Overview

Founded more than 100 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 ranked number 45 in the 2019 QS University Rankings Top 50 Under 50, number 81 in the 2019 THE Young University Rankings, and is ranked in the top three per cent of universities worldwide by the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018.

Swinburne’s commitment to high-quality teaching is what makes them educational leaders in science, technology, innovation, business and design. The 2019 Good Universities Guide has awarded Swinburne five-star ratings for their teacher to student ratio, and for the overall quality of the educational experience.

The Hawthorn campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities featuring the latest digital 4.0 technologies. Students also have exposure to high-impact global research, with Swinburne ranked ‘well above’ world standard in sixteen fields of research in the 2018 ERA Research Excellence Rankings.

Courses at Swinburne are developed in consultation with industry experts meaning students graduate with the skills and experience employers are looking for. Swinburne’s reputation for producing in-demand, industry-ready graduates is highly regarded. More than 80 per cent of Swinburne graduates find jobs within four months of finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016-2018).

With 18% of its student population coming from overseas, Swinburne prides itself on being a university that embraces diversity and actively promotes an environment that is inclusive for all. 

Finance

Scholarships

he University of Melbourne offers more than 1,200 scholarships for new and current students. The scholarships range from those awarded on merit, to others which assist with living expenses or enable students to travel the globe.

Some support the whole course or allow students to explore a specific interest. The many prizes, grants and bursaries on offer help students get the most out of their time at the university. These are awarded to continuing students at different points in their studies. There are prizes for academic achievement, grants to undertake volunteering or leadership activities and bursaries to ease financial pressure so students can focus on their studies.

As part of the university’s commitment to supporting the global student community, the number of international student scholarships has been increased.

The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to all international students undertaking an undergraduate degree. All applicants will be automatically assessed for the scholarship, which provides either a:

• AUD 10,000 tuition fee remission in the first year of an undergraduate degree
• 50 percent fee remission for the three-year duration of an undergraduate degree, or
• 100 percent fee remission for the three-year duration of an undergraduate degree

Graduate Scholarships

These are offered to high-achieving international students with one-off AUD 5,000 or AUD 10,000, or 25 to 100 percent fee remissions for the duration of the course.

Gautam's experience

Gautam is an international student from Thailand, studying a Bachelor of Science. As a recipient of an International Undergraduate Scholarship, he says, “It has not only been an immense financial help for my family, but it has also provided me with the ease of mind to pursue my Bachelor of Science to the best of my abilities.”

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

The following are the entry requirements for international students to the University of Melbourne:

Undergraduate degrees

Students applying to undergraduate programs at the University of Melbourne need to have:

• completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent overseas qualification
• met any additional requirements, such as prerequisite tests or subjects, portfolios and auditions for application to their preferred undergraduate degree

Graduate degrees

A graduate coursework degree typically comes after undergraduate studies. The process includes selecting a graduate coursework degree, meeting entry requirements, understanding tuition fees, applying with Melbourne, receiving an offer, and enrolling as a student.

Those wishing to do a doctorate need to have undertaken study at the honours and master’s level in their chosen discipline. Other qualifications and work experience are also considered.

English requirements

International students from a non-English speaking background need to meet the University of Melbourne’s English language requirements to be considered for entry.

Students can meet the English language requirement in a number of ways, depending on their circumstances. Tests that are deemed valid to determine English proficiency include the IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic tests) or Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).

Campus and facilities

Accommodation

At the University of Melbourne, students can explore a wide range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and lifestyles. Living in student accommodation allows students to be part of a vibrant community and savour the residential experience offered by the university, while being well looked after by dedicated staff.

There are two categories to choose from: university accommodation, which is university-owned and partnered, and residential colleges. All options are close to campus, secure and have different amenities and recreational facilities. The university guarantees a place for all international students and if plans change beyond their control or they don’t receive an offer, students are not locked into an accommodation agreement.

Student accommodation at the University of Melbourne has become a home away from home for countless students from all around Australia and the world. Student accommodation in the university’s residential communities is safe, welcoming and educationally enriching residential communities. From fun social events to study support, students will connect with a network of peers as they experience the best of campus life and beyond.

Campuses

• Downtown Oshawa Campus

  Address: Ontario Tech University, 61 Charles Street, OSHAWA, Ontario (ON), L1H 4X8, Australia

• Ontario Tech University

  Address: North Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe Street North, OSHAWA, Ontario (ON), L1G 0C5, Australia