Swinburne University of Technology is a large and culturally diverse organisation. A desire to innovate and bring about positive change motivates their students and staff. The result is in an institution that grows and evolves each year.
Over 100 years ago Swinburne began with a simple premise: to provide technical education to a sector of society otherwise denied further education. For over a century Swinburne has committed to innovative education, strong industry engagement and social inclusion. Swinburne University of Technology’s founder George Swinburne was a man of strong ideals. He wanted to establish a technical college in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to serve those without access to further education. Swinburne University of Technology still holds firm to these founding principles of equal opportunity, student-focused learning and industry engagement.
The vibrant, multicultural and student-focused university you know today boasts over 50,000 students from all walks of life. In 1909, however, the first class enrolled merely 80 young men. Swinburne offered training and education in plumbing and mechanics. They offered classes with the very first computers. Since the digital revolution Swinburne has been providing cutting-edge education. Their media programs and bio-research are just two examples.
“I see no other method of giving equal opportunity than by increasing the facility of education.” – George Swinburne.
Sydney Campus
1-3 Fitzwilliam Street
Parramatta, NSW, 2150
- In 2018 the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranked Swinburne as one of the world’s top 400 universities.
- Swinburne was ranked number 45 in the 2019 QS Top 100 Under 50, an index of the world’s top universities under 50 years old.
- It’s also ranked number 65 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings in 2018.
- Swinburne has also been recognised as having one of the best design schools in the world, ranked equal number 40 by the 2018 QS World Rankings of Universities by Subject.
- Swinburne has dedicated International Student Advisers who can provide advice on academic and personal needs.
- Their close ties with industry mean their courses are relevant and up to date. Many of their courses are recognised by professional organisations and they offer you invaluable experiences across all study levels.
- Swinburne is recognised for producing graduates who are ready for employment.
- Their Hawthorn campus has state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching facilities at the Advanced Technologies Centre and the Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre.
