Macquarie University
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Macquarie University is in Sydney, Australia. Tuition for international students: A$43,300–A$49,200 (≈ US$29,700–33,700) per year (2027 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels Aggregate of 9 across the three best A-level subjects; A-levels Aggregate of 8 across the three best A-level subjects; A-levels Aggregate of 7 across the three best A-level subjects. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86. Applying: intake: Semester 1, Semester 2. Scholarships: 3 from the university; government scholarships: Australia Awards Scholarships.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition A$43,300 per year (≈ US$29,700) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Macquarie University $5,000 Regional Scholarship: only for students from Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bénin, Botswana, Congo-Kinshasa, République centrafricaine, Congo-Brazzaville, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroun, Chine, Cap-Vert, Djibouti, Algérie, Égypte, Érythrée, Éthiopie, Gabon, Ghana, Gambie, Guinée, Guinée équatoriale, Guinée-Bissau, R.A.S. chinoise de Hong Kong, Iran, Kenya, Comores, Liberia, Lesotho, Libye, Maroc, Madagascar, Mali, R.A.S. chinoise de Macao, Mauritanie, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibie, Niger, Nigeria, La Réunion, Rwanda, Arabie saoudite, Seychelles, Soudan, Sierra Leone, Sénégal, Somalie, Soudan du Sud, Sao Tomé-et-Principe, Eswatini, Tchad, Togo, Tunisie, Taïwan, Tanzanie, Ouganda, Zambie. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship – Polytechnic: only for students from Singapour. Government scholarships for this country: Australia Awards Scholarships. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: Aggregate of 9 across the three best A-level subjects. Australian Foundation: Minimum score of 6.5–6.9. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 86, PTE 60. |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Sydney · 20 km from SYD airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while the course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. |
| After graduation | Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years for a Bachelor degree (including honours) |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) is awarded to recognise academic excellence for international students.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a highly competitive scholarship based on academic merit and is awarded to talented students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s coursework degree at Macquarie University.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (10)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Macquarie University requires applicants to provide evidence that their English language proficiency is appropriate for the linguistic demands of their intended course of study.”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Applicants may demonstrate their level of English proficiency through one of the following methods accepted by the University:”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Competent English 4.5 4 4 4 4 Most undergraduate or postgraduate courses”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT new scoring scale — From 1 March 2026”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Competent English 86 18 20 17 20 Most undergraduate or postgraduate courses”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT old scoring scale — From 1 March 2026”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Competent English 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Most undergraduate or postgraduate courses”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Level of English Overall Reading Writing Listening Speaking For admission to”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Competent English 60 51 55 50 54 Most undergraduate or postgraduate courses”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“PTE Academic — From 1 March 2026”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Eligible students who do not meet the English language requirements for entry to Macquarie University International College may be issued an offer of study that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Centre.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“An offer of admission may be made pending the receipt of an English test result if all other entry criteria are satisfied.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship – Polytechnic
- Who can receive it: Students from Singapour
- Amount: A$10,000 (≈ US$6,900) / an
- Number of awards: 10
- Renewal: One year only
Sources (4)
“The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - Polytechnic provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding students from Singapore.”students.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The total value of the scholarships is AUD$10,000 per year for the length of your degree program and will be applied towards your tuition fee when you commence your study at Macquarie University.”students.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - Polytechnic is a single scholarship and not available to be renewed.”students.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - Polytechnic is highly competitive and will be awarded progressively to 10 outstanding students throughout Session 1 (February) and Session 2 (July) as follows:”students.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Jusqu'à A$10,000 (≈ US$6,900) en une fois
- Minimum grades / scores: ATAR 85+
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) is awarded to recognise academic excellence for international students.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This scholarship provides up to AUD $10,000 applied towards your tuition fee.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Achieve a minimum WAM equivalent of 65 for postgraduate applications; or a minimum ATAR equivalent of 85 for undergraduate applications.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first receive a full offer to study at Macquarie University and then complete a short scholarship application form.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Macquarie University $5,000 Regional Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bénin, Botswana, Congo-Kinshasa, République centrafricaine, Congo-Brazzaville, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroun, Chine, Cap-Vert, Djibouti, Algérie, Égypte, Érythrée, Éthiopie, Gabon, Ghana, Gambie, Guinée, Guinée équatoriale, Guinée-Bissau, R.A.S. chinoise de Hong Kong, Iran, Kenya, Comores, Liberia, Lesotho, Libye, Maroc, Madagascar, Mali, R.A.S. chinoise de Macao, Mauritanie, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibie, Niger, Nigeria, La Réunion, Rwanda, Arabie saoudite, Seychelles, Soudan, Sierra Leone, Sénégal, Somalie, Soudan du Sud, Sao Tomé-et-Principe, Eswatini, Tchad, Togo, Tunisie, Taïwan, Tanzanie, Ouganda, Zambie
- Amount: A$5,000 (≈ US$3,400) / an
- Renewal: Renouvelable
Sources (4)
“This scholarship offers talented international students from eligible countries AUD $5,000 per year towards their studies at Macquarie University.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Eligible countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, China, the Comoros, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Iran, Kenya,”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Réunion, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This scholarship is valid for the full duration of the course.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Arts · 3 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “B Arts 3 Feb, Jul 6.5 (6.0) 7 24 70 5.5–5.9”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Commerce · 3 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Full time: 3 years (or equivalent part time)”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science · 3 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Full time: 3 years (or equivalent part time)”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Semester 1, Semester 2 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Session 1 (22 February 2027)”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Session 2 (26 July 2027)”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “evidence of English language proficiency (if required).”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Macquarie University requires applicants to provide evidence that their English language proficiency is appropriate for the linguistic demands of their intended course of study.”policies.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “details of your studies and qualifications, including completed secondary studies and complete or incomplete certificate, diploma, and degree studies.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“When submitting your application, it's important you provide:”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Australia
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Australia Awards Scholarships (reference)
- Who can receive it: Students from Angola, Bangladesh, Brunei, Bhoutan, Botswana, Congo-Kinshasa, Côte d’Ivoire, Algérie, Égypte, Éthiopie, Fidji, Micronésie, Ghana, Gambie, Guinée, Indonésie, Kenya, Cambodge, Kiribati, Laos, Sri Lanka, Maroc, Madagascar, Îles Marshall, Myanmar (Birmanie), Mongolie, Maurice, Maldives, Malawi, Malaisie, Mozambique, Namibie, Nouvelle-Calédonie, Nigeria, Népal, Nauru, Niue, Polynésie française, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, Philippines, Pakistan, Palaos, Rwanda, Îles Salomon, Singapour, Sierra Leone, Thaïlande, Timor oriental, Tonga, Tuvalu, Tanzanie, Ouganda, Viêt Nam, Vanuatu, Wallis-et-Futuna, Samoa, Afrique du Sud, Zambie, Zimbabwe
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (19)
“Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities to citizens of participating countries, for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at Australian institutions.”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“full tuition fees”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“return air travel–payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“establishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“All applications for Australia Awards are considered on merit providing equal opportunity to all applicants.”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Australia Awards Scholarships may be available for the following types of courses: i. Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses; ii. Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate) courses; iii. Master’s degree courses; and iv. Doctorate degree (PhD) programs”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and must be residing in and applying for the scholarship from a developing country that is eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships;”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“From 1 January 2026, the CLE rate is A$99.26 per day (or approximately A$36,230 per annum).”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Scholars are provided with a once-only establishment allowance of A$5,000 on arrival in Australia.”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“While all applicants are encouraged to apply online, not all Program Areas are able to receive applications via the online application facility in OASIS.”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“This page lists countries that are eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships, and country-specific eligibility criteria.”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Africa (Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe)”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Philippines Singapore Sri Lanka Thailand Vietnam”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Federated States of Micronesia French Polynesia Fiji Kiribati Naoero New Caledonia Niue Palau Papua New Guinea Republic of the Marshall Islands Samoa Solomon Islands Timor-Leste Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“For example, some Program Areas do not provide scholarships for undergraduate or PhD studies.”www.dfat.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Bachelor of Arts: A$43,300 per year (≈ US$29,700) (2027 figure) Bachelor of Commerce: A$49,200 per year (≈ US$33,700) (2027 figure) Bachelor of Science: A$47,900 per year (≈ US$32,900) (2027 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | International students must hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their study in Australia. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | A$29,710 per year (≈ US$20,400) (reference) |
Sources (12)
“I'm an international student looking to start my course in 2027”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Fees — International Fee-paying — Estimated annual fee AUD $43,300”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“I'm an international student looking to start my course in 2027”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Fees — International Fee-paying — Estimated annual fee AUD $49,200”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“I'm an international student looking to start my course in 2027”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Fees — International Fee-paying — Estimated annual fee AUD $47,900”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Department of Home Affairs requires overseas students to maintain OSHC for their duration in Australia.”www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“International students undertaking formal studies in Australia and their dependents (including spouses and children under 18) must have OSHC.”www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Subclass 500 Student visa”immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“12-month living costs are for:”immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“students - AUD29,710”immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“To work out the total amount of money you need to show, add the living costs for 12 months to the total course fees for 12 months, plus travel costs.”immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “University accommodation is primarily reserved for new students so that we can support you during your transition into university life.”students.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The availability at Central Courtyard is limited, so not all new applicants will receive an offer of accommodation.”students.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while the course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight: while your course is in session”www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“You can work unlimited hours: during scheduled course breaks”www.studyaustralia.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years for a Bachelor degree (including honours) government rule Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Higher Education Work stream”immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“This is a temporary visa. The length of your stay in Australia will depend on the level of your Australian study qualification.”immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Bachelor degree (including honours) - 2 years”immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Combine your bachelor and master degrees. This option allows you to accelerate your qualification in one of a selection of specialist fields.”students.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You have the choice of undertaking a double bachelor, double master or combined bachelor and master degree.”www.mq.edu.au ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Sydney |
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| Nearest major airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 20 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q741082 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).