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SUT-Sarawak is a branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. In the Good Universities Guide 2010, Swinburne was awarded a 5-star rating for its teaching quality, generic skills, and graduate satisfaction with the overall educational experience. Swinburne is currently the only Australian University invited to be a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities, which aims to foster student and staff mobility and share innovative programs to give students a competitive edge in today’s global employment market.

In the year 2000, Swinburne University of Technology in partnership with the State Government of Sarawak, Malaysia opened SUT-Sarawak in the capital city of Kuching. The courses and degree programs are identical to those taught at the main campus in Melbourne, Australia and instruction is in English. Students from across Malaysia and from over 40 countries attend SUT-Sarawak including Bangaladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Australia.

The Sarawak campus is equipped with the latest educational technologies and all subjects have a web presence in addition to face-to-face delivery by faculty. Swinburne is committed to the internationalization of its curriculum and the courses offered are designed to prepare graduates to live and work in a world in which professionals need to be capable of high levels of interaction with international economies and societies.

The campus is a multi-cultural environment with international students coming from over 40 countries. The total campus population is over 3,000 students. The 16.5 acre campus includes well equipped laboratories, lecture and seminar rooms, engineering workshops, computer labs, a state-of-the-art digital resource center, high-speed internet access, cafeteria, student lounge, gym, sporting facilities and on campus dormitories.

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Academics

Swinburne’s Sarawak campus focuses its academics on particular areas and provides outstanding hands-on experience in the disciplines of biotechnology, business, engineering, and multimedia design.

More specifically, courses are offered in:

• Biotechnology – Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Business – Accounting, Business Information Systems, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, International Business
• Engineering – Computer Science and Software Engineering, Computing, Civil Engineering, Electrical and
  Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Computer Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics, Telecommunication and Network Engineering
• Multimedia Design – Animation, Multimedia Design, Video Production
  

To see specific subjects available, click on "Course Catalog" to the left.

All classes are instructed in English. AsiaLearn participants are required to enroll in Malaysian Studies at SUT-S, providing them with an introduction to Bahasa Melayu (Malay language) and Malaysian culture. Additional language instruction may be arranged outside of the university through local language centers.

Minimum full time semester credit point load at SUTS = 37.5 credits. Generally equivalent to 12 US credit hours
Maximum full time semester credit point load at SUT = 50 credits. Generally equivalent to 16 US credit hours

The majority of Swinburne subjects are each worth 12.5 Swinburne credits

Course Catalog

Click here to view classes available at SUTS.

Tip: Use the 'Academic course and credit information' to help navigate through the website.

Housing

On-campus housing is provided for AsiaLearn students in newly-built dorms. The dorms are divided into male and female blocks with 24-hour security. Rooms are typically twin-share, and furnishings include bed, study table, chair, and wardrobe. Most units are air-conditioned and all have wall fans. Amenities include common reading/visitors areas, kitchen, and dining rooms as well as laundry rooms and drying areas. Students will also have wireless Internet access in the dorms. Meals are not included in the program fee.

Students can also choose to live off campus in an apartment arranged upon arrival. Those who prefer this option will be able to live on campus temporarily until they locate a suitable apartment. Assistance for locating an apartment will be made available by the university.

Special Program Features

Excursions

SUT-Sarawak provides all AsiaLearn students with a complimentary trip to two of the following locations (varies by semester).

The cost of two excursions is included in your program fees.

• Kota Kinabalu City Tour and Hot Springs – Fly to Kinabalu to explore the city’s attractions and visit the Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Spring.
• Kuala Lumpur City Tour – Fly to Kuala Lumpur to take in all the sights and resources of Malaysia’s capital city.
• Sarawak City Tour - take a weekend to explore Sarawak, your host city.

About Malaysia

Malaysia offers a mosaic of cultures, delicious food, exciting adventures, friendly people, and breathtaking scenery. Neighboring countries include Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei. The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are Malay, Chinese, and Indian. In the state of Sarawak, there are also a number of indigenous ethic groups with their own unique culture and heritage.

Sarawak, is the largest state in the Federation and it is known for its vast ethnic diversity and impressive natural wonders. More than 20 ethnic communities reside in Sarawak and they are well known for their friendliness and hospitality. Visitors of Malaysia often reflect on the fact that they do not feel like tourists while wandering the streets in Malaysia, but instead feel welcomed and find the locals to be more interested in their reasons for visiting Malaysia than their contribution to the local economy. Besides the generous hospitality, Sarawak is also an ecological paradise boasting the world’s oldest tropical rainforest, the world’s most spectacular cave system, and some of the most fascinating plant, animal, and marine life. 
 

The capital city of Sarawak is Kuching, and it has been described as one of the most attractive and livable cities in southeast Asia. Kuching is rich in history with old-world charm blended into 21st century modernity. The city offers entertainment, restaurants, and nightlife to suit most tastes. The campus of SUTSarawak is just 10 minutes from the city center.

For more information on Malaysia, visit the Destinations section.

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Name: Kelli Modica Title: Assistant Manager - AsiaLearn Department: Semester or Year Abroad in Europe and Asia BIO: Kelli manages marketing for all AsiaLearn programs and also manages the study abroad admission and participant pre-trip services to Korea University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, James Cook University Australia - Singapore Campus, Swinburne University of Technology - Sarawak, and the AsiaLearn Summer programs. Kelli graduated with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She studied abroad in Roma, Italy and backpacked across Europe, visiting more than 10 countries. She also worked as an English teacher in South Korea allowing her to travel throughout Korea and Japan.