Scholarships for international students
Excited about moving here to study? We’re just as thrilled to welcome you. That’s why we’ve created scholarships just for international students. If you’re awarded one, you can focus less on finances, and more on learning and experiencing all that Swinburne has to offer.
Up to 50% off your tuition fees
We have a wide range of scholarships available. Some scholarships are awarded based on the grades of your previous study. The better your grades, the higher the initial scholarship amount. Others are automatically awarded to students who meet the entry requirements of selected courses.
Other scholarships, separate from Swinburne International scholarships, are also available to international students. Visit our main scholarships page to find out more.
George Swinburne STEM Postgraduate Scholarship
This could be for you if you are applying for
- Master of Engineering Science
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Professional Engineering
- Master of Science (Biotechnology)
- Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Cybersecurity
How much is available?
30% off your course fees for the duration of the course.
Good to know
The scholarship is available to all students who meet the entry requirements of the eligible courses.
To be eligible, you must
- Be a citizen of any country except Australia or New Zealand. Permanent residents of Australia are no eligible.
- Apply for and commence in Semester 1, 2020 or Semester 2, 2020.
- Not be holding another Swinburne scholarship or reduced fee arrangement.
When will I find out if I'm successful?
If your application to study at Swinburne is successful, you will receive an email from us. You will also find out if you have received a scholarship in the same email.
Swinburne International Excellence Pathway Scholarship
From A$2500 to A$5000
This could be for you if you are studying the following
- foundation year + UniLink diploma + bachelor degree
- foundation year + bachelor degree
- UniLink diploma + bachelor degree
How much is available?
- Fixed scholarship amount of $2500 a year off your course fees for a maximum of 2 years.
Good to know
If you excel in your foundation year and/or UniLink diploma, you could also receive a Swinburne International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship for your bachelor degree.
To be eligible, you must
- Be a citizen of any country except Australia or New Zealand. Permanent residents of Australia are not eligible.
- Not be currently accepted or enrolled at Swinburne, unless you are only enrolled in our ELICOS program.
- Not be holding another scholarship or reduced fee arrangement.
When will I find out if I’m successful?
If your application to study at Swinburne is successful, you will receive an email from us. You will also find out if you have received a scholarship in the same email.
Swinburne International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to A$38,000 total
This could be for you if you are studying
- Any bachelor degree except the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting, and the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting/Bachelor of Business double degree.
How much is available?
- 10% - 25% off your course fees every year for a maximum of 4 years.
- Up to $38,000 total for the duration of your bachelor degree
To be eligible, you must
- Be a citizen of any country except Australia or New Zealand. Permanent residents of Australia are not eligible.
- Not be currently accepted or enrolled at Swinburne, unless you are only enrolled in our ELICOS program.
- Not be holding another scholarship or reduced fee arrangement.
When will I find out if I’m successful?
If your application to study at Swinburne is successful, you will receive an email from us. You will also find out if you have received a scholarship in the same email.
Swinburne International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
Up to A$21,000 total
This could be for you if you are studying
- Any 2-year master degree by coursework.
How much is available?
- For most master degrees: 10% - 25% off your course fees every year for a maximum of 2 years, up to a total of A$21,000 for the duration of your degree.
- For the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) or Master of Science (Network Systems): scholarship amount is fixed at $2500 for your entire course.
To be eligible, you must
- Be a citizen of any country except Australia or New Zealand. Permanent residents of Australia are not eligible.
- Not be currently accepted or enrolled at Swinburne in a 2-year master by coursework program.
- Not be holding another scholarship or reduced fee arrangement.
- Not have received credit transfers or exemptions.
When will I find out if I’m successful?
If your application to study at Swinburne is successful, you will receive an email from us. You will also find out if you have received a scholarship in the same email.
Swinburne International Alumni Direct Scholarship
Up to A$38,000 or A$21,000 total
This could be for you if you
- Are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Swinburne (except the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting, and the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting/Bachelor of Business double degree).
- Are applying directly to Swinburne and not via an agent or authorised representative.
- Are applying for a degree at the Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
- Already hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from Swinburne, or have recently completed a Swinburne pathway course.
How much is available?
- For undergraduate degrees: 10% - 25% off your course fees every year for a maximum of 4 years, up to a total of A$38,000 for the duration of your degree.
- For most postgraduate degrees: 10% - 25% off your course fees every year for a maximum of 2 years, up to a total of A$21,000 for the duration of your degree.
- For the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) or Master of Science (Network Systems): scholarship amount is fixed at $2500 for your entire course.
To be eligible, you must
- Be a citizen of any country except Australia or New Zealand. Permanent residents of Australia are not eligible.
- Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Swinburne.
- Not be holding another scholarship or reduced fee arrangement.
When will I find out if I’m successful?
If your application to study at Swinburne is successful, you will receive an email from us. You will also find out if you have received a scholarship in the same email.
The Dean's Scholarship Excellence in Architecture and Urban Design
This could be for you if you are applying for
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Architecture and Urban Design
- Master of Urban Design
Scholarship amount?
50% off your course fees for the duration of the course.
How to apply
You will automatically be assessed for a 50% scholarship after submitting a 10-20 page portfolio and complete application.
Applicants who are not successful will also be considered for the International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship with up to 25% off course fees.
To be eligible, you must
- Be a citizen of any country except Australia or New Zealand. Permanent residents of Australia are no eligible.
- Apply for and commence in Semester 1, 2020 or Semester 2, 2020.
- Not be holding another Swinburne scholarship or reduced fee arrangement
When will I find out if I’m successful?
If your application to study at Swinburne is successful, you will receive an email from us. You will also find out if you have received a scholarship in the same email.
Automatic consideration
You don’t need to apply* for these scholarships separately. Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice, and when we assess your application we will automatically assess you for a Swinburne International scholarship. Visit our How to apply page for course application details.
*Other Swinburne scholarships may require you to submit a separate application. Visit our main scholarships page to find out more.
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Find out more about other scholarship options here. You can also contact us or a representative in your country for more information about scholarships at Swinburne.
"My parents and I were looking for high-quality education and living, and Australia is an ideal place for that. Swinburne offered me a scholarship for my first two years and that just made things so much easier."
Nicolas from Peru
Thanks to Samantha’s good grades, she received a partial scholarship to study Psychology and Forensic Science with a minor in Applied Mathematics. “Finances should not be a barrier for people with big dreams,” she says.
Samantha from Malaysia