Swinburne Campuses
Swinburne has five campuses located throughout Melbourne and one in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Each campus has a different specialisation area and all campuses offer vocational TAFE courses. Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran also offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Don't miss out on the campus tours during Orientation day!
Getting to your campus
Croydon Campus
Croydon offers students TAFE diploma and certificate courses in Health and Human Services.
It also offers pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship courses in Building and Construction, as well as a wide variety of short courses.
Address
12-50 Norton Road, Croydon, VIC
(Melway: 50, K5)
Public Transport
Train: The campus is a 10-minute walk from Croydon station on the Lilydale line.
Bus: Bus No. 755 passes by the campus entrance. The bus services the area between Croydon and Ferntree Gully train stations.
Parking
There is plenty of free parking available on campus.
Hawthorn Campus
Hawthorn is Swinburne's main campus and is located in one of the city's most attractive suburbs.
Set amongst the cafes, boutiques and bookshops of Glenferrie Rd, and with the convenience of a supermarket and railway station practically on campus, it offers a desirable student lifestyle.
There are several on-campus accommodation options available and students can also choose to live nearby and walk to class through the parks and leafy backstreets.
The campus has many specialised facilities and is the hub of our research and development activities.
Address
John St, Hawthorn, VIC
(Melway: 45, E10)
Public Transport
Train: The campus is a minute's walk from Glenferrie train station. Belgrave, Lilydale and Alamein train lines from the city travel to Glenferrie station in approximately 15 minutes.
Tram: Tram No.16 stops on Glenferrie Road, where shops, food outlets and ATMs are also located.
Bus: Bus No. 624 travels along Auburn Road, about 10 minutes walk to campus.
Parking
Parking can be a little bit tricky - we suggest you use public transport. However, if you do drive there are plenty of paid parking available.
Take a Tour of Hawthorn Campus
Lilydale Campus
The tranquil setting and friendly, supportive atmosphere of our Lilydale campus ensures that students can enjoy a learning experience that is both relaxed and enriching.
Campus facilities include the Student Village accommodation (which overlooks Lilydale Lake), Mitchell’s View training restaurant (for Hospitality students) and a new purpose-built postgraduate research building, which houses the Centre for Regional Development.
Support staff at Lilydale run a special host program, giving you the opportunity to make new friends and establish international contacts.
The campus is easily accessible by train and you can benefit from the convenience of a shopping centre within walking distance.
Address
Melba Ave, Lilydale, VIC
(Melway: 38, D6)
Public Transport
Train: The Lilydale line travels to Lilydale station from Melbourne's CBD. Lilydale station is about a 10-minute walk or a 5-minute bus ride from the Lilydale Campus.
Bus: Bus No. 680 travels to the Lilydale Campus.
Parking
There are plenty of free parking available on campus.
Prahran Campus
Home to Swinburne's prestigious Faculty of Design and the National Institute of Circus Arts, the Prahran campus is a creative, lively learning environment situated within one of Melbourne's most vibrant suburbs.
The campus puts students within easy walking distance of the famous Chapel street shopping precinct, which is lined with restaurants, night clubs and boutiques stocked with the latest local and international fashions.
The convenience of the campus location is enhanced by the close proximity to the local railway station, while nearby tram stops will come in handy whether you are heading into the city centre or to the neighbouring beachside suburb of St Kilda.
Address
144 High Street, Prahran, VIC
(Melway: 2L, J12)
Public Transport
Train: The campus is a 2-minute walk from Prahran station on the Sandringham line.
Tram: Tram No.6 runs from Swanston St in the city to High Street.
Tram: Tram No.78 North Richmond to Prahran travels along Chapel Street and stops on the corner of High Street.
Parking
Parking can be a little bit tricky - we suggest you use public transport. However, if you do drive there are plenty of paid parking available.
Wantirna Campus
The Wantirna campus houses the central administration of Swinburne's TAFE division.
It offers diploma and certificate courses in Art and Design, Automotive, Business and Management, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering and Electronics, as well as Horticulture.
Wantirna also offers short courses in a wide range of subject areas.
Address
369 Stud Road, Wantirna, VIC
(Melway: 63, J12)
Public Transport
Train: The Lilydale & Belgrave lines stop at Ringwood Station and takes approximately 45 minutes from the city. The 901 Smartbus leaves Ringwood station every 15 minutes and takes 20 minutes to get to Swinburne Wantirna Campus.
Bus: Wantirna Campus is serviced by many buses which terminate at the nearby Knox City Shopping Centre. From Knox City Shopping Centre simply walk up Stud Rd to Swinburne University.
- No. 901 Ringwood - Frankston via Stud Road, Dandenong Station
- No. 664 Chirnside – Croydon – Bayswater – KnoxCity
- No. 732 Box Hill to Upper Ferntree Gully
- No. 737 Croydon to Monash University
- No. 738 Mitcham to Knox City
- No. 745 Bayswater to Knox City
- No. 757 Scoresby to Knox City
- No. 758 Knoxfield to Knox City
Parking
There are plenty of free parking available on campus.
