How to Apply for the Professional Year Program
- Step 1 – Complete the application form
- Step 2 – Attach the required documentation
- Step 3 – Submit your application
- Step 4 – Attend an interview
- Step 5 – Accept your offer
Step 1 - Complete the application form
Important notice
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has recently announced changes to the migration rules that may have a significant impact on applicants seeking entry into the Professional Year Program. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the program is suitable for them and to ensure they have a valid visa which will allow them to undertake and complete the program.
Swinburne University of Technology cannot provide any assurances in relation to potential migration outcomes. Rules around migration are subject to change. Applicants wishing to undertake this program should contact DIAC or a registered migration agent if they are seeking a migration outcome.
Step 2 – Attach the following necessary documents:
- Certified copies of previous academic results
- Curriculum vitae
- Certified English proficiency test results
- Copy of Visa 485 or confirmation of Visa 485 application
- Passport copy
- Australian Computer Society Skills Assessment (Computer Science Program only)
- Assessment from one of SMIPA's professional bodies (Accounting Program only)
Step 3 - Submit your application
By mail or courier:
Swinburne International
PO Box 218 Hawthorn
Victoria AUSTRALIA 3122
Ph: +61 3 8676 7002
By fax:
Facsimile: +61 3 9818 3648
(Remember to mail the original application and supporting documents to Swinburne International office at the address above.)
In person:
Swinburne International
Level 1, Swinburne Place, West Building
Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
By email:
You can scan your application forms in and email them to us at austadmissions@swinburne.edu.au
Step 4 – Attend an interview
You will need to attend an interview with the relevant faculty at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus as part of the application process.
If you are unable to attend in person, you may be able to undertake the interview over the phone.
Step 5 - Accept your offer
If your application is successful, we will send you an offer package – then you can follow the steps to accept your offer.