International education at home
SWINBURNE University of Technology Sarawak Campus emphasises teaching and learning methods that are engaging. It has been producing professionally oriented graduates with skills that match industry needs by combining teaching, research and industry expertise in a supportive learning environment.
More than 90% of its graduates find work in the industry within six months of graduating. Many have been engaged by some of the biggest names in the industry.
The impressive statistics can be attributed to the hands-on focus of the university’s programmes that are designed to tackle real-world issues.
Its business, computing, design, engineering and science programmess are accredited by professional bodies and are identical to those at the university’s home campus in Melbourne, Australia.
With a variety of foundation, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programmes available, students can choose pathways that suit their interests and career aspirations.
A Swinburne Sarawak graduate is awarded the same Australian degree as his peers at the Melbourne campus.
Apart from obtaining a globally recognised degree, tertiary education at Swinburne Sarawak only costs a third of the fees in Australia.
Although the courses can give QIUP more space at Swinburne Sarawak, undergraduates may transfer to the Melbourne campus to complete their studies.
Students can go on a onesemester exchange programme at the home campus while on Swinburne Sarawak tuition fees, which is about a fraction of the cost involved in studying in Australia.
At Swinburne Sarawak, students have the chance to experience depth of learning in their chosen discipline and a breadth of complementary study options.
Most of its three-year degrees require undertaking a professional major with either a co-major or two minors.
The co-major and minors chosen can provide further in-depth study to students who wish to specialise and obtain additional discipline-based skills and knowledge that employers seek. This gives students flexibility of choice and the opportunity to tailor the composition of their degree.
Besides academic pursuits, there is plenty to do at the university. Students may choose to join the many extracurricular sports and recreational clubs on campus.
Looking into the interests of students and helping new students adjust to university life is the Student Council, which organises events and activities to enrich university life. These activities encourage interaction and foster cross-cultural understanding among the many nationalities on campus.
With more than 4,000 students from over 60 countries, the campus is vibrant, diverse and colourful. This, combined with the highly experienced teaching staff members from many parts of the world, gives it an international flavour.
The cultural diversity on campus is in itself a rich learning experience and creates a broader outlook among students and staff.
As a university of technology, Swinburne Sarawak has highly advanced facilities. Its lecture theatre, for example, is equipped with the latest audio-visual technology and seats 350 individuals.
The library accommodates more than 750 people and offers learning resources and services to support the university’s teaching, learning and research programmes.
Engineering, research and science laboratories as well as tutorial rooms are lined with cutting-edge equipment while computer laboratories boast the latest desktop computers and multimedia applications. State-ofthe-art production facilities allow students to create professional video productions.
Housing more than 400 students on campus are two fully furnished hostels with all the conveniences of home.
Newly enrolled students with excellent public examination results may be awarded scholarships. This also applies to students who meet the scholarship requirements in their semester exams.
Swinburne Sarawak is an ideal university for students who want to pursue a uniquely Australian education in Malaysia.
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.my