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At Swinburne, we offer courses that connect you with your chosen industry and flexible study options to give your career a headstart.
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People to meet. Places to explore. New ideas to discover. Start planning your Open Day now and learn what’s possible at Swinburne. 10am – 4pm Sunday 30 July, Hawthorn campus.
Why study with us?
We are an internationally recognised university
Guaranteed real industry experience in all bachelor degrees
High-quality research and teaching
Cutting-edge facilities that enhance learning
Flexible study options available
Future-ready learning
Students come first at Swinburne. Our courses are designed with your future in mind. Swinburne offers high-quality teaching, opportunities to engage with industry, state-of-the-art facilities and flexible study options.
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Real industry experience
At Swinburne, your education is more than reading; it’s doing. It’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the form of placements, internships or industry-linked projects, and it’s guaranteed in all our bachelor degrees. Not looking to study a bachelor degree? That’s ok. There’s plenty of WIL opportunities available to all Swinburne students.
Study your way with our flexible options
We understand that you may have to organise your studies around family and other commitments. That's why we offer flexible course options to allow you to study part-time, over the weekends, at nights, online or even out of the country. Learn more about the study options we offer to suit your lifestyle.
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Study online with Swinburne
Swinburne is a world leader in online education by using interactive and innovative technologies to deliver our courses and degrees. From vocational education and undergraduate to postgraduate study, Swinburne has online study options at all levels.
Study levels designed for you
Find the perfect course for you through our wide range of study levels and learning options. From bachelor degrees to PhDs, diplomas to short courses and even studying a single unit, learn more about the study levels we offer here at Swinburne.
Your entry into study, sorted
Whether you’re studying for the first time, always wanted to study overseas or you're just ready to upskill and make the next move in your career, Swinburne has options to suit your needs. Start planning your academic future at Swinburne.
Cut to your new career_now with an Alumni Discount
Swinburne Alumni receive a 10% discount on short courses, microcredentials, university certificates and any full fee paying course. Led by industry experts, they are designed to accelerate your career, now. Sign up before August 15th to make the most of this offer.
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Want to study with us as an international student?
Understand the type of student visa you require to study in Australia and learn how to apply or renew your student visa and check the health cover you need.
Research
Discover more about our dedication to producing internationally recognised research with a focus on transforming industries, shaping lives and creating positive change.
With outstanding researchers and facilities, specialist institutes and centres, strategic platforms and initiatives, and a focus on high-quality and ethically sound research, Swinburne is ranked among the top 300 research-intensive universities in the world.
We’re focused on delivering research that creates economic and social impact, and our researchers are producing innovative solutions to real-world problems across a range of disciplines and sectors. Our research degrees give students access to world-class researchers, first-rate facilities, training and support.
Learn more about Swinburne Horizon 2025 and our vision to bring people and technology together to build a better world. We are building Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – on that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.
Our research achievements and rankings
$66m external research income1
220 research degree completions2
2,088 indexed publications in 20223
16 five-star discipline areas4
Our research ecosystem
Swinburne's research ecosystem includes six flagship research areas which are linked to either a research institute or research platform. These key entities are integrated within the university's innovation and commercialisation capabilities and the broader Swinburne research community.
Space and Aerospace
Swinburne is applying novel materials with bespoke design to deliver cutting-edge space and aerospace solutions. We are providing innovative solutions for communities and industry through our capabilities in astrophysics, astronomy, aerospace, aviation, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
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Space Technology and Industry Institute
The Space Technology and Industry Institute solves company and community challenges with world-class space manufacturing, development and training capabilities.
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Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub
Swinburne’s AIR Hub is advancing the manufacturing of composite aerostructures, in partnership with CSIRO, Boeing and others.
Innovative Planet
Swinburne strives to meet the challenges of the modern world by embracing and accelerating urban technology, design, computer and data science, health and psychology, social science, and the hydrogen economy. We bring together industry and researchers to work towards a sustainable future to all.
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Innovative Planet Research Institute
The Innovative Planet Research Institute applies innovative and socio-technical approaches to address challenges facing the world’s fast-growing cities.
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Victorian Hydrogen Hub
In partnership with CSIRO and ARENA 2036, Swinburne’s Victorian Hydrogen Hub brings together the community to support sustainable manufacturing practices.
Med Tech and Health Innovation
With a view to creating a healthy and inclusive future, Swinburne is focusing on real-world health challenges by exploiting our deep expertise in mental health, neuroscience, ageing, bioengineering, medical and assistive technology, data science, digital technologies, design and social science.
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Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute
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MedTechVic
Medical Technology Victoria (MedTechVic) brings together design, digitalisation, manufacturing and people to co-create medical and assistive technologies of the future.
Innovative Society
We are creating a community of social innovators through research that tackles complex societal issues and utilises the potential of technology to strive for greater social equity. Swinburne has a history of academic and industry leadership in reconciliation and explores the challenges relating to Australia’s reconciliation journey through a program of engagement, research and education.
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Social Innovation Research Institute
The Social Innovation Research Institute addresses the intersection between social elements and technology.
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National Centre for Reconciliation Practice
Leading national academic, industry and community understandings of reconciliation, and helping to lead national systemic change in reconciliation.
Digital Capability
Utilising our high-level digital research capabilities, Swinburne is striving to be a world-leader in digital disruption and innovation. We address the grand challenges of industry with expertise in big data, cybersecurity, advanced visualisation, data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).
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Digital Capability Research Platform
The Digital Capability Research Platform positions Swinburne as an internationally renowned organisation in digital research, digital disruption and accelerating innovation.
Manufacturing Futures
Acting as a conduit between research and industry, Swinburne is utilising advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 to ensure Australia’s industrial future. We have world-leading expertise in advanced materials, industrial automation and robotics, advanced manufacturing, design, engineering, and data science.
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Manufacturing Futures Research Platform
The Manufacturing Futures Research Platform integrates advanced manufacturing in the global value chain to secure Australia’s industrial future.
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Our research infrastructure
We have set up world-class infrastructure that is leading the way in creating successful partnerships and positive outcomes across industry.
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Research centres, groups and clinics
Our research centres, groups and clinics cultivate strength in specialist areas by concentrating resources in one place. All research centres have an excellent record of scholarship, publication and research funding.
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Platforms and initiatives
Swinburne has a number of strategic platforms and research initiatives that are designed to help partners find innovative solutions to their real-world problems.
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Facilities and equipment
We have a wide-range of hireable facilities and equipment including world-class research laboratories, labs, telescopes and theatres.
Explore our research community
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Entry into Research Degrees
Our research degrees give you access to specialist facilities, world-class researchers, training and support. Learn more about what we offer and how to apply.
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Partnership opportunities
Partner with Swinburne and access a range of services designed to help your business or organisation.
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Indigenous research
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Research impact
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Ethics and integrity
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Research publications
Swinburne Research Bank is our official institutional repository. This is an open access collection of scholarly publications by Swinburne researchers.
Our latest research news
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- Technology
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Accelerator Program paves the path to entrepreneurship excellence
After an intensive 12-week journey in the Accelerator Program 2023, five startups took the stage and presented their awe-inspiring pitches at Swinburne's Demo Night.
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Australia just won the netball world cup. Why isn’t there room for multiple women’s world cups in our sports media?
With the Matlidas progressing to the quarter finals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Australia’s sports media is focussed on this global mega event and the potential it has to change the women’s game.
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Appreciating aging in everyday products
New design research is tackling how to reduce product waste by shifting user perceptions to help people value and enjoy products for longer.
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Swinburne innovations are addressing the housing crisis by developing sustainable, affordable and energy efficient housing materials
A new research project from Swinburne University of Technology will make Australian homes more sustainable, address rising costs of living, and reduce construction waste.
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Swinburne ready to kick goals with Yarra Junior Football League partnership
As a major partner of the league, Swinburne will support the Yarra Junior Football League with research into key areas such as participation, concussion research, personal development and mental health
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Our latest research events
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International Symposium on Critical Metals for Battery Production from Primary and Alternative Resources
This symposium will bring together key experts, institutions and stakeholders from Australia, Indonesia, and other countries, to showcase works/research, share knowledge and experiences to contribute to the overall effort to secure critical metals and their supply chain.
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2024 Swinburne Youth Space Innovation Challenge
Join us for an exciting journey beyond the earth and into space with the Swinburne Space Innovation Challenge! Learn about the Australian space industry and how to design solutions to unique space-based problems.
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- Science
Space Odyssey Astronomy Lecture
Hear from astrophysicist Dr Sara Webb Hear about the future of space exploration, experimentation and even tourism, including what Swinburne is doing to prepare the next generation of space scientists with our student-led ISS experiments.
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- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Achieving Social Connection & Community Resilience: Joining the dots between policy, practice, research, and community
The event presents the latest evidence from the Australian Research Council funded project ‘Activating Social Connection’, with a keynote from Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP. Speakers who are leaders in their fields will address practice and policy questions raised in the research and offer constructive, feasible actions for improvement.
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Promoting Cycling to Reduce Car Dependency
Car dependency is a source of many contemporary problems. Cycling is a promising strategy to reduce car dependency, but its prevalence is low in Australia. The seminar presents recent evidence and efforts in relation to cycling promotion.
Register now (Promoting Cycling to Reduce Car Dependency)
1 Total external research income for 2022
2 Higher degree by research completions (Oct 2021 – Oct 2022)
3 Scopus indexed publications in 2022
4 16 discipline areas ranked 5 stars (well above world-standard), 2018 ERA report
Contact the Swinburne Research team
Want to know more about the world-class research taking place at Swinburne University of Technology? Call +61 3 9214 4859 or email research@swinburne.edu.au to speak with the team.
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