Founded in 1964, headquartered in the northern suburbs of Sydney with the largest campus in New South Wales, Macquarie is the third-largest university in Sydney and is one of the leading multidisciplinary universities in the country, Australia.
General Introduction
Macquarie University is located in a unique location which is in the heart of the largest high-tech park in Australia, amid a lush green landscape near Sydney - a city voted as the second most livable city in the world for students. In particular, Macquarie is also the only university in Australia that has its subway station, a private University hospital located on campus, and more than 300 companies located near the campus. As a result, the school's students are created in all favorable conditions for transportation, health care, finding part-time jobs, and opportunities to practice and work later.
Strengths and Achievements
Macquarie is a University known all over the world for its innovative educational methods and high-quality education, combining diverse cultures with a globalized perspective.
Macquarie University is ranked in the Top 250 Universities in the World and Top 34 Young Universities in the World according to Times Higher Education 2019. The university has 10 training disciplines in the Top 100 World Universities by Majors (QS 2018). Macquarie University offers more than 400 courses in a variety of fields. With its location in the heart of Australia's high-tech sector, the university's programs are often connected with industry practices, enhancing students' opportunities for employment after graduation. Every year, the school attracts nearly 40,000 students from all over the world.
- Top 1% of the world's top universities for training in Accounting and Finance, Communication, Culture, Education, English Language and Literature, Geography, Law, Linguistics and Psychology,... and many other specialties. (according to the prestigious QS World University Rankings);
- Top 2% of the world's leading universities, training professionals who are sought after and respected by many companies and corporations;
- Top 11 in Australia in 2019 according to the US News and Reports Global Best Universities Ranking, known for its multidisciplinary teaching research;
- Top 40 in Asia - Pacific (according to Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings of World Universities);
- Reached 5 stars according to QS Star's international assessment system for teaching quality and is one of only 5 universities to be rated 5 stars in all aspects.
Facilities
- Macquarie University has two campuses in North Ryde with the main campus up to 126 hectares (about 15 km from the center of Sydney) and the Macquarie City campus located in the center of Sydney city, away from the Wharf and Sydney Opera House is only 10 minutes walk.
- Facilities are invested more than 1 billion AUD to give students and staff access to the most advanced technology, including facilities such as bookstores, cafes, private hospitals, child care services, counseling services, medical clinics, pharmacies, swimming pools, tennis courts, libraries, computer labs, sports centers, art parks, museums,...
- Students can choose from different types of accommodation when studying abroad at Macquarie University (dorms, homestays, hostels, homestays, apartments…) to suit their academic and social life.
Programs and Courses
The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following disciplines:
- Art
- Business & Economic
- Social sciences
- Health & Medical sciences
- Sciences & Technologies
- Engineering
In addition, the school also offers English courses and short courses.
School start times: February, July
Cost of Study
Tuition:
- Undergraduate: 30,000 - 39,900 AUD/year, depending on the course;
- Postgraduate: 18,000 - 49,000 AUD/year, depending on the course.
Fees for accommodation and living: 18,000 - 20,290 AUD/year, depending on the area.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate:
- Students complete Year 12 with a GPA of 8/10.
- Having IELTS 6.5 (no band score below 6) or other certificates such as TOEFL IBT with the same band score.
Postgraduate:
- Students who already have a Bachelor's degree similar to the Bachelor's degree in Australia.
- Having IELTS 6.5 (no band score below 6) or other certificates such as TOEFL IBT with the same band score.
Scholarships
Each year, Macquarie University grants more than AUD 5 million to a scholarship fund that encourages international students around the world.
Scholarship for Asian students
Scholarship worth 10,000 AUD/year during Undergraduate or Postgraduate course.
Conditions:
- To be an Asian student apply for a school in 2021/2022. Satisfying the admission requirements for your chosen discipline including English and academics.
- Applying for admission and being accepted into a Bachelor's or Master's degree program at Macquarie University.
- Students do not need to submit a scholarship application, the school will self-approve based on the academic performance in the application when applying for admission..
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
- This is an extremely competitive scholarship, awarded only to potential international students with outstanding academic records.
- Scholarship’s value: 10,000 AUD, deducted directly from the tuition fee.
Macquarie University International Academy Scholarship
- The scholarships are for the MQ Foundation Studies program, applicable in the fields of Engineering, Science, Technology, Media, and the Arts.
- Scholarship’s value: 3,000 AUD, deducted directly from the tuition fee.
Website: https://www.mq.edu.au/
