Why Swinburne College?
Swinburne College is your pathway to Swinburne University of Technology. We’re here to give you a great start to study in Australia and prepare you for success in your further studies.
- Inner-city locations
- Culturally diverse
- Individual study support
- Smooth transition to university
- Guaranteed entry to Swinburne University of Technology
Inner-city locations
Swinburne College is located on our campuses in Hawthorn and Prahran, two of Melbourne’s most popular inner-city suburbs.
Both are close to many shopping, eating, transport and entertainment options and are just 10 to 15 minutes by train from Melbourne’s city centre.
Melbourne is considered Australia’s cultural capital and is renowned for its architecture, parks, gardens and diverse multicultural communities. It is home to four million people and boasts a mild climate and an extensive public transport system.
Culturally diverse
Swinburne College has students from nearly 40 countries, so you’ll be able to make friends with people from all over the world.
In addition, Melbourne has a long history of multiculturalism, which makes for a community that is accepting and welcoming of new people and experiences.
Individual study support
Classes average between 15 to 18 students. This gives you more individual attention from your teachers to help you succeed in your studies. Our teachers are specifically trained and have many years experience with international students.
Smooth transition to university
We are located on campus and you will have full access to all of the university’s services and facilities. These include the library, bookshop, free wireless internet and 24-hour computer labs.
The Student Services Hub at the Hawthorn campus provides fantastic facilities for all Swinburne students. Adjacent to Swinburne College, the new A$30 million building includes:
- a medical centre
- a multi-faith facility
- new computer labs
- student counselling
- recreational facilities
- career advisory services
- equity and disability support services.
We enjoy a close relationship with Swinburne’s schools and faculties, which means you’ll get a great educational experience in a dynamic, university environment.
Guaranteed entry to Swinburne University of Technology
English language students who successfully complete English for Academic Purposes to the required level – and meet all other academic entry requirements – will have guaranteed entry to a wide range of certificate, diploma, bachelor and master degree courses at Swinburne.
Foundation Studies and UniLink diplomas provide guaranteed entry to more than 60 bachelor degrees at Swinburne (subject to successful completion of all units of study and achieving the required results).