Swinburne University of Technology
About
The Swinburne University of Technology is a public research university in Melbourne, Australia. It is the modern descendant of the Eastern Suburbs Technical College established in 1908, renamed Swinburne Technical College in 1913 after its co-founders George and Ethel Swinburne. It has three campuses in metropolitan Melbourne: Hawthorn, where its main campus is located; Wantirna; and Croydon, as well the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus in the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. It also offers courses online and through its partnered institutions in Australia and overseas.
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 78 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
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Subject Rankings
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27 subjectsUS News
18 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =37 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Space Science | =48 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =62 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Economics and Business | =62 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | =62 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =84 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Optics | =86 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =88 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =102 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =165 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =178 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Physics | =265 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =284 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =297 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =401 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =441 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =764 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =917 | 66.9 | 2026 |
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23 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Architecture & Built Environment | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-330 | - | 2023 |
| Engineering & Technology | =321 | 64.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
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10 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 151–175 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 176–200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Education | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Law | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
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