Why Swinburne is a strong tech‑ and design‑focused scholarship choice

Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne (with international campuses such as Swinburne Sarawak in Malaysia) is known for Engineering, IT, Design, Business and Aviation. It offers international scholarships that make it a compelling option for IGCSE, A Level and IB students.

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1. Swinburne International Excellence Scholarships (Australia)

Most popular for:
International‑fee students at the Melbourne campus.

Coverage

• Significant tuition fee discounts, typically as a percentage applied over the duration of the degree.

Eligibility

• International student paying overseas fees.
• Strong academic record at school.
• Offer of admission to an eligible Swinburne undergraduate course.

How to apply

• In many cases, students are automatically considered when they apply.
• Some higher‑value awards may require:
  • A short application form
  • Additional evidence of achievements

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2. Swinburne Sarawak (Malaysia) Scholarships

Swinburne’s Malaysian campus in Kuching (Sarawak) provides:

• Merit scholarships and bursaries for high‑achieving regional students.

Coverage

• Partial tuition fee coverage, often lower total costs than Melbourne due to regional fees and living expenses.

Application

• Apply to Swinburne Sarawak and follow local scholarship procedures.

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3. Faculty & Discipline‑Specific Awards

Swinburne’s faculties — particularly Science, Engineering & Technology, Design and Business — may offer:

• Extra awards or prizes for top‑performing students.

Coverage

• One‑off cash awards or additional tuition discounts.

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4. External & Home‑Country Sponsorship

Students at Swinburne may also be funded by:

• Government scholarship bodies in South East Asia, South Asia and the Middle East.
• Corporate sponsors in Engineering, IT, Aviation and Design.

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Realistic coverage & planning

• Swinburne’s own awards usually reduce tuition, particularly for strong students.
• When combined with more affordable living costs at Sarawak or moderate Melbourne costs, and any external funding, Swinburne can be a very cost‑effective international route.

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Strategy & timelines for IGCSE, A Level & IB students

• Aim for strong grades in Maths, Sciences, IT, Design and Business where relevant.
• Apply early to:
  • Swinburne Melbourne and/or Sarawak
  • International excellence scholarships
  • Home‑country scholarship bodies

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How Tutopiya can help

Tutopiya assists students targeting Swinburne by:

• Strengthening performance in STEM, Business and creative subjects.
• Helping compare Swinburne with RMIT, Deakin, Monash, Curtin and non‑Australian choices from both cost and career perspectives.

If you want a technology‑ and design‑oriented university with accessible scholarships and international campus options, Swinburne is an excellent candidate for your list.