To join a course at Swinburne, you will need to meet certain academic and English language requirements, including an equivalent overseas qualification and a minimum level of English. Some courses may also ask for a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score. 

You can check the specific requirements for your country and course on our entry requirements for international students page.

Our English Language Skills programs include the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program and ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students). Whether you are preparing for further study, work, or everyday life in Australia, these programs are designed to build your general and academic English in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Swinburne welcomes transfers from other universities. Please note that you may need your current education provider to approve your transfer before applying with us. Most education providers call this a ‘release’ from your current course. 

We recommend that you contact your current institution to find out what is required in your situation.

When you apply to study at Swinburne, we automatically consider you for the available international scholarship. If your application for study is successful, you will be notified if you are also eligible to receive an international scholarship in your offer letter.

Asylum seekers and refugees are welcomed to study through supports like the Swinburne Welcome Scholarship and other financial initiatives.

If you have or are applying for a humanitarian, protection, or refugee visa (or hold a bridging visa for one of those), you may be eligible for fee waivers, free TAFE in priority courses, or other scholarships.

We are here to make the application process easier for you. You can call us or come to campus to go through your options and submit your application. Plus, we offer clear policies and one‑on‑one support, so you know what to expect.