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From almost 100 years experience in education, Swinburne knows how to prepare its graduates for the real world.
Swinburne has a strong focus on research, entrepreneurship and
innovation. Close links with business and industry ensure that the
University's study programs are responsive to the demands of the
commercial sector.
Swinburne has six campuses in Melbourne, Australia and one in
Sarawak, Malaysia. The total student population of 22,000 includes
3,500 international students from around the world.
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Rankings
Swinburne is pleased to announce that The Good Universities Guide 2007
has awarded Swinburne five star ratings for Teaching Quality, Generic
Skills, Overall Satisfaction, Graduate Rating of the Overall Education
Experience.
As the only university in Melbourne and Victoria to receive five star
ratings for Teaching Quality and the Overall Education Experience,
Swinburne continues to advance its position as a high-ranking
Australian university, dedicated to providing quality education.
Study programs
Swinburne offers qualifications ranging from Certificates, Bachelors
and Masters, to PhDs and Professional Doctorates. Areas of study
include:
- Arts, Psychology and Social Science
- Business, Entrepreneurship and Management
- Design and Creative Industries
- Engineering
- Health and Community Services
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Information Technology and Computing
- Multimedia
- Science, Technology and the Environment
- English Language, Foundation and Degree Transfer Programs
Research
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Swinburne has an international reputation for collaborative and applied
research. Our relatively small size and collegiate atmosphere help
sustain a thriving research culture.
Our research is supported by industry partners, large and small
commercial companies, other reputable education institutions and the
broader community. In turn, our research provides solutions and
innovations that contribute to the advancement of the fields in which
we engage.
Campus locations
Swinburne University of Technology's Hawthorn and Prahran campuses are
located in two prestigious inner city suburbs, around seven kilometres
from Melbourne's CBD. Both offer a shopping district next to the
campuses with shops, supermarkets and an array of multicultural
cuisine. A large network of public transport covers these campuses
which are located within the inner city area Zone 1.
The Lilydale campus offers a beautiful natural setting and is located
at the tip of the beautiful YarraValley, Melbourne's premier
wine-making region. Croydon and Wantirna are located in Melbourne's
outer Eastern suburbs and provide a more unique experience for
international students who wish to experience a smaller, cohesive
campus. These campuses are located within Melbourne's public transport
Zone 3.
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Student support & facilities
Swinburne's facilities include wireless technology, well equipped
laboratories, extensive libraries, health centres, comfortable student
accommodation, cafés, sporting facilities and many special interest
clubs. All campuses have easy access to transport, shops and
entertainment venues.
International students studying at Swinburne University receive
extensive support throughout their studies. Classes are small, and
students have easy access to their lecturers and tutors.
They are supported by English language programs, with program
coordinators who act as mentors and advisers, and counsellors who
ensure that each student's social and academic welfare needs are met.
Swinburne has a dedicated International Student Life team that run a
recreation program, enabling students to go on excursions and day trips
to many beautiful sites in Victoria and around Australia including
wildlife sanctuaries, the Great Ocean Road and central Australia. The
University also offers a wide range of sporting facilities, and many
outdoor and extra curricular activities.
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