
Start midyear
Stop dreaming small, feeling undervalued, pretending to be happy – start taking control.
Semester 2 begins Monday 4 August 2025.
Thinking about applying for midyear entry? You’re in the right place.
On this page, you'll find:
The following deadlines apply to midyear applications:
Local students: Wednesday 30 July 2025
International students: Friday 25 July 2025
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Please note: TAFE and UniLink courses have different start dates –Ìýview the full range of intake dates on our website.
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Don’t miss our Swinburne Study Expo
Whether you’re considering undergrad, postgrad, TAFE or UniLink at Swinburne, you won’t want to skip the opportunity to browse all our course options and study areas at our Swinburne Study Expo.
- Wantirna: Wednesday 28 May, 5.30pm – 7pm
- Hawthorn: Thursday 5 June, 4.30pm – 6pm
- Croydon: Wednesday 11 June, 5.30pm – 7pmÌý
Why start midyear?
Begin with a smaller cohort of students
Fewer students can mean more one-on-one support, closer connections with classmates and easier access to resources like study spaces and student services.
Get ahead with networking and experience
Industries move fast. The sooner you begin your studies, the sooner you can leverage Swinburne’s industry connections to build your network and get real-world experience that’ll take you places.
Switch course or university without skipping a beat
If studying at Swinburne sounds like a better option for your future, enrolling in our midyear intake can help you make the transition from your current course a seamless next step.
Start now, graduate sooner
If you’re ready to go now, why wait another six months? Seize the momentum to graduate sooner or get more flexibility with how you spread your study load.
Get a feel for student life
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Chat with us to see a sample timetable
Ready to apply but worried about your course’s time commitment? We’ve got you – book a one-on-one appointment to learn more about how studying at Swinburne can fit around your life.
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Take a virtual campus tour
Get a feel for what our Hawthorn campus has to offer – from common areas to classrooms, lecture theatres and more – all from the comfort of your home.
Find your course Ìý
Ready to discover what study looks like with Swinburne? Start by browsing courses. Ìý
How to Apply for Semester 2
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2. See our campus
Visit us in person and get a feel for Swinburne’s facilities, support services and student life.
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3. Talk to someone
Questions? Get all your answers in a half-hour chat with a Swinburne course and applications expert.
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4. Apply
If you’re ready to go, apply now or begin an application that you can continue later. (Midyear applications close 25 July for international students and 30 July for local students.)
Why Swinburne? Real industry experience, guaranteed
To help launch you into a career you’ll love, all Swinburne bachelor degrees guarantee real experience in your chosen industry as part of our award-winning1 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program.
More than 1/3 of placement students get job offers2
One in five internships results in ongoing work2
Through a placement, internship or industry project undertaken while you study, you’ll get the chance to:
immerse yourself in real-world challenges
sharpen your skills in competitive industry settings
grow your professional network
leverage your newfound connections and experience toward an ongoing role in your dream career
Student stories
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Lily’s placement story | Software Engineering | NAB
Lily’s work at NAB as a software engineer allowed her team to make more informed decisions about products and services.
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Grace’s internship story | Business | Richmond Football Club
Grace’s internship gave her the essential skills and experience to kickstart her career.
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Freya’s placement story | Media and Communication | August
Freya discovered the benefits of taking on new challenges during her placement.
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Alex’s internship story | Business | Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Alex applied his business skills from the classroom in work that helped a US company enter the ºÓ±±Å®½Ìʦ³ö¹ì market.
Frequently asked questions
Because not everyone is ready to begin in Semester 1, there are numerous university application intakes throughout the year.
A course you’re interested in studying may also have different intakes than another, or you may find that an intake like Summer or Winter Term suits your needs better than midyear or Semester 1.
To find out how many intakes your preferred course has, check out the course page or get in touch with us.
For the full list of intakes across study levels, see our intakes and start dates page.
Vocational Education (VE):
Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, traineeships, trades, certificates and diplomas (including TAFE courses).
You might be looking at VE if you want to study a skills-based vocation like electronics, plumbing or horticulture. Maybe you’d like to start with a shorter time commitment before progressing into further study, or perhaps the eligibility criteria caught your eye (in some cases, VE course entry is broader and doesn’t require an ATAR).
UniLink:
A UniLink diploma serves as a ‘link’ course between you and undergraduate study. These courses are a great choice if you didn’t complete high school in Australia or didn’t get the ATAR needed for your preferred bachelor degree.
Undergraduate (UG):
Bachelor degrees, double degrees and associate degrees.
Many undergraduate degrees will take 3 years to complete and will result in a bachelor’s degree. Double degrees are for those who want to study a little longer and graduate with twice the qualifications. Associate degrees will take around 2 years to complete and can either send you off into the world of work or prepare you for further study.
Postgraduate (PG):
Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master degrees and doctoral degrees.
In most cases, postgraduate study is for those who have completed undergraduate study. In some instances, those with significant industry experience can enter postgraduate study in lieu of an undergraduate degree.
Completed master and doctorate degrees will result in a ‘Master of’ or ‘PhD’, respectively. Alternatively, if you complete the required units, you also have the option to exit your master degree study early to earn a graduate diploma or certificate.
Yes, you can. And we’ve found that in most cases, transferring unis or courses is easier than expected.
To begin the process, browse our courses or book an appointment to speak with a course and applications adviser at Swinburne.
International students:
You may need your current education provider to approve your transfer before applying at Swinburne. Most education providers call this a ‘release’ from your current course.
If you are a sponsored student, you must apply for a release from your current provider and include a letter from your government sponsor supporting your course transfer.
If you are transferring to Swinburne from an international university or institution, a release is not required.
Contact your current institution to find out what is required in your situation.
Available for both commencing and current students, scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement to help you reach your potential.
You’ll find info about fees and scholarships across our website, but if you’d like to speak with someone for tailored advice – including how you can afford uni, which government subsidies and scholarships you could be eligible for and more – we recommend booking an appointment with us. It’s free, quick, and gets straight to the point.
For info about what you may need to submit alongside a scholarship application, see our handy guide:
Keep exploring
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International students
We welcome students from all over the world to study with us at Swinburne in Melbourne – Australia’s best student city.
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Fees
Tuition fees can be confusing – but they don’t have to be. Find all the information you need to know about your university fees.
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Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships designed to help students from all walks of life reach their academic goals.
- Financial Review, (2024)
- Swinburne post-placement/internship student survey (2023)