Swinburne is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement and social inclusion. Our education, high-quality research and industry partnerships create positive change for students, staff and the community.

Gain an understanding of the structure of our organisation and learn how different parts of our university work together towards common goals.

Rankings and ratings
Swinburne has an international reputation for quality research that connects science and technology with business and the community. Our standing in prestigious world academic ranking lists reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching and research and graduate outcomes.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings
•Swinburne was also ranked among the world’s top 450 universities by the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

QS University Rankings
•The 2020 QS World University Rankings ranked Swinburne in the world's top 400 universities, placing us in the top three percent of universities worldwide.
•Swinburne is ranked among the world’s top 400 universities by THE World University Rankings 2020.

Academic Ranking of World Universities
•Swinburne is ranked in the Top 200 for Engineering and Technology by the World University Rankings 2020 by Subject and Top 250 for Physical Science and Top 300 for Computer Science.
•Swinburne was ranked one of the world's top 400 universites by the prestigious 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

Engineering
Swinburne achieved a ranking of 133 from the ARWU in the field of civil engineering.
AACSB International Accreditation

Business
In 2019, the Faculty of Business and Law (including Swinburne Sarawak and Swinburne Online) achieved accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. AACSB represents the highest standard of excellence in business education worldwide with only five per cent of the world’s higher education business schools have been awarded with AACSB accreditation.



Where is Swinburne?
We have three campuses based in Melbourne, located in Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna. Close to public transport, our campuses offer state-of-the-art facilities and unique learning environments to support you in your studies.

On top of that, you’ll have access to clubs and societies, support services, and great places to grab a coffee and socialise between your classes. Whether you’re studying on campus or online, there’s a Swinburne campus to suit you. Check out our campus maps below and find out more about each location.

Hawthorn campus - Located in the heart of Hawthorn, our main campus location 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD offers the perfect mix of state-of-the-art learning facilities and unforgettable student experiences.

Croydon campus - In the foothills of beautiful Mount Dandenong, our Croydon campus focuses on trades training, as well as youth programs, such as pre-apprenticeships and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning.

Wantirna campus - In the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne, our Wantirna campus is home to purpose-built teaching and learning facilities that provide practical training.