Swinburne University of Technology - Foundation Studies

2008 is Swinburne’s centenary year. With 100 years of experience in education, Swinburne knows how to prepare its graduates for the real world. Swinburne University of Technology has recently been ranked the best university in Melbourne for Teaching Quality and Graduate Satisfaction, by The Good Universities Guide 2007. Swinburne welcomes international students, with a total student population of 22,600 including 5,500 international students from around the world.

Foundation and degree transfer programs

Swinburne’s Foundation Studies and Unilink Degree Transfer Programs are designed to prepare you for further study in Australia and allow a smooth transition into Swinburne’s undergraduate programs. They are a cost-effective option, ideal if you have not yet achieved the requirements for direct entry to a bachelor degree; or if you wish to complete your year 12 studies in a university environment; or if you prefer the advantages of small class sizes, greater contact hours and teacher–student interaction.

The programs are taught at Swinburne College, a brand new facility, designed specifically for students preparing for their university studies. The college is located in the heart of Swinburne’s main campus in Hawthorn.

Programs available

Foundation Programs
Swinburne Foundation Studies (Business)
Swinburne Foundation Studies (Design)
Swinburne Foundation Studies (Information Technology/Multimedia)
Swinburne Foundation Studies (Science/Engineering)

Degree Transfer Programs
Unilink Business
Unilink Design
Unilink Information Technology

How the programs work

Our Foundation Studies programs are the equivalent to an Australian year 12 and prepare students for entry to the first year of a bachelor degree at Swinburne, whereas our Unilink Degree Transfer programs are the equivalent to the first year of a bachelor degree and prepare students for second-year entry.

Our teaching style

• Significantly greater contact hours than university programs

• Small class sizes for greater student–teacher interaction

• Innovative teaching methods: online delivery, interactive activities, etc.

Your learning environment

• New, vibrant custom-designed facilities

• Centrally located at Swinburne’s main campuses

• Culturally diverse student population

• Part of the university

We’re here to help you

• Specialised pastoral care program to meet your academic, personal and social needs

• One point of contact for access to student services, assistance with immigration and other agencies

• Free additional assistance available in mathematics, English and information technology

• Extensive orientation program

• Social activities encouraging cultural exchange in an Australian family setting

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