Are you an international student dreaming of world-class education in Australia? Here’s your golden opportunity to study at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne — one of Australia’s top innovation-driven institutions — with generous international scholarships now open for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Whether you’re eyeing a bachelor’s, master’s, or foundation course, Swinburne has a wide range of scholarships to ease your tuition burden and help you make the most of your student experience in Melbourne!
Available Scholarships for International Students
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Value | Level | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinburne International Scholarship | High academic achievers starting an undergrad or postgrad program | 20% tuition fee reduction | UG & PG (coursework) | Hawthorn |
| George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship | Exceptional academic record | 30% tuition fee reduction | UG & PG (coursework) | Hawthorn |
| Swinburne Postgraduate International Scholarship | Strong UG results entering a PG coursework program in Semester 2, 2025 | 30% tuition fee reduction | PG (coursework) | Hawthorn |
| Swinburne International Pathway Scholarship | Starting Foundation, UniLink diploma, or PG Qualifying Program | Up to A$3,000 off tuition | Pathway | Hawthorn |
| ELICOS+ Scholarship | For those who require English language courses before their main course | Up to A$5,000 refund for 10 weeks of ELICOS | ELICOS + UG/PG | Hawthorn |
❌ Excluded Courses: Nursing, Aviation & Piloting, some double degrees, and health-based postgraduate programs like Master of Physiotherapy, Dietetics, and Occupational Therapy.
Who is Eligible?
To be considered for these scholarships:
- You must be an international student (not an Australian/NZ citizen or PR).
- Apply for an eligible course starting in 2025 at the Hawthorn campus.
- Meet the academic entry criteria and scholarship-specific requirements.
- You cannot already hold a fee reduction or another scholarship from Swinburne or another organization.
✅ No Separate Scholarship Application Required
Just apply for your desired program — if you’re eligible, Swinburne will notify you of your scholarship offer in your letter of acceptance!
When to Apply?
Applications for 2025 are already open here https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/scholarships/international-scholarships/— and limited spots for higher-value scholarships like the George Swinburne Excellence Scholarship and Postgraduate International Scholarship mean you should apply early to maximize your chances.
