Overview

Swinburne University of Technology, founded in 1908, is a public research university in Melbourne, Australia, renowned for its emphasis on science, technology and innovation. Its main Hawthorn campus—just 6km from the city centre—is complemented by sites in Croydon, Wantirna and Prahran, an international campus in Sarawak (Malaysia) and a teaching centre in Sydney.

Offering a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, information technology, design, business, health sciences and the arts, Swinburne works closely with industry partners to keep curricula cutting-edge. Internships, work placements and collaborative research projects give students hands-on experience and professional connections that boost graduate employability.

On the research front, Swinburne excels in areas such as astrophysics, advanced manufacturing, robotics, health technologies and data science. World-class facilities—like the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing and the Factory of the Future—drive breakthroughs with real-world impact.

Swinburne is also committed to social inclusion. Its pathway programs, flexible online offerings and regional outreach initiatives help remove barriers to higher education. With robust graduate employment rates, a lively campus atmosphere and a global outlook, Swinburne prepares its students to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow—both in Australia and around the world.

Swinburne University of Technology has campuses located in

• Hawthorn (main campus, Melbourne)

• Croydon (Melbourne)

• Wantirna (Melbourne)

• Sarawak (Kuching, Malaysia – international campus)