KUCHING – Prospective students interested in pursuing a globally recognised Australian education closer to home are encouraged to visit Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus’ Open Day events in Limbang, Kota Kinabalu, Lawas, Sarikei, Kapit, Sri Aman, Sandakan, and Tawau over the next two weekends.
The series of Open Day events will kick off on 7 June 2025 at Purnama Hotel, Limbang, from 9am to 2pm, with the next stop at Hyatt Regency, Kota Kinabalu, from 10am to 4pm on 8 June 2025.
The Open Day events will continue in five towns on 14 June 2025 at Hotel Seri Malaysia, Lawas (9am to 2pm); The Coffee Code, Sarikei (12pm to 4pm); Hotel Meligai, Kapit (9am to 2pm); Hotel Sri Simanggang, Sri Aman (12pm to 4pm); and T4, Sandakan (12pm to 4pm). The last Open Day in this series will take place from 12pm to 4pm on 15 June 2025 at Richiamo Cafe, Tawau.
The events are open to all members of the public, especially SPM, STPM, O-Level, A-Level, and UEC school leavers seeking to explore the next-generation university up close – from its state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities to its diverse campus community, vibrant student life, accommodation options, flexible exchange and transfer opportunities, and more.
At the Open Day events, students and parents can connect directly with Swinburne Sarawak’s education counsellors and academics to learn more about the university’s program offerings spanning a wide range of fields, including business, computing, design, engineering, quantity surveying, science, arts, media, and education.
They will also have the chance to discover the university’s two newest programs, the Bachelor of Cyber Security and the Bachelor of Data Science. Both programs are tailored to prepare future-ready leaders equipped with the skills needed to drive the digital transformation of Sarawak and beyond.
The Open Day events present a valuable opportunity to find out more about the various scholarships and financial aid options available at Swinburne Sarawak, aimed at enhancing access to higher education for students from diverse backgrounds. These include Swinburne Sarawak’s internal merit scholarships across different levels of study as well as financial support offered by external providers.
Visitors can also enquire about Yayasan Sarawak’s initiatives, such as the BP40 Bursary Scheme and the English Enhancement Program (EEP). The BP40 Bursary Scheme enables eligible Sarawakian Bumiputera students to pursue their studies at Swinburne Sarawak with tuition fees comparable to those at Malaysian public universities. Meanwhile, the EEP offers all Sarawakian students who meet the entry requirements a free four-week program that strengthens their English language proficiency while giving them a glimpse of university life.
The university will be accepting on-the-spot applications at the Open Day events, and eligible students applying for admission can receive their Letter of Offer on the same day. For application purposes, prospective students are advised to bring along a copy of their Malaysian identification card or a certified copy of their passport, as well as academic transcripts and certificates (SPM, STPM, UEC, O-Level, A-Level, and so on).
Swinburne Sarawak’s upcoming intake for its foundation programs commences on 7 July 2025, whereas its next intake for diploma and degree programs will begin on 2 September 2025.
Prospective students or parents who plan to visit any of the Open Day events across Sarawak and Sabah can register their interest at https://swinburne.edu.my/openday/.
Swinburne is an Australian university based in Melbourne, Australia. The Sarawak campus in Kuching is the only international, full-fledged branch campus of the university. Swinburne is ranked among the Top 1% of universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Additionally, Swinburne Sarawak has been recognised as one of the country’s Top 10 Preferred Private Universities by JobStreet.com.
This year marks Swinburne Sarawak’s 25th anniversary, a significant milestone in its journey of driving education, championing research excellence, and fostering innovation. Over the past quarter-century, Swinburne Sarawak has empowered thousands of students to achieve their aspirations while playing a pivotal role in nurturing the development of future leaders across industries. The university remains steadfast in its commitment to shaping the future through world-class learning and teaching, innovation, and industry collaboration.
For more information on Swinburne Sarawak, visit its website, Facebook page (@swinburnesarawak), Instagram page (@swinburnesarawak), X page (@Swinburne_Swk), TikTok page (@swinburnesarawak), or YouTube channel (Swinburne Sarawak).