| The Swinburne University of Technology is a | | | | Its courses in social sciences, business, humanities, |
| well-known name both in Australia and abroad. The | | | | science and engineering are particularly popular among |
| University was established in 1908 by Hon'ble George | | | | students. The University offers both undergraduate |
| Swinburne. Back then it used to be known as the | | | | and post graduate degree courses. School leavers |
| Esteem Suburbs Technical College. Swinburne | | | | can choose from a variety of undergraduate degree |
| received the University status in 1992. Besides | | | | programs as well as a wide range of TAFE programs. |
| technical education, the University offers higher | | | | The University also offers a wide range of |
| education in a number of disciplines. | | | | postgraduate courses ranging from graduate |
| The academic year at Swinburne consists of two | | | | certificates through to PhDs in the areas of Applied |
| semesters. The first semester runs from February to | | | | Science, Business and Innovation, Design, Engineering |
| June. The second semester is held from July to | | | | and Technology, Health and Human Services, |
| November. | | | | Informatics (Computing and Information Technology), |
| Swinburne Residential College | | | | Multimedia, and Social Sciences and Arts. |
| Swinburne Residential College provides | | | | The various levels of qualification awarded by |
| accommodation assistance with home stay and rental | | | | Swinburne include Certificate of Education, Certificate |
| assistance with flats. Swinburne assistance is available | | | | IV, Certificate III, Certificate II, Doctoral Degree, |
| through the student counseling services, | | | | Master Degree, Foundation Year, Graduate Diploma, |
| accommodation, international student's club, computer | | | | Associate Diploma, Graduate Certificate I and |
| services and career information advice. There are | | | | Bachelor Degree. |
| also a students' union, library facilities and sports | | | | Undergraduate students can work closely with |
| association. | | | | industry through the Industry Based Learning (IBL) |
| Courses | | | | program which is a part of most degree courses. |
| Swinburne attracts students from all over the world. | | | | |