Macquarie University
About Macquarie University
Located in the heart of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie University ranked in the top one per cent of global universities in the 2020 QS World University Rankings. This diverse campus is home to more than 44,000 students from 140 countries and 2000 staff. Macquarie has invested more than AUD 1 billion to build a 126-hectare green space that gives the community the freedom to think and grow. Like a miniature city, Macquarie has a vast array of amenities on campus, including a bookshop, a bar, and several cafes. With over 300 leading companies located on or around the Macquarie campus, students can tap into industry connections that give them an edge in their future careers. With international recognition, the university is allowing students to be part of world-leading research initiatives. Students also benefit from the university’s outstanding research partnerships across countries such as the USA and UK, as well as others in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. Macquarie University’s mission is to provide transformative and practical learning experiences for students, ground-breaking innovation through partnerships with industry, and pioneering research discovery to better communities.
Why study at Macquarie University
● Ranked: Ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world with a 5-star QS rating. (QS World University Rankings, 2020 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021)
● Employability: 9th in Australia for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020). Top 110 in the world for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020)
● Reputation: Partnership with best universities across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia and tie-ups with Microsoft, Optus, Google, and Johnson & Johnson.
● Campus: Set on 126 hectares of stunning parkland with more than 300 global companies on campus, the university has its own metro station.
● Scholarships: Macquarie awards around $6 million in scholarships based on academic merit, diversity, leadership capabilities, and financial hardship.
● Exchange and overseas opportunities: More than 150 partner universities for student exchange in more than 45 countries.
● Living in Sydney: Ranked amongst the most desirable student cities globally by QS in 2018, Sydney is an outstanding study destination.
● Total student: Macquarie brings together 40,209 students in one exciting hub of discovery.
● Total international student: Around 8,641 students from 100 countries are enrolled here.
● Campus locations:
- North Ryde campus: 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
- MGSM North Ryde campus: 99 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113, Australia.
- Sydney city campus: Level 24, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
Study options
With more than 200 degrees, Macquarie offers a wide range of courses on business, science, engineering, information technology, humanities, arts, media and communications, medicine, and health sciences. Students can also choose from Australia’s most extensive range of one-year master’s degrees or a wide range of double degrees to combine their interests and diversify their career prospects. Students can choose to study for a single or a dual bachelor’s degree.
