Visiting Study Abroad and Exchange Students

Where is Swinburne? | What can I study at Swinburne? | When can I study at Swinburne? | Why should I chose Swinburne? | The Swinburne Education Abroad Experience | Program Details | How to Apply

Where is Swinburne?

Swinburne is based in Melbourne, Australia's 2nd largest city. Two of our Higher Education campuses - Hawthorn and Prahran - are situated in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne, just a short train ride away from the central business district. Our Lilydale campus is in the outer east of Melbourne with a direct transport link to the city centre.

What can I study at Swinburne?

Study Abroad students at Swinburne can take subjects from any of our study areas:

•  Arts, Psychology and Social Science
•  Business, Entrepreneurship and Management
•  Design and Creative Industries
•  Engineering
•  Health and Community Services
•  Hospitality and Tourism
•  Information Technology and Computing
•  Multimedia
•  Science, Technology and the Environment

Catherine and Rebecca Carrol - Accounting and Finance students from the USA "The Hawthorn campus has such a great location being so close to the city. The students at Swinburne are not only dedicated to their studies, but also have a great attitude towards having fun. There were lots of social activities like Swinburne International trips, parties, school functions, and barbeques. ".

When can I study at Swinburne?

Our academic year begins in late February/early March. Semester One finishes in late June. Semester Two begins in mid July and the academic year at Swinburne ends in mid November. Education Abroad students coming to Swinburne for two semesters can join us for our academic year, or may choose to commence in Semester Two and continue into Semester One the following year - making the most of the Australian summer!

Patricia Vargas Orozco - Media and Communications student from Mexico "The thing that I enjoyed most about Swinburne and Melbourne is the fact that it is full of people from all over the world. So if you study here, you are not just going to immerse yourself in Aussie culture; you will also get to know different cultures and be 'mates' with everyone from everywhere".

Why should I choose Swinburne?

•  A strong academic reputation and high-quality teachers.

Swinburne is the only university in Melbourne to receive five-star ratings for Teaching Quality and the Overall Education Experience in The Good Universities Guide 2007. You will leave Swinburne equipped with relevant skills and real experience through our practical courses.

•  An ideal location to experience life in Australia

Melbourne is recognized as one of the world's most liveable cities and Australia's cultural, culinary and sporting capital. Swinburne's Hawthorn and Prahan campuses are in set in the lively, cosmopolitan inner eastern suburbs and our Lilydale campus overlooks the beautiful Lilydale Lake and is close to the Yarra Valley . All campuses have easy access to the city centre.

•  A wide range of subjects and the opportunity to tailor programs to suit your needs and interests.

At Swinburne you can choose subjects from a range of disciplines depending on your interests. Studying in an Australian context will broaden the focus of your home degree. You can also take specialised courses not available at your home university or take a subject just out of interest. Our academic advisors will assess your application to ensure that your study program here at Swinburne suits you and your needs.

Yuko Abe - Arts and Social Sciences student from Japan "I feel that I was really lucky to have heaps of friends from all over the world while studying in such a wonderful country. Swinburne has a good support system for students and I definitely made the right choice to spend a year at Swinburne".

•  A friendly, caring environment

Swinburne's small campuses create a supportive environment for all students. You will be studying in small classes and have the advantage of learning in a nurturing study environment with exceptional access to teachers and learning resources.

•  A wide range of support services

At Swinburne, we'll look after you. We offer a range of programs, special advice and assistance to enhance your life as a student. We are aware of the common challenges that confront our students and we go out of our way to help you make the most of your time with us. You also have access to a range of recreation programs - sporting facilities, trips and tours.

• A customised orientation for Education Abroad students

Our orientation sessions help prepare you for your time here. You will then join the wider student body for more Orientation events as you become part of the Swinburne student community. You will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of student clubs and societies. At Hawthorn and Prahan there is also a club for Education Abroad students, while at Lilydale we have a specialised mentor program for Education Abroad students.

Check out some photos of our Semester One 2007 students' activities on the Incoming Students Photo Album.

Read about current exchange students' experiences at Swinburne on The Swinburne Wanderer Blog. You can even make a comment.