Overview

Students will develop fundamental communication, information technology (IT) and finite mathematics skills. They will also undertake units in physics, chemistry and science/engineering mathematics.

The programme

Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (8 months) at Swinburne University of Technology can equip students for further studies in a range of science and engineering-related areas, such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aviation, photonics, biotechnology or telecommunication and internet technologies.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of a related bachelor degree after Swinburne Foundation Year (Science/ Engineering) (8 months) can open up a range of career opportunities. Students may find employment in engineering, biotechnology, management, medicine, mining, network administration, telecommunications and transport.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic and communication skills

Information technology

Innovation and change

Chemistry

Physics

Science / Engineering mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-22 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 085469D

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60%
minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0

any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Prerequisites

Completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26200 AUD / full

≈ 26200 AUD / full

Living costs

Colombo

Sri Lanka

61275 - 89166 LKR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Australia
Sri Lanka

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Swinburne Foundation Year (Science / Engineering) (8 months).

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About

Overview

The programme

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Colombo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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