Swinburne University of Technology has been educating students for more than 100 years. We are a multidisciplinary, multi-campus institution with more than 47,000 students, including nearly 7000 international students from over 100 countries around the world.
About Us
Swinburne offers courses in both the higher education and TAFE sectors. With qualifications ranging from foundation studies, certificates, diplomas and bachelor and masters degrees to PhDs, you can choose courses and pathways to suit your individual interests and career aspirations. Swinburne has five campuses in the inner and eastern suburbs of Melbourne and one in Sarawak, Malaysia. With a reputation for quality education and focused research, Swinburne attractsn highly qualified academics and educational leaders. The university was awarded five-star ratings for 'Teaching Quality', 'Staff Qualifications' and 'Graduate Satisfaction' by The Good Universities Guide 2011. At Swinburne, we help our students to become self-sufficient, resourceful and employable by providing a challenging and supportive educational environment. Swinburne is ranked in the top 500 universities in the world in the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. We are also the only Australian university invited to be a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), which aims to foster student and staff mobility and give students a competitive edge in today's global employment market.
Student Services
Swinburne has channelled significant investment into major refurbishments and new infrastructure at all of our campuses. The development of new buildings, renovation of existing buildings and landscaping have enhanced the study environment and educational experience we offer our students. Cutting-edge new buildings include a student services building and the $140 million Advanced Technologies Centre at the Hawthorn campus We offer supportive, secure and peaceful environments with state-of-the-art multimedia lecture theatres, many brand new buildings, well-stocked libraries, up-todate computer labs and wi-fi connectivity - as well as on-campus accommodation at Hawthorn and Lilydale - so our students get the most out of their studies.
Courses
Our TAFE courses are focused on learning for work, so the teaching aims to provide students with specific skills. You will find more contact hours, smaller classes and more personal communication with your teachers. At Swinburne, we offer TAFE practicality with the support of a topranking university environment. During your course, you'll work to industry expectations. All of our programs have work-based elements, which can include projects, work scenarios and simulations, to ensure you are work-ready. The skills you learn are directly relevant to performing tasks in the workplace.
Areas of study:
- business and management
- design
- film and TV
- digital media
- engineering, aviation and technology
- health and community services
- hospitality, tourism and event management
- information and communication technologies
- science and the environment
- visual, performing and circus arts.
As a dual-sector university offering both TAFE courses and bachelor degrees, Swinburne makes it easy to create pathways between different course levels and provides a supportive learning environment to help you adjust to study in Australia. In addition, Swinburne College delivers foundation studies and UniLink diploma programs that are specifically designed to prepare international students for direct entry to bachelor degrees at Swinburne. You'll enjoy smaller classes, more contact hours and one-on-one time with your teachers, giving you every opportunity to succeed in your university studies.
Locations
TAFE Hawthorn
John Street HAWTHORN VIC Australia
TAFE Croydon
12-50 Norton Road CROYDON VIC Australia
TAFE Wantirna
369 Stud Road WANTIRNA SOUTH VIC Australia
TAFE Prahran
144 High Street PRAHRAN VIC Australia
TAFE Lilydale
Melba Avenue LILYDALE VIC Australia