and Communication
Nursing	Nursing	​None
Psychology	Psychological Sciences Psychology	​None
Science	Science	Science (Biotechnology)