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Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

Knox, VIC

University/Higher Education Institution
6 Campuses
Top 50

About Swinburne University of Technology

What Swinburne University of Technology is all about

Founded more than 115 years ago, Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. Originally a technical college, in 1963 Swinburne led the way with one of the first industry-based learning programs and from the 1970s offered degrees in engineering, accounting, chemistry and arts. Awarded university status in 1992, Swinburne is internationally recognised as one of the world’s best universities under 50 years old. Swinburne is ranked number 24 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings (2024) and is ranked in top 250 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Ranking (2024). Swinburne’s commitment to high-quality teaching is what makes them educational leaders in science, technology, innovation, business and design. Swinburne’s courses are all developed in consultation with industry experts, which means students graduate with the skills and experience employers are looking for. The 2024 Good Universities Guide has awarded Swinburne five-star ratings for their undergraduate student:teacher ratio, and for the overall experience. For more than 60 years, Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. Students are given the opportunity to work on real-industry projects, solve day-to-day challenges in their field and gain the professional skills to put knowledge into practice. Swinburne provides a range of Work Integrated Learning opportunities, including placements, internships or industry-linked projects Swinburne’s campus in Hawthorn, Melbourne boasts state-of-the-art facilities with the university investing heavily in refurbishing its major facilities and building brand new ones, including a A$100 million Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre and an Advanced Technologies Centre that includes a state-of-the-art Smart Structures Laboratory for research into structural engineering – the only one of its kind in Australia. With 34% of Swinburne’s students being international students studying both onshore and offshore, Swinburne prides itself on being a university that embraces diversity and actively promotes an environment that is inclusive for all. 

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About the neighbourhood

Characteristics of the area around Swinburne University of Technology

Source: ABS SA2 2021

Costs

What it really costs to live and work here

Avg course fee

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Range $3,910 - $98,800/yr

Avg international fee

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Range $7,672 - $307,580/yr

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In Wantirna

The important numbers

The academic numbers you should know about

ATAR range

40–85

Median ATAR

65

Course mix

391 courses

  • Undergraduate

    42%

  • Postgraduate

    32%

  • VET / vocational

    7%

Across 9 faculties and study areas

Most popular courses

Business and management

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Engineering and technology

0%

Computing and information technology

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Wakefield Street just got a glow-up ✨ The Monster Mural has arrived outside ProtoLab, bringing even more colour and creativity to campus!

Senior lecturer Dr Jane Connory (@invisibleinaus) shares insights into the collaborative project, created by our Master of Design students alongside street artist @niquitoldi, and how it connects creativity and technology in our newly refurbished ProtoLab.

Be sure to swing by our Hawthorn campus and check it out 👀

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Wakefield Street just got a glow-up ✨ The Monster Mural has arrived outside ProtoLab, bringing even more colour and creativity to campus! Senior lecturer Dr Jane Connory (@invisibleinaus) shares insights into the collaborative project, created by our Master of Design students alongside street artist @niquitoldi, and how it connects creativity and technology in our newly refurbished ProtoLab. Be sure to swing by our Hawthorn campus and check it out 👀

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Our Wantirna campus coming together to continue our National Reconciliation Week reflections 🫶
 
Professor John Evans, Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement, and Bryan Ornsby, Director of Trades and Engineering Technologies, spoke about reconciliation and this year’s theme, ‘All In’, a reminder that we all have a role to play in reconciliation.

Nikki Madgwick, VET Indigenous Officer at @mtcswinburne, shared a powerful poem reflecting on her experiences.

The day wrapped up with an Indigenous art workshop led by Swinburne alum @katiebugden_art, where participants learned about the meaning and stories behind Indigenous art and culture.

#NRW2026 #ALLIN

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Our Wantirna campus coming together to continue our National Reconciliation Week reflections 🫶 Professor John Evans, Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement, and Bryan Ornsby, Director of Trades and Engineering Technologies, spoke about reconciliation and this year’s theme, ‘All In’, a reminder that we all have a role to play in reconciliation. Nikki Madgwick, VET Indigenous Officer at @mtcswinburne, shared a powerful poem reflecting on her experiences. The day wrapped up with an Indigenous art workshop led by Swinburne alum @katiebugden_art, where participants learned about the meaning and stories behind Indigenous art and culture. #NRW2026 #ALLIN

#NRW2026 #ALLIN

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Rich in life because we get to do uni with our besties 🫰 

Happy National Best Friends Day! Tag your uni bestie below ❤️

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Rich in life because we get to do uni with our besties 🫰 Happy National Best Friends Day! Tag your uni bestie below ❤️

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Fresh berries in this economy? 😭🍓

If you're trying to eat well on a budget, here's some good news: frozen and canned fruit and vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh produce, often for a fraction of the price!

Swinburne lecturer Dr Margaret Murray explains why the freezer aisle might deserve a little more credit when it comes to affordable and healthy eating 🤝

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Fresh berries in this economy? 😭🍓 If you're trying to eat well on a budget, here's some good news: frozen and canned fruit and vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh produce, often for a fraction of the price! Swinburne lecturer Dr Margaret Murray explains why the freezer aisle might deserve a little more credit when it comes to affordable and healthy eating 🤝

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Thoughts and prayers for our Swinburne fam. The sem break separation anxiety is real 😭💔

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Thoughts and prayers for our Swinburne fam. The sem break separation anxiety is real 😭💔

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Psst...hey, Tigers fans 🐯

Want to score one of 10 double passes to the Richmond game on Sunday 21 June? 🎟️

We're giving you and your game-day bestie the chance to cheer on the Tigers live!

To enter:
🏈 Like this post
🏈 Share it to your story
🏈 Follow @swinburne and @richmond_fc
🏈 Tag the friend you'd bring along #gotiges

Entries close 10am AEST, 16 June. Winners must have a valid Swinburne Student ID.

T&Cs 
Open to current Swinburne students only. Closes 10am AEST 16 June 2026. 10 winners will receive 1x double pass to Richmond FC match on 21 June 2026. Winners drawn at random and contacted via DM. Must respond within 24 hours or redraw applies. Prize not transferable or redeemable for cash.

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Psst...hey, Tigers fans 🐯 Want to score one of 10 double passes to the Richmond game on Sunday 21 June? 🎟️ We're giving you and your game-day bestie the chance to cheer on the Tigers live! To enter: 🏈 Like this post 🏈 Share it to your story 🏈 Follow @swinburne and @richmond_fc 🏈 Tag the friend you'd bring along #gotiges Entries close 10am AEST, 16 June. Winners must have a valid Swinburne Student ID. T&Cs Open to current Swinburne students only. Closes 10am AEST 16 June 2026. 10 winners will receive 1x double pass to Richmond FC match on 21 June 2026. Winners drawn at random and contacted via DM. Must respond within 24 hours or redraw applies. Prize not transferable or redeemable for cash.

#gotiges

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Tomorrow's forecast: gusty, with winds of up to 2 million km/h 💨

Luckily, that's only happening in a galaxy far, far away 🌠

Swinburne astrophysicist @dr_rebecca_louise discovered a powerful galactic wind in the early Universe that is stripping a galaxy of the gas it needs to create new stars.

The discovery could help solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries: why so many massive galaxies died young.

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Tomorrow's forecast: gusty, with winds of up to 2 million km/h 💨 Luckily, that's only happening in a galaxy far, far away 🌠 Swinburne astrophysicist @dr_rebecca_louise discovered a powerful galactic wind in the early Universe that is stripping a galaxy of the gas it needs to create new stars. The discovery could help solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries: why so many massive galaxies died young.

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Hold the dots and scroll, to reveal our next chapter 👆
 
The journey ahead is filled with possibility, powered by our unique DNA: technology enriched and industry connected from the very beginning.
 
From moon shots to quantum leaps – explore our future and learn about our tangible commitments to pioneering new frontiers and transforming the global education environment via our link in bio 🔗
 
This is Ad Astra_2030.

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Hold the dots and scroll, to reveal our next chapter 👆   The journey ahead is filled with possibility, powered by our unique DNA: technology enriched and industry connected from the very beginning.   From moon shots to quantum leaps – explore our future and learn about our tangible commitments to pioneering new frontiers and transforming the global education environment via our link in bio 🔗   This is Ad Astra_2030.

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