International News Archive

Melbourne tops liveability ranking

Melbourne has recently been named the world's most liveable city, adding another reason for international students to come and study at Swinburne University of Technology.

States best uni for graduate satisfaction ( Again )

Swinburne's excellence in learning and teaching has been recognised by the 2012 Good Universities Guide, released today.

For the second year in a row, the guide has rated Swinburne the best university in Victoria for graduate satisfaction.

Swinburne consolidates world class ranking

Swinburne University of Technology has again been recognised for its research excellence, having been named as one of the world's top 500 research universities for the third year in a row.

UniLink Diplomas launch in Philippines

International students will soon be able to study a Swinburne UniLink Pathway Diploma in the Philippines, thanks to a new partnership with Site Group International.

Two countries, two degrees

Chinese student Jin You was a long way from home when she stood on stage to accept her degree at Swinburne University of Technology’s graduation ceremony on Monday.

Turning the tide on skills shortages

International students embarking on a professional year (PY) program after completing their degree are almost twice as likely to find employment in their chosen field.

Australia-China collaborate on degrees

A delegation from the China-based Hubei University of Economics (HUE) visited Swinburne today to discuss ways to strengthen the relationship between the two institutions.

Swinburne supports Indian scholars

Under a new Victorian Government program, ten of India’s outstanding PhD students will receive scholarships worth $90,000 to study at Victorian universities next year.

Swinburne Sarawak holds English workshop for 160 secondary school students

As part of giving back to the community and to promote education among the younger generation, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus recently conducted an English workshop for 160 students from SMK Lundu and SMK Sematan.

Swinburne signs MOU with Iraqi Government

Swinburne has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Higher Committee for Education Development (HCED) in Iraq to host up to 50 Iraqi scholarship students per year.

Swinburne celebrates Vaisakhi festival

To mark the beginning of a new solar year, the Swinburne Punjabi Club hosted Vaisakhi festival celebrations at the Hawthorn campus.

Showcasing Australian culture

Swinburne’s international students were introduced to contemporary Australian culture at the university’s annual ‘Aussie Insights’ workshop organised by Swinburne’s Careers and Employment Unit

A colourful celebration

Showered in colour, the Swinburne Punjabi Club celebrated the first major festival of the Hindu year, Holi, at the Hawthorn campus today.

Known as the festival of colours, Holi was celebrated with coloured powder, a DJ, dance and food

International uni students happy in Aust

The 2010 International Student Barometer found 86 per cent of the approximately 36,000 international students surveyed were satisfied with their Australian university experience with some 84 per cent reporting a high overall rate of satisfaction.

International Student Barometer report

In 2009 Universities Australia initiated a benchmarking exercise into the experiences and expectations of international students pursuing higher education in Australian universities. The project aimed to provide feedback to the sector.

Bangladesh National Day

Bangladeshi students in Swinburne Celebrated Bangladesh Day on 22nd January 2010 in a colourful festive mood for the first time in Swinburne University.

Graduation success for Indian student

A final year Indian student from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia has designed a vehicle to give Indian people with disabilities the opportunity to run their own businesses.