Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia

Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia

Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is the international branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. The Sarawak campus opened in Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, in 2000.

The campus is a partnership between Swinburne Australia and the Sarawak government. The campus is part of a long-term strategy by Swinburne Australia, established in 1908, to globalize its operations and provide its students with international living, working and learning opportunities.

Industry Engaged Learning programs - students can engage directly with industry to develop the necessary skills and prepare for their future careers

Vibrant and diverse campus - with over 4,000 students from >60 countries creating a rich learning experience

Affordable fees - the same quality education as Melbourne, at a fraction of the cost of studying in Australia

Global recognition - ranking highly on global lists such as the Young University Ranking (65/250 in 2018), top 400 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2016-17), Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), QS rankings and others

Recognition from professional bodies - courses at Swinburne Sarawak are recognised by respective professional organisations such as the the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), CPA Australia (CPAA), Engineers Australia (EA) and Australian Computer Society

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is the international branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. The Sarawak campus opened in Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, in 2000.

The campus is a partnership between Swinburne Australia and the Sarawak government. The campus is part of a long-term strategy by Swinburne Australia, established in 1908, to globalize its operations and provide its students with international living, working and learning opportunities.

Industry Engaged Learning programs - students can engage directly with industry to develop the necessary skills and prepare for their future careers

Vibrant and diverse campus - with over 4,000 students from >60 countries creating a rich learning experience

Affordable fees - the same quality education as Melbourne, at a fraction of the cost of studying in Australia

Global recognition - ranking highly on global lists such as the Young University Ranking (65/250 in 2018), top 400 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2016-17), Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), QS rankings and others

Recognition from professional bodies - courses at Swinburne Sarawak are recognised by respective professional organisations such as the the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), CPA Australia (CPAA), Engineers Australia (EA) and Australian Computer Society

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Foundation
  • 02 Jan 2024
  • 01 Jul 2024
  • 30 Sep 2024

Diploma
  • 26 Feb 2024
  • 02 Sep 2024

Degree
  • 02 Jan 2024 
  • 26 Feb 2024 
  • 02 Sep 2024

icon Year Established : 2000
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icon Intake 2024/25
Foundation
  • 02 Jan 2024
  • 01 Jul 2024
  • 30 Sep 2024
Diploma
  • 26 Feb 2024
  • 02 Sep 2024
Degree
  • 02 Jan 2024 
  • 26 Feb 2024 
  • 02 Sep 2024
Strengths & Highlights
Why you should consider Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia
Why you should consider
Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia

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  • Full-Fledged University - Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is the only international branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. The Sarawak campus in Malaysia offers Australian quality education. A wide range of courses, from foundation to postgraduate programs identical to those offered by its home campus in Melbourne, are available at the Sarawak campus.
  • Australian Qualification - On completion of your degree studies, your parchment will be awarded by Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Hence, you have the opportunity to obtain an education that is of Australian quality in Malaysia.
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Swinburne aims to become a renowned centre for entrepreneurship and innovation, which will be a hallmark of everything we do. We will prepare you to participate in the new economy and society of the 21st century and heighten your awareness of, and capacity to make the choice between, employment and self-employment.
  • Internationalisation - Swinburne is committed to an ongoing process of internationalisation. We seek to be held in high regard globally, have an international focus in all we do, an international culture and outlook.
  • Industry-Based Learning (IBL) - The Industry-Based Learning (IBL) program, pioneered by Swinburne Australia in 1963, offers students the opportunity to undertake vocational training within industry. Engineering students at Swinburne Sarawak have an option to complete six to 12 months of IBL relevant to their course of study.
  • Living and Learning Environment - The Sarawak campus is only 15 minutes from the Kuching city centre, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Besides providing a safe and conducive learning environment, the city has good infrastructure and facilities such as banking, telecommunication and transportation. Apart from the lower course fees, the cost of living in Kuching is also reasonably lower compared to other major towns and cities in Malaysia.
  • Intercampus Transfer - Flexibility is the hallmark of a Swinburne education. While you have the option of completing your studies in Kuching, you may transfer to complete them in Melbourne, subject to meeting the appropriate criteria. Additional majors are also available in Australia.
  • Student Exchange Program - If you seek the experience of studying overseas, you may apply to participate in a student exchange program. It offers selected undergraduates from the Sarawak campus (those in the second year onwards) an unmatched opportunity to enrich their tertiary learning experience in Melbourne at Malaysian costs.
  • Cost Saving - You will find that it is affordable to pursue tertiary education at Swinburne Sarawak as the fees are only a fraction of the cost of studying in Australia.
  • Financial Assistance - Scholarships, study loans and other financial aid are offered by the government, educational loan and private financial institutions to Malaysian students. These include PTPTN, Yayasan Sarawak, Sarawak Higher Education Foundation (HiEd), Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation, EPF withdrawal and bank loans. New and current students who achieve outstanding academic results are awarded scholarships by the university.

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QS University Rankings 

  • One of the world’s top 300 universities (2024), placing 285th in the latest rankings
  • Ranked #45 in the QS ‘Top 50 Under 50’ rankings (2021) 

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 

  • One of the world’s top 250 universities (2024)
  • Ranked #43 in the THE Young University Rankings (2023) 

Academic Ranking of World Universities 

  • One of the world’s top 300 universities (2023

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