Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class university creating social and economic impacts through science, technology and innovation. Founded in 1908 by the Honourable George and Ethel Swinburne as the ‘Eastern Suburbs Technical College’, Swinburne has continued to evolve, gaining university status in 1992.
Swinburne has three campuses located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne — at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna — offering tertiary education for Higher Education as well as Pathways and Vocational Education. The National Institute of Circus Arts is located in Prahran, Melbourne and also offer a range of qualifications online through Swinburne Online. In 2019, Swinburne unveiled a new location in Sydney offering a small suite of sought-after Swinburne courses.
As a dual-sector university, Swinburne offers higher education and Pathways and Vocational Education and offer courses in a broad range of disciplines and close ties with industry provide students with opportunities for valuable workplace experiences during their studies.
Swinburne researchers have a reputation for high-quality research with particular strengths in astronomy, physics, engineering, materials science, computer science and information technology, design and innovation, health sciences, neurosciences and mental health. Underpinned by leading digital technology platforms, Swinburne researchers are collaborating with industry through embedded partnerships to drive innovation and create impact.
Higher Education
Swinburne provides Higher Education courses that encompass a blend of theory, hands-on knowledge and practical experience across six Schools:
School of Business, law and Entrepreneurship
Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship
Swinburne Law School
Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Department of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship
Department of Management and Marketing
Centre for Social Impact Swinburne
Centre for Transformative Innovation
Customer Experience and Insight Research Group
Information Systems for Social Impact Research Group
Social and Environmental Sustainability in Organisations Research Group
Sport Innovation Research Group
School of Design and Architecture
Department of Architectural and Industrial Design
Department of Communication Design
Centre for Design Innovation
Design Factory Melbourne
School of Engineering
Department of Aviation
Department of Civil and Construction Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Engineering
Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure and Digital Construction
School of Health Sciences
Department of Health Sciences and Biostatistics
Department of Nursing and Allied Health
Department of Psychological Sciences
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
Centre for Human Psychopharmacology
Centre for Mental Health
Swinburne Psychology Clinic
Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults
School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies
Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Department of Computing Technologies
Department of Engineering Technologies
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
Optical Sciences Centre
Centre for Quantum Technology Theory
Centre for Translational Automaterials
School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education
Department of Education
Department of Film, Games and Animation
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Media and Communication
Centre for Transformative Media Technologies
Centre for Urban Transitions
Pathways and vocational education
Swinburne provides pathways and vocational education courses for practical skills or an opportunity to progress to another qualification through foundation and pathways courses and vocational education in Design, Media, ICT, Business, Finance, Health, Science, Education, Social services, Trades and Engineering Technology.
Department of Business, Design, Media and ICT
Business
Design
Games and Animation
Information Technology
Media and Communication
Film and Television
Department of Health, Science and Community
Health
Nursing
Science
Community Services
Education
General Education and Training
Department of Trades and Engineering Technologies
Built Environment and Architecture
Engineering
Trades and Apprenticeships
Vocational Education and Training for Secondary Students
QS University Rankings
One of the world’s top 350 universities (2022), placing 19th in Australia
Ranked #45 in the QS ‘Top 50 Under 50’ rankings (2021)
Among the world's top universities in 14 subject areas:
In the top 100 for Automation and Control, Civil Engineering, Art and Design (2021)
In the top 125 for Law (2022)
In the top 150 for Telecommunication Engineering (2021)
In the top 200 for Communication, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism and Management, Mechanical Engineering, Transportation Science and Technology (2021) and Physical Science (2022)
In the top 250 for Computer Science (2022)
In the top 300 for Material Science and Engineering (2021) and Psychology (2022)
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
One of the world’s top 350 universities (2022)
Ranked #62 in the THE Young University Rankings (2021)
Subject specific rankings:
In the top 125 for Law (2021)
In the top 175 for Engineering (2022)
In the top 200 for Physical Sciences (2022)
In the top 250 for Computer Science (2022)
In the top 300 for Psychology (2022)
Academic Ranking of World Universities
One of the world’s top 300 universities (2021)
Subject specific rankings (2021):
In the top 100 for Automation and Control, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
In the top 150 for Law, Telecommunication Engineering
In the top 200 for Communication, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism and Management, Mechanical Engineering, Transportation Science and Technology
In the top 300 for Material Science and Engineering, Physics
Good Universities Guide 2020
Awarded a 5-Star Overall Experience Rating for the second consecutive year
In the top 20% of universities in Australia
Nursing, business and teacher education study areas received 5-star ratings
CWTS Leiden Rankings 2021
These rankings are based on the proportion of a university’s papers that are in the top 1% most frequently cited:
Ranked #43 in the world across all disciplines
Ranked #2 in the world for Mathematics and Computer Science
US News
Ranked #241 in the US News Best Global Universities 2021
Subject specific rankings
Ranked #61 for Civil Engineering (2021)
Ranked #64 for Space Science (2021)
Ranked #72 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2021)
Ranked #84 for Optics (2021)
AACSB International Accreditation 2019
Awarded the Australian Business Award (ABA) for Business Innovation for Swinburne Industry 4.0 Initiative.
Swinburne’s Faculty of Business and Law (including Swinburne Online) achieved accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. AACSB represents the highest standard of excellence in business education worldwide, and only 5% of the world’s higher education business schools have been awarded AACSB accreditation.
Institution Title :
Swinburne University of Technology
(CRICOS 00111D)
Institution Type :
Government
Location :
Victoria 3122
Website :
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/international
Total Number of Students :
12000
VIC - Swinburne College Pty Ltd, Hawthorn Campus, John Street Hawthorn
Melbourne
VIC - Swinburne University of Technology – NICA Prahran
Melbourne
VIC - Wantirna Campus– 369 Stud Road Wantirna– Swinburne University
Melbourne
VIC - Prahran Campus– 144 High Street Prahran– Swinburne University
Melbourne
NSW - Level 5 and 6, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta
Sydney
VIC - Hawthorn Campus– John Street Hawthorn– Swinburne University
Melbourne
VIC - Croydon Campus– 12-50 Norton Road Croydon– Swinburne University
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