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Melbourne, VIC, Australia · public

Swinburne University of Technology

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Swinburne University of Technology does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition
A$36,000/yr
First-year budget
A$71,000 to A$82,000
English (minimum)
IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
Application fee
None
Intakes
Semester 1 · Semester 2
Regional (migration)
No
Selectivity
Competitive
Degree levels
Undergraduate

Good for

  • More than one intake a year
  • No application fee
  • Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50

Weaker fit for

  • Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

Swinburne's degrees lean into a more applied, industry-linked model than most Go8 alternatives, with space technology and astrophysics as a notable research niche.

Who is this university for?

Swinburne blends university degrees with a strong applied, industry-linked focus and offers professional placement years in many programs. It has a research niche in astrophysics and space technology. The main campus is in Hawthorn, an inner Melbourne suburb with good transport. It suits students who want a technology or design focus with real work integration rather than a pure research pathway.

Admissions

Selectivity
Competitive
English (institutional minimum)
IELTS 6 · PTE 50
Degree levels
Undergraduate

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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Mainstream public university. Entry is real but attainable from a recognised bachelor's or Year 12 equivalent, while named professional courses such as nursing, teaching and psychology set higher course-specific bars. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition
A$36,000/year
Application fee
None
Living cost estimate
A$31,000/year

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Estimated first-year budget

A$71,000 to A$82,000

Tuition plus about A$31,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Melbourne, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Financial aid & scholarships

See all scholarships for studying in Australia, including national government schemes.

Academics

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Undergraduate · Engineering

Associate Degree of Applied Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate · Computer Science

Associate Degree of Aviation

Undergraduate · Engineering

Associate Degree of Computing Technologies

Undergraduate · Information Technology

The Associate Degree of Computing Technologies at Swinburne University of Technology, delivered through the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies, is a two-year full-time degree that equips students with engineering...

2 years

Associate Degree of Design Studies

Undergraduate · Arts & Design

2 years

Associate Degree of Engineering

Undergraduate · Engineering

Associate Degree of Health Studies

Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences

2 years

Associate Degree of Information Technologies

Undergraduate · Computer Science

2 years

Associate Degree of Science

Undergraduate

The Associate Degree of Science at Swinburne University of Technology is a two-year full-time degree covering key scientific skills and knowledge, delivered through the university's science offering with majors such as...

2 years

Bachelor of Accounting

Undergraduate · Business

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How to apply

  1. Pick your course and check it is open to international students for your intended intake.
  2. Check the entry requirements for that specific course: academic background, minimum GPA or ATAR, subject prerequisites, and the English test score it accepts.
  3. Prepare your documents: academic transcripts and completion certificates, your English test result (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL), passport, CV, and a statement of purpose if the course asks for one.
  4. Apply online through the university's application portal, or through an authorised education agent in your country. Both routes reach the same admissions team.
  5. Pay the application fee if the course charges one. Many Australian universities do not.
  6. Wait for the outcome. You may receive a full offer, a conditional offer (for example, subject to final results or an English score), or a rejection.
  7. Accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. The university then issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
  8. Use the CoE to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500), arrange Overseas Student Health Cover, and book travel.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

Swinburne University of Technology runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Semester 1 · Graduatearound October 2026Recommended

Swinburne University of Technology assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Swinburne sets international application closing dates per intake, with separate offshore and onshore dates, and advises applying at least three months ahead for visa processing.

Semester 1 · Undergraduatearound November 2026Recommended

Swinburne University of Technology assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Swinburne sets international application closing dates per intake, with separate offshore and onshore dates, and advises applying at least three months ahead for visa processing.

Semester 2 · Graduatearound April 2027Recommended

Swinburne University of Technology assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Swinburne sets international application closing dates per intake, with separate offshore and onshore dates, and advises applying at least three months ahead for visa processing.

Semester 2 · Undergraduatearound April 2027Recommended

Swinburne University of Technology assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Swinburne sets international application closing dates per intake, with separate offshore and onshore dates, and advises applying at least three months ahead for visa processing.

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Swinburne University of Technology: common questions

Does Swinburne University of Technology charge an application fee for international students?

No. Swinburne University of Technology does not charge international students an application fee when you apply directly or through an authorised agent. Third-party application platforms may add their own service fee.

What English test score do I need to get into Swinburne University of Technology?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Swinburne University of Technology is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at Swinburne University of Technology for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$71,000 to A$82,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$36,000, around A$31,000 in living costs for Melbourne, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is Swinburne University of Technology a Group of Eight university?

No. Swinburne University of Technology is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.

When can I start studying at Swinburne University of Technology?

Swinburne University of Technology has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is Swinburne University of Technology in a regional area for skilled migration?

No. Swinburne University of Technology's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.

How do I apply to Swinburne University of Technology as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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