Swinburne Becomes First Australian University to Offer Degrees in Qatar
Swinburne Becomes First Australian University to Offer Degrees in Qatar
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Swinburne University of Technology has announced a strategic partnership with Barzan University College (BUC) to become the first Australian university to deliver qualifications in Qatar. The inaugural student intake is scheduled for October 2025, marking a significant expansion of Australian transnational education into the Middle East.
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The collaboration introduces a suite of industry-aligned degrees in high-demand fields such as computer science, engineering, business, and cybersecurity, along with Swinburne’s foundation program. The qualifications aim to support Qatar’s National Vision 2030, which focuses on transitioning to a diversified, knowledge-based economy.
The initiative is designed to empower local and regional students by offering globally recognized Australian education in Qatar. With a strong emphasis on graduate employability, practical skills, and technological innovation, the partnership supports long-term goals in education, innovation, and economic development.
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BUC, a newly established private institution in Doha, is focused on offering high-quality, practice-driven tertiary education. The college is positioning itself as a disruptor in Qatar’s higher education landscape, targeting students seeking accessible, career-oriented qualifications.
Swinburne’s expansion into Qatar reinforces growing ties between Australia and Qatar, already strong trading partners in the Middle East and North Africa region. The move also reflects a wider trend of Australian universities deepening their global footprint through international collaborations and branch campus models.
As the international education sector evolves, this partnership is seen as a strategic step in extending Australia’s higher education influence into emerging markets, particularly in the Gulf.
