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Swinburne has an international reputation for quality research that connects science and technology with business and the community. Our standing in prestigious world academic ranking lists reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching, research and graduate outcomes.

History

Founded in 1908 by the Honourable George and Ethel Swinburne as the ‘Eastern Suburbs Technical College’. The first students enrolled in classes including woodwork, science and mathematics and from the 1970s offered degrees in engineering, accounting, chemistry and arts. Swinburne has continued to evolve, gaining university status in 1992. 

Education

At Swinburne, we offer courses that connect you with your chosen industry and flexible study options to give your career a headstart.

Research

We have a reputation for quality education and world-class research – that’s why Swinburne attracts highly qualified academics and educational leaders. You’ll learn from academic staff who not only have industry experience but who also bring that experience to life through their teaching.

Our research creates jobs, improves lives, connects science and technology with business and the community, and elicits real change in the world. We have led advancements in solar sciences, advanced manufacturing and sustainable technologies.

Career

At Swinburne, we’re dedicated to providing you with the strategies to manage your career success. If you’re a student or recent graduate, you can access an array of resources, such as workshops, events, job-boards and individual support, depending on your level of needs. 

Swinburne University of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #201 Ranking
  • 5 Courses
  • 2,800 Academic Staff
  • 29,302 Students
  • 7,113 Students (int'l)
  • 19,633 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Swinburne University of Technology Overview

Swinburne University of Technology Scholarships

Swinburne University of Technology Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Swinburne University of Technology. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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George Swinburne International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
Merit-based

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Singapore Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based

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LIFE
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based

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Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

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Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

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Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 AUD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Edith Cowan University MACC Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
George Swinburne International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Singapore Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

LIFE
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

Read more about eligibility

Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 AUD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Edith Cowan University MACC Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
George Swinburne International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Singapore Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

LIFE
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Apr 2026
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

Read more about eligibility

Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2026
The University of Queensland MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 AUD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Edith Cowan University MACC Undergraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Sydney International Student Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
RMIT University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 May 2026
Charles Sturt University MACC Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available

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Swinburne University of Technology Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 3% Australia
Top 12.3% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

201

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
201 201 201

World University Rankings

251

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
201 251 251

QS World University Rankings

294

By TopUniversities

Dropped 3 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
285 291 294

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
142 - -

Student services

  • Starting your studies at an Australian university can be a daunting experience – but don't worry! At Swinburne, we have support services available, including an International Student Advisory and Support team who can help you settle into the university life in Australia.
  • International Student Advisors (ISAs) can help with big and small questions you might have – from adjusting to study at university to navigating through life in Melbourne. They can also refer you to other personal and specialist services when you need it.

Housing services

At Swinburne, you can stay in college rooms, studio apartments or shared apartments. Explore your options with our virtual tours.

  • College rooms: You’ll get your own private room in a close-knit community of 80 residents, hang out in the common rooms to catch up on study or the latest gossip, and then head to one of the local cafes, the gym or the city with your friends to take a break from your latest assignment!
  • Shared apartments: Apartments on campus accommodating two to four people offer greater independence and are perfect for students wanting more privacy than college rooms. 
  • Studio apartments: Studio apartments on campus offer the ultimate in privacy and independent living.

Library services

We operate three campus libraries at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna. Our extensive online collections are available 24 hours a day.

ICT services

Latelabs are study spaces and computer labs, located at each campus, giving you extended access outside of library opening hours. Outside the library opening hours, you must use your Swinburne ID card to access a Latelab.

Medical services

We offer comprehensive professional health and medical services to support the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of the Swinburne community. The student wellbeing support line is available 24 hours Monday – Sunday, including public holidays.

Campus life

Swinburne has three campuses located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne — at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna — offering tertiary education for higher education as well as Pathways and Vocational Education Training (VET). We also have a fourth campus in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Sports facilities

With an array of sports clubs, fitness facilities and assistance for elite athletes, we have various programs available to help you burn off some steam or hone your craft to reach your sporting potential. You can even represent the Swinburne Razorbacks on a national level!

Student clubs

  • Join a club or student organisation and meet like-minded people, explore new hobbies and get involved with the issues you care about. Find your people.
  • Student Union - An independent, student-run representation, welfare and events association; guiding students to not only unlock their academic potential, but make memories and relationships that will last a lifetime.

Accreditation

Swinburne University of Technology | AACSB Accredited.

Swinburne University of Technology Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Australia Country
Melbourne City
#2 Branch Campus
Sri Lanka Country
Colombo City
#3 Branch Campus
Singapore Country
Singapore City
#4 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Adelaide City
#5 Branch Campus
Malaysia Country
Kuching City

Swinburne University of Technology Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

Based on 23 reviews

  • 5 Star
    15 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    5 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    1 Review
  • 1 Star
    0 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
  • Student Diversity
  • Quality of Student Life 4.2
  • Career Development 4.6
5/5

Swinburne Online Overview

The Swinburne University of Technology has a vast variety of electives complementing the grand core units of each individual degree, plenty to choose from no matter what or where the participants interests may lay. Academically beneficial, international student exchange programs are available throughout a student's studies where outcomes are credited towards the degree in which the participating student is enrolled. Student life ensures there is plenty of balance between a healthy academic resume and a safe social leisure agenda. Swinburne Online provides participating students with globally recognised degrees delivered by exceptionally professional dedicated e-learning advisors whom are available via the Canvas platform and email whenever the student is in need of assistance or even advise. The online Canvas platform is extremely simple to navigate, realistically very easy to use and exceptionally resourceful in academic content. I would highly recommend studying with Swinburne Online.You have everything at your fingertips. :-)

Posted by Svjetlana
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2023
4/5

A good university for online learning

Swinburne Open Education has tailored their online education system to suit those who wish to study online, at their own pace. The assessors, for the most part, have been extremely knowledgeable as well as helpful in completing my studies and ensuring I have a complete understanding of my course units.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

About Sarawak Campus

I don't belong to the Australia campus but Sarawak Malaysia. Overall, it has excellent lecturers and places to study. But Kuching is a dull place here—only few places to go sightseeing.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Feb 2023 - Mar 2026
Posted on Jan 2024
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