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Macquarie University (MQ) — public non-profit university. It is located in Sydney, Australia. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 1964. As an active member of Universities Australia, Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), Open Universities Australia, MQ is participating in developing the academic environment.
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-130 in the world. The educational institution is in 178 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
MQ offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 101-150 |
| Arts & Humanities | 162 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 244 |
| Natural Sciences | 270 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 311 |
| Engineering & Technology | 378 |

At MQ, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 5,772 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 9,007 USD. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, university students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

School education in Australia lasts longer than 11 grades. Therefore, in order to enter an undergraduate program at MQ, applicants must complete 1 year of university in their home country or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.). Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 66. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the A-Level, ACT or SAT results.
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter MQ for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 83. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at MQ via online master's programs.
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. TOEFL — no less than 83 points.
The suburban campus of MQ combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at MQ. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

In Australia, you can stay for a period of 1.5 to 4 years after graduation. To do this, you must obtain a graduate visa — it allows you to work in the country without changing your visa to a work one. MQ graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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