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Reasons for Swinburne

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Swinburne University

Five Reasons to Study at Swinburne

High-Quality Teaching

The Good Universities Guide has ranked us the best university in Melbourne for Teaching Quality for the last three years. Our learning environment and quality of teaching not only fosters excellence at all levels, it creates happy students, as well. The 2009 Good Universities Guide gave us a four-star rating for Graduate Satisfaction, making us one of Melbourne’s top three universities in that category.

Practical and Industry-Oriented

Swinburne is a career-oriented institution, where students can gain real-world experience through practical courses. Because employers are involved at every stage of the learning process, shaping our curriculum and informing us of emerging business needs, our graduates are able to enter the workforce and hit the ground running.

Focused Research

Highly selective, never diluted, Swinburne’s research focuses on our strengths. Recent examples of our successes in this area include:

According to Thomson ISI (2009), citations of Swinburne’s research have grown by 250 percent since 1999.
In 55 fields of research Swinburne has citations per paper equal to or better than the Australian average (Thomson ISI, 2009).
We are the first non-American university with guaranteed access to the world’s most powerful optical and infrared telescopes: the twin Keck instruments at the W M Keck Observatory in Hawaii.

Broad Selection of Course Options

Swinburne offers courses in both the higher education and vocational sectors, providing distinct advantages for our international students. Qualifications range from Certificates to PhDs, allowing you to choose a pathway that suits your individual interests and career aspirations.You can choose from the following study areas:

Arts, Psychology and Social Science
Business, Commerce and Management
Design, Film and Television
Engineering, Aviation and Technology
Health and Community Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Information and Communication Technologies
Multimedia
Science and the Environment

Excellent Campus Locations

Of the five Australian campuses, most international students will study at Hawthorn, Lilydale or Prahran. Swinburne’s main campus, at Hawthorn, is just 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the centre of the city, within walking distance of cafes, shopping boutiques, restaurants, supermarkets and public transport. Home to the prestigious Faculty of Design and the National Institute of Circus Arts, the Prahran campus is a creative, lively learning environment situated within one of Melbourne's most vibrant suburbs. The tranquil setting and friendly, supportive atmosphere of our Lilydale campus will allow you to enjoy a learning experience that is both relaxed and enriching.