Swinburne University of Technology: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at Swinburne
- Swinburne International Scholarship ↗No application needed20% off tuition for the courseBachelor’s and master’s · Merit-based, Hawthorn campus.
- George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship ↗No application needed30% off tuition for the courseBachelor’s and master’s · High academic performance, Hawthorn campus.
With the 20% scholarship (needs good results, at the Hawthorn campus): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$35,120 a year instead of A$43,900; typical master’s tuition about A$32,000 a year instead of A$40,000.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on Swinburne's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚙️ Engineering | 67 | A$41,100 | A$40,000 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 53 | A$46,700 | A$40,000 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 38 | A$44,300 | A$39,500 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 31 | A$44,410 | A$35,000 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 29 | A$46,300 | A$37,480 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 19 | A$45,200 | A$44,340 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 17 | A$44,510 | A$46,990 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 14 | A$43,000 | A$53,380 |
| 🔬 Science | 13 | A$46,300 | A$46,690 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 12 | A$44,700 | n/a |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 12 | A$37,800 | A$39,180 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 11 | A$35,945 | A$38,960 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 9 | A$43,000 | A$49,330 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 1 | A$47,700 | n/a |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at Swinburne
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Accounting CRICOS 112487G | Diploma | Melbourne | 0.5 | A$11,520 | A$11,520 |
| Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink) (Extended) CRICOS 089745A | Diploma | Melbourne | 1 | A$30,000 | A$30,000 |
| Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink) (Standard) CRICOS 089744B | Diploma | Melbourne | 0.8 | A$36,200 | A$36,200 |
| Diploma of Business (UniLink) Extended CRICOS 085474G | Diploma | Melbourne | 1 | A$30,000 | A$30,000 |
| Diploma of Business (UniLink) Standard CRICOS 085473G | Diploma | Melbourne | 0.8 | A$37,400 | A$37,400 |
| Diploma of Design (UniLink) Extended CRICOS 085472J | Diploma | Melbourne | 1 | A$31,000 | A$31,000 |
| Diploma of Design (UniLink) Standard CRICOS 085471K | Diploma | Melbourne | 0.8 | A$37,400 | A$37,400 |
| Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS 110207C | Diploma | Melbourne | 1 | A$21,590 | A$21,590 |
| Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) Extended CRICOS 085478C | Diploma | Melbourne | 1 | A$33,000 | A$33,000 |
| Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) Standard CRICOS 085477D | Diploma | Melbourne | 0.8 | A$39,980 | A$39,980 |
Common questions
Does Swinburne University of Technology offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. Swinburne International Scholarship: 20% off tuition for the course (no separate application). George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship: 30% off tuition for the course (no separate application). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Swinburne University of Technology cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Swinburne University of Technology is A$43,900 for undergraduate courses and A$40,000 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Swinburne University of Technology?
Swinburne University of Technology has 359 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (182 undergraduate, 148 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Swinburne University of Technology?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Arts (Media and Communications) has the lowest estimated annual tuition among Swinburne’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$24,500 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Swinburne University of Technology.