Swinburne lists international scholarships for first-time 2027 entrants at its Hawthorn campus. Eligible students can receive a 20% tuition discount through the International Scholarship or 30% through the George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship. Assessment takes place through the course application. The offer letter confirms any award and its conditions.
Which 2027 scholarships are listed?
The official international scholarship page provides separate 2026 and 2027 sections. Read the section matching your intake. Exclusions or options in an older intake should not automatically be carried into a new one.
| Award | Published tuition benefit |
|---|---|
| Swinburne International Scholarship | 20% for the standard course duration |
| George Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship | 30% for the standard course duration |
| Women in Engineering Leadership Scholarship | 30%, with specific 2027 course and eligibility conditions |
What the discount covers
The listed scholarships apply to tuition fees. They do not cover other costs such as health cover, practicum training or non-tuition expenses. Course duration and award details are set out in the offer letter.
These percentages are alternatives governed by eligibility, not amounts to add together. The provider applies its rules on other tuition scholarships and reduced-fee arrangements. Do not assume a 20% and 30% award combine into a 50% discount.
For an illustrative calculation, a 20% reduction on a $30,000 tuition amount would reduce that amount by $6,000, leaving $24,000 before other costs. This is a calculation example, not a statement of Swinburne’s actual course fee. Use your own offer’s fee and applicable scholarship period when budgeting.
Who is eligible?
The general international scholarship criteria exclude Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents. Applicants must meet course and scholarship entry requirements, conditions and the restrictions on receiving other tuition-fee support.
The 2027 standard and Excellence lists exclude Aviation and Piloting courses and specified postgraduate courses, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, research master’s and doctoral degrees. Pathway eligibility differs between awards. Check your exact course against the current section before expecting a discount.
The Women in Engineering Leadership option has additional eligibility and named engineering or construction programmes. Meeting one general international criterion is not proof of eligibility for that specific award.
Prepare the course application documents
The official international application guide directs applicants to course-specific academic and English-language requirements. Supporting records may include certified identity and academic documents, together with additional course evidence.
Prepare complete academic records and check that your name is consistent across them. Identify any required translation or certification before uploading. Follow the live course checklist rather than assuming every applicant must submit the same certificate or test.
If applying through an agent, use the university’s approved network. Keep your own copy of submitted information and ask how messages and offer updates will reach you. You remain responsible for making sure the application accurately represents your qualifications.
How automatic scholarship consideration works
- Find a course and intake that match your study goal.
- Check its admission requirements and scholarship exclusions.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Apply through the appropriate university or approved-agent route.
- Read the offer letter for the scholarship decision and conditions.
The 2027 scholarship page says eligible course applicants are considered automatically, with no extra scholarship application. A course application is still required. Research-degree applicants and international students completing Australian Year 12 have different admission routes identified in the application guide.
No single scholarship deadline for every course and intake was verified here. Check course admissions and offer acceptance dates separately. Automatic consideration does not remove the need to meet the course application schedule.
Review the offer and remaining costs
Before accepting, confirm the exact scholarship name, percentage, covered period and conditions for maintaining it. Ask the university how a course change, deferment or other funding affects the offer instead of assuming the original discount transfers automatically.
Make a budget with tuition after confirmed aid, health cover, accommodation, transport, books and other expenses. Keep a pending application outside confirmed funding. A discount can reduce tuition while leaving substantial living costs to be planned.
Related Australian guides
Compare QUT scholarships, UNSW Business scholarships and the Rhodes guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is a separate application needed?
The current international page describes automatic consideration through eligible course applications.
Does the discount cover living costs?
No. The listed benefit applies to tuition.
Can the 20% and 30% discounts be added?
No. Apply the provider’s award and reduced-fee rules.