NCUK University Partner
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology is a Melbourne-based university with a 110-year history and a strong focus on technology and innovation, known for high-quality teaching and excellent support for international students. Its main campus is in Hawthorn, with strong industry connections feeding directly into the curriculum and a reputation for a high graduate employment rate.
Industry partnerships give students authentic workplace experience and direct industry input into what they study, supported by the Career and Employability Centre's career counselling, job search support and industry engagement, plus the Swinburne Student Life Leadership Program and entrepreneurship workshops and competitions.
19th
Australia (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Top 300
World (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Top 25
World (THE Young University Rankings 2024)
110
Years of history
Swinburne International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to 30% off course fees every year for the duration of the course, for high-achieving students applying to any bachelor's degree except the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting, and the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting / Bachelor of Business double degree; all applications are considered automatically.
Student life and sport
Students can get involved in clubs, sports teams and societies, and in volunteering across campus and the community, including the Swinburne Razorbacks Australian Rules Football club, basketball, badminton and eSports, the Business and Commerce Students’ Society, and the Swinburne Filmmaking and Animation Society.
Facilities and accommodation
Facilities include the Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre, the Advanced Technologies Centre’s Smart Structures Laboratory for structural engineering research, the Hawthorn library, and a gym and swimming pool. Students can live at High Street Apartments, close to campus, with private bedrooms and shared living spaces.
Student support
Support includes learning and academic skills help, counselling, health services, and the International Student Advisory & Support team, which assists students from arrival through to graduation.
City life
Melbourne offers food, arts, parks and laneways to explore, including around Flinders Street Station.
Sustainability
Swinburne has an Environmental Sustainability Plan aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to Swinburne University of Technology, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.