Australia - Swinburne University of Technology Factsheet 17-18 PDF

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Swinburne International & Future Students Swinburne Abroad www.swinburne.edu.au/abroad/

Study Abroad Swinburne University of Technology

Most liveable city in the world

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elbourne is recognised as the world's most liveable city and a fantastic place to study! Fun, social, cultural, sporty, musical and arty, there is plenty to do in this city. Discover a mild climate, a thriving cultural scene, an extensive public transport network, and an abundance of natural attractions that make Melbourne an exciting place to study. Study Abroad students love Melbourne for its home-awayfrom-home feel! Swinburne is very proud to be ranked among the top 100 universities in the world under fifty years of age (Times Higher Education Top 100 Under 50, 2015). Other reasons to choose Swinburne include:      

Our Hawthorn campus is a 10-15 minute train ride from Melbourne's city centre A small campus and cohesive class environment provides a more personal and supportive study experience Excellent support programs tailored for Study Abroad and Exchange students including Orientation and the 'Swin-Mates' social club On-campus accommodation including student apartments and a residential college Study Abroad students study alongside students from Australia and all over the world Various university-wide support services including mini trips and activities and academic support.

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Study Abroad (ISAP) & Exchange (IEX) Study Abroad (Inbound) (one or two semesters) For students enrolled at a university that is not a partner of Swinburne’s Study Abroad program, you will be charged per unit as a Study Abroad international student. Study Abroad students can study at Swinburne for one or two semesters. Exchange (Inbound) (one or two semesters) Approved exchange students currently enrolled at one of our partner universities receive a tuition fee waiver for their international exchange program under the agreed reciprocal exchange arrangement. To come to Swinburne on exchange you need to be nominated by one of Swinburne’s partner universities.

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Study Abroad (ISAP)

Exchange (IEX)

The Study Abroad Program is designed for students currently studying at an overseas nonpartner institution. You should have a good academic history and be proficient in English. You can choose to study either 3 or 4 subjects per semester from any Swinburne degree, as long as you meet the prerequisites.

Eligibility To be eligible for the exchange program you must have successfully completed a year of study at a higher education institution and met all our entry requirements*. Additional requirements that you will need to fulfil to be nominated for exchange.

How to apply To apply for the Study Abroad program as an international student, visit our how to apply website.

How to apply You will need to contact your institution and request them to nominate you as a candidate for exchange to Swinburne University. Documents required

Documents required

Same as Study Abroad students.

1. Copy of passport photo page 2. Application form with unit preference 3. Certified academic transcripts with grading system 4. English translations, where applicable 5. Certified and valid English proficiency test results (where applicable) 6. Portfolio, for students who are applying for design or film and TV units. 3 or 4 units per semester International students are required to take a full-time study load. Most Swinburne units are valued at 12.5 credit points and full-time study requires that you enrol in between 37.5 and 50 credit points per semester. This means you will take either three or four units per semester. Tuition Fees The 2017 Study Abroad fees are listed below:  $A8,900 per semester to study 4 subjects  $A6,800 per semester to study 3 subjects Certificate of Specialisation You will need to complete two units from any discipline area from our areas of study website. If you intend to specialise in two disciplines and gain a Dual Study Abroad Certificate of Specialisation, you must complete two units from each of the two disciplines. You must also indicate where requested on the application form the discipline area you wish to specialise in.

IEX Application Deadline Semester 1 (February-June): 31 October Semester 2 (July-November): 30 April

Developing your Study Abroad or Exchange Study Plan You will need to select and submit the subjects you choose as part of your application to Swinburne. Search for subjects The best place to search for your subjects is on our study options website. Click on a discipline area to view the subjects available in that field. You can also search subjects by keywords in our Unit Search site. Type in keywords like ‘engineering materials’ or ‘marketing’ for the subjects that you are interested in, and a list of units within the subject area will appear. You can then select any individual unit to get a detailed unit description. To check whether a subject is available in your chosen semester, check our timetable website. You can also read our “Developing your Swinburne study plan” guide.

ISAP Application Deadline Semester 1 (February-June): 15 December Semester 2 (July-November): 31 May Applications will be accepted after the deadlines above on a case-by-case basis.

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available. General housing expenses are approximately around AUD$15,650 per year (not including meal plan).

Q&A Academic Calendar S1 2017 Orientation

20 February 2017

Classes commence

27 February 2017

Classes end Exam Period

28 May 2017 02 – 18 June 2017 (compulsory)

Entry requirements Visit our entry requirements website

Requirement for English Proficiency (if applicable)

Find accommodation on-campus and off-campus on Swinburne’s accommodation website or contact our Accommodation Advisor - Sam Tsering [email protected]

Health Insurance Policy All international students on a student visa must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). This cover provides medical and hospital insurance. You and your dependents must maintain suitable OSHC for the duration of your visa. To apply for cover, visit the Swinburne Overseas Student Health Cover website

Cost of Living TOEFL IELTS (Academic Module)

Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0

Paperbased

575 (minimum TWE 5.0)

Internetbased

79 (with no band less than 18)

Housing From the on-campus Residential College and student apartments, to off-campus rooms and houses, there is a range of housing options

The cost of living in Melbourne can vary according to the type of accommodation you choose and the lifestyle you lead. For details about the average estimated living costs for one single student, visit Swinburne expenses page.

online or come and meet us when you arrive on campus. Location SPW Ground Floor Corner of Frederick and Columbia Streets Hawthorn Campus Mailing address Global Mobility Office (Inbound) 20 Wakefield Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122 AUSTRALIA Contact people Ms Alyana Eau +61 3 9214-5927 Senior Admissions Officer [email protected] Ms Ioanna Blain +61 3 9214-6421 Admissions Officer [email protected] We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to Swinburne. Please contact us if you require any further information or assistance.

Further information The Swinburne International website also provides more information on areas of interest, such as the visa application process, student accommodation and living in Melbourne.

Academic Transcript At the end of your studies in Melbourne, we will mail a transcript to your home institution or directly to you so that you can have your credits transferred appropriately.

Contact Swinburne Abroad is your home whilst you are studying abroad. Find us

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Web-links Homewww.swinburne.edu.au/abroad/ On-campus accommodation www.swinburne.edu.au/stuserv/accommodation/ Sport, recreation www.swinergy.ymca.org.au/ Academic support. www.swinburne.edu.au/student/study-help/las.html Partner universities www.swinburne.edu.au/abroad/partners.html How to apply www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/ Study options www.swinburne.edu.au/abroad/arrivals/study-options-inbound.html Unit search courses.swinburne.edu.au/Subjects/BrowseSubjectInternational.aspx Timetable website https://allocate.swin.edu.au/aplus/timetable/#subjects Developing your Swinburne study plan www.international.swinburne.edu.au/resources/docs/study-abroadchoosing-units-at-Swinburne.pdf Areas of study www.swinburne.edu.au/study/areas/ Entry requirements www.swinburne.edu.au/abroad/arrivals/eligibility-inbound.html Accommodation www.swinburne.edu.au/study/life/accommodation/ Allianz Global Assistance Overseas Student Health Cover Essentials price list www.swinburne.edu.au/media/swinburneeduau/study-at-swinburne/docs/pdfs/oshc-premiums.pdf Swinburne Overseas Student Health Cover www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/offer/overseasstudent-health-cover/ Expenses www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/melbourne/expenses.html Swinburne International http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/

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