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Public university

Swinburne University of Technology

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
QS ranking
321
Acceptance rate
66%
Tuition fee
USD19,669/ year

Study background

University introduction

Swinburne University of Technology is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its most popular subjects include Art and Design, Physics and Astronomy, Engineering - Civil and Structural, Communication and Media Studies and Materials Sciences. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 26,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
69%
31%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
79%
21%
Local studentsInternational students

Student gender

In this university

51%
49%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

24 : 1
24 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

23 : 1
23 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2021 Budget

USD 447.9 mn

Endowment

-

University website

https://www.swinburne.edu.au/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Art and Design

  2. 2.

    Physics and Astronomy

  3. 3.

    Engineering - Civil and Structural

  4. 4.

    Communication and Media Studies

  5. 5.

    Materials Sciences

Living abroad

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

—

Football / Track fields

—

Basketball courts

—

Squash courts

—

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

3

Number of dormitories

4

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,827
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
56 - 60%
Temperature
14°
28°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
67 - 74%
Temperature
7°
21°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
60 - 71%
Temperature
7°
19°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
56 - 60%
Temperature
10°
26°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Melbourne Airport

Distance between airport and university

33 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 9
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 22 - 32

After graduation

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

180

Average numbers of services

6