Swinburne University of Technology
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.
