KUCHING – The Swinburne Sarawak Open Day series, Juh Swinburne 2026, will travel across Sarawak from 18 April, bringing an Australian university experience closer to students in their own hometowns to help them explore study options, financial support, and pathways into higher education.
Organised by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak), the initiative gives school leavers and their families direct access to information on study pathways, financial support, and campus life without travelling to Kuching.
The series kicks off this Saturday, 18 April in Sarikei at Dewan SMK St Anthony (9.00am to 2.00pm), followed by:
- 19 April – Sibu, Tanahmas Hotel (10.00am to 4.00pm)
- 25 April – Sri Aman, Dewan Suarah Sri Aman (10.00am to 4.00pm) and Mukah, Kingwood Hotel (10.00am to 4.00pm)
- 26 April – Dalat, SMK Dalat (9.00am to 2.00pm) and Bintulu, Parkcity Everly Hotel (10.00am to 4.00pm)
- 27 April – Tatau, SMK Tatau (9.00am to 2.00pm)
- 3 May – Miri, Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel (10.00am to 4.00pm)
- 5 May – Marudi, SMK Marudi (9.00am to 2.00pm)
- 9 May – Limbang, Purnama Hotel (10.00am to 4.00pm)
- 10 May – Lawas, Seri Malaysia Hotel (10.00am to 4.00pm)
- 12 May – Bario, SMK Bario (9.00am to 2.00pm).
All events are open to the public, with a focus on SPM, STPM, O-Level, A-Level, and UEC school leavers. Visitors can explore programme options, teaching facilities, accommodation, and global mobility opportunities, including exchange and transfer pathways.
Guidance will also be available on the Sarawak Government’s Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), which supports eligible Anak Sarawak in pursuing undergraduate studies in priority fields such as engineering, computing, science, accounting, finance, design, and quantity surveying.
Sri Aman Mega Open Day Highlights
The Sri Aman stop on 25 April will feature a larger format, including talk sessions on FTES, financial aid counseling by Yayasan Sarawak, and a student life sharing, alongside one-on-one consultations with academics and counsellors. The event will be attended by Datuk Amar Jaul Samion, Chairman of Swinburne Sarawak’s Board of Directors.
The programme will include a welcoming speech by Ir. Professor Sim Kwan Yong, Swinburne’s Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) followed by an officiating speech by Datuk Amar Jaul Samion. Around 200 students are expected to attend, making Sri Aman one of the largest stops in the series.
Across the Central and Northern locations, visitors will receive personalised counselling on FTES, financial aid, and course selection. Education counsellors and academics will also guide them on entry requirements and career pathways, alongside student sharing sessions.
Take the Next Step Towards Your Future
Through Juh Swinburne 2026, Swinburne Sarawak continues to expand access to globally recognised Australian education while supporting Sarawak’s talent development priorities.
School leavers, parents, and educators are encouraged to attend the nearest session to explore study options, understand funding opportunities, and plan their next steps.
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