Swinburne University of Technology was founded in 1908 in Melbourne, Australia. Ranked QS #308 globally and in the top 1% of universities worldwide, Swinburne is known for its industry-focused engineering, technology, business and design programmes. The university pioneered the Industry-Based Learning (IBL) programme in 1963, one of the world's first structured industry placement models. It has received a QS 5-Star Plus rating for 2025, including 5-star ratings for online learning, teaching and employability.

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (SUTS) was established in 2000 as a partnership between Swinburne Australia and the Sarawak state government, part of Sarawak's strategy to attract world-class education to the region. Located on a 16.5-acre campus in Kuching, the charming capital city of Sarawak, the university is 15 minutes from Kuching International Airport and adjacent to residential and commercial areas with hospitals, malls and entertainment within walking distance. Students receive the same Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) degree as those at the Melbourne campus. The curriculum mirrors the Melbourne flagship campus, and students can complete their degrees in Kuching, transfer to Melbourne, or participate in exchange programmes in Germany, South Korea and the USA.