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
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Swinburne University of Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
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
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
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 | - | - |
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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
Swinburne University of Technology Student Reviews & Awards
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
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. :-)
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.
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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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