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Complete your Foundation after O/Ls and transfer to Australia in just 8 months!
Start at NCHS Colombo or Kandy with your O/Levels or Pending O/L results, save up to LKR 1.8 Million, and fast-track straight to Swinburne University Australia or Sarawak!
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Save LKR 1.8M & Zero Months Lost Waiting for Results
Enrol provisionally with exam sitting proof + supervised Versant English Test at NCHS Colombo or Kandy.
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3,000+
Students Placed at Swinburne
#1 in Australia
Computer Science & Engineering (ARWU 2025)
Up to 70%
NCHS Academic Scholarships
Top 300
World University Ranking (THE 2026)
LKR 1.8M
Average Savings on Tuition & Expenses
Pending Sri Lankan O/L Results? Start Foundation Today!
Don't waste 2+ years doing GCE A/Levels! With the 8-month Swinburne Foundation Program at NCHS, you can enrol provisionally right after sitting for your O/Levels and fly to Swinburne Australia or Malaysia.
O/L Exam Sitting Proof
Submit official evidence that you have sat for your Sri Lankan GCE O/Level examinations along with your school leaving documents for provisional enrolment.
Supervised VEPT Test
Take the Versant English Placement Test (VEPT) supervised on campus at NCHS Colombo or Kandy. Score 58+ to fulfill English entry requirements instantly.
Fly to Australia in 8 Months
Complete your 8-month Swinburne Foundation Program at NCHS. Transfer directly to Swinburne Hawthorn campus in Melbourne, Australia or Sarawak, Malaysia!
Are you awaiting your Sri Lankan O/L results right now?
Book a provisional assessment at NCHS Colombo (Galle Rd) or Kandy (Peradeniya Rd) today.
How the 8-Month Swinburne Foundation Works
Designed specifically for Sri Lankan O/Level students. Build academic confidence at NCHS in Sri Lanka, then transition directly to Swinburne Australia or Malaysia.
Swinburne Foundation Program
Master core university academic skills, research methodologies, and English literacy. CRICOS registered (113264C) official Swinburne curriculum.
Select Your Stream Specialization
Tailor your 8-month Foundation studies to match your dream career in IT, Engineering, Business, or Health Science.
Transfer to Swinburne Degree
Transfer seamlessly to Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus in Melbourne, Australia or Sarawak, Malaysia to complete your Bachelor degree!
Explore 4 Swinburne Foundation Streams (8 Months)
The Swinburne Foundation Program prepares Sri Lankan O/Level students with essential university-level academic skills and stream specialization. Select a stream below:
Swinburne Foundation in Information Technology
Master database-modelling, software engineering, cloud computing, and web applications. Provides direct pathway to second-year Bachelor degrees at Swinburne Melbourne.
8 Months
Colombo & Kandy
Feb, Jun, Oct
Foundation Units & Academic Skills Taught
Direct Degree Progression at Swinburne
Upon completing your 8-month Swinburne Foundation Program, you progress directly into the following Bachelor degree programs at Swinburne Hawthorn campus (Melbourne, Australia) or Sarawak campus:
Swinburne Foundation in Engineering
Learn standard engineering principles, material analysis, kinematics, calculations, and sustainable project design using world-class labs.
8 Months
Colombo & Kandy
Feb, Jun, Oct
Foundation Units & Academic Skills Taught
Direct Degree Progression at Swinburne
Upon completing your 8-month Swinburne Foundation Program, you progress directly into the following Bachelor degree programs at Swinburne Hawthorn campus (Melbourne, Australia) or Sarawak campus:
Swinburne Foundation in Business
Gain comprehensive commercial knowledge across marketing, economics, accounting, and business analytics with an entrepreneurial global mindset.
8 Months
Colombo & Kandy
Feb, Jun, Oct
Foundation Units & Academic Skills Taught
Direct Degree Progression at Swinburne
Upon completing your 8-month Swinburne Foundation Program, you progress directly into the following Bachelor degree programs at Swinburne Hawthorn campus (Melbourne, Australia) or Sarawak campus:
Swinburne Foundation in Health Science
Study concepts, theories, and evidence-based practices relating to health science, human biology, global health issues, and community nutrition.
8 Months
Colombo & Kandy
Feb, Jun, Oct
Foundation Units & Academic Skills Taught
Direct Degree Progression at Swinburne
Upon completing your 8-month Swinburne Foundation Program, you progress directly into the following Bachelor degree programs at Swinburne Hawthorn campus (Melbourne, Australia) or Sarawak campus:
Why Choose NCHS × Swinburne?
The credibility comes from the numbers, not just the pitch. Over 3,000 Sri Lankan students have transferred successfully to Swinburne Australia since 2014.
In Australia for CS & Engineering
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025
Top 300 Universities Globally
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Ranked 146th Worldwide
US News Best Global Universities Rankings 2025–2026
Top 6% Business Schools
AACSB International Global Accreditation
State-of-the-Art Facilities at NCHS Sri Lanka
Our decade-long partnership delivers the exact same curriculum, laboratory standards, and teaching methodologies used at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
6 Labs & 700+ Devices
Industry-grade networking facilities, high-performance computing labs, and cloud infrastructure.
Work Integrated Learning
Hands-on projects with industry partners, guaranteed placements, and real-world engineering challenges.
Dual Campus Flexibility
Choose between Hawthorn, Melbourne (Australia) or Sarawak (Malaysia) for your final degree years.
"Starting at NCHS allowed me to adjust to university-level academics in a supportive environment while saving a huge amount in tuition and living costs. By the time I arrived at Hawthorn campus in Melbourne, I felt completely prepared. Today I work as a Graduate Engineer in Australia!"
Leshan Silva
Graduate Engineer at HYDAC Group, Australia
NCHS-Swinburne Transfer Graduate — Melbourne, Australia
World-Class Australian Education Within Reach
NCHS and Swinburne offer generous scholarship structures to ensure exceptional Sri Lankan students achieve their global career ambitions.
Scholarships Up to 70%
Available on Foundation and Diploma studies completed at NCHS Colombo or Kandy based on academic excellence, athletic achievement, or school leadership.
GPA Transfer Scholarships
Maintain a strong GPA during your UniLink Diploma at NCHS to qualify for additional merit scholarships upon transferring to Swinburne Hawthorn campus overseas.
Dual Campus Choices
Transfer to Hawthorn (Melbourne, Australia) or Sarawak (Malaysia) to customize your budget and overall living expense requirements.
Save Up to LKR 1.8 Million on Your Degree
By completing your Foundation + UniLink Diploma at NCHS Sri Lanka, you save significantly on Australian living expenses, currency exchange rates, and international tuition fees while receiving identical Swinburne course credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about starting the Swinburne Foundation Program with pending O/L or A/L results at NCHS Sri Lanka.