Swinburne secures New Colombo Plan funding, expanding global opportunities for students
Swinburne has secured $943,000 in New Colombo Plan funding,
In summary
- Swinburne has secured $943,000 in New Colombo Plan 2026 Semester and Mobility Grant funding, expanding student opportunities for study, work and internships across the Indo-Pacific
- The funding supports 68 students, including those that take up the new International Business Minor.
- Swinburne also has four students that are successful in gaining a prestigious New Colombo Plan 2026 Scholarship with these students heading to China and Fiji.
Swinburne has been awarded $943,000 in direct New Colombo Plan (NCP) funding, significantly expanding the number of students who will have the opportunity to study, work and intern across the Indo-Pacific over the next two years.
Swinburne has also been successful in gaining consortium funding with other Australian universities including part of an Indigenous Student NCP Mobility Grant project to Fiji and part of a Victoria Wide NCP Semester Overseas Exchange project.
The funding boost will support a diverse range of overseas study opportunities – from semester length exchange and international internships to short-term study tours – as well as additional places through three successful consortium partnerships with other Australian universities.
This substantial achievement aligns strongly with Swinburne’s Ad Astra_2030 strategy, reinforcing our ambition to provide learners with an authentic, globally connected education.
Expanding global learning pathways
A portion of the NCP mobility funding will directly support the launch of Swinburne’s innovative new International Business Minor, offered to local students at our Transnational Education (TNE) partner locations.
This unique initiative provides students with hands on global business experience, strengthening international networks and preparing graduates for careers that span borders.
Four Swinburne students have also been awarded prestigious scholarships to study, intern and engage with key institutions across the Indo‑Pacific in 2026 – three students in China and one in Fiji. These learners will gain deep cultural, academic and professional experience while representing Swinburne on the world stage.
Strengthening a global Swinburne network
In total, the funding will support more than 68 Swinburne students to undertake life‑changing overseas experiences in 2026 and 2027. These opportunities form a core pillar of Swinburne’s commitment to ensure students graduate with the skills, capabilities and international perspective that define global citizens.
Interested to learn more?
We encourage all students, no matter your study area, to explore the range of NCP-funded opportunities available through Swinburne Abroad. With financial support, academic credit options and programs suited to all schedules, global study is more accessible than ever.
Learn more about upcoming opportunities and how to apply through Swinburne Abroad.
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