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UP Education- Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia
"Swinburne pathway programs in Hawthorn, Melbourne, delivered with UP Education"
At a Glance
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#294 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About UP Education- Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne's pathway programs, delivered with UP Education, prepare international students for Swinburne University of Technology degrees at the Hawthorn campus in Melbourne. Options include the Foundation Program, UniLink Diplomas that lead into the second year of a degree, UniLink Bridging, a Postgraduate Qualifying Program and English courses. Swinburne began as a technical college in 1908 and became a university in 1992.
Rankings & Recognition
#294
Swinburne University of Technology is ranked #291 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#=294 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
Delivered with UP Education
Open Universities Australia (Swinburne)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with UP Education- Swinburne University of Technology's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1908
Swinburne Founded
65,979
Swinburne Students (2023)
#291
QS 2027 (Swinburne)
AUD 32,200 / year
Foundation Fee (2026)
Hawthorn, Melbourne
Campus
Popular Programs
Foundation Program
UniLink Diploma
UniLink Bridging Program
Postgraduate Qualifying Program
English Language (ELICOS)
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Swinburne / UP
Foundation Intakes
19 Oct 2026, 22 Feb 2027
Foundation IELTS
5.5 (no band < 5.0)
PQP IELTS
6.0 (no band < 5.5)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS - Foundation Program
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5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
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IELTS - UniLink Diploma
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5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
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IELTS - Postgraduate Qualifying
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6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
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IELTS - English (ELICOS)
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4.5 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (subclass 500)
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
Skilled migration (points test)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
24 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Swinburne Staff (2023) — 2,720
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Pathway programs are taught at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
Campus Details
Hawthorn
campus
Melbourne
Campus Forecast
Hawthorn
Melbourne
Glenferrie Road
Temperate oceanic climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Hawthorn student apartments and rentals
Dining
Glenferrie Road cafes and campus outlets
Health & Wellness
OSHC health cover required; on-campus health and counselling
Activities & Clubs
Swinburne clubs and student events
Diversity & Demographics
Study Level
Pathway (pre-degree)
Cost Deep-Dive
Foundation Program (2026)
AUD 32,200 / year
UniLink Diploma (2023)
AUD 29,680-32,860
PQP (2023)
AUD 14,400
English (2023)
AUD 460 / week
Living Cost (Govt minimum)
AUD 29,710 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Foundation Program intakes: 19 October 2026, 22 February 2027 and 21 June 2027.
Scholarships at UP Education- Swinburne University of Technology
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Foundation / UniLink: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0).
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Qualifying Program: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).
English Proficiency
IELTS - Foundation Program
5.5 (no band below 5.0)IELTS - UniLink Diploma
5.5 (no band below 5.0)IELTS - Postgraduate Qualifying
6.0 (no band below 5.5)IELTS - English (ELICOS)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Year 10 / 11 / 12 results
English test result (IELTS / PTE)
Statement of purpose (Genuine Student)
Financial capacity evidence
OSHC health cover
Application Process
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Choose program
Pick a Foundation, Diploma or Pre-Master's program on swinburne.edu.au.
2
Apply online
Apply directly or through an authorised agent with your documents.
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Get your offer
Receive a package offer covering the college program and the Swinburne degree.
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Accept & pay
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and buy OSHC to receive your CoE.
5
Student visa
Apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with your CoE.
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Progress
Pass the program at the required grade to move into your Swinburne degree.
Campus & Location
Pathway programs are taught at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
Foundation
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Foundation
Swinburne Foundation Program
Diploma
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Diploma
UniLink Diploma Program
Bridging
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Bridging
UniLink Bridging Program
Pre-Master
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Pre-Master
Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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