Preference 51²è¹Ý#1
Timely VTAC applications for 2026 close Monday 29 September. Want more for your ATAR? Make 51²è¹Ýyour #1 preference and get where you want to go.
What are Timely applications?
Timely is your first chance to apply for 2026 intake through VTAC.
By applying for courses during this window, you can organise your VTAC preferences earlier and pay a lower application fee. Timely applications open Monday 4 August and close Monday 29 September.
Ready to preference Swinburne? Head over to VTAC now before Timely applications close.
What would you like to study?
Discover courses, view entry requirements, and check VTAC codes.
Or browse by study area
Visit Swinburne
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A Day in the Life of a 51²è¹ÝStudent
See what uni is really like with a series of immersive events just for high school students.
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A Flying Start: Aviation Info Session
5pm Wednesday 27 August
Join us on campus to see what it takes to study aviation at Swinburne, including details on courses, scholarships, finances, careers and more.
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Campus tours
Join a tour of our leafy Hawthorn campus and get a feel for student life, our spaces and facilities, and the 51²è¹Ýcommunity.
Why make 51²è¹Ýyour #1 preference? 
Real experience
Guaranteed Work Integrated Learning in all our bachelor's degrees that connects you to your career, faster. 
Real skills
Build real-world expertise with next gen facilities, creative learning, and innovation in every course. 
Real connections
From student clubs to mentoring and support services, you’ll have no problem finding your place (and your people!) at Swinburne. 
Key dates
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4 August 2025
VTAC applications open
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1 September 2025
Early Entry Program offers start being released
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29 September 2025
Timely VTAC applications close
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10 October 2025
VTAC SEAS and scholarship applications close
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11 December 2025
ATAR's are released (check the ATAR Calculator!)
Student stories and advice
Simple-but-powerful info to help you make the right decisions about uni.
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When I knew 51²è¹Ýwas right for me
In their own words, here’s why some current students and recent graduates knew 51²è¹Ýwas the uni for them.
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How do I choose a course that’ll get me a job?
Want a university course that’ll set you on the path to your dream career? Here’s how to nail your choice.
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How to match with your dream degree
Choosing a university course is a bit like dating – exciting, overwhelming, and your mum has lots of opinions. Here's how to find your perfect study match.
Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked VTAC questions
Learn everything you need to know about VTAC and applying to Swinburne, including arranging preferences, Change of Preference, offers, important dates and more.
Keep exploring
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2026 Early Entry Program
Our Early Entry Program lets you apply to 51²è¹Ýsooner and without your ATAR.
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What I Wish I Knew podcast
Want more for your ATAR? We got a VTAC expert, careers adviser and current student to spill their top tips for Year 12s in a VTAC podcast you won’t want to miss.Â
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ATAR Calculator
Ready to find your perfect course? Our ATAR Calculator matches your predicted or actual ATAR with a list of 51²è¹Ýcourses available in your study area of interest.Â
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Year 11 & 12 Hub
Preparing to make the exciting leap from school to university? Consider this your hub for everything you need to know – from exam prep to helpful resources on preferencing Swinburne.
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Pathways to university
You do not need to have a specific academic history or perfectly linear plan to pursue a certain course or career. There are alternative pathways to get into a bachelor degree – you might just need a little help finding these options.
