Swinburne secures 5-star Good Universities Guide ratings
In Summary
- Swinburne recognised by the Good Universities Guide 2019
- Received a 5-Star Overall Experience Rating and a 5-Star Staff to Student Ratio rating
Swinburne has received a 5-Star Overall Experience Rating and further recognition in the 2019 Good Universities Guide (GUG).
The 5-Star rating is based on student satisfaction, with 82 per cent of those surveyed rating their experience at the university positively above the national average of 79 per cent.
The university has also been recognised as having a 5-Star Staff to Student Ratio rating, with a ratio of 20 to 1, the highest for a Victorian university.
Professor Chris Pilgrim, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Quality), says Swinburne’s positive results reflect the university’s commitment to transforming learning.
“The university is proud to be recognised as a 5-star university by our own students and by the Good Universities Guide,” says Professor Pilgrim.
“At Swinburne, we strive to create an environment that reimagines learning from the perspective of our students, while utilising the latest in learning technology and research.”
Study area breakdown
At a study level, Swinburne was awarded 5-stars for Overall Quality of Education Experience in the following fields:
- Business and Management
- Communications
- Teacher Education
Law at Swinburne was also rated as number one in Victoria for Overall Experience and Teaching Quality, following positive recognition in May 2018.
Employment outcomes
Swinburne also excelled at placing graduates in jobs paying higher than median salaries in the areas of:
- Communications
- Computing and Information Systems
- Creative Arts
- Social Work
- Psychology
The GUG ratings are carried out by the Good Education Group, a leading independent provider of high-quality education and career information, empowering students and job seekers to achieve their goals.