Swinburne University of Technology Admission Requirements 2027

Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Hawthorn, Melbourne, known for technology, design and business programs. International undergraduate tuition is published per course for each intake year, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis ahead of each semester start.

Requirements

Bachelor

Completion of a recognised Australian or overseas secondary education qualification
Course-specific prerequisite subjects where the course requires them
English language proficiency at IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent test score
Applicants below this standard may be eligible for the Swinburne Foundation Program (IELTS 5.5 overall, no band below 5.0) as an entry pathway

Documents

Academic transcripts and certificates for secondary (and any completed tertiary) study, evidence of English language proficiency, and a certified copy of the passport identity page.

How to apply

Choose a course using Swinburne's CourseSearch tool and check its entry and English language requirements.
Apply directly through Swinburne's online application portal or through an approved education agent.
Prepare academic transcripts and English test results.
Receive and accept the offer.
Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover and apply for a student visa.

English test waiver

The 6.0 overall, no band below 6.0, standard applies to direct entry to most bachelor's degrees. Applicants who fall short can enter the Swinburne Foundation Program with a lower IELTS score (5.5 overall, no band below 5.0) as a pathway into an undergraduate degree; individual courses may set a higher direct-entry requirement, shown on CourseSearch.