Study abroad with Macquarie University

Sydney

Sydney is a city well known for its beauty, vitality and pleasant climate. It is the largest city in Australia with a population of over 4 million. It is also one of the world's most multi-cultural cities, home to people of more than 120 nationalities.

At the heart of the city is the magnificent harbour, with the famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The suburbs of Sydney stretch from the edge of the Pacific Ocean with beautiful white sandy beaches, inland to the Blue Mountains.

Many of the world's leading companies choose to locate their Australian headquarters in Sydney. Companies such as Microsoft, Sony, Philips, Canon and Fujitsu are located in the Sydney suburb of North Ryde, within a 5km radius of Macquarie University.

Macquarie University Offers

Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in The Times' Higher Education Supplement, 2006, Macquarie is distinguished by the range and quality of its course offerings. The University offers:

Single Degrees
Double Degrees
Postgraduate Certificates
Postgraduate Diplomas
Master Degrees
Combined Degrees

English Language Proficiency requirements

There are three different ways that you can fulfil the English requirements for admission to Macquarie University:

1. Study at a secondary or tertiary level in a country where English is the language of instruction.
2. Study English at an approved Australian ELICOS college.
3. Complete an approved language test as follows:

• IELTS  6.5 overall, with 6.0 minimum in each band
• TOEFL (Paper based) 580 Overall, with 5.0 TWE, Listening 53, Writing, 51, Reading 52
• TOEFL (Computer) 237 Overall Computer Based, with 5.0 Essay Writing, with 19 in all sections
• TOEFL (Internet) 92 Overall Internet Based, with Speaking 23, Listening 18, Writing 22, Reading 17  [IBT: Internet Base TOEFL or International TOEFL]
• CULT  70% overall, minimum 17 in each section.  [Combined Universities Language Test]
• CET  C+ grade in advanced English  [Cambridge English Test]
  

For courses in Translation and Interpreting or Editing and Publishing higher English Language requirements apply.

Study Abroad with Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

Macquarie University is a modern, sophisticated and cosmopolitan leading provider of education in Australia which began in 1964.  With over 30,000 students including 8,500 international students from over 71 nations, Macquarie is a university which prides itself on outstanding academic achievement and high quality research.
 
Located in Sydney, Australia, within Sydney's premier high-technology precinct, the University has extremely strong links with industry and the international community. Macquarie's graduates are consistently among the country's most successful, and the University's courses, departments and academic staff are world-class.

With the choice to combine different disciplines within a degree, as well as a diverse range of double degree programs and options to study offshore, Macquarie has the flexibility to offer a study program that suits both your special interests, and the changing demands of the workplace.

Accommodation

Finding a place to live tends to be one of the most important and stressful issues faced by many new international students. For some, it will be your first experience away from home and for others it may involve living with students from different cultures and countries.

Macquarie students are given the opportunity to utilise the Macquarie International Accommodation Office and seek housing through the two residential colleges affiliated with Macquarie. Alternately, you may choose to independently seek your own flat or shared housing.

The type of lifestyle you seek will determine the type of housing you choose. Do you want to live near the campus? Do you want to commute to the University and be near the beach? Do you want to live in the city and be amongst the nightlife? 

Facilities and Services

Macquarie's campus has all the facilities you could need. Exciting new additions to the campus will be a private hospital (due to open in 2008) and a state-of-the-art aquatic centre (due to open mid 2007). The AU$17 million aquatic centre will feature a 50 metre outdoor pool, 25 metre indoor pool, gym, martial arts dojo and cafe. In June 2008 a new railway station will open right on campus, with an underground station linking the University directly with the city centre.

Essential Services

• Two banks
• Bookshop and general supplies
• Child-care facilities
• Religious places of worship (Christian and non-Christian)
• Travel Agency
• Hairdresser

Learning

• Library with more than 1 million items
• An observatory
• Animal park (featuring wallabies and other native animals for study purposes)
• A greenhouse
• Research Park

Health

• Dentist
• Doctor
• Chiropractor
• Pharmacy
• Hospital (due to open in 2008)

Leisure and sport

• Art Gallery and museums
• Sculpture Park
• Theatre
• Golf Driving Range
• Gym
• Sports centre
• Sports fields

Food

• More than 15 food outlets, offering diverse cuisine options in various indoor and outdoor dining areas
• At least five coffee shops

Transport

• More than 20 bus routes service the University every day
• 5,000 car parks are available for students with cars
• Bicycle racks are located across campus
• Railway station (due to open in 2008)

Shop at Macquarie Centre
Macquarie Centre is a major shopping mall located only a five minute walk from Macquarie University. It has over 220 specialty shops, including two major supermarkets that are open seven days a week. There are also clothing stores, homeware shops and many take-away food outlets, cafes, music stores, photo labs, department stores, a multi-cinema movie complex and even an ice skating rink!

The Campus

Macquarie University’s modern, well equipped campus is set on 135 hectares of peaceful parkland, located an easy 30 minutes drive north-west of Sydney Harbour. The campus features eateries and recreational facilities, in addition to strong library and computer facilities, an acclaimed sculpture park, several museums, two hotels, a gym and a golf driving range. The university is also located within Australia's premier high-technology precinct and is surrounded by the local headquarters of numerous multinational corporations.

As a student at Macquarie University, you will become part of a vibrant and diverse campus community. Most Macquarie students agree that their life on campus was one of the most memorable aspects of their study.

There is always something happening on Macquarie's campus - from live music shows, dance parties, competitions and market days, to career seminars, public lectures and exhibitions. Macquarie offers a learning experience that goes beyond academic achievement. We also provide a campus environment that is active, supportive, safe and friendly, and has a real sense of community. Everything you could want is available on campus; all you need to do is get involved!

Student Life

For international students in particular, Macquarie gives you the opportunity to meet not only Australians, but people from all around the world. With students from over 71 nations on campus, you will truly have an international learning experience.

The spacious, parkland campus is the perfect environment to both study and catch up with friends. The campus centres on a large lake and rolling green spaces. Most students will be found here in between classes, and at lunchtimes, enjoying the sunshine. Wireless internet is available across the campus, so you can study outdoors too. 

One way to get involved with campus life is to join one of the many special interest or sporting clubs. There are over 150 student-led clubs and societies at Macquarie, catering to a diverse range of interests. Macquarie University Sports and Recreation (MUSR) run more than 30 sports clubs, from badminton and basketball to Frisbee and fencing.

If you've ever wanted to sing, act or debate, you'll find clubs that cater to these special interests too. There are also many associations that allow you to meet people from your home country or religion.

Student Testimonials

Student Name:    Mark Verheul
Country of Birth:    Netherlands
Study Program:    Master of Arts in International Communication with Master of International Relations

Why did you choose Macquarie?   
To me it did not make much sense to study international relations and intercultural communication back home, with just Dutch students and professors around.   I have learnt so much just from listening and talking to students with different backgrounds to mine. It was definitely not only a learning experience out of theory books, but a very hands-on approach to gaining knowledge. I think this can be seen as one of the unique selling points of Macquarie University.

Tell us about your time in Australia.
From the beginning it was hard to imagine not (being) able to have a great time down here. A gorgeous city, with of course the amazing Opera House and Harbour Bridge, incredible beaches, a vibrant nightlife, lovely weather, and friendly people from all over the world, who seem to have the same motto of 'no worries mate, take it easy'!

During my time in Australia I (have) had the opportunity to see quite a bit of this massive piece of land. When I was coming back from Perth I could experience how big the country actually is. I took the Indian Pacific back to Sydney, which was a train journey of 72 hours - I could have crossed my own country 36 times during that trip!

Student Name:    Alaa Alaabed
Country of Birth:    Bahrain
Study Program:    Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Alaa came direct from High School and is the first recipient of Bahrain 's Crown Prince Scholarship.

Why did you choose Macquarie?
Australia combines the benefits of both the American and the British education systems and offers the experience of a lifetime; an opportunity to enhance my personality as well as my career options.
Macquarie really is the innovative university- the lecturers, students, lectures- everything is innovative. The lecturers are always so friendly and willing to help you understand what they mean and prepare you for the work environment.

What have been the highlights of your experience in Australia?
The best part has been meeting new, really nice people - I wouldn't have expected them to treat me in such a respectful, friendly way. Every day I meet this challenge... You're thinking, 'is this really me?' You're doing things alone - it shapes your personality.

Any advice for new students?
Students should come to Macquarie and be themselves and do their best... and enjoy the experience to the maximum.

Contact Details

Macquarie International
Building E3A, Level 1
Macquarie University
North Ryde NSW 2109
Australia

CRICOS Provider Number: 00002J

Our Programs

Macquarie University Offers:

Single Degrees
Double Degrees
Postgraduate Certificates
Postgraduate Diplomas
Master Degrees
Combined Degrees

Macquarie University offers courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate (coursework and research) levels in the following areas of study (view our enquiry form for a full list of programs).

Undergraduate
Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Statistics
Computing and Electronics
Education
Humanities
Law
Medical, Health, Speech and Hearing and Chiropractic Studies
Psychology and Linguistics
Sciences (including Environmental Sciences and Museum Studies)
Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy

Postgraduate
Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Statistics
Computing and Electronics
Education
Humanities
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Law
Management (including MBA)
Medical, Health, Speech and Hearing and Chiropractic Studies
Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
Psychology and Linguistics
Sciences (including Environmental Sciences and Museum Studies)
Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy

Enhance your degree at Macquarie University

Beyond the classroom
At Macquarie, you also have the opportunity to learn outside the classroom: with the opportunity to study overseas on exchange; engage with industry leaders and mentors as part of the Macquarie Global Leadership Program; gain industry experience through internships; or even expand your horizons by volunteering.

Global Leadership Program (GLP)
One extra-curricular program that will make a notable difference to students’ career prospects is the Global Leadership Program (GLP). As part of Macquarie's commitment to internationalisation and innovation, the GLP allows students from any discipline to enhance their Macquarie degree and develop their leadership potential, especially in cross-cultural contexts. Students fulfill the requirements of the program by participating in a range of events and activities with an international focus.

Macquarie Volunteers.
As a Macquarie University student you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution by volunteering both in Australia and abroad. You will gain new perspectives and insights about the people and communities you work with and about yourself, will put in practice your skills in the non-for-profit sector, be involved in social or conservation issues or help a charity in raising funds or/and building awareness of the important work they do. Volunteering is an inspiring and motivating experience that will change you for life.

Our Programs

Macquarie University

Macquarie University
Macquarie International, Building E3A, Level 1
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW, 2109
Phone: 02 9850 6458
Fax: 02 9850 7733