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Swinburne University for International Students: Fees, Entry and Scholarships

October 30, 2026

TL;DR: Swinburne University of Technology is a public university in Melbourne whose Hawthorn campus takes international students into bachelor's and master's degrees. Its 2027 international fees on the course pages checked run from about AUD 45,910 to AUD 52,000 a year, and new students starting in 2027 are assessed automatically for scholarships of 20 or 30 percent off tuition. Master's degrees usually need IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.

Swinburne University suits students who want a technology, engineering, IT or business degree in Melbourne with work experience built in. This guide covers the campus, intakes, 2027 fees, entry and English requirements, scholarships and pathway options, all taken from Swinburne's own pages. To see which course fits your background, check your eligibility with Prosper.

What is Swinburne University like for international students?

Swinburne University of Technology is an Australian public university registered with the national regulator, TEQSA, with the CRICOS provider code 00111D. International students study at its Hawthorn campus in Melbourne's inner east, which every course and scholarship page checked names as the study location. Swinburne stopped taking new intakes at its Sydney campus, so Hawthorn is the campus to plan around.

Two features stand out on Swinburne's own pages:

Industry experience: Swinburne says it guarantees real industry experience in all its bachelor degrees.
Rankings: it lists itself in the top 300 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

As a student visa holder you must study full time and on campus, which Swinburne repeats on its international pages.

Swinburne University intakes

Swinburne degrees start in Semester 1 (around early March), and many also offer Semester 2 (around early August). The Bachelor of Laws page, for example, lists a Semester 1 start on 1 March 2027 and a Semester 2 start on 2 August 2027. Not every course runs a mid-year intake, and Swinburne had not published general 2027 closing dates for international applicants at the time of writing, so apply three to four months ahead to leave time for your CoE and visa.

Swinburne University fees for international students

Swinburne lists estimated 2027 annual fees on each course page. These are the figures checked in October 2026:

Course	Length	2027 annual fee (estimate)
Master of Information Technology	2 years	AUD 45,910
Master of Data Science	2 years	AUD 46,990
Master of Business Administration	2 years, or 1 to 1.5 years with recognised prior study	AUD 52,000
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science	Double degree	AUD 48,300

Swinburne says all fees are reviewed each year and may change. For a wider view of what Australian degrees cost, see our guide to Australia tuition fees for international students.

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Swinburne University scholarships

Swinburne's international scholarships for students starting for the first time in 2027 are assessed automatically when you apply. There is no separate application, and you can hold only one fee scholarship at a time.

Swinburne International Scholarship: 20 percent off tuition for the standard length of your course. Covers undergraduate, postgraduate and pathway courses.
George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship: 30 percent off tuition for students with high academic results, at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Women in Engineering Leadership Scholarship: 30 percent off tuition on selected engineering and construction courses.

Aviation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and research degrees are excluded.

Swinburne University entry requirements

Master's degrees: a bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline for the Master of Information Technology, Master of Data Science and MBA. The Master of Data Science also asks for a graduate certificate or diploma in data science, or Swinburne's Postgraduate Qualifying Program.
Bachelor's degrees: completion of secondary school at the level Swinburne sets for your country.
English, undergraduate: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, PTE Academic 50 with no skill below 50, or TOEFL iBT 64.
English, postgraduate coursework: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, as stated on each master's course page.

If you fall short, Swinburne offers the Swinburne Foundation Program (8 months, IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0), UniLink diplomas that count as the first year of a bachelor's degree, and a Postgraduate Qualifying Program that leads into several master's degrees.

How do you apply to Swinburne?

You apply online to Swinburne, receive a letter of offer, accept it and pay the first payment, then receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the student visa. Our guides to how to apply to university in Australia, the Confirmation of Enrolment and the Genuine Student requirement walk through each step.

Applying from Sri Lanka

Swinburne's Sri Lanka page says the minimum for a bachelor's degree is typically 8 points across three subjects in the Sri Lankan GCE A/L, with higher minimums in some study areas. For postgraduate study it normally asks for a GPA of 2.0 or a grade C average. You can sit IELTS or PTE in Colombo (see our PTE exam guide). Fees are paid in Australian dollars, so plan the conversion from LKR with your bank before you accept the offer.

FAQ

Is Swinburne University good for international students?

Swinburne University of Technology is a public Australian university with the CRICOS code 00111D, a Hawthorn campus in Melbourne and guaranteed industry experience in its bachelor degrees. It lists itself in the top 300 of the QS World University Rankings 2026.

How much are Swinburne University fees for international students?

Swinburne's estimated 2027 fees on the courses checked range from AUD 45,910 a year for the Master of Information Technology to AUD 52,000 for the MBA. Each course page shows its own fee.

What scholarships does Swinburne offer international students?

For 2027 starters, Swinburne offers the Swinburne International Scholarship (20 percent off tuition) and the George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship (30 percent off tuition). Students are assessed automatically when they apply.

What IELTS score does Swinburne need for a master's?

Swinburne's master's coursework degrees ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no individual band below 6.0. Undergraduate degrees ask for IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0.

When are Swinburne University intakes?

Swinburne's main intakes are Semester 1, starting around early March, and Semester 2, starting around early August. Some courses run Semester 1 only.

PS: A 20 or 30 percent scholarship changes the real cost of a Swinburne degree, and it is decided from your application. Prosper can apply to Swinburne University of Technology for you and make sure your results are presented in full. Check your eligibility with Prosper to see which course and intake fit you.

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References

International scholarships, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/scholarships/international-scholarships/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Master of Information Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/postgraduate/master-of-information-technology/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Master of Data Science, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/postgraduate/master-of-data-science/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Master of Business Administration, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/postgraduate/master-of-business-administration (accessed 30/10/2026)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Science, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/undergraduate/bachelor-of-engineering-honours-bachelor-of-computer-science/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Entry requirements for international students, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entry-requirements/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Information for students from Sri Lanka, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/international-students/countries/sri-lanka/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Swinburne Foundation Program, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/degree-pathway/swinburne-foundation-program/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Bachelor of Laws, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/course/undergraduate/bachelor-of-laws/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Discontinuation of Swinburne Sydney campus, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2024/11/discontinuation-of-swinburne-sydney-campus/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
International students, Swinburne University of Technology, https://www.swinburne.edu.au/life-at-swinburne/international-students/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
Swinburne University of Technology provider record, TEQSA, https://www.teqsa.gov.au/provider/swinburne-university-technology (accessed 30/10/2026)

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