Courses at Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology is an affordable university in Australia. The tuition cost for a bachelor's programme ranges between INR 16L and INR 22L, and master's students have to pay between INR 15L and INR 25L. Students have to pay INR 30K to INR 40K for insurance and around INR 70K for transportation and book supplies. The hostel cost can range between INR 6.8L and INR 8L and the miscellaneous cost is INR 5K to INR 70K, which may vary according to the individual.

The duration of Swinburne University of Technology MBA is 2 years. For international students, the yearly fee (2024) for an MBA is AUD 44,340 (Around INR 25.3 L). Students are also required to pay AUD 351 as student services and amenities fees. Also, students are required to pay the living expenses while studying at Swinburne. MBA students are considered for International Scholarship, which offers up to 20% off on the course fees. No separate application is required for this scholarship.

The transportation cost is around INR 70K for most of the bachelor’s programme and a Lacs for MIM. The hostel cost can range between INR 6.8L and INR 8L. The hostel and transportation cost for popular programs is given below:

According to Times Higher Education (THE) rankings 2024, given below are the subject rankings of Swinburne University:

• In the Top 150 for Computer Science
• In the Top 175 for Business and Economics
• In the Top 200 for Engineering and Technology
• In the Top 250 for Law
• In the Top 250 for Psychology
• In the Top 400 for Arts and Humanities

Swinburne University fees for international students vary from course to course and can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living in Melbourne

At the time of arrival in Melbourne, the university needs students to budget around AUD 6,000 (Above INR 3 lakh) for the initial cost of establishing in Melbourne. The university also recommends students to buy a computer of AUD 1,000 (Around INR 56,000) if they are not bringing one with themselves. Initial expenses can include public transport, short-term accommodation, food and drink, first-month’s rent, textbooks and stationery, etc.

Ongoing Costs

Apart from the initial expenses of establishing yourself, the Department of Home Affairs suggests that Student Visa holders should budget minimum AUD 21,041 each year (Around INR 12 lakh) for living expenses. The university recommends budgeting the living expenses to be AUD 25,000 – AUD 32,000 per year (Around INR 14 lakh - Around INR 18 lakh), depending on the lifestyle choices and living arrangements.

Note: Above given currency conversion rate is as per 1 AUD = INR 56.35

Also Read: Cost of Living in Australia for International Students