Application Procedures

Step 1 - Entry Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program students generally must have successfully completed a year of study at a higher education institution, except for Freshman Abroad applicants.

United States Students

US students are expected to have a GPA of 2.6 or higher.

Mexico

Mexican students are usually required to have a minimum GPA of 80%.

Students applying for design and some film and tv units need to provide a portfolio for entry.

Students from institutions teaching in languages other than English must provide evidence of language proficiency as follows:

Please note that IELTS and TOEFL results should be no more than two years old at the time of application to Swinburne University of Technology.

Applicants from some European countries may provide Secondary School English results in support of their English ability:

Denmark

Studentereksamen grade 7 in English Level A or grade 10 in English Level B.

Netherlands

Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs minimum 7 in English.

Norway

Vitnemal den Videragaende Skole minimum 4 in English.

Sweden

VG in English.

Germany

Fachhochschulereife with at least 3 in English, or,
Abitur with at least 7 in English, or,
DAAD language test with minimum of B in all sections.

Step 2 - Develop a Swinburne Study Plan

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  Developing a Swinburne Study Plan

  A guide to choosing units at Swinburne

Developing a Swinburne Study Plan

These guidelines for choosing subjects at Swinburne have been created to assist students in developing their Swinburne study plan.

An introduction to the academic system at Swinburne:

• The Swinburne academic year is broken up into semesters. Swinburne Abroad students will be in studying in Semester 1 (February – June) or Semester 2 (July – November).
• Swinburne Abroad students are required to take a full time study load.
• A minimum full time study load per semester is 37.5 credits.
• A maximum full time study load per semester is 50 credits.
• Most units of study (but not all!) equal 12.5 credits so students generally study 3-4 units per semester.
• At Swinburne, units are individual units of study.
• At Swinburne, courses are full degree programs.

Students can choose the units they wish to study at Swinburne by looking at the Course Search website. Students can check whether their units are available in their Study Abroad semester/s by checking the Timetable website, remembering that Semester 1 runs from February - June and Semester 2 from July – November.

Make sure that students meet any prerequisite requirements that their desired units may have.

We recommend students list at least six units on their application form in order of preference, in case one of their units is not available or not suitable.

Step 3 - Complete the Application Form

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  Study Abroad Application Form

  Complete this form.

Applicant Deadlines

Applications for Semester 1 (February – June) - 31 October

Applications for Semester 2 (July – November) - 30 April

Applications submitted after the application deadlines will be assess on a case-by-case basis.

Exchange applications: Please confirm with Swinburne Abroad how many students you will be sending on fee waiver exchange places and please clearly indicate this on the application form.

Faculty of Design Applicants

If students are applying for design, film and television units offered in the Faculty of Design (Prahran campus), they are required to submit a portfolio of their work with their application. All portfolios should include current work completed at students home institution that demonstrates a high level of technical and creative merit. All work submitted should be of an appropriate standard for the level of units students are applying for at the Faculty of Design (Prahran campus).

Guidelines for International Applications (Design Courses)

This information may be helpful if students are applying for Design units.

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  Portfolio (Guidelines for International Applications) – Design, Film and Television units

Step 4 - Providing Supporting Documentation

A complete Study Abroad or Exchange application must include:

• Current academic history/transcript of results (must be in English or certified translation) – attached
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Copy of passport (photo page)
• Typed 250 word essay stating why you should be selected for the Education Abroad Program
• Portfolio (if applying for design, film and television in the Faculty of Design)
• All academic transcripts, certificates and proof of English proficiency must be the original or certified copies of the original (signed and stamped).

Step 5 - Submit Application and Documentation

Electronic Applications can be sent via email:

studyabroad@swin.edu.au

Applications can be sent by post to:

Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne University of Technology
PO BOX 218
Hawthorne, 3122,
Victoria, Australia

Application Acknowledgement

Once an application has been received, an email will be sent to confirm the application has been received. Students will also receive notification of their SAMS applicant ID which they should quote in any further follow up regarding their application.

Step 6 - Receive An Offer

If entry requirements are met, Swinburne will make the student an offer with a list of approved units. Offer of Acceptance will include:

• Official offer letter – indicating approved units
• Unit Nomination Form - Students need to select which units they would like to take (37.5 – 50 credits). This is the last opportunity for students to nominate additional units that have not been previously approved.

Step 7 - Accept An Offer

It is important that students read all information carefully and return the requested Offer Acceptance Form and Unit Nomination Form by the due date, as advised. This form must be signed by the student. Students should visit our website in order to accept.

Study Abroad Tuition Fees

Study Abroad students will need to pay tuition fees in order to be accepted into the program. The total owing is stated on the offer letter and will generally comprise of the tuition fee and Overseas Student Health Cover.

Tuition fees for Study Abroad applications in 2013 are as follows:

• AUD $9,270 for one semester

Study Abroad applications submitted by Swinburne’s exchange partner institutions will receive a partner discounted fee of AUD $8,500 for one semester.

Payment for Overseas Student Health Cover

It is compulsory for all international students holding student visas, and their dependants, to maintain adequate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) throughout their course of study. Exceptions - Norwegian and most Swedish students on government funded programs, as the Australian Department of Health and Ageing has advised that these countries have national health schemes which provide adequate health insurance overseas.

How To Pay Tuition and OSHC Fees

Students can pay their OSHC fee and tuition fees using a range of payment methods available here.

Step 8 - Apply for a Student Visa

On the receipt of a student’s Offer Acceptance Form and payment, Swinburne will issue an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). The eCoE is the document needed to apply for a student visa. Students should be applying for a non-award visa, Subclass 575.

For information on applying for a student visa visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website.

As an international student in Australia students are permitted to work up to 20 hours a week during semester.

Step 9 - Request Airport Pickup and Temporary Accommodation

Students can arrange airport pickup and/or temporary accommodation by making an online booking. Bookings must be made at least 3 days prior to arrival. Once we have received this form, students will receive an email confirmation of their pickup and/or temporary accommodation.

On campus accommodation is available at the Hawthorn and Lilydale campuses. There are also options such as private student accommodation, homestay and share house living. An Accommodation Officer will be available upon arrival to assist students with finding suitable accommodation.

• Find out more about accommodation options

Step 10 - Arrive in Melbourne

Students are advised to arrive in Melbourne prior to enrolment to allow time to adjust and familiarise themselves with their new environment. Swinburne Abroad invites students to attend a Swinburne Abroad Welcome Session, held daily the week prior to orientation. Students need to arrive in Melbourne prior to the Swinburne Abroad Orientation, held a week before classes commence. This compulsory program is a great opportunity for students to meet their fellow Study Abroad students.