Rankings
How every major ranking places Swinburne University of Technology. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science & data technology | 14 | $26,093 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 14 | $29,177 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $26,093 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 9 | $26,992 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 6 | $32,348 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $26,093 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 5 | $32,348 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 4 | $21,165 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 4 | $28,849 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $30,706 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | See → | |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $29,531 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $26,707 | See → |
Costs and entry
143 courses mention scholarships. 78 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Swinburne University of Technology
The job market for Swinburne University of Technology's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Swinburne University of Technology cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,596 a year; half of Swinburne University of Technology's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $26,093 and $29,177. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: natural sciences courses are typically $32,348, humanities & languages $21,165.
How is Swinburne University of Technology ranked?
Swinburne University of Technology is ranked #294 by QS (2026), #251–300 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #31 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Art & Design (#101) and Architecture / Built Environment (#151–200).
What IELTS score does Swinburne University of Technology need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (173 of the 182 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Swinburne University of Technology offer?
73 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are computer science & data technology (14), engineering & technology (14) and business & management (10).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Swinburne University of Technology's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.