Swinburne University of Technology is one of the public universities in Melbourne that stands out with its applied education model. The university's Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting program offers academic undergraduate education and professional flight training in a single program. Flight training is carried out in accordance with CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) standards in cooperation with CAE Melbourne Flight Training.

Theoretical Training Campus: Swinburne University – Hawthorn Campus (Melbourne)
Flight Training Center: CAE Melbourne Flight Training – Moorabbin Airport (Melbourne)

Preparation

Students whose English or academic proficiency is not sufficient for direct admission can transfer to the undergraduate program by completing the Swinburne College Foundation or UniLink Diploma programs.

Preparation Program

Duration: Approximately 8–12 months (varies depending on the program type)
Preparation Fee: Varies depending on the program.
Entrance exam for the Preparatory School: None.
Requirement for successfully passing the Preparatory Program: Foundation/Diploma program.

General Course Areas

Within the scope of the program, students receive training in the following areas:

Aerodynamics
Flight Principles
Air Navigation
Meteorology
Aviation Law
Human Factors
Flight Operations
Aviation Safety
Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Theory
Simulator Training
Real Flight Training

Training Duration

Program Duration: 3 years
Degree: Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting
Language of Training: English
Training Type: Full time

During the program, theoretical lessons are held at the university and flight training is carried out at CAE Melbourne Flight Training facilities.

Approximate total fee: AUD 231,250 – 250,320

Duration:3 years

Preparation (Foundation Program / UniLink) Entry Requirements

1. Swinburne Foundation Program (8 months): For students who have completed Year 11 in Australia or an equivalent overseas qualification.

2. Academic requirement: Year 11 level must be completed.

3. English requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall, not below 5.5 in any band (Academic Module) or equivalent to Swinburne's own English language test (EAP).

4. UniLink Diploma (equivalent to the 1st year of the undergraduate degree): For students whose academic grades do not qualify directly for the undergraduate degree — for example, IELTS 6.5 for the UniLink Diploma in Engineering, with no band below 6.0 (alternatives TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 58-64 are also accepted).

5. If the English level is insufficient, ELICOS (English language preparation course) is recommended before admission.


Undergraduate (Bachelor) Entry Requirements

7. Academic requirement: High school diploma (Year 12 or equivalent) — generally around GPA (may vary country by source, e.g. for CBSE/ICSE).

8. English requirement (general): IELTS 6.0 overall, not below 6.0 in any band (TOEFL iBT ~79, PTE 50).

9. Some programs (Education, Exercise-Sports Science, Law, Nursing, Psychology) have a higher English requirement – ??for example Nursing: IELTS 7.0.

10. Engineering and Aviation programs: Having taken a Mathematics course at Year 12 level is mandatory.

11. Students who do not meet the requirements are offered alternative pathways such as the UniLink Diploma or Foundation Program.

Master/Postgraduate Entry Requirements

12. Academic requirement: A recognized undergraduate degree in a relevant field, usually with a GPA of ` or above.

13. English requirement (general): IELTS 6.5 overall, not below 6.0 in any band (some faculties prefer 7.0).

14. For MBA: Bachelor's degree (in any field) or completion of PG Qualifying Programme; English IELTS 6.5, with no band below 6.0; GMAT is not mandatory, but GMAT 580 provides an advantage in scholarship evaluation.

15. Candidates who do not have a bachelor's degree but have at least 4 years of work experience in their field (at least 2 years full time) can also be accepted to some programs.

16. The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) — a preparation program for a master's degree in business or information technology — is offered for those who do not meet the academic or English requirements.

17. For doctoral (PhD) applications, it is also recommended to obtain additional: two academic reference letters, IELTS 6.5 (some faculties require 7.0), and pre-approval/expression of interest from a consultant academician before applying — this step significantly increases the chances of acceptance.

Swinburne students can participate in many social activities such as:

Student clubs
Aviation societies
Career fairs
Networking events
Sports clubs
International student events
Volunteering programs

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Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital of the Australian state of Victoria and one of the largest student cities in the country. It is one of the most preferred cities by international students thanks to its multicultural structure, developed public transportation network and high quality of life.

Transportation

Swinburne University's Hawthorn Campus is approximately 10 minutes away from Melbourne city center (CBD). Campus; It is easily accessible by train, tram, bus and bicycle routes. Hawthorn Campus is within walking distance of Glenferrie railway station.