WELCOME GUIDE swinburne.edu.au/sydney SWIN BUR * NE ¥ SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
CONTENTS ABOUT SWINBURNE SYDNEY. 4 GETTING TO SWINBURNE SYDNEY. 5 STARTING AT SWINBURNE SYDNEY. 6 SUPPORT SERVICES 7 STUDYING AT SWINBURNE SYDNEY. 8 HELPFUL EXTERNAL SERVICES 10 STUDENTS WITH FAMILIES 12 13 HEALTH AND WELLBEING. LIFE IN SYDNEY AND ACCOMMODATION 14 STUDENT VISAS AND PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES. 16
ABOUT SWINBURNE SYDNEY B R Reputation Swinburne University of Technology has consistently performed well in international rankings including the Times Higher Education and QS world university rankings. As a world-class university, we are educational leaders in science, technology and innovation. Personalised learning With a maximum of 30 students, our classes provide a more personalised learning experience. We know our students by name and we are aware of individual learning needs. Lecture videos We provide a weekly summary of lecture videos, which are accessible to all students on our learning management system. The use of learning technologies is aimed at enhancing the learning experience of students. Feedback on assessments We recognise the learning difficulties faced by students in their first year of study. We provide informal feedback on draft assessments, which helps students to gain confidence and succeed. Jobs and careers We have developed programs to assist students to gain confidence in preparing for global careers. We assist individual students in developing CVs, preparing for job interviews, building confidence in job search, and developing key skills and attributes expected by employers. Industry connections Swinburne has a long history of working closely with industry and employers. Our courses are developed in close collaboration with industry. We continue to ensure that our courses provide students with the opportunity to undertake internships. Teaching staff At Swinburne, we practice equal employment opportunities. Our staff are gender diverse and come from different cultural and ethical backgrounds - recognising our commitment to social inclusion. 4 GETTING TO SWINBURNE SYDNEY Swinburne Sydney is located in Parramatta city at 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta, which is approximately 25 minutes from Sydney CBD by train, making it convenient for many students and professionals to commute. The campus is only a two-minute walk from the Parramatta Railway Station. More than 60,000 years of Indigenous history make up present-day Parramatta's city and surrounds. The Parramatta area is a great place to explore local Aboriginal culture. The city is expanding with many developments taking place. The city has experienced 60% population growth largely with people between the age of 18-35. The city's major industries of employment include: government, health care, professional scientific and technology, construction, financial, insurance and retail and hospitality. The forecast suggests that in 5-10 years, $10 billion worth of public and private investment will be made thus improving the social and economic outcomes of the city. The lifestyle and geography of Parramatta is attracting a new wave of visitors, residents and workers. The hive of delicious food outlets, cultural events, the diverse community, and growing businesses and industry are improving social and economic outcomes. Public transport Trains to Central Station