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The 1992 proclamation by the Parliament of Victoria of the Swinburne University of Technology Act marked not only recognition of its distinguished history, but the beginning of a new period of growth and innovation for Swinburne. From its establishment in 1908 in Melbourne's eastern suburb of Hawthorn, Swinburne has grown from being a local provider of technical education into a multidisciplined, multicampus provider of higher education of national and international significance.
Swinburne today has a strong reputation in Australia and overseas as a provider of career orientated education and as a university with a commitment to research. The University maintains a strong technology base and important links with industry, complemented by a number of innovative specialist research centres which attract a great deal of international interest.
Studying at Swinburne
A feature of many Swinburne undergraduate courses is the applied vocational emphasis and direct industry application through Industry Based Learning (IBL) programs. Swinburne was a pioneer of IBL, a program which places students directly in industry for vocational employment as an integral part of course structures.
Swinburne is now one of a few Australian universities whose responsibilities span the range of programs from apprenticeships to PhDs. In keeping with this breadth of involvement, the University continues to play a leading role in creating new approaches to integration between sectors.
Location
Swinburne's operations are now conducted at six campuses in Melbourne: Croydon, Hawthorn, Healesville, Lilydale, Prahran and Wantirna. Swinburne is heavily involved in international initiatives and plays a significant part in the internationalisation of Australia's tertiary education system.
Student Support
The Education Abroad Office provides comprehensive service and support to all Study Abroad students. Admission inquiries, subject selection advice, administration of applications, orientation, on-going support throughout, with a committed interest in a great study abroad experience for all students.
Accommodation
The University's modern on-campus accommodation is centrally located at the Hawthorn campus and accommodates 240 students. There are two options for students, the Swinburne Residential College and Swinburne Apartments. There are 56 apartments capable of accommodating a total of 156 students. Full time international students are given priority to the residences.
Swinburne's Housing Office provides off-campus options such as Home-Away-From-Home, private rental/share housing and details on local hostels. A housing Adviser will assist you in deciding which type of accommodation will best suit your needs and financial situation.
Contact Details
Maureen Balsillie
Manager, Education Abroad
John Street
Hawthorn , Victoria 3122
Australia
Ph: +61 3 9214 8811
Fax: +61 3 9818 3645
Web: www.swin.edu.au/hed/units/adu/studyab.htm
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