Macquarie University

Sydney, New South Wales · Public University · Est. 1964

AU Rank #11 QS World #138 Star rating 5/6 Registered with TEQSA in the Australian University category and listed on CRICOS under the ESOS Act Admissions open

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Type

Public University

Founded

1964

Students

38,747

International

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Overview

Macquarie University occupies a parkland campus at Macquarie Park in northern Sydney, beside one of Australia’s largest technology and pharmaceutical business districts. It is strong in linguistics, cognitive science, actuarial studies, ancient history and business, and operates its own teaching hospital on campus.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at Macquarie

Macquarie University

CRICOS 079890G · Provider 00002J

⏱ 6 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$239,400 total

Bachelor Honours Degree Psychology

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with the degree of Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences

Macquarie University

Macquarie University

Macquarie University

Macquarie University

Macquarie University

CRICOS 118466H · Provider 00002J

⏱ 26 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$22,600 total

Graduate Certificate Education

Graduate Certificate of TESOL

Macquarie University

Macquarie University

CRICOS 083769G · Provider 00002J

⏱ 26 weeks 🎓 Full Time

Graduate Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Graduate Diploma of Translating and Interpreting

Macquarie University

CRICOS 083771C · Provider 00002J

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$40,800 total

Foundation

Foundation Curriculum & Instruction

Standard Foundation Program

Macquarie University

CRICOS 085296J · Provider 00002J

⏱ 42 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$30,900 total

Tuition fees & costs

International tuition, per year

A$39,267 – A$50,300/yr

Upper mid-range

Typical course fee

A$46,900

Median of this provider's registered fees

CRICOS provider code

00002J

Registered for 15,000 overseas students

Fees are derived from the international tuition this provider registers against its own courses on the Commonwealth CRICOS register, annualised over each course's registered duration; the range is the 10th to 90th percentile across its undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate courses. Providers may also charge the capped Student Services and Amenities Fee, and you will need Overseas Student Health Cover on top. Always confirm the fee for your specific course with the provider before applying.

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Admission requirements

A senior secondary qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Domestic school leavers are ranked by their ATAR through the state admissions centre (UAC in NSW/ACT, VTAC in Victoria, QTAC in Queensland, SATAC in SA/NT, TISC in WA); international applicants are assessed against the recognised equivalent of their own qualification and may enter through a foundation year, a diploma pathway or with credit from prior study. Postgraduate entry normally requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, with a weighted average mark or GPA threshold and, for some programmes, professional experience or a portfolio.

Language: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

How to apply

1Choose a CRICOS-registered course and check its intake — most Australian degrees start in Semester 1 (late February/March) and Semester 2 (July), with some providers adding a November trimester.
2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: A senior secondary qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Domestic school leavers are ranked by their ATAR through the state admissions centre (UAC in NSW/ACT, VTAC in Victoria, QTAC in Queensland, SATAC in SA/NT, TISC in WA); international applicants are assessed against the recognised equivalent of their own qualification and may enter through a foundation year, a diploma pathway or with credit from prior study. Postgraduate entry normally requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, with a weighted average mark or GPA threshold and, for some programmes, professional experience or a portfolio.
3Meet the English language requirement: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
4Apply directly to the university (or through a registered education agent), then accept your Letter of Offer and pay the initial fee instalment to be issued a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
5Take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your stay, then lodge a Student visa (subclass 500) application with the Department of Home Affairs, meeting the Genuine Student requirement and evidencing the current financial capacity amount.

For international students

International students accept a Letter of Offer, pay the first fee instalment and are issued a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), then apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with the Department of Home Affairs. The application must satisfy the Genuine Student requirement, include Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full stay and evidence the current financial capacity amount. Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while classes are in session and unrestricted hours during scheduled breaks; eligible graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) to work in Australia afterwards.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the admission requirements for Macquarie University?

How much is tuition at Macquarie University?

Tuition is around A$39,267 – A$50,300/yr. Figures are indicative — confirm with the university.

How is Macquarie University ranked?

Australia national rank #11 · QS World #138.

What are the English requirements?

International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and soci...

Sources

· Wikidata: Macquarie University — Wikidata

Last updated 26 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.