Student systems, hardware and software
Swinburne has a wide range of student systems, applications and software you can use to help with your studies including the Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office 365.
Student systems
Student systems are the web tools you use for many of your interactions with Swinburne. From timetables, results, assignment submission portals and lecture recordings, these are the student systems you'll use most often.
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Canvas
Canvas is an online tool for accessing study materials, submitting assignments and staying informed about your units. Simply use your SIMS username and password to sign in.
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Free Adobe Creative Cloud
All Swinburne students have free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud and over 20 different apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and so much more!
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Student email
It’s important to check your student email regularly because we use it for important notifications. If you don’t check in often, you may miss a key date. At Swinburne, we use Microsoft Office 365 to manage student emails.
Sign in from the Current Students page to log in to My Swinburne and your student email all at the same time. You can use Canvas to find your learning materials.
You can use My Swinburne to manage and access your:
- enrolment
- study plan
- timetable
- fee payments
- personal details
- exam timetables
- results
- HELP loan repayments
- graduation bookings
You'll need your student ID and a password to sign in to My Swinburne.
Echo360 ALP (Active Learning Platform) is a tool in your Blackboard or Canvas LMS unit that gives you access to lecture recordings, learning resources, interactive activities and allows you to take part in live interactive quizzes in class.
For more information on how to use ECHO360 ALP, download the guide.
Student features in Echo360 ALP
An overview of the features of Echo360 ALP that are available to Swinburne students.
Students who need to remotely access Swinburne resources can do so using our VPN.
Step 1: Install CISCO's VPN software for personal devices or Swinburne-issued devices.
Step 2: Log in.
If you are an existing user of an older VPN version, you may need to update the VPN Client. Check the version of your VPN Client and install the VPN software if required.
FileSender is a web application that allows you to securely share large files with other people. You can upload files, and specify who can access them.
Note: Filesender only supports short term storage (up to 40 days) for the purposes of file exchange; for longer term large file storage, Microsoft OneDrive is recommended.
Need technical assistance?
We can help you connect to the free campus-wide Wi-Fi network, access student email and change passwords. We can also help with any other technical issues through our Techbar service.
Software for students
Swinburne provides a variety of software resources on Swinburne computers and for home use to assist you with your studies.
As a Swinburne student, you can access the Adobe Creative Cloud on Swinburne Macs and PCs, which includes programs such as After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and many more. If you would like to use the Adobe Creative Cloud at home, you can download the desired software free of charge.
You also have free access to Microsoft Office 365 on university Macs and PCs. Office 365 includes programs such as Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and more, and is available to be downloaded on up to five devices for you to use at home.
Download Microsoft Office 365 for free by logging in and using your student username (StudentNumber@student.swin.edu.au).
Azure Virtual Desktop provides Swinburne staff and students access to a range of virtual desktops and applications from any Mac, Windows, iOS or Android device, including Swinburne computer labs.
You can access Azure Virtual Desktop from the Windows App application (installed in all student labs).
The windows app is your gateway to access software applications required for your academic units and your labs.
You can use Windows App on many different types of devices on different platforms and form factors, such as desktops and laptops, tablets, smartphones, and through a web browser. When using a web browser on a desktop or laptop, you can connect without having to download and install any software onto your device.
OneDrive is integrated to streamline workflow and provide an easy way to save your work in any app.
Learn more in the Student User Guide [PDF 445KB].
Learn more in the Student Technology Handbook [PDF 426KB].
| Name | Platform | Licence type | Home use |
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| Acrobat Professional | Mac and PC | Site licence – free to use on Swinburne computers. | As a Swinburne student, you'll enjoy free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes over 20 different apps. You can use it anywhere, on any device, for the entire time you're studying with us. Visit our Adobe Creative Cloud page to find out more: Free Adobe Creative Cloud access for all students. The Adobe Digital Hub is an online series of support tools for Swinburne ursers of Adobe Creative Cloud software. |
| After Effects | |||
| Photoshop | |||
| Bridge | |||
| Photoshop Lightroom | |||
| Dreamweaver | |||
| Fireworks | |||
| InDesign | |||
| Illustrator | |||
| Flash Builder Premium | |||
| Flash Professional | |||
| Captivate | |||
| InCopy | |||
| Premiere Professional | |||
| Muse |
| Name | Platform | Licence type | Home use |
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| Education Master Suite | |||
| Alias Automotive | Mac/PC | Site licence – free to use on Swinburne computers. | Home use is not available. |
| Architecture | PC | ||
| AutoCAD | Mac/PC | ||
| Civil 3D | PC | ||
| Electrical | PC | ||
| Inventor | PC | ||
| Map 3D | PC | ||
| MEP | PC | ||
| Raster Design | PC | ||
| Ecotect | PC | ||
| Impression | PC | ||
| Navisworks | PC | ||
| Revit Architecture | PC | ||
| Revit MEP | PC | ||
| Revit Structure | PC | ||
| Robot | PC | ||
| Showcase | PC | ||
| SketchBook | PC | ||
| 3DS Max | PC | ||
| Entertainment Creation Suite | |||
| Maya | Mac/PC | Site licence – free to use on Swinburne computers. | Home use is not available. |
| 3DS Max | PC | ||
| MotionBuilder | PC | ||
| Mudbox | Mac/PC | ||
| Softimage | PC | ||
| Sketchbook Pro | Mac/PC | ||
Current Swinburne University of Technology students are able to use Microsoft Office 365 online and install the latest Microsoft Office applications on up to five PCs or Macs for free. Accessible programs include:
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
- Teams
- OneDrive for Business (with 1TB of storage)
- Access
- Publisher
Download Microsoft Office 365 for free by logging in and using your student username (StudentNumber@student.swin.edu.au).
For help visit Microsoft Online support.
| Name | Platform | Licence type | Home use |
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| Canvas | Mac/PC | Site licence — free to use on Swinburne computers. | Home use is available via the web browser. |
| Endnote (by Thomson Scientific) | Mac/PC | Home use is available. Get more information and download EndNote. | |
| Mathematica (by Wolfram) | Mac/PC | Home use is available. Step 1. Create a Wolfram account to request a licence. Step 2. After registering and validating your Wolfram account, licence should be requested here. |
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| Matlab (by Mathworks) | Mac/PC |
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| MYOB | Mac/PC | Home use is not available. | |
| Qualtrics | Web-based | You will need to create a Qualtrics account using your Swinburne email address. |
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| SAS | PC | Eligible students may request a SAS licence by completing this form and submitting it to the Service Desk. Eligibility and technical requirements are provided on the form. | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | Mac/PC |
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| SolidWorks Dassault Systèmes | PC | Department licence. Free to use by higher education students in relevant courses. | Available only for higher education students in relevant courses via their course Canvas space. Note: Students should contact their course co-ordinator if they are unable to access SolidWorks via Canvas. |
| SPSS/SPSS AMOS (by IBM) | Mac/PC | Site licence — free to use on Swinburne computers. | Home use is not available. |
| SSL VPN service | Mac/PC/Linux | Home use is available. Download and install the Virtual Private Network client. | |
| CES EduPack | PC | Department licence. Free to use by Swinburne Academy and Swinburne Nawaloka students. | Available only for Swinburne Academy and Swinburne Nawaloka students via their course Canvas space. Note: Swinburne Academy and Swinburne Nawaloka students should contact their course co-ordinator if they are unable to access via Canvas. |
| Labview and Multisim | PC | Department licence. Free to use by higher education and vocational education students in relevant courses. | Available only for higher education and vocational education students in relevant courses via their course Canvas space. Note: Students should contact their course co-ordinator if they are unable to access via Canvas. |
Heard about our TechBAR?
Our TechBAR is powered by the IT Service Desk team and can assist you with software install and troubleshooting. Please visit us on Level 2 of the Hawthorn Library or via our Virtual Support Services in the Croydon and Wantirna Libraries.
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Mobile apps
From our learning management system, Canvas, to the Swinburne app equipped with class timetables, campus maps, security information and live support from StudentHQ, these apps will help you navigate university life on the go.
Hardware for purchase
Discounted prices for students and payment plans are available.
Swinburne has partnered with Learning With Technology to offer laptops and desktops.
Compare features and configuration of multiple devices all online now and ensure you’re getting the right device to meet your needs.
Need more help?
Need assistance with an IT or software related issue? Contact the team at IT Service Desk by calling +61 3 9214 5000 for urgent requests or via the email link below.