Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak

The campus is on Jalan Simpang Tiga in Kuching, Sarawak — about 10 minutes from Kuching city centre, surrounded by commercial and residential areas. Kuching is a relaxed, affordable and welcoming city on the island of Borneo, in East Malaysia.

Tuition depends on your level and program — for example foundation, diploma, bachelor's and postgraduate courses each differ. We don't want to quote you a figure that might be out of date, so your free consultation with YSTC includes a clear, current cost estimate for the exact courses on your shortlist, straight from the university's official fees.

Yes. Swinburne Sarawak is a branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, and holds MQA self-accrediting university status (granted in 2010) with MQF-aligned programs. Swinburne University of Technology (which includes the Sarawak campus) is ranked in both the QS and Times Higher Education world rankings, and its Master of Business Administration (International) carries AACSB accreditation. YSTC will confirm recognition for your specific country and goals.

Swinburne Sarawak is best known for technology and engineering — including mechanical, civil, electrical, robotics and mechatronics — and for research-driven STEM backed by well-equipped engineering and science laboratories. It's also known for high reported graduate employability and producing career-ready graduates with practical industry connections.

Swinburne Sarawak runs multiple intakes a year, and exact dates depend on your program. YSTC will confirm the next available intake and the application deadlines for your chosen course.

Yes — and getting started is completely free. We'll help you choose the right course, prepare and submit your application and documents, confirm the current official fees, and manage your Malaysian Student Pass (visa) via EMGS from start to finish.

Scholarships and tuition awards for international students do change each intake, both in availability and amount. The best move is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll check which awards you might qualify for and help you apply at no cost.

Most programs ask for around IELTS 6.0, TOEFL, or an accepted equivalent, though the exact band varies by course. If you don't yet meet the requirement, an English pathway is available so you can still progress. YSTC will confirm exactly what your chosen course needs.

Yes — as an Australian branch campus, Swinburne Sarawak teaches its programs in English, so international students can study without learning Malay first. This also keeps your qualification globally portable.

There are on- and off-campus housing options in and around Kuching, and the campus sits close to the city centre with commercial and residential areas nearby. Costs depend on the room type and how you like to live — YSTC will walk you through the current options and a realistic monthly budget for your intake.

Kuching is one of Malaysia's more affordable cities, so accommodation, food and transport generally cost less than in the Klang Valley or major Western study destinations. Your exact budget depends on your lifestyle and housing choice, so YSTC will give you a personalised monthly estimate alongside your tuition figures, free of charge.

International students in Malaysia may be allowed to work part-time during semester breaks and holidays under specific conditions set by Immigration, usually with university approval. The rules can change, so we'll explain the current, accurate position for your situation during your free consultation rather than rely on outdated info.

Swinburne Sarawak reports strong outcomes — around 94-100% of engineering and business graduates employed within six months, based on its own graduate surveys — supported by a strong technology focus and practical industry connections. These figures come from the university's surveys and vary by program and year, so YSTC will confirm what applies to your chosen course.