Macquarie University

Macquarie University/CRICOS Provider No 00002J

Overview

Macquarie University is one of Australia’s top universities and rated highly in the Asia Pacific region. The university has a truly international focus with around 30% of its students from overseas in 2008.

Macquarie has a focus on research, co-operating in joint ventures with many overseas universities, and will be investing more funds and resources into research activities in the coming years.

With strong links to business, and a policy of recruiting highly qualified academic staff, Macquarie University provides education characterised by excellence and training that is relevant and grounded in the real world.

Location

Macquarie University is located in north west Sydney, the capital of the state of New South Wales, just 30 minutes drive from the Sydney CBD.

Campus

Macquarie City campus is set in 135 hectares of parkland, adjacent a high technology precinct, and the campus itself hosts Australia’s only on campus privately-funded research centre.

On campus facilities include on and off campus accommodation, student health and counselling services (including a private hospital), sporting and aquatic centre, food and banking facilities, a large well-resourced library, and playing fields.

Courses

Macquarie University offers courses in the following subject areas: Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Computing, Engineering and Technology, Education, Humanities, Law, Medical, Health, Speech and Hearing and Chiropractic Studies, Psychology and Linguistics, Sciences (including Environmental Sciences and Museum Studies), and Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy.

English Courses

The Centre for Macquarie English is on campus and offers General English, Academic English and Study Tour Programs. CME also offers IELTS Master and IELTS Express on line to students anywhere in the world.

Entry Requirements

Each course of study has specific academic requirements, which may vary from course to course. Contact AA Education Network for the academic admission requirements for your specific course.

English language requirements for admission to both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework studies are an IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0.

Enrolment dates

• Semester 1: commences February
• Semester 2: commences July

Students are advised to apply well in advance in order to allow time for processing enrolment and visa applications.

Student activities

International students are provided with a student buddy to help them get settled in university life and study in Sydney. There are also orientation activities, day trips, and a social club for international students.

Macquarie University will give you:

• A world class education from a university known for its research and teaching excellence.
• The experience of studying at a truly international university with excellent facilities and resources and a truly global focus.
• Connection with an international network of Macquarie graduates who will offer support an guidance in  your professional life upon graduation.
• The chance to meet other local and overseas students and develop lasting friendships.
• A slice of life in Sydney, one of Australia’s premier cosmopolitan, multicultural cities, with its renowned beaches, Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Application

Contact AA Education Network today to answer all your questions and get the ball rolling. One of our counsellors will assist you with your study and visa applications and help you to plan and organise your studies, travel and accommodation. We’re here to help you in your first steps towards your future studies at Macquarie.