Verified programme sheet
Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology is a diploma route in computing and it at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus under diploma programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
2 years
Tuition
RM42,120 total (Malaysian) / RM49,680 total (International).
Intakes
Official diploma intake page and 2026 intake listing show diploma intakes in March • June and September.
Campus
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
General official diploma pathways on the academic requirement page include SPM/O-Level with at least 3 credits, UEC with at least 3 Bs, or completion of STPM / equivalent. Course-specific subject prerequisites are listed below. Course-specific academic prerequisite: credit in Mathematics.
English requirement
IELTS 5.0 overall (no band below 5.0) for diploma study, or equivalent accepted by Swinburne. Note: the Diploma of Accountancy has a higher English benchmark for international applicants on the official English requirement page (IELTS 5.5 overall, no band below 5.0).
Additional checks
The 2026 programme study planners suggest different study-plan variants/specialisation pathways may exist; please verify the currently marketed route structure directly with Swinburne.
Funding
Scholarships that may fit this programme
These 6 institution awards publish level coverage that aligns with this diploma route, together with the application notes and source links currently captured in the markdown files.
Academic Progression Scholarship
15% fee waiver for the following year
15% fee waiver for the following year
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Bumiputera Financial Scheme
Zero payment while awaiting loan approval from relevant government bodies
Zero payment while awaiting loan approval from relevant government bodies
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Diploma Entrance Bursary
15% off total tuition fees — New students enrolled in Swinburne Sarawak diploma programmes
15% off total tuition fees
New students enrolled in Swinburne Sarawak diploma programmes
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Diploma Pathway Bursary
15% off first-year degree tuition fee — Students progressing from a Swinburne Sarawak diploma programme
15% off first-year degree tuition fee
Students progressing from a Swinburne Sarawak diploma programme
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Alumni Bursary
15% off total tuition fees — Open to alumni of Swinburne University of Technology
15% off total tuition fees
Open to alumni of Swinburne University of Technology
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate by Coursework Bursary
10% off total tuition fees — New students enrolled in any Postgraduate by Coursework programme at Swinburne Sarawak
10% off total tuition fees
New students enrolled in any Postgraduate by Coursework programme at Swinburne Sarawak
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page.
Source Of Truth
Full verified programme sheet
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Computing
Diploma
Full-time
2 years
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Official diploma intake page and 2026 intake listing show diploma intakes in March, June and September.
RM42,120 total (Malaysian) / RM49,680 total (International).
Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page.
General official diploma pathways on the academic requirement page include SPM/O-Level with at least 3 credits, UEC with at least 3 Bs, or completion of STPM / equivalent. Course-specific subject prerequisites are listed below. Course-specific academic prerequisite: credit in Mathematics.
IELTS 5.0 overall (no band below 5.0) for diploma study, or equivalent accepted by Swinburne. Note: the Diploma of Accountancy has a higher English benchmark for international applicants on the official English requirement page (IELTS 5.5 overall, no band below 5.0).
The 2026 programme study planners suggest different study-plan variants/specialisation pathways may exist; please verify the currently marketed route structure directly with Swinburne.
Official programme page available; diploma is part of Swinburne's computing offerings.
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
Official programme page available; diploma is part of Swinburne's computing offerings.
Award
Diploma
Field area
Computing and IT
Division
Computing
Study mode
Full Time
Programme family
Diploma programmes