Swinburne University: Scholarships, Tuition Fees and Entry Requirements 2025 | IDP Vietnam

Swinburne University of Technology is an Australian Public University founded in 1908, located in the city of Melbourne. The university has 3 main campuses in Melbourne: Hawthorn, Wantirna and Croydon. In addition, the university has other campuses in Sarawak, Malaysia, and China. In 2019, the university expanded its campus in Parramatta, Sydney, Vietnam.

Swinburne University has 3 main campuses in Melbourne: Hawthorn, Wantirna and Croydo

Swinburne University stands out for making social and economic impacts through science, technology and innovation. The university provides a curriculum that combines practice with practice, helping students acquire professional skills for career development later in life.

Swinburne University Australia is one of the top schools in Australia, providing students with a quality learning environment with many outstanding advantages. Join IDP to find out why you choose to study at Swinburne University when studying in Australia:

Top Australian Universities

• Top 1% of excellent universities globally according to QS World University Rankings 2024).

• Top 300 universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.

• Top 25 young universities in the world according to Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

See also: Ranking of Australia's top universities 2025

State-of-the-art facilities

Swinburne owns one of the most advanced facilities in Australia, with more than 20 state-of-the-art research institutes and laboratories. The university is equipped with specialized laboratories for each field such as Engineering, Information Technology, Medicine, and Science, giving students the opportunity to practice with the most advanced technology. In addition, students can put their ideas to the test at the university's construction simulation center.

Swinburne owns the most advanced facilities system in Australia

Internship opportunities at top companies

Swinburne has a network of partnerships with more than 400 reputable businesses, enabling students to participate in practical internship programs. The university's major partners include Adobe, Medibank, AccessHC, and ACMI,... helping students apply their knowledge to a professional working environment and building industry relationships. For over 55 years, Swinburne has supported thousands of students with internship and career development opportunities in Australia.

With 17 academic groups, Swinburne offers a wide range of options for students. Below is the subject rankings of Swinburne University according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

• Top 150: Art & Design

• Top 240: Architecture & Built Environment, Construction & Structural Engineering

• Top 250: Physics & Astronomy

• Top 300: Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science

• Top 350: Computer Science & Information Systems, Business Administration

• Top 400: Education & Training

• Top 500: Mathematics, Social Sciences & Management

• Top 550: Chemistry

• Top 650: Medicine

Each of Swinburne University's programmes, levels and disciplines will have different entry requirements. You can refer to the general requirements of some programs below:

Pre-University Program:

• Academics: Completed grade 11 with a GPA of 7.0 or higher.

• English: IELTS (Academic) overall score of 5.5, no band below 5.0; or equivalent certificates such as TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 71 (no skill below 18).

UniLink Diploma Program:

• Education: Graduated from high school with a GPA of 6.5 or higher.

• English: IELTS (Academic) overall score of 5.5, no band below 5.0; or TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 71 (no skill below 18).

Bachelor's Programs:

• Education: Graduated from high school with a GPA of 7.0 or higher.

• English: IELTS (Academic) from 6.0 or TOEFL iBT from 64 or above.

Master's Program:

• Education: Graduated from university with a GPA of 60% or higher.

• English: IELTS (Academic) from 6.5, or TOEFL iBT from 79 or higher.

Tuition fees at Swinburne vary depending on the program and discipline. You can refer to the tuition fees of the study programs below:

• Foundation Programme: approx. AUD 30,960 per course

• UniLink (Bridging Program): from AUD 16,940 – AUD 36,960 per course.

• Bachelor's program: from AUD 32,880 – AUD 45,500 per year

• Master's program: from AUD 31,680 – AUD 53,600 per year

• Doctoral programs and other fields: from AUD 36,000 – AUD 44,000 per year

Some of the Swinburne University scholarships for international students in 2025:

• Swinburne International Scholarship: Worth 20% of the entire course

• George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship: Worth 30% of the entire course, not applicable to certain disciplines.

• International Pathway Scholarship worth up to AUD 3,000

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Swinburne University is one of the top schools in Australia, providing students with a quality learning environment with many outstanding advantages. Not only does Swinburne University have an impressive ranking in international rankings, but it also stands out for its practical training program, state-of-the-art facilities, and attractive scholarship opportunities for international students.

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