Swinburne University

Melbourne, Australia (map)

ABOUT 

Swinburne University of Technology is a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia. Its main campus is in Hawthorn, a suburb of Melbourne, 7.5 km from the Melbourne central business district. 

In their own words: 

“Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class university creating social and economic impacts through science, technology and innovation. Founded in 1908 by the Honourable George and Ethel Swinburne as the ‘Eastern Suburbs Technical College’, Swinburne has continued to evolve, gaining university status in 1992. 

Swinburne researchers have a reputation for high-quality research with particular strengths in astronomy, physics, engineering, materials science, computer science and information technology, design and innovation, health sciences, neurosciences and mental health. Underpinned by leading digital technology platforms, our researchers are collaborating with industry through embedded partnerships to drive innovation and create impact.” 

Faculty

Popular Exchange Majors *subject to timetable and course availability: 

Accounting, Biology, Biomedical Science, Business, Climate and Social Justice, Chemistry, Child and Youth Studies, Communications, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Data Analytics, Education [Elementary & Secondary], Environmental Science, English Literature, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Forensic Psychology, Finance, Global Development Studies, History, Information Systems, Journalism, Kinesiology, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Software Engineering 

Who can apply? 

  • Undergraduate (mainly) and graduate students enrolled in programs lending to the faculty above. 

  • Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% to apply. 

  • Please note that subject areas at partner universities may change. 

Academic Information 

At Swinburne, one course is typically worth 12.5 credit points (CP) and a full-time load for one semester is either three units (37.5 CP) or 4 units (50 CP). 

  • Course load for one semester is 37.5 CP = 2.0 credits or 50.0 CP= 2.5 credits 

  • Course load for full year is 70 CP = 4.0 credits or 100.0 CP = 5.0 credits 

 

Canadian letter                Swinburne University 

Grade     Mark                 Class                            Average mark 

As          80-100               HD [High Distinction]        80-100 

Bs          70-79                 D [Distinction]                    70-79 

Cs           60-69                 C [Credit]                            60-69 

Ds           50-59                 P [Pass]                               50-59 

F             0-49                   F [Fail]                                0-49 

Dates 

  • Session One: March – Mid June 

  • Session Two: July – Late October 

  • Session Three [Summer]: November - February 

Tuition/Program Fees 
  • Trent students are responsible to pay their normal Trent tuition fees as a full-time student plus Trent full ancillary fee package (no opt out options while abroad), tuition fees are waived at the host university. 

Housing 

Deadline for applying for on campus accommodation: 

Approximate Living Expenses 

Additional Fees 
  • Immigration applications, accommodations, meals, flights, travel and health insurance, spending money, etc. 

Financial Support 

  • Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.  

  • OSAP: Check with our Financial Aid Department regarding OSAP eligibility 

  • Trent Academic Scholarship: If you are paying your tuition fees you maybe still eligible for Trent Academic Scholarship during your exchange – Check with our Financial Aid Department for scholarship eligibility 

  • Trent Study Abroad Bursaries: Our Study Abroad Bursary Program will open in April for applications; up to $3000. 

Program URL 

Resources 
  • traveled to this region. Email studyabroad@trentu.ca indicating which program you are interested in, or make an appointment with Study Abroad through the SEP. 

Host Country Research 

  • Learn more about the host country, local environment, culture, climate, health care, entry/exit requirements, and security precautions related to this location by accessing detailed country guides through: 

  • Government of Canada destination specific travel information. 

 

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishnaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

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