Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology is a forward-thinking institution known for its strengths in design, technology, engineering, business and digital media. With a strong focus on industry partnerships and real-world learning, Swinburne offers students practical experience alongside a globally recognised education.
Located in Hawthorn, one of Melbourne’s leafiest and most student-friendly suburbs, the campus blends modern facilities with a relaxed neighbourhood feel. You’re just a short train ride from Melbourne’s buzzing CBD, where laneways, cafés, galleries, and live music create one of the most vibrant cultural scenes in Australia.
In your free time, you can catch a footy match at the MCG, explore the city’s world-famous street art, or take a tram to St Kilda for a sunset by the beach. With the Yarra Valley, Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island all within reach, Swinburne offers an ideal base for discovering both urban life and the natural beauty of Victoria during your exchange.
Essentials
- Architecture and Built Environment (Architecture, Construction Management)
- Art and Design (all Design majors, Visual Arts – Photography and Moving Image only)
- Business (all majors except Economics)
- Communication Studies (all majors)
- Computer and Information Sciences (all majors)
- Engineering (all majors except Maritime)
- Health Sciences (Psychology)
- Language and Culture (Creative Writing, International Studies)
- Law
- Science (Analytics, Biomedical, Chemistry, Environmental)
- Social Sciences and Public Policy (Criminology, Psychology, Social Sciences)
- Te Ara Poutama
On-campus accommodation is offered by Swinburne but not guaranteed. Have a look at their accommodation webpages for more information and support.
Semester dates
- Semester 1: February - June
- Semester 2: July - November
When to apply to AUT Global for exchange to Swinburne University of Technology
- Semester 1 – apply by the 1 July AUT deadline
- Semester 2 – apply by the 1 December AUT deadline
Credit equivalence
12.5 credits = 15 AUT points
Full semester workload = 50 credits = 60 AUT points
Each unit (paper) at Swinburne is typically worth 12.5 credit points, some may be 25 credit points, so students will typically take 2-4 units for the semester while on exchange.
Course levels
Typically, undergraduate students will spend 3 years studying a single subject that forms their course (major).
- Level 1: first year of undergraduate programmes
- Level 2: second year of undergraduate programmes
- Level 3: third/final year of undergraduate programmes
Specific subject requirements/restrictions
Students applying to Swinburne can select units from across the available schools, provided this has been approved by the academic team at AUT. Please check the essentials table above to see which study areas are included in our exchange agreement.
To help limit timetable clashes, it is advisable to take the majority of your modules within one Academic School. Use their ‘Choosing your subjects’ webpage to search either by individual unit or by course to find what is available.
Course codes indicate which year the unit typically takes place in. The first three letters relate to the programme, and the first number after these letters denotes the course level, eg ‘ANI20006 – Dynamics for Games and Animation’ is from the Animation department and is a Level 2 (second year) course.
It’s recommended that students list at least six units on the application form, in order of preference. Pre-requisites need to be carefully checked.
If applying for a Design or a Film and TV Unit, a portfolio is needed along with the application.
Swinburne are one of the few exchange partners with a dedicated Indigenous Studies major. If you are interested in learning more about Indigenous Australian peoples and cultures, these units are also available for incoming exchange students.