Academic Entry Requirements

MA - MathsAM - Additional/Advanced MathPHY - PhysicsCH - ChemistryEntry RequirementProgramPrerequisiteSubjectsBangladeshSecondarySchool CertGCE OLevelsIndonesiaSMA IIIran High SchoolYear 11KenyaKCSEMiddle EastGSECMyanmarMatriculationExaminationSPMUECVietnam SeniorHigh SchoolYear 11West AfricanSSCFoundationSwinburne Foundation Studies (Business) nil 3.5 5C 7.0 14 pts C 60% 60%5C4Bs65%5CSwinburne Foundation Studies (Design)nil3.55C7.014 ptsC60%60%5C4Bs65%5CSwinburne Foundation Studies (Engineering/Science)Swinburne Foundation Studies (InformationTechnology/MultimediaAM or PHYnil3.53.55C5C7.07.014 pts14 ptsCC60%60%60%60%5C5C4Bs4Bs65%65%5C5CDiscipline/ProgramPrerequisiteSubjectsAustralian Foundation(min overall %)Bangladesh HigherSecondary CertGCE A LevelsIndia & Pakistan Year 12Indonesia SMA IIIInternationalBaccalaureate (IB)Kenya KCSEOntario CPUSTPMSri LankanA LevelsATAR ScoreUECVietnam Snr High SchoolYear 12DegreeCommercenil60% 3.5 7 65% 74% 26 C+ 65 2Ps 7 65 5Bs* 80%DesignPreferably any art,design or mediasubject60% 3.5 7 65% 74% 26 C+ 65 2Ps 7 65 5Bs 80%EngineeringAM + CH/PHY60% 3.5 7 65% 74% 26 C+ 65 2Ps 7 65 5Bs 80%Engineering Double DegreesAM + CH/PHY60% 3.5 7 65% 74% 26 C+ 65 2Ps 7 70 5Bs 80%Information and Communication Technologies #MA60% 3.5 7 65% 74% 26 C+ 65 2Ps 7 65 5Bs 80%Computer Science #AM60% 3.5 7 65% 74% 26 C+ 65 2Ps 7 65 5Bs 80%BiotechnologyCH60% 3.5 7 65% 74% 26 C+ 65 2Ps 7 65 5Bs 80%Postgraduate Program by CourseworkMaster of Arts (TESOL)A recognised Bachelor DegreeMBA (International)A recognised Bachelor DegreeNotes:A Level: Total best 3 subjects including prerequisite subjects. Calculation of Score: A = 5 points, B = 4 points, C = 3 points, D = 2 points, E = 1 point.Sri Lankan A Level: Total best 3 academic subjects, excluding English. Calculation of Score: A = 5 points, B = 4 points, C = 3 points, S = 1 point.STPM: 2 principal passes with minimum grade ‘C’ in 3 subjects.Vietnam Senior High School - Best 5 academic subject including Maths.# SPM/O-Level or equivalent: Credit in Mathemathics or STPM: 2 full passes (CGPA 2.0) including a pass in Mathematics or A-Levels: 2 passes (min. Grade E)including a pass in Mathematics.* For Accounting, Finance and Accounting & Finance, UEC graduates must attain Grade B in 5 subjects including mathemathics.

How to ApplyFollow these steps carefully to ensure yourapplication is processed properly. Please notethat the requirements are different forstudents from Malaysia and those fromother countries.If you need assistance with your applicationyou can emai us at study@swinburne.edu.myor contact the Business Development andCommunications Division attel: +60 82 415 353 /+60 3 5637 2202 orfax: +60 82 428 353.Step 1Choose the program that suits your interestsand career goalsStep 2Complete the application formIt is available from the Swinburne Sarawakwebsitehttp://www.swinburne.edu.my/futurestudent/applyIf you are applying for Credit Transfer, youmust complete the Credit Transfer section(Section D) on the form.Step 3Attach the relevant documents to yourapplication formThese are: Certified copies of all your academictranscripts (with grading system) andtestamurs. If your documentation is in alanguage other than English, an officialcertified translation must be provided. Details of work experience, if applicable. Certified copies of English proficiency testresults (IELTS/TOEFL test scores orequivalent), if applicable. Program or unit (subject) syllabus outlinesif applying for credit transfer.Refer to Section E of the application formon other required documents.Step 4Submit your application form and therequired documentsFax, email or courier the completed applicationform along with the required documents to:Business Development and CommunicationsDivisionSwinburne University of Technology SarawakSarawak CampusJalan Simpang Tiga93350 KuchingSarawak, MalaysiaEmail: study@swinburne.edu.myFax: +60 82 428 353For international students, these documentsmust reach Swinburne Sarawak at least eight(8) weeks before the commencement of thecourse. Please note that some courses havedifferent commencement dates. You areadvised to check with the BusinessDevelopment and Communications Division ora registered Swinburne Sarawakrepresentative.Step 5Receive your offer via emailSwinburne Sarawak will assess yourapplication.You will be informed through email or a phonecall from the Business Development andCommunications Division, or a representativeof Swinburne Sarawak with regards to youroffer.Applying for CreditWhat is Credit?Credit transfer is the granting of recognitionfor previous study and/or experience, in theform of exemption from certain programrequirements. This term tends to be usedinterchangeably in Australian universities withthe terms Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL),exemptions, advanced standing and/or status.How to apply for CreditSubmit a program or unit (subject) syllabuswith your application for admission. Yourapplication will be assessed and if successfulyou will receive advice in your letter of offer. Ifthe Credit is conditional, you must provideevidence that you have satisfactorily met thecondition(s) prior to or at the time of acceptingyour offer. The course duration shown in yourletter of offer will reflect the amount ofCredit granted.If you do not request assessment of Creditwhen you submit your application, you mustrequest assessment within two weeks ofcommencing the program. Applications madeafter this time may not be approved. Allapplication must be approved by your faculty.Accepting your offerIf your application is successful, you will bemade an offer. The offer will include: the course you have been offered commencement, enrolment and orientationdate the tuition fee deposit payable whichincludes:- for International students: medicalinsurance, processing fee and securitydeposit- for Malaysian students: application fee the conditions attached to the offer any additional information relevant to yourcourseTo accept your Swinburne Sarawak offer, youare required to make payment of fees stated inthe offer letter.PaymentPlease refer to the Offer Acceptance Form forthe mode of payment and banking details.Payment, preferably by bank draft or cheque,is to be made payable to Swinburne SarawakSdn Bhd.Payment can also be made by credit card ortelegraphic transfer. Please provide a copy ofthe transaction slip to the BusinessDevelopment and Communications Division.Applying for your Student Visa (forInternational students)Once the required documents and paymenthave been received, and your application forenrolment into Swinburne Sarawak isaccepted, the University will apply for your visa(Student Pass) with the Malaysian ImmigrationDepartment on your behalf.You will have to wait for the Visa ApprovalLetter which Swinburne Sarawak will courierto you.With the Visa Approval Letter in hand, you areto proceed to the Malaysian Embassy orconsulate as indicated in the letter to obtain aSingle Entry Visa with Reference into Malaysia.At this stage, you can also start making yourtravel arrangements.After arriving at Swinburne Sarawak, you willbe required to undergo a final medical test (noadditional charge).Your passport and medical result will then besubmitted to the Malaysian ImmigrationDepartment for conversion into a Student Pass(subject to final medical clearance), with thetotal duration depending on your programduration and your passport validity. Thisconversion will be done by the Student VisaAssistant of the University.For more information, please contact theBusiness Development and CommunicationsDivision.