Swinburne University Malaysia Campus
Sarawak, Malaysia
Sarawak, Malaysia
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| Campus setting | Suburban |
| Living cost | RM 1,200/month |
| Student population | Small (1,000 or less) |
| International students | 12% |
| Institution type | Private |
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is the international branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. The Sarawak campus opened in Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, in 2000.
The campus is a partnership between Swinburne Australia and the Sarawak government. The campus is part of a long-term strategy by Swinburne Australia, established in 1908, to globalize its operations and provide its students with international living, working and learning opportunities.
Since it was first set up, Swinburne Sarawak has been growing rapidly. The custom-designed campus has a current student population of 4,000. Apart from Malaysia, students hail from more than 60 countries, making it a truly international university.
Only 15 minutes away from the heart of Kuching city and nestled within commercial and residential areas, the 16.5-acre campus offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, science, commerce, computing and design that are identical to those of its home campus in Australia.
Also offered are postgraduate research programs at PhD and masters in these disciplines as well as the MBA (International) and MA (TESOL). Also included is the one-year foundation programs in business, design, information technology/multimedia, engineering and science. A range of English language proficiency programs is also available.
Students may complete their degrees entirely in Kuching or transfer to one of its campuses in Melbourne to complete them.
These courses are a fraction of the cost of studying in Australia and parchments are awarded by Swinburne Australia.
Applied professional emphasis and direct placements in the industry are a feature of many of its undergraduate courses. The focus on practical training is an integral part of the course structure and the university is well known for producing employment-ready graduates.
Swinburne University Sarawak maintains a strong technology base and important links with industry. It aspires to be a research-intensive university and is developing its research capability with a focus on areas relevant to the industry. With state-of-the-art facilities, it researches information security, mechatronics engineering, software engineering, business as well as education and e-learning.
Swinburne Sarawak is rated Tier 5: Excellent, the highest rating achieved by any university in the Malaysian Qualifications Agency’s Rating System for Higher Education (SETARA) for 2009, 2011 and 2013.
The MQA is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the quality assurance practices and accreditation of national higher education in Malaysia.
Swinburne University’s Sarawak campus is the international branch of Swinburne University of Technology in Australia. The campus is situated in Kuching, the capital city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. The city is known for its relaxed lifestyle, clean environment, greenery and friendly people. It is only a short distance from many beautiful beaches and nature reserves. The Sarawak campus offer courses in business, design, engineering, IT and science as well as postgraduate studies by coursework and research
On-Campus accommodation
The University’s on-campus hostel is located along Jalan Simpang Tiga and can accommodate 478 students. Full-time international and outstation students are given priority to reside at the hostel. First-year Foundation/Degree students are encouraged to reside at the hostel. The on-campus hostel offers a conducive environment with 24-hour security and general supervision.Attached toilet (optional)
To reserve a room, a booking fee is required. Payment of rental is to be made in full for each term.
Fees:
Off-Campus accommodation
Off-campus accommodation is available at Tabuan Plaza apartments, located within a reasonable distance from the campus.The apartment units are equipped with security access terminal for the safety of its tenant. A complimentary shuttle service to and from the campus is provided to Tabuan Plaza. Each room is furnished with:
The apartment comes with a dining set and refrigerator. Students are advised to book at least six weeks ahead and a booking fee is required.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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