Swinburne University of Technology (often simply called Swinburne or Swinny) is an Australian public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It was founded in 1908 as the Eastern Suburbs Technical College by George Swinburne in order to serve those without access to further education in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.[46] Its main campus is located in Hawthorn, a suburb of Melbourne which is located 7.5 km from the Melbourne central business district
Producing career-ready graduates informs what we teach and how we teach it. Our commitment to high-quality teaching, over our 110-year history, is what makes us educational leaders in science, technology, innovation, business and design. We can help you to reach your study and career goals through a wide range of courses and pathways. You'll receive individual attention and be part of small classes. You'll enjoy an exciting and dynamic experience, whether studying at our modern campuses, in the workplace or online. Our impressive network of industry links informs our programs and provides you with valuable work experience opportunities. For over 50 years, Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences.
Learn from experienced teachers who remain connected to their industries. Make contacts, receive valuable career advice and become immediately competitive in the global job market. Our courses are well recognised by professional organisations. We have close ties with industry and provide invaluable workplace experience. Industry representatives shape our curriculum, providing guest presenters, team projects and six- to 12-month paid professional placements for students. All of these experiences empower you with a greater chance of employment - even before you graduate.
Ranked among the world's top 400 research-intensive universities by the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2018. We were also ranked number 45 in the 2019 QS Top 50 Under 50, an index of the world's top universities under 50 years old. These rankings prove the success of our focus on and investment in targeted research and research infrastructure. Join other students and researchers in using multimillion-dollar flight simulators, mass spectrometers and the only physical containment laboratory in an Australian university. Contribute to advancements in solar sciences, advanced manufacturing and sustainable technologies.
At Swinburne, there's a course and a pathway for everyone. Choose from a wide range of study options to get to where you want to go. Build your technical expertise with a vocational education (TAFE) course, and receive credits to accelerate your entry into a degree course. Or prepare rapidly for the workforce with a two-year associate degree. Tailor an undergraduate degree to suit your interests. Or take that next step in your career with a postgraduate coursework program. There are even UniLink pathways for students who just miss first-year direct entry in their chosen degree.
Choose how and when you study. Depending on your course, there's on-campus, online, distance education, block release, Summer and Winter terms and full- or part-time study. Complete your course quickly, or spread out your studies to fit around work and other commitments. To make studying accessible, we offer Commonwealth supported places, government HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP student loans, and scholarships for commencing and current students.