Established in 1908, the 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 a branch campus in Melbourne and Kuching. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 115-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. 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.