Swinburne has an international reputation for quality research that connects science and technology with business and the community. For over 50 years, Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. These create opportunities for valuable workplace experiences. On top of that, industry representatives inform and shape Swinburne's curriculum. The university's Work-Integrated Learning program offers six- and 12-month paid work placements, during which you could find yourself working with prospective employers and developing valuable industry networks.
Swinburne was recognised as having one of the best design schools in the world by the 2020 QS World Rankings of Universities by Subjec, being listed in the top 50 for the Art and Design subject area. It was also ranked number 45 in the 2021 Top 50 Under 50 list, an index of the world's top universities under 50 years old.
Located in the heart of Hawthorn, Swinburne's main campus location 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD offers the perfect mix of state-of-the-art learning facilities and unforgettable student experiences. The Hawthorn campus boasts state-of-the-art learning facilities. Surrounded by an array of cafés, restaurants, bars, boutiques, and bookshops on Glenferrie Road, the Hawthorn campus provides the perfect environment for an amazing student lifestyle. Here are some amenities near our campus.
The Croydon campus is set in a leafy suburb close to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges National Park and surrounded by reserves, sporting clubs and places to spend your time when you're not studying. The campus focuses on trades training, as well as youth programs, such as pre-apprenticeships and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning.
Here are some amenities near our campus.
In the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne, the Wantirna campus is home to specialist facilities such as the Early Childhood and Nursing simulated training facilities which includes two 10-bed nursing training wards, and the horticulture complex on campus that features greenhouses, work sheds, a specialist landscaping building and more. Here are some amenities near our campus.
