Future Students - Information For
If you have STPM, A Level or an equivalent qualification, you may apply for direct entry into a degree program as long as you meet the criteria.
Here are some information which you may find useful when considering studying at Swinburne Sarawak:
Swinburne Sarawak holds three Open Days a year normally in March (Pre-U Open Day), June (Info Day) and December (Open Day).
These events are a great opportunity for you to speak directly with lecturers and current students and ask plenty of questions.
You will be able to collect lots of specific course information and get a feel of what the campus is like.
Swinburne Sarawak produces a range of brochures, from specific programs brochures to the Course Guide which contains a snapshot of all programs.
Download the 2011 Foundation, Diploma, Degree, Master and PhD course guide to find out about the study areas and programs that you're interested in. For each program, you'll find details on the graduate career possibilities and other essential information.
Websites are a great way to search for programs. Swinburne Sarawak's online program database is designed for students to be able to search for any programs on offer at the university.
Swinburne's Course Finder is the best way to find out what is on offer. This tool makes it easy to search for programs in your area of interest. It is also a good way to get up-to-date information and a listing of all current and new programs.
Speaking to as many people as you can about your future is a great way to get a different understanding about further study options. Your school counselor or career adviser works closely with tertiary providers and has a wealth of information on what is available to you.
Other good sources of information are your parents, friends and family. They can provide you with information about their study experiences and can provide important insights into the options you might be considering.
Swinburne Sarawak offers programs from pre-university (i.e. foundation and diploma), undergraduate (degree) to postgraduate levels (masters or PhD). You can search through our online program database or read through our study themes to give you a broad overview.
We have a detailed how to apply section where you can find information on applying for each programs.
Alternatively, you may obtain an application form from the Business Development and Communications Unit of Swinburne Sarawak.
We would recommend that you consult with a staff of the department to obtain sufficient information to ensure you meet the criteria for entry into a program.
You have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship as long as you meet the criteria.
The scholarships are awarded to both pre-university and degree students. Scholarships are also awarded to new students who have done well while in secondary school (please note that not all secondary school qualifications can be assessed at this point). Please make sure you check the application closing dates so you don't miss out on them.
Payment of term fees is made before the commencement of the term. This can be made by cash, cheque, credit card (service charge applies) or bank card.
You may also apply to pay your tuition fees by instalment (Malaysian students only). Also available are loans (available to Malaysian students only) and scholarships from a number of institutions.
As a Form 6 / A Level school leaver, you are eligible for direct entry into an undergraduate program if you meet the required criteria.
If you do not meet the requirement for entry into an undergraduate program, you will need to take a one-year pre-university program (i.e. foundation) at Swinburne Sarawak based on your Form 5 / O Level results.
The pre-university programs are designed to be pathways for students who have not yet achieved the requirements for direct entry into degree programs. These preparatory programs give you the grounding you will need for your degree studies.
You can search through options in the pathways section of this website.
Swinburne Sarawak combines learning in the classroom with learning on-the-job. Students have the option to put their academic knowledge into action through relevant work experience with real-world employers. For engineering students, they have an option to undergo the Swinburne Sarawak's Industry-Based Learning (IBL) program, which places students within the industry for training.
Swinburne Sarawak is committed to building the range of programs for its students and to develop more opportunities to ensure that its students are workforce-ready.
