KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus will host its Open Day on April 11.
The event, scheduled from 10am to 4pm at its Jalan Simpang Tiga campus here, targets school leavers seeking affordable, internationally recognised tertiary education options closer to home.
The Open Day will highlight the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), helping students understand eligibility, benefits, and application processes comprehensively.
“With FTES, eligible Sarawakian students can pursue quality education without tuition fee burdens, while also receiving support to ease financial pressures during their studies,” it said in a statement on Tuesday (April 7).
Introduced by the Sarawak government, FTES covers tuition fees for selected undergraduate programmes and offers monthly stipends to students from lower-income households meeting specific eligibility criteria.
At Swinburne Sarawak, 22 undergraduate programmes qualify for FTES, including engineering, computer science, biotechnology, design, and business courses such as accounting and finance specialisations.
Another highlight will be a FTES briefing at 10.30am, designed to answer frequently asked questions and provide clarity for prospective students and their families.
Visitors can also consult academic staff and counsellors on study pathways, scholarships, and career options.
Representatives from Yayasan Sarawak and Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional will provide guidance on scholarships, loans, and other financial assistance options.
Meanwhile, officials from Universiti Malaya will offer consultations on its law programme delivered in collaboration with Swinburne Sarawak.
Attendees can also experience campus life by engaging with current students, exploring facilities through guided tours, and participating in a Career Personality Test to identify suitable courses.
On-the-spot applications will be accepted, with eligible applicants receiving offer letters the same day, provided they bring identification documents and certified academic transcripts.
Swinburne Sarawak’s foundation intake begins April 27, followed by diploma and degree intakes in June and September.
