Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology is a public Australian university based in Melbourne, with its main campuses in Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna. It describes itself as a university focused on science, technology and innovation, with strong industry engagement and work-integrated learning built into its academic model.

Public Australian university

• Founded: 1908 as Eastern Suburbs Technical College
• University status: 1 July 1992

• Science, technology and innovation are central to Swinburne’s institutional identity.
• Offers higher education, pathways and vocational education and training.
• Strong emphasis on industry-linked learning, placements, internships and applied research.

• TEQSA: Registered as an Australian University; Provider ID PRV12148
• CRICOS: Registered to offer courses to overseas students; CRICOS code 00111D
• ASQA / RTO: Registered Training Organisation; RTO ID 3059
• Legal status: Established under the Swinburne University of Technology Act 2010 (Vic)
• Business school accreditation: Swinburne Business School holds AACSB accreditation.

• QS World University Rankings 2026: #294
• Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026: Ranked in the 251-300 band globally

• Real industry experience is guaranteed in all bachelor degrees through placements, internships or industry projects.
• Swinburne states it has invested more than A$250 million in state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities.
• Its Advanced Technologies Centre is a 20,000 square metre facility combining teaching spaces and research infrastructure.
• Swinburne says it was the first Adobe Creative Campus in the world to provide all staff and learners with Adobe Creative Cloud including generative AI tools.