About
Swinburne celebrates 30 years as a university !
Swinburne is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement and social inclusion. Our education, high-quality research and industry partnerships create positive change for students, staff and the community.
Over 110 years ago Swinburne opened its doors with a driving focus in mind: to offer education to a section of society otherwise denied further education. Today, we continue our commitment to provide and transform education through strong industry engagement, social inclusion, a desire to innovate and, above all, a determination to create positive change.
We have an international reputation for quality research that connects science and technology with business and the community. Our standing in prestigious world academic rankings reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching, research and graduate outcomes. No matter who our students are or how they want to drive their future — we will help them fulfil their goals in a connected world.
Our university
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation with a desire to innovate and bring about positive change. As a result, our institution is growing and evolving each year.
Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class university creating social and economic impacts through science, technology and innovation. Founded in 1908 by the Honourable George and Ethel Swinburne as the ‘Eastern Suburbs Technical College’, Swinburne has continued to evolve, gaining university status in 1992.
Swinburne has three campuses located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne — at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna — offering tertiary education for higher education as well as Pathways and Vocational Education Training (VET). We also have a fourth campus in Sarawak, Malaysia. The National Institute of Circus Arts is located in Prahran, Melbourne and we also offer a range of qualifications online through Swinburne Online and Open Universities Australia. In 2019, we unveiled new locations in Sydney and Vietnam, each offering a small suite of sought-after Swinburne courses, and also opened an office in Nanjing, China — further connecting us to some of the fast-growing regions in the world.
As a dual-sector university, Swinburne offers higher education and Pathways and Vocational Education (PAVE). We offer courses in a broad range of disciplines and our close ties with industry provide students with opportunities for valuable workplace experiences during their studies.
Swinburne researchers have a reputation for high-quality research with particular strengths in astronomy, physics, engineering, materials science, computer science and information technology, design and innovation, health sciences, neurosciences and mental health. Underpinned by leading digital technology platforms, our researchers are collaborating with industry through embedded partnerships to drive innovation and create impact.
Why Swinburne?
- Real-world industry connections and experiences
- Proudly creative.
- Constantly innovative.
- Connecting people and technology for a better world
- Industry-class facilities enhancing research and learning
- Guaranteed Work Integrated Learning
A Swinburne bachelor degree guarantees you real industry experience fit for a career-starting resume. - Australia’s first Adobe Creative Campus
Free access to Adobe’s Creative Cloud products while you study at Swinburne will upgrade what’s second nature to you, into first. So, digitally literate you can become highly hireable you. - Industry + Swinburne
Our collaborations and partnerships upgrade lives by providing creative and innovative solutions to the world’s prickliest problems. Partner with us, like Amazon Web Services did, and we established the Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre. Or like when Siemens did, and we co-developed the world’s first Industry 4.0 focussed associate degree. Or, when with Adobe, we became Australia’s first Creative Campus. - Research with impact, now
At Swinburne, our researchers are dedicated to driving economic and social impact. We search for solutions at the intersection of technology and humanity, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the future and now. It all happens thanks to the multidisciplinary approach of our research institutes, Digital Research Innovation Capability Platform, industry partnerships, strategic initiatives and our world-class specialist facilities.
Swinburne soars into top 25 in Young University Rankings
In summary
- Swinburne has soared 19 places to 24 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024
- Top 1% globally, QS World University Rankings 2024
- The result sees Swinburne become the top-ranked Victorian university
- THE Young University rankings list the world’s best universities founded between 1974 and today
- Top 250 globally, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- Top 25 Under 50*, Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
*Best universities in the world under 50 years old
Swinburne University of Technology has soared 19 places to number 24 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024, becoming the top-ranked Victorian university.
The result builds on Swinburne’s position as one of the world’s top 50 young universities, lifting us into the top 25 for the first time.
Among Australian universities, Swinburne is one the strongest movers in the rankings, climbing from 43rd position in 2023 and 50th place in 2022.
The latest ranking success follows Swinburne’s success in other university metrics, including our top 250 result in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and our top 300 result in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Swinburne’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pascale Quester, said the ranking confirms Swinburne’s reputation as a young university rising on the global stage.
“This result cements Swinburne’s standing as a world-class university with a vision to bring people and technology together to build a better world,” Professor Quester said.
“At Swinburne, we are bold, imaginative and distinctive in our pursuit of global best practice. And while our success extends far beyond traditional university rankings, we are extremely proud of our strong performance.”
“Swinburne does university differently, our continued rise is a testament to the work of our staff and students, who are answering some of the world’s greatest questions today.”
THE Young University Rankings list the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger.
This year’s ranking assesses universities founded between 1974 and today, based on 18 performance indicators across five areas: teaching (the learning environment); research environment (volume, income and reputation); research quality (citation impact, research strength, research excellence and research influence); international outlook (staff, students and research); and industry (income and patents).
