Established in 1908, Swinburne University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Hawthorn (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Victoria. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Melbourne, Kuching. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) is a very large coeducational Australian higher education institution. Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 114 years old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.