Did you know you can get a prestigious Australian degree for a fraction of the cost? Swinburne University’s Sarawak campus (Malaysia) offers the exact same curriculum as Melbourne, but with massive scholarship opportunities.
For the 2026 intake, Swinburne Malaysia is offering fee waivers ranging from 15% all the way up to 100%.
Why Choose Swinburne Malaysia?
- Same Degree: You receive the exact same parchment (degree certificate) as students in Australia.
- Lower Cost: Tuition and living costs in Malaysia are significantly lower than in Melbourne.
- Campus Transfer: You can often transfer to the Australian campus after 1 or 2 years.
1. Pro-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship
This is the most prestigious award for top-tier students.
- Scholarship Value: 100% Fee Waiver (Study for Free).
- Eligible Students: Malaysian and International students entering Undergraduate programs.
- Academic Requirement:
- A-Levels: 3A*s
- Australian Year 12: ATAR 95+
- STPM: CGPA 4.0
- Condition: You must maintain a CGPA of 3.7+ to keep the scholarship active.
2. Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Award
This is the most common scholarship for good students.
- Scholarship Value: 15% to 50% Fee Waiver.
- Tiers:
- 50% Waiver: Requires 3 As in A-Levels / CGPA 3.8+
- 30% Waiver: Requires 2 As, 1 B / CGPA 3.5+
- 15% Waiver: Requires 1 A, 2 Bs / CGPA 3.0+
3. Postgraduate Research Studentship (Master’s/PhD)
If you want to pursue research in Malaysia, this is a fully funded option.
- Benefits:
- 100% Tuition Fee Waiver.
- Monthly Stipend: RM 1,800 – RM 2,400 per month.
- Requirement: Strong research proposal and a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (CGPA 3.7+).
How to Apply
Unlike the Australian campus, some of these scholarships require a specific form.
- Apply for Admission: Submit your application to Swinburne Sarawak.
- Submit Scholarship Form: Download the “General Scholarship Application Form” from the website.
- Attach Documents: Certified copies of your exam results.
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