
Why students choose this institution
World Top 1%
Globally recognised university
#1 in Sydney
For teaching quality
23 Subject Areas
Ranked in the world’s Top 200
Scholarships Available
Over AUD $4 million in scholarships and grants
Popular Study Fields
Business, Accounting & Finance
Medicine, Health & Psychology
Linguistics & Speech Sciences
Arts & Social Sciences
Law & Security Studies
Data Science, AI & IT
Pathways
Foundation
Standard Program 8 months / Accelerated Program 4 months, progress to eligible Macquarie Bachelor degrees.
Minimum requirement: F.5 / Year 11, IELTS 5.5 (5)
Diploma
8 months diploma in study areas (Art Media and Communications, Business, Business Analytics , Commerce, Engineering, IT, Marketing and Media and Health Sciences), progression to Year 2 of your Macquarie degree.
Pre-Master
21 weeks Master Qualifying Program with progression to Macquarie Master degrees.
English Program
Students who do not yet meet the English entry requirement may study a English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs before progressing to their Macquarie program.
Scholarship Details
Macquarie University $5,000 Regional Scholarship
Value: Fee reduction of AUD $5,000 per year
Eligibility: Be a citizen of Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia or one of the countries located in the African regions
South Korea $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship
Value: Fee reduction of AUD $10,000 per year
Eligibility: Be a citizen of South Korea
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Value: Fee reduction of up to AUD $10,000 (one-off award)
Eligibility: ATAR 85 or equivalent (HKDSE 16 (Best 4, where 5**=7, 5*=6), IAL 10, or IB 30)
Medibank Future Health Leaders Scholarship (Health-related degrees only)
Value: Fee reduction of AUD $3,000 (one-off award)
Eligibility: ATAR 90 or equivalent (HKDSE 17 (Best 4, where 5**=7, 5*=6), IAL 13, or IB 32)
*Macquarie University has the final decision rights on all matters related to scholarships.
About Institution
Macquarie University is a globally recognised university located in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1964, Macquarie is known for its innovative approach to education, strong industry connections and interdisciplinary learning. The university is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and #138 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Macquarie performs strongly across a wide range of disciplines, with 23 subject areas ranked in the world’s top 200. It is also ranked #1 in Sydney for teaching quality, making it an attractive option for students seeking both academic reputation and a supportive learning experience.
Macquarie’s main Wallumattagal Campus is located in the Macquarie Park Innovation District, one of the largest business and technology precincts in the Southern Hemisphere. The campus is surrounded by global companies, healthcare providers, research organisations and technology firms, giving students strong access to industry networks and career opportunities.
The university offers programs across business, accounting, finance, law, medicine, health, psychology, speech and hearing sciences, linguistics, education, engineering, IT, data science, cybersecurity, media, communications, security studies, science, environment and social sciences. Macquarie is also known for its flexible course structures and one of Australia’s largest ranges of one-year master degrees.
Macquarie has invested more than AUD $1 billion in student experience, with facilities including Macquarie University Hospital, modern learning spaces, a library, sport and aquatic centre, on-campus accommodation and Australia’s only university metro station. Macquarie University College provides foundation, diploma, masters qualifying and English language pathways for students who need additional preparation before entering university study.
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