Swinburne Sarawak
An international experience that’s close to home — change your classroom while studying your same classes at Swinburne’s Sarawak campus in Malaysia.
Studying at Swinburne Sarawak
If you’re looking for an international experience that offers academic, personal and professional benefits (but prefer to be at a Swinburne campus), Swinburne Sarawak located in Kuching, Malaysia could be the perfect fit for you.
Kuching has a relaxed lifestyle, affordable cost of living, clean environment, greenery and friendly people. It is only a short distance from many beautiful beaches and nature reserves.
There are two options to study at our Swinburne Sarawak campus, depending on the type of overseas experience you are looking for.
Inter-campus studies program
Study for one or two semesters at our Sarawak campus. This program is a great way to immerse yourself in a new city and make friends from around the world while studying your same Swinburne classes.
Winter Term in Borneo
Want to experience just a taste of something different? This program will give you the chance to spend your winter break studying one full unit (12.5 credits). Six weeks will let you experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Sarawak.
Our inter-campus studies program will let you study one or two semesters at our Sarawak campus in Malaysia. You’ll complete your same Swinburne classes (core units or electives) to give you direct credit towards your degree. Inter-campus study is a great way to experience a new city and way of life and meet international students from all over the world while having the familiar Swinburne experience.
Note: Your unit selection must be approved by your Course Director. You may not be able to undertake units offered at Sarawak campus that are not offered at Hawthorn. All units completed at Swinburne Sarawak will be listed on your academic transcript with a numerical grade.
Key information
Cost
There is no upfront program cost. You will be enrolled in the academic units approved on your exchange study plan at Swinburne Hawthorn and charged the standard tuition fees. You will pay no tution fees to Swinburne Sarawak.
However, students will need to pay MYR 2,800 to Swinburne Sarawak when accepting their offer. MYR 300 covers your visa application fee. MYR 2,500 is a security deposit to the Immigration Department of Malaysia that ensures you will not overstay your visa. This deposit will be refunded to you once you depart Sarawak.
You will also need to cover your own travel and living costs, including accommodation, daily expenses, airfares and any other additional travel costs.
Funding opportunities
There are several scholarships and funding opportunities available to help you study at Swinburne's Sarawak campus, including Australian Government funding (New Colombo Plan grants, OS HELP Loan), Swinburne Abroad grants, and other scholarships.
Scholarships and funding will be updated and listed when opportunities become available. To find out more about funding available, explore program fee help and scholarship options.
Program dates
Semester 1: February to June
Semester 2: September to December
Courses available
If the list of units offered at Sarawak has not been updated at the time of your application, please refer to an older list from the same study period (generally units offered in semesters and winter terms are consistent each year).
Units that were available for Semester 1, 2023:
- Business [PDF 125KB]
- Design [PDF 90KB]
- Engineering, Science and Computing [PDF 136KB]
- Master of Business Administration [PDF 170 KB]
Units that were available for Semester 2, 2023:
Credit equivalence
4 units = 50 CP
3 units = 37.5 CP
Accommodation
Students typically live in modern furnished apartments close to the Sarawak campus. Swinburne Abroad can provide details of off-campus accommodation in the Riverine Condominium Complex or Citadines Uplands Serviced Apartments.
Have a short-term experience spending six weeks exploring Malaysia and studying at Swinburne Sarawak during the Winter Term.
Sarawak is part of the island of Borneo, a tropical getaway of rainforest, beaches and home to the endangered Bornean orang-utan. An abundance of affordable and delicious food is available, with an extremely low cost of living.
Enrol in one unit and attend weekday classes, fast-tracking your degree at home. On weekends, have the freedom to explore Borneo and surrounding South East Asian countries with fellow classmates.
Note: Your unit selection must be approved by your Course Director. You may not be able to undertake units offered at Sarawak campus that are not offered at Hawthorn. All units completed at Swinburne Sarawak will be listed on your academic transcript with a numerical grade.
Key information
Cost
There is no upfront program cost. You will be enrolled in the applicable academic unit worth 12.5 credit points at Swinburne Hawthorn and charged the standard tuition fee. You will pay no tution fees to Swinburne Sarawak.
However, students will need to pay MYR 2,800 to Swinburne Sarawak when accepting their offer. MYR 300 covers your visa application fee. MYR 2,500 is a security deposit to the Immigration Department of Malaysia that ensures you will not overstay your visa. This deposit will be refunded to you once you depart Sarawak.
You will also need to cover your own travel and living costs, including accommodation, daily expenses, airfares and any other additional travel costs.
Funding opportunities
There are several scholarships and funding opportunities available to help you study at Swinburne's Sarawak campus, including Australian Government funding (New Colombo Plan grants, OS HELP Loan), Swinburne Abroad grants, and other scholarships.
Scholarships and funding will be updated and listed when opportunities become available. To find out more about funding available, explore program fee help and scholarship options.
Program dates
Late June to late July
Application deadline
30 March
Courses available
Units offered by Sarawak in the Winter Term 2023:
- BUS30025 Social Innovation Project
- INB20009 Global and Digital Marketplaces
- CSM80013 Building Information Modelling for Construction Management
- MME30001 Engineering Management 1
- MME40001 Engineering Management 2
- PEH20005 Communicable Disease Control
If students choose a unit that has an exam, exams will be held in Melbourne the week after the program has concluded.
Credit equivalence:
4 units = 50 CP
3 units = 37.5 CP
Accommodation
Students are responsible for organising their own accommodation, but Swinburne Abroad can provide assistance and suggestions.
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“I spent a semester studying at Swinburne’s Sarawak campus in Malaysia. I made some amazing friends, ate delicious food and got to experience a new culture. Plus, it was a super fun way to study my core units.”
Rian , Swinburne Engineering student
How to apply
There are a couple of steps involved when applying to study at Swinburne Sarawak, including completing a study plan document and submitting an online application.
Not sure which program is right for you?
Want to study at our Swinburne Sarawak campus but not sure which program is right you? Speak to our friendly team to discuss your options.