For about 50 years now, Macquaire University stands bold among the other universities in Australia and the students. From strengthening and encouraging bright minds to provide Diversity and merit-based scholarships, the university offers a wide range of specialized degrees and research opportunities.

The university is located amidst the lap of nature yet not too far from the bustling city of Sydney. The campus is located in the North West of the Sydney CDB and provides a natural rural feeling surrounded by peach orchards, market gardens, and poultry farms.

Known to the third university in the metropolitan Sydney, Macquarie University, however, comes first in being the university in Australia that has aligned its degree system with Bologna Accord.

Courses

Every year around 40,000 students enrolled in Macquarie University, including not less than ten thousand international students. Considered as one of the top universities, Macquarie University provides the most number of disciplines such as 

• Business
• Education
• Communications & Media Studies
• Education
• Engineering
• Environment
• Health
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• International Studies
• Science
• Visual
• Performing Arts & Design

The disciplines provide a wide range of subject areas within them, and Science is topping the list with 18 different subject areas, including

• Anatomy
• Astrology
• Genetics
• Neuroscience, etc.

Eligibility and Fees

You will need an average of 2.5 GPA to get in. But need not worry if it is lower as you might still be considered through case by case basis. Students attending two-year institutions will be considered, as well.

The tuition and program are around 11 to 12 thousand dollars, and the housing fee is separate, which could be around 5-8 thousand dollars, both depends and varies throughout the year and sessions.

The fee includes a wide range of facilities such as housing, overseas health insurance, orientation programs, cultural programs, wireless internet, counseling, visa preparation assistance, airport pickup, and many more. However, what’s not included in the fee are student visas, meals during the semester, academic books, and few others.

Internships and Scholarships

Apart from a huge range of opportunities, Macquarie University also provides an optional internship and money for scholarships.

The university makes available mostly business internships to the students of the same discipline, providing them with an opportunity to gain professional experience with the non-profit organization, government agency, private company, or any other industry partners. Completing an internship earns you credits also.

The scholarship focuses on three types of scholarships, which are Merit-based- for the students with academic excellence, Need-based- for the students with good merit points and in need of financial help, and Diversity based- for the students who come from underrepresented communities.

However, the scholarships have some basic requirements and selection criteria. 

Notable Alumni

The alumni of Macquarie University have famous personalities from politicians to musical people. Australian politicians Jim Soorley, Tanya Plibersek, remains two of the notable alumni of the university. Australian sports personalities like

1. Lauren Jackson
2. Ian Thorpe
3. Holly Lincoln-Smith

are some of the notable alumni as well. And some others include the founding members of Australian children’s musical group The Wiggles, Australian scientist Barry Brook and many other profound personalities of other nationalities.

The Macquarie University also lets you experience and explore the breathtaking nature of Australia like the magnificent coastline, The Great Barrier Reef, the climate, travels, excursions filled with culture, and fun.