Student Exchange Program

Love the idea of studying in Australia?

Start your adventure at Swinburne and experience the unique student lifestyle that studying in one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan and entertaining cities in the world has to offer.

Through Swinburne's Student Exchange Program, you'll spend one or two semesters in the culture capital of Australia. From the arts, food and live music to sport and fashion, there’ll always be something new for you to experience in Melbourne.

Program details

It's a great time to study at Swinburne – what will you discover?

Duration

The Student Exchange Program allows you to experience studying in Melbourne for one or two semesters. You can begin your studies at Swinburne in either Semester 1 (February–June) or Semester 2 (July–November).

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the Student Exchange Program, you must:

• be currently enrolled at one of our partner universities
• have completed a year of university study

If you are enrolled at an institution teaching in languages other than English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Additional requirements (if applicable):

• US students need a minimum GPA of 2.6
• Mexican students need a minimum GPA of 70 percent

If you choose Design or Film and TV units, you are required to submit a portfolio with your application showcasing work of an appropriate standard.

Course load

Students are permitted to study a minimum of 37.5 credit points or a maximum of 50 credit points per semester – usually 3 or 4 units (subjects) per semester.