Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
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| Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus) | |
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| Established: | 2000 (University status given in 2004) |
| Type: | Private |
| Chancellor: | Chief Minister of Sarawak |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Professor Helmut Lueckenhausen |
| Location: | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Campus: | Sarawak |
| Website: | http://www.swinburne.edu.my |
Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus) is the only foreign branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) located in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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[edit] History
Swinburne Sarawak was established in August 2000, operating in partnership with the Sarawak Foundation and the Sarawak Higher Education Foundation.[1] The campus was officiated by the Chief Minister of Sarawak on June 13, 2001.[2]
Originally an institute, it achieved university status in 2004[3]. A campus expansion is currently going on which would boost student capacity to 5,000 and further expand its facilities. Construction started in late 2005 and is expected to be completed in August 2008. [1][4]
[edit] Location
Swinburne Sarawak is located on a 16.5 acre campus near Jalan Simpang Tiga, Kuching.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b About Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. Swinburne Sarawak Website. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
- ^ Swinburne in history. Swinburne Sarawak Website. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
- ^ "Swinburne Sarawak achieves University status", Fiona Perry, Media Unit, Swinburne University of Technology, June 11, 2004. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
- ^ Campus Expansion. Swinburne Sarawak Website. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
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