KUCHING, Sept 8 2026: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) stressed that it is committed to delivering quality tertiary education to all students including those enrolled following the implementation of the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES).
“This growth has been anticipated by the university as part of its capacity planning, and we have continued to invest in teaching and learning facilities, student infrastructure, and support facilities to ensure sustained quality of teaching and student support,” the university said in a statement.
The university said its enrolment data shows that the total student population increased from 3,749 in 2024 to 4,504 in 2025 and 6,484 (including FTES degree students) in 2026, representing approximately 20% year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 and 44% from 2025 to 2026.
Within the 22 FTES-approved programmes, it welcomed 2,100 new FTES degree students in 2026, representing approximately 32% of the University’s total student population.
“At the same time, it has approximately 1,000 graduating students in 2026, reflecting the ongoing progression of students through its academic programmes and the completion of their studies.
“This sustained growth has been anticipated and is being proactively managed through continuous investment in teaching and learning facilities, learning resources, and student support services, Swinburne Sarawak said.
It also said that enrolment growth varies across programmes, and programme-level enrolment figures should not be interpreted as representing the number of students taught together in a single
class or teaching session.
“Teaching arrangements are determined with regard to the academic requirements of each programme and subject, with larger cohorts managed through appropriate timetabling, multiple lecture and tutorial groups, and other suitable teaching and learning arrangements to support effective delivery and the quality of the student learning experience.
“Further, since 2022, it has adopted a blended learning model that combines face-to-face and online/digitally enabled learning, consistent with contemporary higher education practice in national and international private and public institutions of higher learning, as well as the University’s established educational pedagogy.
“The use of blended learning predates the implementation of FTES and is not a new arrangement introduced in response to enrolment growth; it is an established component of Swinburne’s teaching and learning approach and is aligned with the broader academic environment of Swinburne University of Technology Australia as well as the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)’s framework for program delivery,” it stressed.
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