Swinburne Strengths
About Swinburne
Swinburne University of Technology is a leading Australian
technological university focused on its teaching, learning
and research, with an emphasis on industry relevance and a
spirit of innovation. With over 40,000 university and TAFE
students enrolled across six campuses in Melbourne and three
overseas campuses, Swinburne has a wide range of lifelong
learning options, from short courses to certificates, diplomas,
degrees and doctor of philosophy programs (PhDs).
Why Swinburne?
Education Abroad
Imagine the excitement and challenges of completing part
of your course overseas. Swinburne offers opportunities to
study part of your degree in over nineteen countries including
Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, USA and Canada.
For
more information visit Swinburne's Education Abroad web
site
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Swinburne is committed to creating an inspiring culture of
creativity and innovation throughout the University. Students
are encouraged to embrace and apply this entrepreneurial spirit
through exposure to a learning environment that weaves innovation
and entrepreneurship into core teaching.
Flexible Learning and Teaching
Swinburne understands that students often need to balance
study with the demands of a busy life and is able to offer
a complete spectrum of learning options allowing students
to be flexible in the way they approach their learning. Flexible
course delivery, provides students with greater choice in
terms of where, when and how they learn.
Industry-Based Learning (IBL)
Swinburne was a pioneer of the Industry-Based Learning (IBL)
concept in Australia, which places students directly in industry
for extended periods of time to gain professional experience,
as an integral part of the course structure. In 2002, approximately
530 Swinburne students took part in IBL in over 320 companies.
For
more information visit Swinburne's Industry Liaison web
site
Internationalisation
Swinburne aims to become known as one Australia's most internationalised
universities. All students are able to gain international
experience through globally focussed curriculum and exposure
to international environments through study tours, visiting
international lecturers and education abroad.
Intersectoral Advantage / Pathways
As an intersectoral university, Swinburne leverages from
its dual TAFE and University structure, by providing students
with an advanced credit transfer (or "pathways")
system.
Research
Swinburne's research profile is concentrated in the development
of emerging and niche areas. The university also sees research
as important in informing its undergraduate programs and ensuring
students are exposed to the latest developments in their field
of study.
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